Master Studies

Vilnius University
Studies in Lithuania

Vilnius University

Studies in Lithuania

For international students
For studies in the Lithuanian language

For international students

Please note, that there is only September intake to Vilnius University

The deadlines for applications are:

1 May | for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries;

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

Description of the Procedure for the Admission of Foreign Nationals to First Cycle, Second Cycle and Integrated Study Programmes of Vilnius University

Find a degree programme at Vilnius University

Prepare required documents

All applicants have to fulfil general admission requirements and programme specific requirements (if applicable). Programme specific requirements are listed under each programme description.

The requirements for documents are (these must be submitted to the admission system):

Graduation documents	University Bachelor's degree certificate and its supplement (or it's equivalent). N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: The gap since your completed Bachelor degree should not exceed five years. The work experience does not count. If the applicant is currently studying in the final year of University and his/her institution cannot issue a final graduation diploma before the application deadline, he/she should submit the recent transcript of academic records and the certificate indicating the date of receiving the final diploma. Please contact Admission Officer () to find out whether it is possible to submit final diploma later (each case will be considered individually). Note: check specific requirements for the following countries: Algeria \| Azerbaijan \| Bangladesh \| Cameroon \| China \| Denmark \| Egypt \| Estonia \| France \| Georgia (Sakartvelo) \| Germany \| Ghana \| India \| Ireland \| Italy \| Kazakhstan \| Latvia \| Lebanon \| Morroco \| Netherlands \| Nigeria \| Norway \| Pakistan \| Poland \| Russia \| South Korea \| Spain \| Sweden \| Turkey \| Ukraine \| United Kingdom \| United States
Official translation of documents	All documents issued in a language other than English or Lithuanian should be supplemented with an official translation. The 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 or Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation.
Motivation letter	The applicant is required to submit a motivation letter (1200-4000 characters).
Language proficiency certificate	The following language certificates are accepted for study programmes taught in English: IELTS Academic 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 46+, Cambridge English exam 160+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 95+, Password Skills Plus 5.5+ or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). If you are a native speaker and/or if the English language was the medium of instruction in your previous studies, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.
Certified copy of passport or ID card	The copy of your passport or ID card must be certified.

You must bring along the original educational documents and certified copies of the documents (in the original language and its translations in English). The international admissions office may require the documents to be presented in person. Please also note that you may be asked to request your previous Secondary school/home University/testing board to mail your official academic transcripts in a sealed and stamped evelope directly to Vilnius University (Office of Inernational Admissions, Universiteto str. 3, LT-01513 Vilnius, Lithuania.

Pay the application fee

The application fee is 100 EUR per application (each applicant can choose up to three programmes within one application).

An online application will be processed only after the application fee is collected. The application fee is non-refundable.

The invoice is paid after adding the programmes to the application. Application fee payments are accepted only through the Flywire payment platform.

Submit an online application

Note: Only full applications submitted before the corresponding deadline are accepted - all of the requirements listed below must be fulfilled to have the application considered for admission.

To proceed with your online application, you have to create an account in the online application system https://apply.vu.lt/. Please provide the correct e-mail address to receive all the important information.

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Wait while we check

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. The International Admissions Office can verify the authenticity and accuracy of the documents you provided. We might contact the document issuing authority and/or Centre for Qualitty Assessment in Higher Education for more information about your qualification. More information on recognition of foreign academic qualifications you can find here. Final admission results will be announced within 30 working days after the submission of the completed application. An application is considered to be completed when all of the documents are submitted and the application is under the status "Submitted".

Successful applicants will receive acceptance letters.

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.

Acceptance letters or rejection notifications will be sent via the online application system https://apply.vu.lt.

Admission criteria: grades, motivation letter, English proficiency test results (for programmes taught in English) and, if applicable, work experience in the field of the chosen study programme and/or the proof of fulfilled specific programme requirements (please check programme description).

Confirm your acceptance

Pay the 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).

Description of the Procedure of Payment, Reimbursement, and Recovery of Tuition Fees at Vilnius University

The information about tuition fee refund you will find here.

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 lenght of their studies at Vilnius University. More information.

– 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. Accommodation options are available here.

– More information about mentors and registration for studies can be found here.

For studies in the Lithuanian language

If you wish to apply for studies conducted in the Lithuanian language you should apply via the joint admission with Lithuanian applicants that is carried out on the VU Admission System – under the procedure described below.

- 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), or 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.

- If you do not fall into any of the mentioned categories you can only apply for non-state funded study places.

- Applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries with a temporary residence permit (TRP) in Lithuania can apply to the non-state funded study places.

