Human Resource Management
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Human Resource Management

Choose practice-oriented master’s studies that open doors to international work, help you plan your career based on your interests, and apply universal competencies in many fields. Global demand for human resource management specialists is rising and is expected to keep growing. This trend is driven by the increasing importance of employee retention and the strategic role HR managers play in modern organizations.

Human Resource Management

Choose practice-oriented master’s studies that open doors to international work, help you plan your career based on your interests, and apply universal competencies in many fields. Global demand for human resource management specialists is rising and is expected to keep growing. This trend is driven by the increasing importance of employee retention and the strategic role HR managers play in modern organizations.

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The Human Resource Management Programme addresses practical issues faced by modern international companies. Students gain core skills in Talent, Project, Human Resource, and Strategic Management, while also developing Cross-Cultural Management, Leadership, and Change Management competencies. Courses are taught by experienced HR professionals. Studies use active methods such as case analysis, discussions, and interactive tasks. A modular schedule allows students to focus on one subject and plan their time effectively.

  • You will learn how to organise activities in multicultural environments and work effectively in international teams
  • You will benefit from professors whose expertise addresses contemporary HRM challenges
  • You will gain insights into international HRM practices through lecturers from abroad
  • You will experience an international study atmosphere alongside students from countries around the world
  • You will combine in-person studies at the university with distance learning
  • You will have the opportunity to participate in postgraduate internships at foreign organisations
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.

No less than 20 ECTS credits in the fields of management, marketing, and optional courses in fields of business and management.

Candidates with at least overall grade average of 60 % are eligible.

If your qualification and motivation meet the requirements, you will receive an invitation for an interview with the Admissions Committee.

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.

Language requirements

English

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

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

Other requirements
  • At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.
  • A motivation letter must be added to your application.
  • Applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan must submit OMPT-A (Online Mathematics Placement Test) Certificate (minimum passing grade – 55%).
Territory requirements

Tuition Fee Reduction for Ukrainian Students
The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Vilnius University offers a 50% tuition fee reduction for all Ukrainian students enrolled in Bachelor’s and Master’s study programmes. This reduction applies for the entire duration of the studies.

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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

Submit the application

The application to the international bachelor's or integrated studies degree programmes must be submitted on apply.vu.lt

The application fee is 100 EUR per application. The invoice is paid after adding the programmes to the application. Application fee payments are accepted only through the Flywire payment platform.

An online application will be processed only after the application fee is collected and the application is submitted with all the required documents. All documents must be submitted before the application submission deadline; otherwise, the application is terminated.

Please note: The application fee is non-refundable. Be sure to read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before applying, as fees cannot be refunded if you are found ineligible or miss a deadline.

Confirm 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.
Tuition fee

Students who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area countries and of other foreign countries, admitted to non-state-funded places in the first year of first-cycle and second-cycle studies through the University’s foreign student application system, must pay the annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.

After the student pays the tuition fee, he receives the final acceptance letter. Then our International Relations Office provides the necessary information related to obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and sends a mediation letter to the student by e-mail (for non-EU citizens).

Application fee

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

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

The Human Resource Management Programme addresses practical issues faced by modern international companies. Students gain core skills in Talent, Project, Human Resource, and Strategic Management, while also developing Cross-Cultural Management, Leadership, and Change Management competencies. Courses are taught by experienced HR professionals. Studies use active methods such as case analysis, discussions, and interactive tasks. A modular schedule allows students to focus on one subject and plan their time effectively.

  • You will learn how to organise activities in multicultural environments and work effectively in international teams
  • You will benefit from professors whose expertise addresses contemporary HRM challenges
  • You will gain insights into international HRM practices through lecturers from abroad
  • You will experience an international study atmosphere alongside students from countries around the world
  • You will combine in-person studies at the university with distance learning
  • You will have the opportunity to participate in postgraduate internships at foreign organisations
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.

No less than 20 ECTS credits in the fields of management, marketing, and optional courses in fields of business and management.

Candidates with at least overall grade average of 60 % are eligible.

If your qualification and motivation meet the requirements, you will receive an invitation for an interview with the Admissions Committee.

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.

Language requirements

English

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

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

Other requirements
  • At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.
  • A motivation letter must be added to your application.
  • Applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan must submit OMPT-A (Online Mathematics Placement Test) Certificate (minimum passing grade – 55%).
Territory requirements

Tuition Fee Reduction for Ukrainian Students
The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Vilnius University offers a 50% tuition fee reduction for all Ukrainian students enrolled in Bachelor’s and Master’s study programmes. This reduction applies for the entire duration of the studies.

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

Submit the application

The application to the international bachelor's or integrated studies degree programmes must be submitted on apply.vu.lt

The application fee is 100 EUR per application. The invoice is paid after adding the programmes to the application. Application fee payments are accepted only through the Flywire payment platform.

An online application will be processed only after the application fee is collected and the application is submitted with all the required documents. All documents must be submitted before the application submission deadline; otherwise, the application is terminated.

Please note: The application fee is non-refundable. Be sure to read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before applying, as fees cannot be refunded if you are found ineligible or miss a deadline.

Confirm 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.
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

During your studies, you acquire modern knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful career as a human resources specialist. By exploring the latest trends in personnel management and applying a strategic approach to human resource management, you are given the opportunity to purposefully pursue a career as an HR manager. The competencies you gain open the door to working in managerial positions in business enterprises, state institutions, or public administration. Knowledge of talent management, leadership, and labour relations regulation helps strengthen your abilities as a manager, develop strategic thinking, and create added value for the organization.

Heads of Organizations and Departments, / HR Director / HR Development and Project Managers / HR Analyst

Why choose this programme?

Shumaila Arif

CEO, Focused on Sustainable Growth ideas, Advocate for Innovative Business Solutions

I am incredibly honored to share that I have successfully completed my Master’s in Human Resource Management from Vilnius University. This journey has been filled with invaluable learning experiences, personal growth, and the opportunity to engage with brilliant minds in the field of HR.My thesis, "Impact of International Work Experience on Career Success," has deepened my understanding of global workforce dynamics, reinforcing my passion for strategic HR practices that drive organizational success.I extend my heartfelt gratitude to my professors, mentors, peers, and family who have supported and inspired me throughout this journey. This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and I look forward to contributing to the ever-evolving landscape of human resource management. Excited for what lies ahead!

Why choose this programme?

Rasa Lembutienė

Head of Peopable, JSC

Human resource management has always been the field that has interested me the most since my bachelor's studies. So after gaining more than 10 years of practical work experience in the field of personnel, I decided to deepen my theoretical knowledge and complete my master's studies at Vilnius University. I chose this university not by chance: before I joined, I knew that Vilnius University's studies in the field of personnel are one of the highest in Lithuania. Thanks to dedicated and professional lecturers and experienced colleagues, I gained not only additional theoretical knowledge, which is very useful in the day-to-day activities in the development of the recruitment and temporary employment agency in the Baltics, but also practical advice and examples. I recommend this study programme to all people who love the field of human resources and want to grow and improve in this field.

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