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Chemical Physics

The programme is structured to build on the latest theoretical and practical knowledge in an environment shaped by interdisciplinary studies in modern science and technology. You will become a highly skilled specialist, ready for professional research, and capable of creating and developing scientific and technological solutions in environmental science, materials research, biomedicine and other fields.

  • Modern scientific laboratories
  • Courses delivered by world-leading scientists
  • Interdisciplinarity

Chemical Physics

The programme is structured to build on the latest theoretical and practical knowledge in an environment shaped by interdisciplinary studies in modern science and technology. You will become a highly skilled specialist, ready for professional research, and capable of creating and developing scientific and technological solutions in environmental science, materials research, biomedicine and other fields.

  • Modern scientific laboratories
  • Courses delivered by world-leading scientists
  • Interdisciplinarity
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  • degree of Master of Physical Sciences
  • Faculty of Physics
  • 2
  • Physical Sciences
  • Physics
  • 120.0
  • Full-time
  • English

  • degree of Master of Physical Sciences
  • Faculty of Physics
  • 2
  • Physical Sciences
  • Physics
  • 120.0
  • Full-time
  • English

Learn about the structure of the study programme.

Peržiūrėti programos planą
  • On this Master's programme, you will develop a combination of practical experimental skills and strong theoretical knowledge. Through interdisciplinary scientific experiments involving modern spectroscopic equipment and techniques, you will learn how to analyse and summarise results, as well as assess their practical relevance.
  • This expertise will open doors for you in high-tech industries, business, environmental protection, public health and other fields.
Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

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

Completed university bachelor’s degree studies in physics or chemistry of the physical sciences study field group, materials technology and biotechnology field of the life sciences study field group or technological sciences study field group or other studies closely related to the aforementioned fields.

In the diploma supplement: No less than 60 per cent of the volume of course units taken shall be in the fields of physics, mathematics, engineering, materials technology, nanotechnologies; the cumulative grade point average of these course units shall be no less than 60 per cent of the maximum possible grade. All course units must be passed (positively assessed).

Additional points could be obtained for scientific publications and scientific conference presentations in the fields relevant for the study programme as proved by the bibliographic references.

The candidates who meet the above-listed criteria will be invited to a remote motivational interview. During the interview, the candidate’s determination to study in a science-based Master’s degree programme is assessed. If the interview is deemed unsatisfactory, the candidate will not be invited to study.

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.

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
Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan must submit OMPT-D (Online Mathematics Placement Test) Certificate (minimum passing grade – 60%).

Online Mathematics Placement Test
Territory requirements

Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Russia.

The programme has reached its limit of applications from Russia.

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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.

 

Check the country-specific requirements

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.

Create the application accountPrepare the required documents

Take the interview

The candidates who meet the above-listed criteria will be invited to a remote motivational interview. During the interview, the candidate’s determination to study in a science-based Master’s degree programme is assessed. If the interview is deemed unsatisfactory, the candidate will not be invited to study.

Confirm the 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 you accommodation
  • 6 500 EUR for non-EU students / 5 538 EUR for EU students
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 Master's

  • degree of Master of Physical Sciences
  • Faculty of Physics
  • 2
  • Physical Sciences
  • Physics
  • 120.0
  • Full-time
  • English

  • degree of Master of Physical Sciences
  • Faculty of Physics
  • 2
  • Physical Sciences
  • Physics
  • 120.0
  • Full-time
  • English

Learn about the structure of the study programme.

Peržiūrėti programos planą
  • On this Master's programme, you will develop a combination of practical experimental skills and strong theoretical knowledge. Through interdisciplinary scientific experiments involving modern spectroscopic equipment and techniques, you will learn how to analyse and summarise results, as well as assess their practical relevance.
  • This expertise will open doors for you in high-tech industries, business, environmental protection, public health and other fields.
Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

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

Completed university bachelor’s degree studies in physics or chemistry of the physical sciences study field group, materials technology and biotechnology field of the life sciences study field group or technological sciences study field group or other studies closely related to the aforementioned fields.

In the diploma supplement: No less than 60 per cent of the volume of course units taken shall be in the fields of physics, mathematics, engineering, materials technology, nanotechnologies; the cumulative grade point average of these course units shall be no less than 60 per cent of the maximum possible grade. All course units must be passed (positively assessed).

Additional points could be obtained for scientific publications and scientific conference presentations in the fields relevant for the study programme as proved by the bibliographic references.

The candidates who meet the above-listed criteria will be invited to a remote motivational interview. During the interview, the candidate’s determination to study in a science-based Master’s degree programme is assessed. If the interview is deemed unsatisfactory, the candidate will not be invited to study.

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.

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
Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan must submit OMPT-D (Online Mathematics Placement Test) Certificate (minimum passing grade – 60%).

Online Mathematics Placement Test
Territory requirements

Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Russia.

The programme has reached its limit of applications from Russia.

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.

 

Check the country-specific requirements

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.

Create the application accountPrepare the required documents

Take the interview

The candidates who meet the above-listed criteria will be invited to a remote motivational interview. During the interview, the candidate’s determination to study in a science-based Master’s degree programme is assessed. If the interview is deemed unsatisfactory, the candidate will not be invited to study.

Confirm the 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 you accommodation
  • 6 500 EUR for non-EU students / 5 538 EUR for EU students
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 Master's
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Career prospects

Graduates can pursue careers in high-tech manufacturing and business, managing technological production processes requiring interdisciplinary knowledge of physics, chemistry, medical physics and biophysics; state institutions specializing in environmental protection, science sector or other fields.

This degree will prepare you for roles in high-tech and business companies, research and academic institutions, and expert, regulatory or supervisory organisations. You will contribute to environmental protection and the scientific sector while shaping your own career path across many other fields. 

Physical chemist

Why choose this programme?

Assoc. prof. Vytautas Klimavičius

Chemical Physics is an interdisciplinary field that combines theoretical and experimental physics with technological, chemical, and biological research objects. Students in this programme gain the competence to apply advanced experimental, analytical, and numerical methods to solve real scientific and technological problems. Upon graduation, wide opportunities open to continue studies at doctoral level or to work in high‑tech, biomedicine, and other sectors.

Why choose this programme?

PhD student Žyginta Murnikova

I believe this programme is an excellent choice for students seeking broader knowledge of material research. The studies provide a strong theoretical foundation in molecular theory and spectroscopy, which can be applied in laboratory work carried out in modern facilities. Curriculum is well balanced, making it suitable for those planning to enter the job market as well as those wishing to pursue an academic career.

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If you need more information or personalised advice, choose a VU Ambassador from your home country or the desired study programme and submit your question using the form below. You can expect to hear back from us within 2–3 working days.

Eimantas Urniežius, student

Today, the greatest scientific discoveries are made in interdisciplinary fields, and this is exactly the focus of this Master’s programme. I gained both theoretical and practical knowledge that can be applied in industry and that provides excellent preparation for a scientific career. The programme offers a high degree of academic freedom, allowing me to choose the fields most relevant to my interests.

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