VILNIUS UNIVERSITY

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

Vilnius university is a public research university in lithuania. It was founded in 1579 and is one of the oldest universities in central and eastern europe.

History:

Founded in 1579 by stephen báthory, the grand duke of lithuania and king of poland
The university was originally called the jesuit academy of vilnius
It was temporarily closed from 1795 to 1919 after the third partition of poland

Programs:

Offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral studies
Courses include accounting, dentistry, english philology, global marketing, information systems, and more
Offers study programs in lithuanian and english

Research:

The university's research is based on international standards
It has signed cooperation agreements with universities in over 40 countries

Facilities:

The university has a library, astronomical observatory, botanical garden, and church
It also has two university hospitals and four interfaculty centers of study and research

Values:

The university values academic freedom, diversity of opinions, and social responsibility

UNIVERSITY TYPE	ESTABLISHED ON	COUNTRY	QS RANKING
PUBLIC	April 1, 1579	LITHUANIA	439

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION	OWN HOSPITAL	LOCATION
ENGLISH	YES	UNIVERSITETO G. 3, VILNIUS, 01513 VILNIAUS M. SAV., LITHUANIA

WHY CHOOSE THIS UNIVERSITY

Vilnius University is a top university in Lithuania, with a wide range of programs and a focus on research and teaching. It's also one of the oldest and most prominent universities in Central and Eastern Europe.

Why choose Vilnius University?

Academic excellence: Vilnius University is Lithuania's leading research institution and is focused on academic excellence.
Wide range of programs: Vilnius University offers the widest range of study programs in Lithuania.
Popular choice: Vilnius University is the most popular and acknowledged higher education establishment among Lithuanian secondary school graduates.
International recognition: Vilnius University is ranked among the top 400 universities worldwide.
Historic buildings: Vilnius University has historic buildings and architecture.
Student-friendly: Vilnius University has a mission to create favorable conditions for student self-expression.

ADMISSION & ELIGIBILITY

Admission eligibility to Vilnius University depends on the course and level of study. Applicants must meet academic requirements and may also need to demonstrate English proficiency.

Academic requirements

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent for undergraduate courses
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent for postgraduate courses
Applicants must meet the minimum grade requirements for the course

English proficiency

Applicants may need to demonstrate English proficiency with a TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo score
Some courses may have additional requirements

Other requirements

Applicants may need to submit a statement of purpose or letters of recommendation
Applicants may need to provide legalized English translations of transcripts
Applicants may need to provide proof of professional work experience certificates
Applicants may need to pay a non-refundable application fee

Application process

Applicants can apply online
Applicants can submit scores and documents
Applicants can expect a decision within 4-8 weeks after the application deadline

FEE STRUCTURE

Tuition fees at vilnius university vary by course and level of study. The average cost for undergraduate programs is around €1,500–5,000 per year, and for graduate programs it's around €2,000–7,000 per year.

Tuition fees for some courses

Bba: tuition costs between inr 2.12–3.2 l
B.e. / b.tech: tuition costs between inr 3.62–4.33 l
Ms: tuition costs between inr 2.25–6.63 l
M.sc: Tuition costs around inr 3 l

Other costs

Students also need to pay for accommodation, transportation, and other living expenses.
The cost of living in vilnius is relatively low compared to other european cities.
Students can apply for state-supported loans.
Students can apply for scholarships based on academic merit and financial need.

Tuition fee reductions

Students who are members of the national olympic team, world champions, or european champions may be eligible for a tuition fee reduction.
University employees who have worked at the university for at least 10 months may be eligible for a tuition fee reduction.

SCHOLARSHIP

The following types of financial support are available to students at the university – scholarships:

Incentive scholarships
Community support scholarship
Scholarship for social activities
Scholarship for research achievements
Nominal scholarships
Foreign student scholarships
Social scholarships
Partial studies student scholarship
Doctoral (phd) student scholarships

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

To apply for a bachelor's degree program at Vilnius University, you'll need:

A high school diploma
An official academic transcript
SAT, ACT, or AP exam results
Proof of post-secondary education of at least one year
A completed application form
A certified copy of your passport
Two or three photographs
An application fee of 100 EUR

The application fee is non-refundable.

Additional requirements for international students: A recognized bachelor's degree with grades, A Europass CV, and A motivation letter.

Language requirements

If you want to study a program taught in English, you may need to demonstrate your proficiency in English and another foreign language. You can do this by providing a certificate from an accepted language test, such as IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge English, Pearson PTE, or Duolingo.

Sending documents

You can send official academic transcripts to Vilnius University Office of International Admissions in a sealed and stamped envelope.