Choose a degree programme to apply for

The study programmes you can apply for on the VU Admission System can be found in the full list of study programmes conducted in the Lithuanian language.

Each applicant that has studied in a Lithuanian secondary education institution must meet the competitive score requirements that are listed at the Table of competitive scores. The same rule applies to applicants with foreign qualifications although the competitive score may be calculated differently. If you make an application, we at Vilnius University will verify your education and will convert the grades.

Proficiency in Lithuanian

For admission to study programmes held in Lithuanian: please contact the Department of Lithuanian Studies at the Faculty of Philology at Vilnius University to be able to take a Lithuanian language proficiency test. You may take one of the Lithuanian Language Courses for a semester or even a year if you do not reach the level of proficiency required for admission. More information
You will be exempt from providing proof of proficiency in Lithuanian language if you will have taken the State Lithuanian language exam or if you will have a proof of a reached B2 level from a competent institution.

Preparing the documents for admission

The documents that have to be submitted to the VU Admission System are:

– A certificate issued by Vilnius University regarding the test of Lithuanian language or document issued by other competent authority (an embassy, municipality or officially registered Lithuanian community of respectful country);

– Passport or ID card;

– Diploma and the marks sheet/list;

– An official translation to the Lithuanian language of the diploma and the marks sheet/list;

– A copy of a document evidencing the citizenship of an EU/EFTA member country or the status of a family member of the Republic of Lithuania, the European Union or a state of the European Free Trade Association (if applicable).

A full list of documents that are required for international persons.

Apply for studies

The admission procedure consists of the 1st and 2nd Main Admission rounds and the Additional admission round. During the 1st round, you are allowed to apply for every study place while on the second and Additional admission you are only able to apply for the vacant places left after the previous rounds in the order of succession.

When choosing where you want to study you have to prioritize your choices, meaning that to be considered for admission you have to list at least one study program with at least one type of funding. In your admissions request, you can add up to 8 study programmes with types of funding. Please note that since the admission procedure is a contest, the order of study places and priorities that you include are highly important: the eligibility is evaluated starting from the first item on the list. You will be given only one offer to study during one admission round.

ADMISSION ROUNDS:

Admission Round 1

Complete an application on the VU Admission System.	From the 22th of May 10 a.m. until the 1st of July 5 p.m. In the case of education pursued abroad \| until 25th of June 12 p.m.
Pay the application fee. In order to be able to apply for studies, you shall pay the application fee of 100 EUR. More information	While making the application but no later than 4 hours before the scheduled date of examination
Register for the entrance examination. You would not be able to apply for admission at the corresponding programme in the case of failure in the entrance examination. Note: in the case of not being able to arrive for entrance examination please contact the Admissions Office immediately. The study programmes where entrance examination will be held as well as the exact dates could be found here.	Register while making the application on the admission system but no later than 4 hours before the scheduled date of examination. Appeal application \| From the 30th of June 10 a.m. until 1st of July 2 p.m. Decisions on appeals \| From the 30th of June 10 a.m. until 1st of July 2 p.m.
Attach the documents required for admission to your application at the VU Admission System.	From the 22th of May 10 a.m. until the 1st of July 5 p.m. While making the application for studies but no later than 24 hours before the scheduled date of examination In the case of education pursued abroad \| until 25th of June 12 p. m.
Check the competitive score. The competitive scores of each applicant will be announced on the VU Admission System.	From the 3rd of July 10 a.m. Appeal application \| From the 3rd of July 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Decisions on appeals \| Until the 4th of July 9 a.m.
Acceptance letters will be available on the VU Admission System and will be sent to the applicants' emails.	From 4th of July 11 a.m.
Complete your Learning Agreement.	Internet Banking (Swedbank, SEB, Luminor (DNB bank) and Šiaulių bankas are available) From 4th of July 11 a.m. until 7th of July 10 a.m.
Register for studies. You shall register at the Vilnius University Identity Management System and click on "Register for studies" after logging-in to the VU eStudent system	Until 30th of September.
Pay the tuition fee for the first semester (if you have been accepted to a non-state funded place). The tuition fee payment for each semester must be done during the first month of it. This means that you must pay the tuition fee for the first semester until the 30th of September.	Until 30th of September.

