Admissions to Master's Studies
Deepen your expertise and career with a master’s degree at Vilnius University, choosing from 55+ programmes that build the knowledge and skills to tackle complex real-world challenges.
Application dates
Our International admissions have one intake per academic year. You can only submit your application during the application period.
The admissions deadline for studies starting in autumn 2026 is:
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Check your eligibility and prepare documents
To be eligible to apply to Vilnius University Master studies programmes, you must meet the following criteria:
1. General admission requirements
Graduation documents |
To apply for a Master's study programme, you must provide a university Bachelor's degree certificate and its supplement (or its equivalent). If you are graduating this year
Official transcripts from your institution
For more information about the required documents, check here. |
Copy of passport or ID card |
| You need to submit the copy of your passport or ID card. If your current name differs from the one on your passport or previous educational documents, please also upload a copy of the official name or surname change document (if applicable). |
Language proficiency certificate |
When you apply to Vilnius University, you must provide proof of your language proficiency. Find all accepted ways to demonstrate your language skills, with detailed instructions for the language of instruction. Please note that Vilnius University uses a clearly defined list of acceptable methods approved by the University. You cannot prove your language proficiency in any other way. |
Motivation letter |
| The applicant is required to submit a motivation letter (1200-4000 characters). |
Other documents (if requested) |
| Any additional documents required by the International Admissions Office for the assessment of your qualification or application. |
All documents issued in a language other than English or Lithuanian should be supplemented with an official translation. The translation is considered official when it is bound with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator's signature. Documents issued in English or Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation.
2. Country-specific requirements
Applicants from different countries may have additional requirements. See the full list of countries and education systems covered, and review detailed requirements on a separate page: view country-specific admission requirements.
Albania | Algeria | Armenia | Azerbaijan | Bangladesh | Belarus | Brazil | Bulgaria | Cameroon | China | Congo | Denmark | Egypt | Estonia| Finland | France | Georgia | Germany | Ghana | Greece | India | Israel | Iran | Ireland | Italy | Japan | Kazakhstan | Kyrgyzstan | Latvia | Lebanon | Moldova | Mongolia | Morocco | Nepal | Netherlands | Nigeria | North Macedonia | Norway | Pakistan | Peru | Philippines | Poland | Russia | Slovenia | South Korea | Spain | Sri Lanka | Sweden | Tajikistan | Turkey | Turkmenistan | Ukraine | United Kingdom | United States | Uzbekistan | Zimbabwe
3. Programme-specific requirements
In addition to the general admission and country-specific requirements, some study programmes have programme-specific requirements. These are additional academic or competence criteria you must meet in order to be considered for a particular programme. Programme-specific requirements are listed under each programme description.
When assessing your application, the responsible staff member at the academic unit may:
- evaluate your motivation for the chosen programme;
- organise an entrance examination or an additional assessment of your knowledge and skills, as defined in the programme-specific requirements;
- take into account the decision on the recognition of your previous qualifications.
Additional requirement for non-EU / non-EFTA applicants
For applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries, the period between obtaining your Bachelor's degree should not exceed five years. Work experience does not cover the gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which applicants are eligible for state-funded study places?
If you are a citizen of the Republic of Lithuania or another member country of the European Union (EU) or European Free Trade Association (EFTA), a person (non-EU/EFTA) granted a right of permanent residence in the Republic of Lithuania, child, grandchild or great-grandchild of the Diaspora or person of Lithuanian origin you can apply for both state-funded and non-state-funded study places. Learn more.
Application process
All international applicants to Master’s degree programmes must follow the general application guidelines. The application process may differ if you are applying for a programme taught in Lithuanian or if you are eligible to apply for state-funded places.
Step-by-step application guide
Step 1 – Find your programme
When choosing a study programme, consider whether the subjects match your interests and strengths, as this will keep you motivated. You should also think about career opportunities, costs, and whether the programme fits your long-term goals.
Keep in mind that each applicant can choose up to three study programmes in one application, but you can only get admitted to one programme.
Step 2 – Check your eligibility and prepare documents
To be eligible to apply to Vilnius University Master's studies programmes, you must meet the following criteria:
- General admissions requirements
- Country-specific requirements
- Programme-specific requirements
These requirements can be found here.
Step 3 – Pay the application fee and submit your application
The application to the master's studies degree programmes must be submitted on apply.vu.lt
The application fee is 100 EUR per application. The invoice is paid after the programmes are added to the application. Application fee payments are accepted only through the Flywire payment platform.
An online application will be processed only after the application fee is collected and the application is submitted with all the required documents. All documents must be submitted before the application submission deadline; otherwise, the application is terminated.
Please note: The application fee is non-refundable. Be sure to read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before applying, as fees cannot be refunded if you are found ineligible or miss a deadline.
Step 4 – Assessment of the application
After you have successfully uploaded all necessary documents via our online application system apply.vu.lt, your educational documents will be processed for the academic assessment and recognition. Your application is assessed within 30 working days from the day all required documents have been submitted (may be extended in specific cases).
If you are applying for several programmes at the same time, you can be admitted to only one programme according to your priority list, and you will receive only one acceptance letter.
Step 5 – Confirm your acceptance and pay the tuition fee
Acceptance letters or rejection notifications will be sent via the online application system apply.vu.lt.
Students are obliged to confirm their acceptance of the study offer within 7 working days.
Students who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area countries and of other foreign countries, admitted to non-state-funded places in the first year of first-cycle and second-cycle studies through the University’s foreign student application system, must pay the annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.
- Description of the Procedure of Payment, Reimbursement, and Recovery of Tuition Fees at Vilnius University
- The information about the tuition fee refund policy
After the student pays the tuition fee, he receives the final acceptance letter. Then our International Relations Office provides the necessary information related to obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and sends a mediation letter to the student by e-mail (for non-EU citizens).
State-Funded Place or Studies in Lithuanian
In certain cases, applicants can apply for a state-funded place or choose Lithuanian-taught studies - learn more about the criteria and possibilities.
Arrival matters
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If you need more information or personalised advice, choose a VU Ambassador from your home country or the desired study programme and submit your question using the form below. You can expect to hear back from us within 2–3 working days