Vilnius University
1. Introduction
Vilnius University – the oldest and largest Lithuanian higher education institution.
Since its establishment in the 16th century, Vilnius University, as integral part of European science and culture has embodied the concept of a classical university and the unity of studies and research.
Vilnius University is an active participant in international scientific and academic activities and boasts many prominent scientists, professors and graduates. Scientific development and the expanding relations with global research centres have contributed to the variety of research and studies at Vilnius University.
With the support of social partners, the university educates globally–minded specialists who successfully integrate in the modern European community.
Vilnius University is the oldest university in the Baltic states and one of the oldest in Northern Europe. It is the largest university in Lithuania.
The university was founded in 1579 as the Jesuit Academy (College) of Vilnius by Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland, Stephen Báthory. It was the third oldest university (after the Cracow Academy and the Albertina) in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In the aftermath of the Third Partition of Poland (1795) and the November Uprising (1830–1831), the university was closed down and suspended its operation until 1919. In the aftermath of World War I the university saw failed attempts to restart it by Lithuania (December 1918) and invading Soviet forces (March 1919). It finally resumed operations as Stefan Batory University in Poland (August 1919), a period followed by another Soviet occupation in 1920, and the less than two-years of the Republic of Central Lithuania, incorporated into Poland in 1922.
2. Fields of study
In modern times, the university still offers studies with an internationally recognized content.
Field
Degree
Explain
Language
Duration
Art Management
Master
Business Management
English
1.5 years
Life and Chemical Physics
Master
Physical Sciences
English
2 years
Biochemistry
Master
Life Sciences
English
2 years
MBA in Entrepreneurship
Master
Business Administration
English
1 year
Biophysics
Master
Life Sciences
English
2 years
Management
Master
Business Management
English
1.5 years
Business Informatics
Master
Computing
English
2 years
Marketing and Integrated Communication
Master
Business Management
English
1.5 years or 2 years in case of double degree
Career Education
Master
Education Sciences
English
1,5 years
Marketing and Trade Management
Master
Business Management
English
2 years
Cartography
Master
Physical Sciences
English
2 years
Field
Degree
Explain
Language
Duration
Materials and Technology of Optoelectronics
Master
Technological Sciences
English
2 years
Chemistry of Nanomaterials
Master
Physical Sciences
English
2 years
Mathematics
Master
Mathematical Sciences
English
1.5 years
Computer Modeling
Master
Computing
English
1.5 years
Media Linguistics
Master
Humanities
English & Russian
2 years
Eastern European and Russian Studies
Master
Social Sciences
English
1.5 years
Modelling and Data Analysis
Master
Mathematical Sciences
English
1.5 years
Economic Analysis
Master
Social Sciences
English
1.5 years
Molecular Biology
Master
Life Sciences
English
1.5 years
Economics
Master
Social Sciences
English
1.5 years
Molecular Biotechnology
Master
Technological Sciences
English
2 years
Electronics and Telecommunication Technologies
Master
Engineering Sciences
English
2 years
Natural Systems Management
Master
Life Sciences
English
2 years
English Studies (Literature, Linguistics, Culture)
Master
Humanities
English
2 years
Neurobiology
Master
Life Sciences
English
2 years
Finance and Banking
Master
Social Sciences
English
1.5 years or 2 years in case of a double degree
Pedagogy of Music
Master
Education Sciences
English
2 years
Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
Master
Mathematical Sciences
English
1.5 years
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Master
Technological Sciences
English
2 years
Financial Technology (FinTech)
Master
Information Systems
English
1.5 years
Public Policy Economics
Master
Social Sciences
English
1.5 years
Genetics
Master
Life Sciences
English
2 years
Quality Management
Master
Business Management
English
1.5 years
Geology
Master
Physical Sciences
English
2 years
Regional Development and Governance
Master
Public Administration
English
2 years
Field
Degree
Explain
Language
Duration
Global Business and Economics
Master
Business Management
English
1.5 years or 2 years in case of double degree
Russian Studies (Literature, Linguistics, Culture)
Master
Humanities
Russian
2 years
Informatics
Master
Computing Sciences
English
2 years
Smart Manufacturing Engineering
Master
Engineering Sciences
English
2 years