Admission Round 2

Check the vacant study places here.
Complete an application on the VU Admission System.	From the 7th of July 3 p.m. until 9th of July 3 p.m. In the case of education pursued abroad \| until 8th of July 12 p.m.
Pay the application fee. In order to be able to apply for studies, you shall pay the application fee of 100 EUR. More information	While making the application but no later than 4 hours before the scheduled date of examination
Register for the entrance examination. You would not be able to apply for admission at the corresponding programme in the case of failure in the entrance examination. Note: in the case of not being able to arrive for entrance examination please contact the Admissions Office immediately.	From the 7th of July until 8th of July. Register while making the application on the admission system but no later than 4 hours before the scheduled date of examination Appeal application \| From the 8th of July 4 p.m. until 9th of July 9 a.m. Decisions on appeals \| 9th of July from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Attach the documents required for admission to your application at the VU Admission System.	From the 7th of July 3 p.m. until 9th of July 3 p.m. While making the application for studies but no later than 24 hours before the scheduled date of examination In the case of education pursued abroad \| until 8th of July 12 p.m.
Check the competitive score. The competitive scores of each applicant will be announced on the VU Admission System.	10th of July until 1 p.m. Appeal application \| 10th of July from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Decisions on appeals \| 11th of July until 9 a.m.
Acceptance letters will be available on the VU Admission System and will be sent to the applicants' emails.	11th of July from 11 a.m.
Complete your Learning Agreement.	Internet Banking (Swedbank, SEB, Luminor (DNB bank) and Šiaulių bankas are available) From 12th of July 11 a.m. until 14th of July 11 a.m.
Register for studies. You shall register at the Vilnius University Identity Management System and click on "Register for studies" after logging-in to the VU eStudent system	Until 30th of September.
Pay the tuition fee for the first semester (if you have been accepted to a non-state funded place). The tuition fee payment for each semester must be done during the first month of it. This means that you must pay the tuition fee for the first semester until the 30th of September.	Until 30th of September.

Additional Admission

Check the vacant study places here.
Complete an application on the VU Admission System.	From the 14th of July 3 p.m. until 22th of August 5 p.m. In the case of education pursued abroad \| until 19th of August 12 p.m.
Pay the application fee. In order to be able to apply for studies, you shall pay the application fee of 100 EUR. More information	While making the application but no later than 4 hours before the scheduled date of examination
Register for the entrance examination. You would not be able to apply for admission at the corresponding programme in the case of failure in the entrance examination. Note: in the case of not being able to arrive for entrance examination please contact the Admissions Office immediately. The study programmes where entrance examination will be held as well as the exact dates could be found here.	From 22th of July until 21th of August. Register while making the application on the admission system but no later than 4 hours before the scheduled date of examination Appeal application \| From 21st of August 4 p.m. until 22th of August 10 a.m. Decisions on appeals \| 22th of August from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Attach the documents required for admission to your application at the VU Admission System.	From the 14th of July 3 p.m. until 22th of August 5 p.m. While making the application for studies but no later than 24 hours before the scheduled date of examination In the case of education pursued abroad \| until 19th of August 12 p.m.
Check the competitive score. The competitive scores of each applicant will be announced on the VU Admission System.	26th of August from 10 a.m. Appeal application \| 26th of August from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Decisions on appeals \| Until 27th of August 9 a.m.
Acceptance letters will be available on the VU Admission System and will be sent to the applicants' emails.	27th of August from 10 a.m.
Complete your Learning Agreement.	Internet Banking (Swedbank, SEB, Luminor (DNB bank) and Šiaulių bankas are available) From 27th of August 10 a.m. until 28th of August 12 p.m.
Register for studies. You shall register at the Vilnius University Identity Management System and click on "Register for studies" after logging-in to the VU eStudent system	Until the 30th of September.
Pay the tuition fee for the first semester (if you have been accepted to a non-state funded place). The tuition fee payment for each semester must be done during the first month of it. This means that you must pay the tuition fee for the first semester until the 30th of September.	Until the 30th of September.

Not enough knowledge in the Lithuanian language? Check out the Lithuanian Language Courses at the Department of Lithuanian Language Studies at the Faculty of Philology!

Scholarships

Tuition Fee Waivers and Scholarships to Apply for During the Admission Procedure

Grand Duchy of Lithuania Scholarship for Ukrainians

Lithuanian State Grants and Scholarships for Full-Time Master's Degree

A monthly scholarship and a grant covering the standard study cost is offered to full-time Master’s degree students who are citizens of Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China (People’s Republic of China and Taiwan), Georgia, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, New Zealand, South Korea, Ukraine, The United States of America, Uzbekistan and foreign citizens of Lithuanian origin of non-EU and non-EFTA countries, 70 grants in total.

Read about deadlines, conditions, eligibility requirements and application procedure here.
For more information, please contact by e-mail: or by phone +370 5 261 0592.

