Innovative Communication and Entrepreneurship
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Innovative Communication and Entrepreneurship

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The Innovative Communication and Entrepreneurship (ICEA) study programme integrates creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and contemporary communication across diverse fields. You will begin by developing core academic skills alongside knowledge in entrepreneurship and networking technologies. As you progress, your studies will focus on innovation and business model development, integrated communication, and audience analysis. Throughout the programme, you will further develop your understanding of research methods, digital content creation, leadership, and sustainable business development. The internship and final thesis will provide opportunities to apply these competencies real-world settings, putting gained theoretical knowledge into practice.

Innovative Communication and Entrepreneurship

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The Innovative Communication and Entrepreneurship (ICEA) study programme integrates creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and contemporary communication across diverse fields. You will begin by developing core academic skills alongside knowledge in entrepreneurship and networking technologies. As you progress, your studies will focus on innovation and business model development, integrated communication, and audience analysis. Throughout the programme, you will further develop your understanding of research methods, digital content creation, leadership, and sustainable business development. The internship and final thesis will provide opportunities to apply these competencies real-world settings, putting gained theoretical knowledge into practice.

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The studies of Innovative Communication and Entrepreneurship combine creativity, enterprise skills and modern communication in different fields. You will start with the academic part, entrepreneurship and networking technologies, and later move on to innovation and business model development, integrated communication, and audience analysis. During your studies you will combine knowledge of research methods, digital content, leadership and sustainable business development. Internship and final thesis will help you apply the acquired knowledge in real-life projects.

  • Students will understand traditional and digital communication theories and their impact on society and business, and will be able to critically analyse media content.
  • Students will possess skills in content creation and project management, and will be able to plan and implement communication campaigns that drive innovation and organisational growth.
  • Students will have knowledge of entrepreneurship, management, and marketing for business development analysis and strategy creation for start-ups and organisations; will be able to make sustainable decisions and adapt to change.
  • Students will possess data analysis skills, including the application of research methods, interpretation of results, and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Students will have intercultural communication and teamwork experience, enabling effective communication in diverse cultural settings, collaboration, team leadership, and partnership with various stakeholders; will be committed to acting responsibly, upholding professional ethical principles and respect for human rights, and to continuous professional development, staying informed about market and technology trends and applying creative solutions.
Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher)

Applicants with an overall grade average of at least 70% are eligible for admission.

N.B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: the gap since your completed secondary degree should not exceed five years.

Applicants are required to submit a motivational letter explaining their motives to study the “Innovative Communication and Entrepreneurship” study programme
All applicants, who meet the formal admission requirements, will be invited for an interview with a Faculty member.

Language requirements

English

The following language certificates are accepted for study programmes taught in English: IELTS Academic 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 81+, Cambridge English Exam 176+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 120+, Password Skills Plus 6.5+ or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

If your first language is English and/or if you have a university degree in English, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.

Other requirements

Your arithmetic average across the learning outcomes must be at least 70% of the maximum possible score. 

You are also required to submit a motivational letter explaining why you want to study the “Innovative Communication and Entrepreneurship” study programme.

Territory requirements

Applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan must submit OMPT-E (Online Mathematics Placement Test) Certificate (minimum passing grade – 55%). More information here.

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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. 

Check the application dates

For international applicants: 
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.
The academic year always begins on 1 September.

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

The application dates may differ if you are applying for a programme taught in Lithuanian or if you are eligible to apply for state-funded places.

Check your eligibility and prepare the necessary documents

In order to apply to Vilnius University, you must meet the general and programme-specific admission requirements, as well as the language proficiency requirements. In certain cases, specific territorial requirements may also apply. You can find all the specific requirements for this programme in the 'Admissions requirements' section.

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

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.

Confirm your acceptance and pay the tuition fee

Your application will be assessed within 30 calendar days from the date all required documents are submitted (this period may be extended in specific cases).

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.

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).

Arrange your arrival

Things to consider:

  • All international students have to apply for a visa, temporary residence permit or certificate of temporary residence in the Republic of Lithuania depending on their citizenship and the length of their studies at Vilnius University. 
  • If you require accommodation, you may apply for a dormitory via the application platform at apply.vu.lt. The task for accommodation appears after the tuition fee is paid and the final acceptance letter is received. 
  • More information about the start of your studies here.
Tuition fee

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).

Application fee

The application fee is €100 per application. Each applicant can choose up to three programmes within one application. 
Online applications will only be processed once the application fee has been paid. 

Please note that the application fee is non-refundable. Make sure you read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before submitting your application, as the fee cannot be refunded if you are found to be ineligible or miss a deadline. 