International and European Union Law
Master
Law
English OR Russian
1.5 years
Social Work
Master
Social Sciences
English
2 years
International Business Management
Master
Business Management
English
2 years
Software Engineering
Master
Computing Sciences
English
2 years
International Communication
Master
Communication
English
1.5 years
Systems Biology
Master
Health Sciences
English
2 years
International Project Management
Master
Business Management
English
1.5 years
Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics
Master
Physical Sciences
English
2 years
Doctoral studies at Vilnius University are organized according to the approved Regulation of doctoral studies in the following scientific areas:
Scientific area
Faculty/ Institute
THE HUMANITIES
Philosophy
Faculty of Philosophy
Philology
Faculty of Philology; Kaunas Faculty
History
Faculty of History
Ethnology
Faculty of Philosophy
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Law
Faculty of Law
Political Sciences
Institute of International Relations and Political Sciences
Management
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration; Kaunas Faculty
Economics
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration; Kaunas Faculty
Sociology
Faculty of Philosophy
Psychology
Faculty of Philosophy
Education
Faculty of Philosophy
Communication and Information
Faculty of Communication
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Mathematics
Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics
Physics
Faculty of Physics
Chemistry
Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences
Biochemistry
Life Sciences Center
Geology
Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences
Informatics
Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics; Kaunas Faculty
Physical Geography
Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Biology
Life Sciences Center
Biophysics
Life Sciences Center
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Life Sciences Center
Zoology
Life Sciences Center
Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
Odontology
Faculty of Medicine
Public Health
Faculty of Medicine
TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Substance Engineering
Faculty of Physics
Informatics Engineering
Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics
Chemical Engineering
Life Sciences Center
3. Admission
In general all international students whishing to study master’s level programmes in English or Russian must apply online using the University Admission website. However application procedure may be different depending on the basis of your nationality and study language.
If you have specific questions regarding admission procedure and documents please apply by phone +370 5 236 6298 or by email:
STEP 1 – Find a suitable degree programme for you to studies at Vilnius University.
Evaluate your background against the prerequisites of the offered study programmes.
STEP 2 – Deadlines
1 May – for non EU/EEA applicants
15 July – for EU/EEA as well as for non EU/EEA applicants with Lithuanian Embassies residing in their home countries, 1 June – for applicants applying to Medicine or/and Dentistry programmes
In case of your graduation from your school/university in Summer please consult Admission Officer if it is possible to submit a final diploma later (each case will be considered individually).
STEP 3 – Payment of the application fee
Application fee is 100 EUR per application. Online application will be processed only after application fee is paid. Application fee is non-refundable.
STEP 4 – Admission requirements
Applicants have to fulfil general admission requirements and if it is applicable the programme specific requirements (please check information in the programme description).
Graduation documents
For Bachelor programmes – school (secondary or equivalent) leaving certificate and marks sheet/list.
For Master programmes – university Bachelor degree certificate and its supplement (or its equivalent).
If applicant is currently studying in the final year of high school/secondary school or University and his/her institution can’t issue final graduation diploma before application deadline, he/she should submit recent transcript of academic records and certificate where should be written the date of receiving final diploma.
Note: additional country-specific requirements are set only for the following countries:
Armenia | Azerbaijan | Bangladesh | Belarus | Cameroon | China | Egypt | Ghana | India | Italy | Kazakhstan | Kirgistan | Latvia | Nepal | Nigeria | Pakistan | Philippines | Poland | Russia | South Korea | Sri Lanka | Sweden | Tajikistan | Turkey | Turkmenistan | Ukraine | United Kingdom | United States | Uzbekistan
Motivation letter
The applicant is required to submit the motivation letter (1200-4000 characters).