Please note that the application for a grant is a separate procedure: we highly recommend you to apply for full-time Master’s degree, afterwards – for the Lithuanian State scholarship.

Vilnius University Faculty of Economics and Business Administration Admission Scholarship

Ten one-off Scholarships equal to 1000,00 EUR each will be awarded for the most motivated and competent international students applying to the Bachelor's and Master‘s programmes of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.
The Scholarship is payable directly to the successful applicant after their arrival to study at Vilnius University Faculty of Economics and Business Administration.

Eligibility:

Candidate from any foreign country will be awarded after successful admission procedure and motivation interview to any Bachelor's and Master‘s study programme at Vilnius University Faculty of Economics and Business Administration. The ranking of best students will be made after motivation interview where students get points depending on their grades, motivation to study in Lithuania, Vilnius University and chosen study programme. If different students get same score, then grades average is compared, if also coincides the higher motivation score will be evaluated. To get the scholarship students must pay first tuition fee for their studies.

State-Funded Places

Lithuanian citizens and international applicants from the member countries of the European Union (EU) or European Free Trade Association (EFTA) can be admitted to state funded places or apply for scholarships via a competitive admission process in accordance with the procedures established by the applicable legislation.

Admission to state-funded places

1. The below mentioned applicants for master's level studies should apply directly to Vilnius University through VU admission system - under the procedure described here:

– Lithuanian applicants as well as Persons (non-EU/EFTA) granted a right of permanent residence in the Republic of Lithuania shall submit a document proving the granted residency permission - a certified copy of the Permanent Residency Permit.

– Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the Diaspora and people of Lithuanian origin shall submit a document evidencing the status of a family member of the Republic of Lithuania, the European Union or a state of the European Economic Area issued by other competent authority (an embassy, municipality or officialy registered Lithuanian community of respectful country.

2. International applicants (citizens of the EU and EFTA countries) for master's level studies should apply directly to Vilnius University here. You will be sent a task called "State-funded study place" on the admission system apply.vu.lt – please express your wish to apply for the state-funded place on the task as soon as possible but no later than 27 June. The winner of State-funded Places will be informed by e-mail by 7 July.

Please note: A state-funded study place provides you studies with the tuition fee fully covered by the State under the basis of State Baskets. There will be no need for you to refund or repay for the provided State Basket in any way although conditions apply. Please take a close look at the information regarding State Basket refund here. You may apply for a state-funded place at every graduate study programme except for MBA in Entrepreneurship.

Tuition Fee Waiver for Full-Time Master Degree Studies

The tuition fee waiver will be awarded to the 5 most motivated and competent non-EU/EEA students applying for Vilnius University master’s degree study programmes taught in English or Russian language. This scholarship covers the full cost of the tuition fee.

How to apply

Application deadline for tuition fee waivers is 1 April 2025.
Candidates must apply through https://apply.vu.lt.
Candidates must submit all necessary documents for admission and tick the appropriate field in the admission system.
An application fee of 100.00 EUR should be paid by all applicants.
The tuition fee for the first year must be paid by applicants.

Selection Procedures

Selected candidates will be invited for a virtual interview and informed via e-mail no later than 25 April 2025. Only selected candidates will be informed.
Interviews will take place on 5-14 May 2025.
The final list of students who receive Vilnius University granted tuition fee waiver will be announced no later than 15 May 2025.

For more information: The Description of the Tuition Fee Exemption Procedure for Foreign Students Who Apply for Vilnius University Master's Degree Study Programmes Taught in Foreign Languages

Special Scholarship Offered by the Faculty of Law

Tuition Fee Waiver Offered by the Institute of International Relations and Political Science

Tuition waiver will be awarded to the most motivated and competent international non-EU and non-European Economic Area student applying for the Master’s degree programme of Eastern European and Russian studies. This scholarship only covers the full cost of the tuition fee.

Eligibility:

Candidates must be non-EU and non-European Economic Area citizens who apply for Eastern European and Russian studies master programme.
Candidates cannot have other financial support covering tuition fee from other Lithuanian or Foreign organisations.

Applicants must submit a written request, together with a motivational letter by e-mail Application deadline for a tuition fee waiver is 15 May. The final list of students who receive tuition waiver will be announced no later than 1 July.

