Studies in the Lithuanian language at Vilnius University
If you wish to apply for studies conducted in the Lithuanian language, you should apply via the VU Admission System – under the procedure described below.
1. Who can apply and what type of funding you can receive
If you wish to apply for studies conducted in the Lithuanian language, you must apply together with Lithuanian applicants via the VU Admission System, following the procedure described below.
You can apply for both state-funded and non-state-funded study places if you are:
- a citizen of the Republic of Lithuania;
- a citizen of another European Union (EU) or European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member state;
- a non-EU/EFTA citizen who has been granted the right of permanent residence in the Republic of Lithuania;
- a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of the Lithuanian Diaspora;
- a person of Lithuanian origin.
You can apply only for non-state-funded study places if you are:
- an applicant who does not fall into any of the categories listed above;
- an applicant from a non-EU/EFTA country who holds a temporary residence permit (TRP) in Lithuania.
2. Choose a study programme
The study programmes you can apply for via the VU Admission System are listed in the full list of study programmes conducted in the Lithuanian language.
Each applicant must meet the competitive score requirements that are listed in the Table of Competitive Scores. The same rule applies to applicants with foreign qualifications. If you make an application, we at Vilnius University will verify your education and convert the grades.
3. Proving your Lithuanian language proficiency
To be admitted to study programmes conducted in Lithuanian, you must prove that your Lithuanian language proficiency meets the required level.
Taking a Lithuanian language proficiency test
Please contact the Department of Lithuanian Studies at the Faculty of Philology at Vilnius University in order to take a Lithuanian language proficiency test.
You will be exempt from providing proof of proficiency in Lithuanian language if you will have taken the State Lithuanian language exam or if you will have a proof of a reached B2 level from a competent institution.
Lithuanian Language Courses
If you do not reach the required level of proficiency for admission, you may take one of the Lithuanian Language Courses for a semester or even a full academic year to improve your language skills.
4. Preparing the documents for admission
The documents that have to be submitted to the VU Admission System are:
- A certificate issued by Vilnius University regarding the test of Lithuanian language or document issued by other competent authority (an embassy, municipality or officially registered Lithuanian community of respectful country);
- Passport or ID card;
- Diploma and the marks sheet/list;
- An official translation to the Lithuanian language of the diploma and the marks sheet/list;
- A copy of a document evidencing the citizenship of an EU/EFTA member country or the status of a family member of the Republic of Lithuania, the European Union or a state of the European Free Trade Association (if applicable).
A more detailed list of documents required for international applicants is provided in the full document requirements section.
5. Apply for studies
The admission procedure consists of the 1st and 2nd Main Admission rounds and the Additional admission round. During the 1st round, you are allowed to apply for every study place while on the second and Additional admission you are only able to apply for the vacant places left after the previous rounds in the order of succession.
When choosing where you want to study you have to prioritize your choices, meaning that to be considered for admission you have to list at least one study program with at least one type of funding.
In your admissions request, you can add up to 8 study programmes with types of funding. Please note that since the admission procedure is a contest, the order of study places and priorities that you include are highly important: the eligibility is evaluated starting from the first item on the list. You will be given only one offer to study during one admission round.
Admission Round 1
| Admission Round 1 | |
| Complete an application on the VU Admission System. | From the 22th of May 10 a.m. until the 1st of July 5 p.m. In the case of education pursued abroad | until 25th of June 12 p.m. |
| Pay the application fee. In order to be able to apply for studies, you shall pay the application fee of 100 EUR. More information | While making the application but no later than 4 hours before the scheduled date of examination |
Register for the entrance examination. You would not be able to apply for admission at the corresponding programme in the case of failure in the entrance examination. Note: in the case of not being able to arrive for entrance examination please contact the Admissions Office immediately. The study programmes where entrance examination will be held as well as the exact dates could be found here. | Register while making the application on the admission system but no later than 4 hours before the scheduled date of examination. Appeal application | From the 30th of June 10 a.m. until 1st of July 2 p.m. Decisions on appeals | From the 30th of June 10 a.m. until 1st of July 2 p.m. |
| Attach the documents required for admission to your application at the VU Admission System. | From the 22th of May 10 a.m. until the 1st of July 5 p.m. While making the application for studies but no later than 24 hours before the scheduled date of examination In the case of education pursued abroad | until 25th of June 12 p. m. |
Check the competitive score. The competitive scores of each applicant will be announced on the VU Admission System. | From the 3rd of July 10 a.m. Appeal application | From the 3rd of July 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Decisions on appeals | Until the 4th of July 9 a.m. |
| Acceptance letters will be available on the VU Admission System and will be sent to the applicants' emails. | From 4th of July 11 a.m. |
