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Spanish Philology

Can't resist the rich, charming language of Cervantes, Márquez or Borges? Or maybe you want to understand the language spoken by more than 500 million people across five continents? By studying Spanish philology, you will learn Spanish to a professional level and become familiar with the history, literature and culture of Spain and Latin American countries. You will also master contemporary methods of language and literature research. You can also choose research topics that interest you, such as Spanish women's literature, Spanish art, contemporary theatre and the history and culture of Spanish-speaking America. Gaining a deep understanding of this language and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries will enable you to immerse yourself in a world that transcends geographical boundaries. Discover your own America, Columbus!

Spanish Philology

Can't resist the rich, charming language of Cervantes, Márquez or Borges? Or maybe you want to understand the language spoken by more than 500 million people across five continents? By studying Spanish philology, you will learn Spanish to a professional level and become familiar with the history, literature and culture of Spain and Latin American countries. You will also master contemporary methods of language and literature research. You can also choose research topics that interest you, such as Spanish women's literature, Spanish art, contemporary theatre and the history and culture of Spanish-speaking America. Gaining a deep understanding of this language and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries will enable you to immerse yourself in a world that transcends geographical boundaries. Discover your own America, Columbus!

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Review and familiarize yourself with the detailed study program plan.

  • You will be able to understand key linguistic and literary concepts in Spanish.
  • You will be able to carry out independent philological research.
  • You will be able to analyze the Spanish language system at different levels, including phonetics, grammar, lexicology, pragmatics, and language development.
  • You will be able to analyze and interpret Spanish and Latin American literature within broader literary and cultural contexts.
  • You will be able to understand and engage with the culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
  • You will be able to communicate effectively in Spanish at an advanced (C1–C2) level in diverse situations.
  • You will be able to read, skim, create, and edit texts in a variety of genres in Spanish.
Entry qualification
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.

Territorial requirements

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

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Find the 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.

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.
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. 

Review and familiarize yourself with the detailed study program plan.

  • You will be able to understand key linguistic and literary concepts in Spanish.
  • You will be able to carry out independent philological research.
  • You will be able to analyze the Spanish language system at different levels, including phonetics, grammar, lexicology, pragmatics, and language development.
  • You will be able to analyze and interpret Spanish and Latin American literature within broader literary and cultural contexts.
  • You will be able to understand and engage with the culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
  • You will be able to communicate effectively in Spanish at an advanced (C1–C2) level in diverse situations.
  • You will be able to read, skim, create, and edit texts in a variety of genres in Spanish.
Entry qualification
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.

Territorial requirements

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

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3

4

5

6

7

Find the 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.

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.
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

Graduates of the Spanish Philology programme are well-prepared for a wide range of careers in both local and international contexts. They can pursue opportunities in teaching Spanish as a foreign language, translation and interpretation, content creation, journalism, marketing, public relations, tourism, and logistics. Their advanced language proficiency and cultural expertise also make them valuable candidates for positions in government institutions, foreign embassies, international organizations, and research centers. In addition, the programme equips students with transferable skills such as critical thinking, communication, and intercultural competence, enabling them to succeed in diverse professional environments or continue their studies at the Master’s level in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences.

Spanish language teacher / Translator / Interpreter / Content writer / Editor / proofreader of Spanish texts / Journalist or reporter / Public relations specialist / Tourism coordinator or manager

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.

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