State Scholarship for Lithuanian Language and Culture Courses

Arqus Talent Scholarship Fund for Master Students

If you did your undergraduate studies outside Vilnius University, do your Masters at Vilnius University and apply for the Arqus Talent Scholarship, which offers a €1,400/month scholarship, covers the application fee and guarantees you an international exchange experience at one of Arqus' Universities! Apply by 30 June. More information here. If you have any further questions, please send an email to

Scholarships to Get During the Study Period

All students of the University can apply for different scholarships during the study period. The way these scholarships are disbursed is stipulated by the Vilnius University Scholarship Regulations and the Lithuanian Law. More information

Incentive Scholarship – awarded for particularly good academic results. Scholarships are awarded and disbursed twice a year, after the deadline of the previous semester's progress ranking.
This scholarship is awarded automatically, no application is required. If you receive this scholarship, you will be informed personally. The size of the scholarship is 11 basic social benefits (BSB). Currently, 1 BSB is 70 EUR.

Community Support Scholarship – awarded to students in the case of illness of the student or their relatives, death of relatives, natural or other disasters, a sudden deterioration in the financial situation of a student or their family and in other special cases.
The amount of the scholarship ranges from 2 BSB to 15 BSB; in exceptional cases, the commission for the award of a scholarship may take a decision to award a scholarship the amount of which is up to 35 BSB. Currently, 1 BSB is 70 EUR.
Applications for the scholarship can be filled at the eStudent environment anytime throughout the study period.

Scholarship for Social Activities – awarded to students for individual achievements that contribute to the creation of future society, solving societal problems, achieving the goals set out in the strategic plan of the University and other accomplishments that promote the name of the University.
Students wishing to receive scholarship must submit an application at the eStudent environment by 25 October in the Autumn semester and by 25 March in the Spring semester. The application must be accompanied by a detailed description of the student’s activities for which the scholarship is requested, and specify the periods, scope and relevance of the activities to the society or promotion of the name of the University. Recommendations, documents supporting the activities, etc. can also be provided.
The amount of a scholarship ranges from 2 BSB to 15 BSB. Currently, 1 BSB is 70 EUR.

Scholarship for Research Achievements – awarded to students of the first cycle, second cycle, integrated, professional pedagogy and residency study programmes who are distinguished for their mature research activities.
Students wishing to receive a scholarship must submit an application at the eStudent environment by 10 November in the Autumn semester and by 10 May in the Spring semester. The application shall be accompanied by a detailed description of the student’s research activities and documents supporting achievements in research activities (copies of published or accepted publication articles, conference presentation abstracts, project works, diplomas, recommendations, etc.).
The amount of the scholarship ranges from 2 BSB to 15 BSB. Currently, 1 BSB is 70 EUR.

Nominal Scholarship – awarded to University students for the best learning outcomes, research achievements, for social or other reasons in accordance with the basis and principles for awarding the scholarship established in the regulations of a specific scholarship. Please contact the Academic Core Unit where you study to find out your options.

Social Scholarship – is awarded to students of the first cycle and integrated studies who are studying in a higher year of studies than the first and to students of the second cycle and professional pedagogy studies who are studying in a higher semester of studies than the first, provided they meet the criteria:

The average income of a person and their family members for the three months preceding the day the application for a scholarship was submitted to the University does not exceed EUR 500 per month for one person.
A student has not been awarded other permanent (not one-off) social support related to studies and granted by the state or the University.
A student has not obtained a qualification degree of a respective cycle.

A scholarship consists of two parts: periodic and one-off payments. The amount of the periodic part of the scholarship is EUR 200 per month.

The amount of the one-off payment part of a scholarship is equal to EUR 300 which is awarded to students who received a periodic payment of a scholarship in a current academic year and whose personal average for the current academic year, compared with an average of the previous academic years, has increased more (or decreased less) than the average for the same periods of the year of the study programme in which the student is studying. For students of the second cycle and professional pedagogy studies studying in the first semester of studies, the comparison encompasses the current and the previous semester of studies respectively.
A student wishing to receive a scholarship must submit an application at the eStudent environment by 30 June (in the case of students of the second cycle and professional pedagogy students studying in the first year – by 15 January). The application shall also specify which of the criteria a person meets.

Partial Studies Student Scholarship – awarded to students of foreign higher education institutions with which the University has signed bilateral cooperation agreements, who come to study at the University for one or two semesters. The amount of scholarship awarded to students of the first cycle, second cycle and integrated studies is equal to 1.5 BSB per month; the amount of the scholarship awarded to the third cycle students is provided for in the Description of the Procedure for Granting Support for Studies to Doctoral Students and Students Studying Under Professional Study Programmes approved by Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania No. 149 of 1 March 2017 “On the Implementation of the Republic of Lithuania Law on Higher Education and Research”.