| Complete your Learning Agreement. | Internet Banking (Swedbank, SEB, Luminor (DNB bank) and Šiaulių bankas are available) From 4th of July 11 a.m. until 7th of July 10 a.m. |
| Register for studies. You shall register at the Vilnius University Identity Management System and click on "Register for studies" after logging-in to the VU eStudent system | Until 30th of September. |
| Pay the tuition fee for the first semester (if you have been accepted to a non-state funded place). The tuition fee payment for each semester must be done during the first month of it. This means that you must pay the tuition fee for the first semester until the 30th of September. | Until 30th of September. |
Admission Round 2
| Admission Round 2 | |
| Complete an application on the VU Admission System. | From the 7th of July 3 p.m. until 9th of July 3 p.m. In the case of education pursued abroad | until 8th of July 12 p.m. |
| Pay the application fee. In order to be able to apply for studies, you shall pay the application fee of 100 EUR. More information | While making the application but no later than 4 hours before the scheduled date of examination |
Register for the entrance examination. You would not be able to apply for admission at the corresponding programme in the case of failure in the entrance examination. Note: in the case of not being able to arrive for entrance examination please contact the Admissions Office immediately. The study programmes where entrance examination will be held as well as the exact dates could be found here. | From the 7th of July until 8th of July. Register while making the application on the admission system but no later than 4 hours before the scheduled date of examination Appeal application | From the 8th of July 4 p.m. until 9th of July 9 a.m. Decisions on appeals | 9th of July from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. |
| Attach the documents required for admission to your application at the VU Admission System. | From the 7th of July 3 p.m. until 9th of July 3 p.m. While making the application for studies but no later than 24 hours before the scheduled date of examination In the case of education pursued abroad | until 8th of July 12 p.m. |
Check the competitive score. The competitive scores of each applicant will be announced on the VU Admission System. | 10th of July until 1 p.m. Appeal application | 10th of July from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Decisions on appeals | 11th of July until 9 a.m. |
| Acceptance letters will be available on the VU Admission System and will be sent to the applicants' emails. | 11th of July from 11 a.m. |
| Complete your Learning Agreement. |
From 12th of July 11 a.m. until 14th of July 11 a.m. |
| Register for studies. You shall register at the Vilnius University Identity Management System and click on "Register for studies" after logging-in to the VU eStudent system | Until 30th of September. |
| Pay the tuition fee for the first semester (if you have been accepted to a non-state funded place). The tuition fee payment for each semester must be done during the first month of it. This means that you must pay the tuition fee for the first semester until the 30th of September. | Until 30th of September. |
Additional Admission
| Additional Admission | |
| Complete an application on the VU Admission System. | From the 14th of July 3 p.m. until 22th of August 5 p.m. In the case of education pursued abroad | until 19th of August 12 p.m. |
| Pay the application fee. In order to be able to apply for studies, you shall pay the application fee of 100 EUR. More information | While making the application but no later than 4 hours before the scheduled date of examination |
Register for the entrance examination. You would not be able to apply for admission at the corresponding programme in the case of failure in the entrance examination. Note: in the case of not being able to arrive for entrance examination please contact the Admissions Office immediately. The study programmes where entrance examination will be held as well as the exact dates could be found here. | From 22th of July until 21th of August. Register while making the application on the admission system but no later than 4 hours before the scheduled date of examination Appeal application | From 21st of August 4 p.m. until 22th of August 10 a.m. Decisions on appeals | 22th of August from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. |
| Attach the documents required for admission to your application at the VU Admission System. | From the 14th of July 3 p.m. until 22th of August 5 p.m. While making the application for studies but no later than 24 hours before the scheduled date of examination In the case of education pursued abroad | until 19th of August 12 p.m. |
Check the competitive score. The competitive scores of each applicant will be announced on the VU Admission System. | 26th of August from 10 a.m. Appeal application | 26th of August from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Decisions on appeals | Until 27th of August 9 a.m. |
| Acceptance letters will be available on the VU Admission System and will be sent to the applicants' emails. | 27th of August from 10 a.m. |
| Complete your Learning Agreement. | Internet Banking (Swedbank, SEB, Luminor (DNB bank) and Šiaulių bankas are available) From 27th of August 10 a.m. until 28th of August 12 p.m. |
| Register for studies. You shall register at the Vilnius University Identity Management System and click on "Register for studies" after logging-in to the VU eStudent system | Until the 30th of September. |
| Pay the tuition fee for the first semester (if you have been accepted to a non-state funded place). The tuition fee payment for each semester must be done during the first month of it. This means that you must pay the tuition fee for the first semester until the 30th of September. | Until the 30th of September. |
Contacts
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Email: admissions@cr.vu.lt | ask@vu.lt
Phone: +37052193144
Address: Saulėtekio al. 9, Building III, Room 104, Vilnius, Lithuania