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Admissions to Bachelor’s and Integrated Studies

Choose from more than 30 bachelor’s and integrated study programmes that combine strong academic foundations with practical skills, preparing you for further studies and a successful career. 

Application dates

The admissions deadline for studies starting in autumn 2026 is:

1 May

for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries

1 July

for applicants who are citizens of EU/EFTA countries and for non-EU/EFTA applicants with a 90-day visa-free period that has not yet been exceeded

Our International admissions have one intake per academic year. You can only submit your application during the application period.  

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Check your eligibility and prepare documents

To be eligible to apply to Vilnius University Bachelor or Integrated studies programmes, you must meet the following criteria:

 

1. General admissions requirements

To apply for a bachelor’s or integrated study programme, you must have completed secondary education (or an equivalent qualification) that grants access to higher education in your home country. 

2. Country-specific requirements

Some countries may have specific requirements based on their educational system. Be sure to check it.

3. Programme-specific admission requirements

In addition to the general admission 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. 

Certain programmes may have additional country-specific requirements.

Additional requirement for non-EU / non-EFTA applicants

For applicants from non-EU and non-EFTA countries, the period between obtaining your last secondary or higher education qualification and your application may not exceed 5 years

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. 

Are Ukrainian applicants eligible for state-funded study places at Vilnius University?

Ukrainian applicants who completed secondary education in Lithuania can apply for State-funded places through the LAMA BPO application system. Applicants, who apply with their Ukrainian qualifications, unfortunately, will not be granted funding. 

Application process

All international applicants to Bachelor’s and integrated or 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 Bachelor or Integrated studies programmes, you must meet the following criteria:

  • General admissions requirements
  • Country-specific requirements
  • Programme-specific requirements
Step 3 – Pay the application fee and submit your application

The application to the international bachelor's or integrated studies degree programmes must be submitted on apply.vu.lt

The application fee is 100 EUR per application. The invoice is paid after adding the programmes 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 https://apply.vu.lt, your educational documents will be processed for the academic assessment and recognition. Your application is assessed within 30 calendar 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 only for one programme according to your priority list and you 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 https://apply.vu.lt.

Students are obliged to confirm if they accept 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.

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).

Studentė pristato studijas VU

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. 

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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