Support for foreigners of Lithuania

Social scholarship – provided for students in a tender row based on the study programme and the year of studies, the form of the studies and the achievements. The scholarship (130 EUR) is granted each semester and is disbursed every month;

Social disbursement – granted for foreigners of Lithuania who meet one of these requirements:

– Students of age 26 and under, whose both parents or guardians are dead (319 EUR);

– Students of age 26 and under, whose one of parents or guardians is dead (261 EUR);

– Students of age 26 and under, whose one of parents or guardians has a disability (232 EUR);

– Students of age 26 and under, who come from large families where at least 3 underage children or young adults (of age 26 and under) are enrolled on formal education programs (203 EUR).

The applications for social scholarships and social disbursements have to be submitted to the State Studies Foundation until 30 September in the Autumn semester and 20 February in the Spring semester. Please contact the State Studies Foundation for more detailed information.

Finances

State-Supported Loans

Students are granted the possibility to apply for State-Supported Loans that are issued through a selected bank for one academic year. Loans can be given in these cases:

– To cover the tuition fee. The maximum amount equals the yearly tuition fee for the study programme you attend. This loan is paid directly to the account of the University;

– To cover living expenses. The maximum amount currently is 2000 EUR per year. This loan is paid in equal monthly instalments until July 1 to the borrower's personal account (for last year students until graduation);

– For partial studies abroad. The maximum amount currently is 2400 EUR, to be paid all at once to the borrower's personal account.

The loan repayment period begins no later than 12 after graduation, or termination of studies and is repaid within no more than 15 years from the beginning of the repayment period.

The applications and disbursements of the study loans are carried out by the State Studies Foundation. Please note that there are requirements that you must meet in order to be able to apply for the loan. More information

Tuition Fee Postponement/Payment by Instalments

Students who pay for their studies can apply for:

– Postponement of tuition fee for the semester for no later than 1 December in the Autumn semester and 1 May in the Spring semester;

– Semester tuition fee payment by instalments – paying no less than 30% of the semester tuition fee before the first month of each semester and dividing the remaining sum to one or two instalments which have to be paid before 1 December in the Autumn semester and 1 May in the Spring semester.

Applications for both of the options are only available form the second year of the studies for those admitted via the admission system at apply.vu.lt. Applications are welcome during the first month of each semester via the eStudent environment.

Tuition Fee Reduction

The tuition fee for the semester could be reduced:

– For students actively engaged in scientific research at the University, for one semester.

Up to 100 % of the semester tuition fee could be reduced for the students who are champions or prize winners of the world or European student research contests, co-authors of inventions patented by the European Patent Office (EPO), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), or the Japan Patent Office (JPO).

From 30% to 90 % of the tuition fee could be reduced for students, who are champions or prize winners of Lithuanian research contests.

– For students actively engaged in cultural activities at the University for the period no less than two years, for one semester.

From 30 % to 90 % of the fee could be reduced for students, who as members of the University’s performance art groups, have represented the University and become winners of awards and prizes at international and national music, theatre, choir, folklore contests or festivals.

– For students actively engaged in sports and so representing the University, for one semester.

Up to 100 % of the fee could be reduced for sportsman students if they are members of or candidates to the national Olympic team, world champions and prize winners in adult or youth competitions of their chosen branch of sport, European champions and prize winners, champions and prize-winners of world student championships.

From 30 % to 90 % of the fee could be reduced for students, who are champions and prize winners of Lithuanian championships, SELL (Baltic Student Games) champions and prize winners, champions of Lithuanian student games, members of Lithuanian national adult and youth teams, members of the University teams.

– For employees of the University (with the possibility to distribute the payments within semesters).

Up to 70 % of the tuition fee could be reduced for employees of the University who have been working at the University part-time or full-time for at least 10 months.

More information regarding the reduction of tuition fees could be found at the Description of the Procedure of Payment, Reimbursement, and Recovery of Tuition Fees at Vilnius University.

Tuition Fee Compensation

The tuition fees paid for separate semesters could be compensated for students with excellent learning outcomes. The students who have the right for tuition fee compensation must:

– Be eligible for State-Funded study places at Lithuanian higher education institutions (Citizens of the Republic of Lithuania or other member states of the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA) or the United Kingdom (UK), persons (non-EU/EFTA/UK) granted a right of permanent residence in the Republic of Lithuania, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the Diaspora and people of Lithuanian origin);

– Have no academic debts;

– Have reached the excellent or typical level of learning achievements.

