Vilnius University is the oldest institution of higher education in Lithuania. Since its foundation in the 16th century, it has been an integral part of European science and culture and embodies the concept of a classical university.
Vilnius University is an active participant in international scientific and academic activities and boasts its outstanding professors and graduates.
A wide range of studies in various fields of science, highly regarded research work, close cooperation with research centers around the world - all this brought the university the status of a leader in science and analytical activity. The educational programs offered by the university are based on international studies.
The University includes 12 faculties, 7 institutes, 2 hospitals, 4 research centers, a library (Vilnius University Library was founded in 1570 and is the oldest library in Lithuania) with a modern center for scientific communications and information, an astronomical observatory and St. John's Church .
The university building has 21,000 students. From year to year, getting into the first 4% of the best universities in the world, Vilnius University attracts the most talented graduates of the country's schools.
Reasons for choosing applicants
There are several reasons why this university is so popular among numerous students:
- takes 1st place in the ranking of Lithuanian universities;
- one of the top 500 best universities in the world;
- all levels of study: undergraduate, graduate, doctoral studies;
- accredited programs and diplomas recognized around the world;
- no entrance test required;
- programs and courses in English and Russian;
- highly qualified teachers;
- support system for foreign students;
- housing;
- unique advantages of living in the capital;
- friendly social climate, rich cultural life.
Entering Vilnius University is quite difficult. Only 10% of applicants as a result are students of this university. However, in order to try to enter here, you need to know how this process occurs.
Step 1. Choosing a curriculum
At the first stage, you need to evaluate your interests and abilities to choose the right curriculum. To do this correctly, it is important to know which faculties exist at the university.
Faculties of Vilnius University:
- Faculty of Law;
- mathematics and computer science;
- Faculty of Medicine;
- Faculty of Philology;
- philosophy;
- Physicists
- Faculty of Foreign Languages;
- Faculty of International Relations and Political Sciences;
- Center for Life Sciences;
- Faculty of Chemistry and Geology;
- Faculty of Communications;
- economics;
- stories;
- Kaunas Faculty of Humanities.
The above faculties offer the following training programs:
- Integrated programs: medicine, dentistry.
- Bachelor's programs: management and entrepreneurship, international business, English and Russian, lighting.
- Master's programs: international project management, international communications, finance, international management and economics, marketing and integrated communications, quality management, East European and Russian disciplines, art management, business informatics, international and European law, computer modeling, econometrics, financial and actuarial mathematics, English (literature, linguistics, culture), Russian studies (literature, linguistics, culture), chemistry of nanomaterials, geology, system biology , cartography, medialinguistics.
Only the programs taught in English or Russian are listed above. At the university there are many other areas available for study with the condition of knowledge of the Lithuanian language.
Step 2. Deadline for submission of documents
Below we consider the deadlines for submitting documents for programs taught in English and Russian.
May 1 - for applicants who are citizens of states outside the European Union.
The deadline for submitting documents to places on a contract basis is July 15 , both for EU citizens and for citizens of other countries.
Online submission of documents is available for all programs, with the exception of medicine and dentistry.
Step 3. Entry Fee
The cost of the application is 100 euros. An online application will only be considered after payment of the entry fee. In case of non-admission to the university, this fee is not refundable.
Step 4. Application Requirements
To apply, applicants must attach the documents listed below.
The first is the documents on the education received. For admission to undergraduate programs, Russian applicants must submit the following documents:
- certificate of secondary (complete) education;
- appendix to the certificate;
- certificate of the results of the unified state exam.
For admission to the master's program:
If, at the time of submitting documents, the applicant is in the last year of school or university studies, it is necessary to provide the latest performance data and a certificate with the date of receipt of the diploma.
The second is a motivation letter. A motivation letter of between 1,200 and 4,000 characters must be attached to the application.
Third - a certificate of knowledge of the language. For training programs taught in English: IELTS 5.5+, iBT TOEFL 65+.
If the native language of the applicant is English, or he previously received a diploma in English, a certificate is not required.
For training programs taught in Russian: proof of Russian language proficiency at C1 level.
If the native language of the applicant is Russian, or he previously received a diploma in Russian, confirmation of knowledge of the language is not required.
The following documents:
- Receipt of payment of the registration fee.
- Letter of recommendation (for undergraduate programs - 1, for master's programs - 2).
- A certified copy of your passport.
Passing entrance tests is not required.
Step 5. Document Requirements
All documents in a language other than English, Lithuanian or Russian must be supplemented by an official translation. Documents in English, Lithuanian or Russian do not require translation and should be supplemented only with certified copies.
Step 6. Admission Results
After the final submission of the online application, all documents are processed. Final enrollment results are announced after 40 business days after the deadline. Successful applicants receive letters of admission to the university.
Admission criteria: grades, letter of motivation, test of knowledge of the English language (for programs in English) and, if necessary, experience in the field of the chosen curriculum.
Students are required to confirm whether they accept the university's offer for admission within 7 business days.
Step 7. Tuition Fee
Confirming your decision on admission, you must transfer the fee for the first year of study.
After receiving payment, the university prepares the documents necessary for applying for a visa, and sends them to the student.
Step 8. Lithuanian visa
After receiving the necessary documents from Vilnius University, it is necessary to apply for a national visa at the nearest Lithuanian Consulate.
Step 9. Booking a hostel
One of the most important issues that need to be addressed before the start of the school year is the issue of residence. All international students can apply for accommodation at a university dormitory.
Step 10. Arranging Arrival and Getting Mentor Support
If a student needs support at the beginning of his stay in Vilnius, he can turn to a mentor for help. The mentor meets the student at the airport or train station and helps to get acquainted with the university.