The University of Vilnius, largest Lithuanian higher education institution, is established in the 16th century. Today it has 12 faculties, 8 institutes, 10 study and research centers, the oldest Library in Lithuania, 3 university hospitals, an Astronomical Observatory, a Botanical Garden, a Centre of Information Technology Development,¬ and St. John’s Church.
Vilnius University with the big support of social partners, educates globally–minded specialists who successfully integrate in the modern European community.It is an active participant in international scientific and academic activities and boasts many prominent scientists, professors and graduates.

How to apply

An international applicant, a person having permanent residency permit in Lithuania, as well as citizens of European Union and European Economic Area countries apply under the same conditions as Lithuanian applicants. All of them are admitted through joint admission: all university type higher education institutions have joined to the Lithuanian Higher Institutions Association for Organizing Joint Admission (Lithuanian Acronym –LAMA BPO). The association develops and carries out admission procedures applicable to all its members. For further information contact kvieciame@vu.lt
An international applicant from any other country who does not fall into any of the categories mentioned above are accepted under some rules.

Please follow the following links:
to undergraduate studies
to graduate studies
to postgraduate studies
Please note: All international applicants (EU and non EU) applying for Master programme in English at Vilnius University should follow the separate rules of application.

Student Scholarships and Exchanges

Nominations according to the conditions stipulated in the agreements or concrete calls for nominations have to be made by the sending country’s authorities; nevertheless, evidence of acceptance of the candidate to the host institution in Lithuania is one of the prerequisites for being awarded a state scholarship. For more information concerning conditions and procedures of application, students are encouraged to contact respective authorities in their home countries.
Lithuanian state scholarship for the Lithuanian (Baltic) studies
Students from any other country wishing to pursue studies in the Department of Lithuanian Studies at Vilnius University may apply for the Lithuanian state scholarship designed exclusively for Lithuanian (Baltic) studies. Applications can be submitted directly to the Department of Higher Education and Science. Such scholarships cover only a monthly allowance; tuition fees, accommodation and other expenses have to be secured from other resources.
Detailed information about state scholarships for foreigners is available from the web-site.

There are a lot of possibilities for the international students to come to Vilnius University for the exchange studies:
Bilateral Agreements
LLL/Erasmus Agreements
Networks
Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window Programme
State Scholarships
The exchange students under the exchange programme or bilateral agreement are treated according to the programme or agreement conditions and, as a rule, are exempt from the tuition fees at Vilnius University. Students are welcome to enquire about the study possibilities at Vilnius University the International Office of their home universities or the Office of International Programmes and Relations of Vilnius University (e-mail: trs@cr.vu.lt )

3 Universiteto St, LT-01513 Vilnius, Lithuania
Tel. +370-5-2687001
Fax. +370-5-2687009
E-mail infor@cr.vu.lt

Official Website

Please note that Mladiinfo does not give scholarships or any financial support, but only informs about different opportunities. Click on the direct link to the official page above to apply for the program.