The list of students who have achieved the best learning outcomes is provided to the State Studies Foundation by the University. Tuition fees are compensated every year. Students granted tuition fee compensation are informed personally and are ought to submit an application for the compensation to the State Studies Foundation. You can get more information by contacting the State Studies Foundation.

Transfer to State-Funded Places

Students in places not funded by State may transfer to State-Funded places if:

– They are eligible for State-Funded places at Lithuanian higher education institutions (Citizens of the Republic of Lithuania or other member states of the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA) or the United Kingdom (UK), persons (non-EU/EFTA/UK) granted a right of permanent residence in the Republic of Lithuania, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the Diaspora and people of Lithuanian origin);

– They comply with the criteria of good study performance;

– There is an available State-Funded place after a student at the same study same field of study, the same form and the same course is expelled from the University, or terminates the studies. In cases like this transfer is proceeded twice a year, during the first month of each semester;

– There is an available State-Funded place after a student in the same field of study, the same form and the same course loses their State-Funded place during rotation. In cases like this, State-Funded places are filled once a year, after the rotation - before October 15.

Information regarding available State-Funded places is announced by the Academic Core Unit on their website and on the eStudent environment.

The transfer of students to and from State-Funded places is proceeded by each of the Academic Core Units following the temporary Description of the Procedure for the Rotation and Ranking of Vilnius University Students Based on their Learning Outcomes.

More information regarding assessment and rotation could be found here.

Tuition fee refund policy

To citizens of the European Union and the European Economic Area 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 in the current academic year, the tuition fee is refunded in the following cases and procedure:
- If the study agreement is terminated before the start of the study semester – 90% of the paid annual tuition fee is refunded.
- If the study agreement is terminated within 30 calendar days from the start of the study semester – 70% of the paid annual tuition fee is refunded.
To citizens 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 in the current academic year:
- the paid annual tuition fee is not refunded, except in cases where the person terminates studies due to not receiving a visa or residence permit in Lithuania (in such cases, 100% of the paid tuition fee is refunded)

In the cases of refunding the paid tuition fees, The University also deducts 2% of the amount of the refunded tuition fee to cover the administrative costs of refunding the tuition fees.

Arrival matters

There are a few things to check before and after coming for studies at Vilnius University. Please check this list of things to do:

Get Your Residence Permit

All international students have to apply for a temporary residence permit or certificate of temporary residence in the Republic of Lithuania depending on their citizenship:

Citizens of EU/EFTA countries coming to study in Lithuania for more than 90 days are required to register with the Migration Department within three months from the date of entry into the Republic of Lithuania.

Citizens of non-EU/EFTA countries, degree-seeking students are required to obtain a temporary residence permit (TPR) in Lithuania. Original documents for a temporary residence permit must be submitted to the nearest external service center at least 3 months before arrival in Lithuania or to the Migration Department after arrival (if you can legally enter and stay in Lithuania for at least 1.5-3 months). A decision on issuing a temporary residence permit is made within 2 months from the date of receipt of the application (20 working days of card delivery from Lithuania to the country of application are not taken into account).

More information regarding migration formalities.

Arrange Your Accommodation

Accommodation options:

– Staying at Vilnius University dormitories if you will study in Vilnius. You can submit your application on the online admission system at apply.vu.lt after you receive your acceptance letter;

– Finding accommodation elsewhere if you study in Vilnius or Kaunas (as there are no Vilnius University dormitories available).

More information regarding VU dormitories and other options for accommodation.

Apply for Mentor Support

If you need some practical help at the beginning of your stay in Vilnius, you can apply for a mentor at Vilnius University. Mentors are people with experience in existing studies who can advise you on various matters.

You will be able to apply for a mentor on the online admission system at apply.vu.lt when you receive your acceptance letter.

If they haven’t reached out to you first and you have planed your arrival, you can find their contacts according to your faculty here.

Arrive and Register for Studies on Time

All students should arrive 1 or 2 days before the beginning of the semester (start of the Orientation Week) and no later than the 1st of September. If you are not able to come on time, make sure to inform the Admissions Office and your study programme coordinator. Study agreements with students who do not arrive on time will be terminated.

Remember to inform the Accommodation Office of the date of your arrival if you have a dormitory room booked for you as well.

You must register for studies during the first day of the Orientation Week or as soon as you arrive in Lithuania.

