Vilnius University: faculties, conditions of admission

Vilnius University - the oldest higher educationeducational institution 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 activity and can boast of its outstanding professors and graduates.

A wide range of research in various fieldsscience, highly evaluated research work, close cooperation with research centers around the world - all this has brought the university the status of a leader in science and analytical activity. The curricula offered by the university are based on international studies.

The University includes 12 faculties, 7institutes, 2 hospitals, 4 research centers, a library (the library of Vilnius University was founded in 1570 and is the oldest library in Lithuania) with a modern center of scientific communications and information, an astronomical observatory and the Church of St. John.

The university building has 21000 students. From year to year, getting in the first 4% of the best universities in the world, Vilnius University attracts the most talented graduates of the country's schools.

Reasons for the selection of applicants

There are several reasons why this university is so popular among the numerous students:

• occupies the 1 st place in the rating of Lithuanian universities;
• is one of the top 500 best universities in the world;
• all levels of study: bachelor's, master's, doctoral studies;
• accredited programs and diplomas recognized all over the world;
• the entrance examinations are not required;
• programs and courses in English and Russian;
• highly qualified teachers;
• system of support for foreign students;
• housing;
• unique advantages of living in the capital;
• friendly social climate, rich cultural life.

Enroll in the University of Vilnius rathercomplicated. Only 10% of those entering as a result are students of this institution. However, in order to try to enter here, you need to know how this process is going on.

Step 1. Select the curriculum

At the first stage, you need to evaluate your interests and abilities to choose the appropriate training program. 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;
• physics;
• faculty of foreign languages;
• Faculty of International Relations and Political Science;
• center of life sciences;
• Faculty of Chemistry and Geology;
• faculty of communications;
• economy;
• stories;
• Kaunas Faculty of Humanities.

The above-mentioned faculties offer the following training programs:

1. Integrated programs: medicine, dentistry.
2. Bachelor's programs: management and entrepreneurship, international business, English and Russian languages, lighting technology.
3. Master programs: international project management, international communications, finance, international management and economics, marketing and integrated communications, quality management, Eastern European and Russian disciplines, art management, business information technology, 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, medialing ISTIC.

The above are only programs taught in English or Russian. At the university there are many other directions 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.

1st of May - for entrants-citizens of states that are not members of the European Union.

The deadline for submission of documents to the site on a contract basis - July 15, both for citizens of the European Union, and for citizens of other countries.

Online submission of documents is available for all programs, except for medicine and dentistry.

Step 3. Entrance fee

The cost of the application is 100 euros. Online application will be considered only after payment of the entrance fee. If you do not enter the university, this fee is not refundable.

Step 4. Requirements for filing an application

To apply for entrants must attach the documents listed below.

The first is documents on the education received. For admission to bachelor's programs, Russian entrants must submit the following documents:

• certificate of secondary (full) education;
• attachment to the certificate;
• certificate of the results of the unified state examination.

For admission to the master's program:

• Bachelor's degree.

If at the time of application the applicant is in the last year of school or university, you must provide the latest data on academic performance and a certificate with the date of receipt of the diploma.

The second is a motivation letter. To the application it is necessary to attach a motivation letter in the size from 1200 to 4000 characters.

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 received an English diploma before, a certificate is not required.

For educational programs taught in Russian: confirmation of Russian language skills at C1 level.

If the native language of the applicant is Russian, or he previously received a diploma in Russian, proof of language knowledge is not required.

The following documents:

1. Receipt for payment of the entrance fee.
2. Letter of recommendation (for undergraduate programs - 1, for master's programs - 2).
3. A certified copy of the passport.

The entrance exams are not required.

Step 5. Requirements for documents

All documents in a language other than English,Lithuanian or Russian, should 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. Results of the reception

After the final submission of the online application, alldocuments are processed. The final results of enrollment are announced after 40 working days after the deadline. Successful applicants receive letters of admission to the university.

Admission criteria: assessment, motivation letter, English language test (for programs in English) and, if necessary, experience in the chosen curriculum.

Students are required to confirm whether they accept the university offer of admission within 7 working days.

Step 7. Tuition Fees

After confirming your decision on admission, you must transfer the fee for the first year of study.

After receiving payment, the university prepares the documents required for visa processing, and sends them to the student.

Step 8. Lithuanian visa

After receiving the necessary documents from Vilnius University, you must apply for a national visa at the nearest Lithuanian consulate.

Step 9. Reservation of accommodation in the 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 foreign students can apply for accommodation in a university dormitory.

Step 10. Arranging the arrival and receiving the support of the mentor

If the student needs support at the beginningstay in Vilnius, he can seek help from a mentor. A mentor meets a student at the airport or railway station and helps to get to know the university.