Vilnius University

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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:

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

€ 11 000

English

Dentistry

€ 12 960

English

BACHELOR PROGRAMMES in English and Russian

Business Administration

3,5

€ 2200

English

Business Information Systems

€ 2400

English

Economics

3,5

€ 2200

English

English Philology

€ 2274

English

English and Another Foreign Language (Russian)

€ 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

€ 2400

English

Mechanical Engineering and Robotics

3,5

€ 2700

English

Music Pedagogy

€ 2700

English

Russian Philology

€ 2274

Russian

Quantitative Economics

€ 2400

English

Social Work and Social Rehabilitation

€ 2200

English

Software Engineering

€ 2700

English

MASTER PROGRAMMES in English and Russian

Art Management

1.5

€ TBA** / 3300

English

Biochemistry

€ TBA** / 5000

English

Biophysics

€ TBA** / 5000

English

Business Informatics

€ TBA** / 3600

English

Career Education

1.5

€ 3300

English

Cartography

€ TBA** / 3500

English

Chemistry of Nanomaterials

€ 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

€ TBA**/ 3900

English

English Studies (Literature, Linguistics, Culture)

€ 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

€ TBA** / 5000

English

Geology

€ TBA** / 3500

English

Global Business and Economics

1.5

€ 3300

English

Informatics

€ TBA** / 4000

English

International and European Union Law

1.5

€ 2295

English / Russian

International Business Management

€ TBA** / 3300

English

International Communication

1.5

€ 3000

English

International Project Management

1.5

€ 48501

English

Life and Chemical Physics

€ TBA**/ 3900

English

MBA in Entrepreneurship 1

€ 10 0002 / 12 0003

English

Management

1.5

€ 3300

English

Marketing and Integrated Communication

1.5

€ 3300

English

Materials and Technology of Optoelectronics

€ TBA**/ 3900

English

Mathematics

€ TBA** / 3250

English

Modelling and Data Analysis

1.5

€ TBA** / 3250

English

Molecular Biology

1,5

€ TBA** / 5000

English

Molecular Biotechnology

€ TBA** / 5000

English

Natural Systems Management

€ 3300

English

Neurobiology

€ TBA** / 5000

English

Pedagogy of Music

€ 3600

English

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

€ TBA**/ 3500

English

Public Economic Policy

1.5

€ 3300

English

Quality Management

1.5

€ 3300

English

Regional Development and Governance

€ 3300

English

Russian Studies (Literature, Linguistics, Culture)

€ 3284

Russian

Smart Manufacturing Engineering

€ 3600

English

Social Work

1.5

€ 3300

English

Software Engineering

€ TBA** / 4000

English

Systems Biology

€ TBA** / 7500

English

Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics

€ 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

Vilnius University