A checklist of things to make sure before you arrive:

– you have a Temporary Residence Permit (if necessary);

– you have your passport which is valid no less than 1 year after the end of your intended study period at Vilnius University;

– you have your educational documents and their certified copies (the originals and translations into the English, Russian or Lithuanian language);

– you have valid Health Insurance;

– you were contacted by the mentor (if applicable). If you have asked for a mentor and no one has contacted you, please inform ESN VU at immediately;

– you have a confirmation of accommodation reservation at the Student Dormitory. If not, please contact the Accommodation Officer at if you will be studying in Vilnius, Ms Livija Grikietis at if you will be studying in Kaunas, and Ms Nijole Jukniene at if you are studying in Šiauliai as soon as possible.

Participate in the Orientation Week!

Arriving in a new country for a longer period can be a very challenging time and there are lots of changes to cope with. We at Vilnius University are always there to help you and this is why we offer you the Orientation Week where you will get a brief guide on how to start your studies and life in Lithuania in the best possible way and will be able to get acquainted with other international students.

Order your Lithuanian Student Identity Card (LSIC or LSP)

All students at the Lithuanian higher education institutions from non-EU countries are required to obtain the Lithuanian Student Identity Card (LSIC or LSP as in the Lithuanian language) although the students from EU member states are highly encouraged to do this as well. This is a list of important things to know why an LSIC/LSP card can be useful for you:

– it is necessary for getting access to the University library services;
– it is the best proof of your identity as a student at the University itself (especially while taking exams);
– it gives you various discounts at theatres, cinemas, and many other services and purchases;
– it gives you discounts for public transport in the biggest cities of Lithuania and travels between the cities and towns by buses or trains.

Cost of your LSIC/LSP:

EUR 12 for Bachelor degree students;

EUR 6 for Master degree students;

EUR 16 for Medicine and Odontology students.

Getting your LSIC/LSP:
You can register on the online LSIC/LSP system at lsp.lt/en as soon as you get your acceptance letter from Vilnius University although you will only be able to order your LSIC after the University registers your data in the system. This is usually done on the second part of August so do not worry about this beforehand.
The whole procedure of obtaining your LSIC is listed on the Vilnius University Students' Representation website.

Register at the Identity Management System

All international and local students must register at the Identity Management System at id.vu.lt to be able to access all of the IT services provided at Vilnius University. This must be done during the first month of studies although we highly encourage you to do this as soon as possible.

Students services like personal email, eStudent Information system, Virtual Learning Environment, Virtual Library and Internet access can only be accessed after registering at the Identity Management System.

Frequently asked questions (F. A. Q.)

Application and tuition fees

I have not paid the application fee yet and the deadline has expired. How can I pay?

If you have failed to pay the application fee before the deadline stated on your invoice, and have not submitted the application yet, you may do this anytime before the deadline for application - the 1st of May or July. Although please note that the deadline for your application fee payment is set because only fully submitted applications (with paid application fees and completely submitted documents) are processed for admission.

Can the application fee be waived? Do any of the scholarships cover it?

Can I pay the tuition fee by instalments?

Study programmes

What does the statement "Study programme is being accredited" mean?

Can I apply for the study programme that is currently under accreditation?

How many study programmes can I apply for with a single application? Does the application fee cover all of them?

You may submit the application with a list of three study programmes to apply for the admission procedure for the second study programme would be considered only in the case you would not get an offer to the first one or would reject it. The application fee of 100 EUR covers the whole application, including admission procedures for the three study programmes.

Application

Could the Admissions Office check my educational documents before I submit my application?

Documents required for the application may only be checked after you submit a full application for studies via the online admission system at apply.vu.lt. In order to make sure that you are eligible to apply, you should check the general requirements for admission, country-specific requirements and study programme-specific requirements (these could be found at each programme description) and make sure that you meet all of them.

I have obtained my Bachelor's degree in a country, foreign to my home country. Which country-specific requirements apply in this case?

Transfer

Can I transfer to Vilnius University?

Transfer from other universities to Vilnius University is possible if:

Study programme that you wish to transfer to remains in the same group of study fields as your current study programme.
You have finished at least one semester in your current university.
You have no academic debts.

Please contact the International Relations Coordinator at the Academic Core Unit (Faculty) that you would like to be transferred to for detailed information - follow the link for the contacts.

Studies

Are there any distance learning study programmes at the University?

Masters‘s studies at Vilnius University can be conducted:

On campus only;
Hybrid (some classes are online while others are on campus);
Fully remote (online).

Students who apply for campus-only and hybrid study programmes are required to come to Lithuania and attend lectures and seminars in person.

Students who apply for remote (online) study programmes are not required to come to Lithuania, therefore, they do not need to apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP).

It is recommended to check whether your study programme is conducted on campus, hybrid or remote (online) beforehand. This information is available on the official timetables website.

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