Vilnius University Opens Admissions for International Students

Vilnius University (VU) has opened admissions for international students for the academic year 2026. VU, one of the oldest and most prestigious higher education institutions in Europe, offers students over 70 Bachelor and Master study programmes, along with two prestigious Arqus Joint Master’s Programmes, which provide an opportunity to acquire education in several European countries.

‘Every year, in an ever-growing community, international students discover Vilnius University – an institution that offers not only academic excellence, an active cultural life, and a strong sense of community but also a foundation for professional growth. Vilnius University stands out for the high employability of its graduates. Here, we educate future leaders, providing them with a solid academic foundation and preparing them for successful careers both in Lithuania and internationally,’ said Prof. Rimvydas Petrauskas, Rector of Vilnius University.

This year, VU has welcomed over 750 international students, many of whom chose such popular study programmes as Medicine, Information Systems and Cyber Security, Management, Global Marketing, Software Engineering, and other programmes.

Starting this year, international students will also be able to choose from the following new Bachelor study programmes: Sustainability and Future Societies, Innovative Communication and Entrepreneurship, Economics and Finance, Economics and Management, Language and Artificial Intelligence Management, Bioinformatics, and Italian Philology. The following new programmes are available for students pursuing a Master’s degree: Strategic Economics, Strategic Management of Information Systems, Linguistics: Baltic Linguistics, Laser Physics and Optical Technologies, and Laser Technology.

‘Studying at Vilnius University has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. The Marketing and Integrated Communication programme offered a combination I had never found anywhere else – blending creativity, communication, and strategy. It helped me understand how brands grow and how their messages can truly resonate with audiences. The University’s supportive community, both teaching and administrative staff, has made my entire study journey smooth and inspiring. Today, as the Head of Marketing at ‘GrowTech’, I still carry the lessons, mindset, and confidence I gained at VU,’ said Narmin Mammadova from Azerbaijan, who studies Marketing and Integrated Communication at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of VU.

Individual studies are also available for international students at VU. Such studies provide students with an opportunity to design their own programmes, enabling those enrolled in a Bachelor or integrated study programme to select some of the course units from any VU unit. This opportunity helps students expand their knowledge, competencies, skills and gain interdisciplinary experience.

Based on this year’s QS University Rankings, VU remains the leading university in Lithuania and stands out for the high employability of its graduates, ranking 93rd worldwide. VU also stands out for its favourable student-to-academic staff ratio and improving scores in sustainability and international research collaborations.

Moreover, Vilnius, home to the University, has been ranked among Europe’s best cities for students. Ranked 23rd by The Campus Advisor, Vilnius combines high-quality studies with an inspiring environment, offering a vibrant cultural scene and an attractive urban atmosphere.

Admissions for non-EU (European Union) and non-EFTA (European Free Trade Association) nationals take place until 1 May, and for EU/EFTA nationals and non-EU/EFTA nationals who can enter under a visa-free 90-day regime – until 1 July. A visa is required for non-EU and non-European Economic Area nationals to study at VU. More information is available here.

Learn more about admissions for international students and submit your application to study at VU here.