The studies of Innovative Communication and Entrepreneurship combine creativity, enterprise skills and modern communication in different fields. You will start with the academic part, entrepreneurship and networking technologies, and later move on to innovation and business model development, integrated communication, and audience analysis. During your studies you will combine knowledge of research methods, digital content, leadership and sustainable business development. Internship and final thesis will help you apply the acquired knowledge in real-life projects.

  • Students will understand traditional and digital communication theories and their impact on society and business, and will be able to critically analyse media content.
  • Students will possess skills in content creation and project management, and will be able to plan and implement communication campaigns that drive innovation and organisational growth.
  • Students will have knowledge of entrepreneurship, management, and marketing for business development analysis and strategy creation for start-ups and organisations; will be able to make sustainable decisions and adapt to change.
  • Students will possess data analysis skills, including the application of research methods, interpretation of results, and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
  • Students will have intercultural communication and teamwork experience, enabling effective communication in diverse cultural settings, collaboration, team leadership, and partnership with various stakeholders; will be committed to acting responsibly, upholding professional ethical principles and respect for human rights, and to continuous professional development, staying informed about market and technology trends and applying creative solutions.
Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher)

Applicants with an overall grade average of at least 70% are eligible for admission.

N.B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: the gap since your completed secondary degree should not exceed five years.

Applicants are required to submit a motivational letter explaining their motives to study the “Innovative Communication and Entrepreneurship” study programme
All applicants, who meet the formal admission requirements, will be invited for an interview with a Faculty member.

Language requirements

English

The following language certificates are accepted for study programmes taught in English: IELTS Academic 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 81+, Cambridge English Exam 176+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 120+, Password Skills Plus 6.5+ or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

If your first language is English and/or if you have a university degree in English, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.

Other requirements

Your arithmetic average across the learning outcomes must be at least 70% of the maximum possible score. 

You are also required to submit a motivational letter explaining why you want to study the “Innovative Communication and Entrepreneurship” study programme.

Territory requirements

Applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan must submit OMPT-E (Online Mathematics Placement Test) Certificate (minimum passing grade – 55%). More information here.

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3

4

5

6

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. 

Check the application dates

For international applicants: 
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.
The academic year always begins on 1 September.

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

The application dates may differ if you are applying for a programme taught in Lithuanian or if you are eligible to apply for state-funded places.

Check your eligibility and prepare the necessary documents

In order to apply to Vilnius University, you must meet the general and programme-specific admission requirements, as well as the language proficiency requirements. In certain cases, specific territorial requirements may also apply. You can find all the specific requirements for this programme in the 'Admissions requirements' section.

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

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.

Confirm your acceptance and pay the tuition fee

Your application will be assessed within 30 calendar days from the date all required documents are submitted (this period may be extended in specific cases).

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.

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).

Arrange your arrival

Things to consider:

  • All international students have to apply for a visa, temporary residence permit or certificate of temporary residence in the Republic of Lithuania depending on their citizenship and the length of their studies at Vilnius University. 
  • If you require accommodation, you may apply for a dormitory via the application platform at apply.vu.lt. The task for accommodation appears after the tuition fee is paid and the final acceptance letter is received. 
  • More information about the start of your studies here.
Tuition fee

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).

Application fee

The application fee is €100 per application. Each applicant can choose up to three programmes within one application. 
Online applications will only be processed once the application fee has been paid. 

Please note that the application fee is non-refundable. Make sure you read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before submitting your application, as the fee cannot be refunded if you are found to be ineligible or miss a deadline. 

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Career prospects

After completing your studies at ICE, you will be able to work in the fields of communication, marketing, innovation, creative industries, or business development. These skills will open the door to communication agencies, digital marketing teams, startups, innovation projects, public sector institutions, or international organizations. If you want to start your own business, you will have all the basics to do so confidently and responsibly.

Communications specialist / social media and digital content creator / startup team member or founder / innovation project manager / brand manager / public relations consultant / marketing specialist / business development specialist / creative project coordinator / science and technology communications specialist

Designed for Minds That Refuse to Choose Just One Direction

Assoc. Prof. Dr Mariana Sueldo

Head of study programme

We created ICE thinking about students who are not satisfied with just one direction — they want to combine creativity, business, and technology. Our teaching method lets one immediately put their ideas into practice: projects, partnerships, and real-life business tasks. Not only will you gain knowledge, but also a way of thinking that allows you to see opportunities and create a change.

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Chat with VU students

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.

Polina Artemova, student

Innovative Communication and Entrepreneurship program presents students the understanding of how latest types of communication can be used in current evolving world. Moreover, it combines theory which is strengthened by practice. In addition, it deeply focuses on developing creativity and critical thinking of individuals. Therefore, the study prioritises future graduates’ abilities to imply innovative ideas in order to expand global market for businesses and their competitiveness, and keep up with up-to-minute trends.