Language certificates
For the Study programmes in English: proof of proficiency in English: Cambridge English B2 First (First Certificate of English) 160+, IELTS 5.5+, iBT TOEFL 65+.
Note 1: Applicants are required to request the testing authority to mail an official score report to Vilnius University.
Note 2: If you are a native speaker and/or if you have a university degree in English, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.
For the Study programmes in Russian: Russian language proficiency level C1.
Note: If you are a native speaker and/or if you have a university degree in Russian, you will be exempt from providing a Russian language test score.
Application fee receipt (100 €)
Recommendations (contacts of referees)
for Bachelor studies – 1
for Master studies – 2
Certified copy of passport or ID card
STEP 5 – Requirements for the documents
All documents issued in a language other than English, Lithuanian or Russian should be supplemented with an official translation. Translation is considered to be official when it is bound together with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator’s signature. Documents issued in English, Lithuanian or Russian must be certified true copies and do not require translation.
STEP 6 – Online application
Submit the online application via https://apply.vu.lt/ This portal allows you to upload the required documents. Create an account to complete the online application.
STEP 7 – Mailing the certified copies
Send final diploma with supporting documents by regular (air) mail or international courier service by the given deadline to:
Vilnius University
Office of International Admissions
Universiteto str. 3
LT-01513 Vilnius
Lithuania
STEP 8 – Evaluation and results
After you have successfully uploaded all necessary documents on-line your educational documents will be processed for the academic verification. Final admission results will be announced within 40 days after the submission of the Application. Successful applicants will receive the acceptance letters.
Please note if you are applying for several programmes at the same time you can be admitted only for one programme due to your priority list and you receive only one acceptance letter.
Acceptance letters will be sent via online application system as well as rejections notifications.
Admission criteria: grades, motivation letter, English proficiency test results (for programmes taught in English) and if it is applicable work expierence in the field of chosen study programme and/or the proof of fulfilled specific programme requirements (please check programme description).
Students are obliged to confirm if they accept our admission offer in 7 working days.
STEP 9 – Tuition fee
If you have confirmed your decision you should transfer the tuition fee for the first study year of studies. The invoice will be sent via online application system.
Students admitted to the first study year shall pay the cost of annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days after the day when they receive an invitation to study (pre-acceptance letter).
After receiving the tuition fee International Relations Office prepares documents necessary to apply for National visa (D) and sends them by mail to the student.
*Please note that due to the changes in national legislation, the tuition fees might be slightly different for EU citizens who will apply for Master studies this year.
STEP 10 – Visa to Lithuania
After receiving the necessary documents from Vilnius University, students must apply for National visa (D) at the nearest Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania.
STEP 11 – Book accommodation at VU dormitory
Accommodation is one of the most important issues to arrange before your study period starts. As an international student you may apply for the accommodation in VU dormitories.
STEP 12 – Arrange your arrival and get a mentor support
If you need some practical help at the beginning of your stay in Vilnius, you can apply for a mentor at Vilnius University. A mentor at Vilnius University is a student who will meet you at the airport or train station and will help you to get to know the University.
4.Tuition fee
The tuition fee is explained below.
