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Italian philology

Humanity's experience has been enriched by extraordinary individuals – creators of Italian literature, art and science; travellers; and inventors – whose example inspires and educates. Italians still speak Dante's language today, which has remained virtually unchanged since the 13th century. Italian terms are used by artists all over the world, and Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose will continue to fuel readers' imaginations for a long time to come. In Italian philology studies, you will learn Italian professionally and get to know its Latin origins. Elective courses such as Italian Renaissance and Baroque Art, Italian Theatre and Italian Literary Classics will provide a broad general education. The programme allows you to select the most interesting and relevant subjects and acquire valuable skills that will open the door to current and future professions.

  • Labour market–oriented knowledge of the Italian language and Italian culture
  • A broad range of study subjects – from language to Italian society and culture
  • A learning environment that encourages personal and academic development

Italian philology

Humanity's experience has been enriched by extraordinary individuals – creators of Italian literature, art and science; travellers; and inventors – whose example inspires and educates. Italians still speak Dante's language today, which has remained virtually unchanged since the 13th century. Italian terms are used by artists all over the world, and Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose will continue to fuel readers' imaginations for a long time to come. In Italian philology studies, you will learn Italian professionally and get to know its Latin origins. Elective courses such as Italian Renaissance and Baroque Art, Italian Theatre and Italian Literary Classics will provide a broad general education. The programme allows you to select the most interesting and relevant subjects and acquire valuable skills that will open the door to current and future professions.

  • Labour market–oriented knowledge of the Italian language and Italian culture
  • A broad range of study subjects – from language to Italian society and culture
  • A learning environment that encourages personal and academic development
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  • degree of Bachelor of Humanities
  • Faculty of Philology
  • 4
  • Humanities
  • Philology by language
  • 240.0
  • Full-time
  • English, Italian

  • degree of Bachelor of Humanities
  • Faculty of Philology
  • 4
  • Humanities
  • Philology by language
  • 240.0
  • Full-time
  • English, Italian

Review and familiarize yourself with the detailed study program plan.

Peržiūrėti programos planą
  • You will be able to communicate effectively in Italian at a professional level (C1/C2).
  • You will be able to understand, create, and edit texts of various genres in Italian, selecting appropriate language tools and style.
  • You will be able to conduct independent research on linguistic, literary, or cultural topics.
  • You will be able to analyze, interpret, and evaluate Italian literature, language, and culture in a broader sociocultural context.
  • You will be able to translate texts and mediate between Italian and other languages and cultures.
  • You will be able to recognize and assess the key features of Italian society, culture, and history.
  • You will be able to apply interdisciplinary knowledge by selecting subjects from other fields according to your interests.
Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher)

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

If your qualification meets the requirements, you will receive an invitation for a motivational interview.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Translation is considered to be official when it is bound together with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator’s signature. Documents issued in English, Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation.

It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post!

Check additional country-specific requirements
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.

Proving your language skills
Territorial requirements

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

OMPT exam information

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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.

Creat the application accountPrepare the required documents

Take the interview

Candidates who meet the established criteria are invited to a motivational interview. The interview is organised to learn more about the applicant’s motivation for choosing the programme.

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.
Visa & Residence PermitArrange your accommodation
  • 4 437 EUR
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).

Learn more
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. 

Scholarships for Bachelor's

  • degree of Bachelor of Humanities
  • Faculty of Philology
  • 4
  • Humanities
  • Philology by language
  • 240.0
  • Full-time
  • English, Italian

  • degree of Bachelor of Humanities
  • Faculty of Philology
  • 4
  • Humanities
  • Philology by language
  • 240.0
  • Full-time
  • English, Italian

Review and familiarize yourself with the detailed study program plan.

Peržiūrėti programos planą
  • You will be able to communicate effectively in Italian at a professional level (C1/C2).
  • You will be able to understand, create, and edit texts of various genres in Italian, selecting appropriate language tools and style.
  • You will be able to conduct independent research on linguistic, literary, or cultural topics.
  • You will be able to analyze, interpret, and evaluate Italian literature, language, and culture in a broader sociocultural context.
  • You will be able to translate texts and mediate between Italian and other languages and cultures.
  • You will be able to recognize and assess the key features of Italian society, culture, and history.
  • You will be able to apply interdisciplinary knowledge by selecting subjects from other fields according to your interests.
Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher)

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

If your qualification meets the requirements, you will receive an invitation for a motivational interview.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Translation is considered to be official when it is bound together with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator’s signature. Documents issued in English, Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation.

It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post!

Check additional country-specific requirements
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.

Proving your language skills
Territorial requirements

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

OMPT exam information

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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.

Creat the application accountPrepare the required documents

Take the interview

Candidates who meet the established criteria are invited to a motivational interview. The interview is organised to learn more about the applicant’s motivation for choosing the programme.

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.
Visa & Residence PermitArrange your accommodation
  • 4 437 EUR
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).

Learn more
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. 

Scholarships for Bachelor's
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Career prospects

Graduates of the Italian Philology programme have diverse career opportunities that leverage their advanced Italian language skills, cultural knowledge, and communication abilities. They can work as professional translators or interpreters, in language services, or as freelance specialists in translation, subtitling, and localization. Opportunities also exist in education and academia, including teaching Italian, conducting research, or working as editors and academic writers. In media and communications, graduates can pursue careers as journalists, content creators, copywriters, or social media specialists with a focus on Italian culture. They may work in cultural and creative industries, such as museums, galleries, archives, publishing houses, or cultural event management. International relations and business roles, including diplomatic service, cultural liaison, or positions in international companies, are also possible. Additionally, graduates can find opportunities in tourism and hospitality, for example as tour guides or cultural consultants, or develop their own projects as freelancers and entrepreneurs. Overall, this programme prepares graduates for any field where Italian language proficiency, intercultural competence, and strong analytical and communication skills are valued.

Teacher / Translator / Publisher / Creative communication specialist / Content Creator / Editor / Journalist / Business communication specialist

Why choose this programme?

Lukaš Kaminski

Programme alumnus, PhD student at the faculty of Communication, Vilnius University

Italian Philology studies provided me with a solid foundation in the Italian language, culture, and history, which I apply in a wide range of activities. Working in television, I conduct interviews with Italian-speaking guests on air. As a licensed tour guide, I introduce Vilnius to Italian tourists in their native language and also host events in Italian. People often notice and appreciate my in-depth knowledge of Italian culture and everyday life. Even after completing my studies, my ties with the Department of Italian Linguistics and Literature have remained strong: I continue to take an interest in Italian dialects and participate in academic and cultural activities. These studies open up many different career paths – from media and tourism to event management or academia. They are studies that provide not only knowledge, but also very broad professional opportunities.

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