Study programme
Duration
Tuition fee* per year for EU / non-EU applicants
Language of instruction
INTEGRATED STUDIES in English
Medicine
6
€ 11 000
English
Dentistry
5
€ 12 960
English
BACHELOR PROGRAMMES in English and Russian
Business Administration
3,5
€ 2200
English
Business Information Systems
4
€ 2400
English
Economics
3,5
€ 2200
English
English Philology
4
€ 2274
English
English and Another Foreign Language (Russian)
4
€ 1906
English
Information Systems and Cyber Security
3.5
€ 3000
English
International Business
3.5
€ 3620
English
Light Engineering
3.5
€ TBA** / 3500
English
Management and Business Administration
4
€ 2400
English
Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
3,5
€ 2700
English
Music Pedagogy
4
€ 2700
English
Russian Philology
4
€ 2274
Russian
Quantitative Economics
3
€ 2400
English
Social Work and Social Rehabilitation
4
€ 2200
English
Software Engineering
4
€ 2700
English
MASTER PROGRAMMES in English and Russian
Art Management
1.5
€ TBA** / 3300
English
Biochemistry
2
€ TBA** / 5000
English
Biophysics
2
€ TBA** / 5000
English
Business Informatics
2
€ TBA** / 3600
English
Career Education
1.5
€ 3300
English
Cartography
2
€ TBA** / 3500
English
Chemistry of Nanomaterials
2
€ TBA** / 3500
English
Computer Modeling
1.5
€ TBA** / 4000
English
Eastern European and Russian Studies
1.5
€ 3200
English
Economic Analysis
1.5
€ 3300
English
Economics
1.5
€ 3300
English
Electronics and Telecommunication Technologies
2
€ TBA**/ 3900
English
English Studies (Literature, Linguistics, Culture)
2
€ 3284
English
Finance and Banking
1.5
€ 3300
English
Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
1.5
€ TBA** / 3250
English
Financial Technology (FinTech)
1.5
€ TBA** / 3600
English
Genetics
2
€ TBA** / 5000
English
Geology
2
€ TBA** / 3500
English
Global Business and Economics
1.5
€ 3300
English
Informatics
2
€ TBA** / 4000
English
International and European Union Law
1.5
€ 2295
English / Russian
International Business Management
2
€ TBA** / 3300
English
International Communication
1.5
€ 3000
English
International Project Management
1.5
€ 48501
English
Life and Chemical Physics
2
€ TBA**/ 3900
English
MBA in Entrepreneurship 1
1
€ 10 0002 / 12 0003
English
Management
1.5
€ 3300
English
Marketing and Integrated Communication
1.5
€ 3300
English
Materials and Technology of Optoelectronics
2
€ TBA**/ 3900
English
Mathematics
2
€ TBA** / 3250
English
Modelling and Data Analysis
1.5
€ TBA** / 3250
English
Molecular Biology
1,5
€ TBA** / 5000
English
Molecular Biotechnology
2
€ TBA** / 5000
English
Natural Systems Management
2
€ 3300
English
Neurobiology
2
€ TBA** / 5000
English
Pedagogy of Music
2
€ 3600
English
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
2
€ TBA**/ 3500
English
Public Economic Policy
1.5
€ 3300
English
Quality Management
1.5
€ 3300
English
Regional Development and Governance
2
€ 3300
English
Russian Studies (Literature, Linguistics, Culture)
2
€ 3284
Russian
Smart Manufacturing Engineering
2
€ 3600
English
Social Work
1.5
€ 3300
English
Software Engineering
2
€ TBA** / 4000
English
Systems Biology
2
€ TBA** / 7500
English
Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics
2
€ TBA**/ 3900
English
*Tuition fee is a subject to change due to the national legistlation.
** TBA -To Be Announced
1 Special discount for Vilnius University alumni applies
2 Price applies to students who applied before 2019-03-03
3 Price applies to students who applied after 2019-03-03
The tuition fee for the first year of studies should be paid to:
Account holder: Vilnius University
Address: Universitetas str. 3, LT-01513 Vilnius
Code 211950810
VAT code LT119508113
Account number LT087044060001101389
AB SEB bankas
Bank code 70440
Gedimino ave. 12, LT-01103 Vilnius
SWIFT code CBVILT2X
Please indicate in payment details: your name, surname and number of semesters (1 or 2) for which tuition fee is paid.
Please note that all bank charges must be covered by the payer.
Those students who need Proforma for paying tuition fee should contact Admission Officer:
admissions@cr.vu.lt
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