LITHUANIA
Higher Education
Zaneta SAVICKIENE
September 25, 2008
STATISTICS
3,4 million
200 000
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INHABITANTS
STUDENTS
HE INSTITUTIONS
IB schools
Binary sistem
Non-university HE (colleges)
grants professional Bachelor degree
University HE (universities and
academies) grants Bachelor, Master,
Doctor, Licentiate of Arts degrees
List of accredited institutions:
www.aikos.smm.lt
Higher Education in Lithuania
University sector: Non-university
sector:
15 state HEI
16 state colleges
7 private HEI
12 private colleges
3 cycle - PhD studies 3-4
years
1 cycle- Bachelor 4 years
Integrated
studies
5-6 years
2 cycle - Master 2 years
3-4 years, professional
Bachelor, Diploma of
Higher Education
National credit system
Academic progress is measured in Credit Points
National Credit System based on students work load
40 National Credits per school year
1 National credit = 1,5 ECTS
10 points grading system
VILNIUS UNIVERSITY
Vilnius University
 Founded in 1579
 One of the oldest
universities in Central and
Eastern Europe
 A comprehensive
university: humanities,
social, natural, physical
sciences, biomedicine,
technology (14)
 24 000 students
Universities
State universities:
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15
VU oldest university in country (1579)
Private universities:
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7
Studies in LCC in English
Studies in EHU in Russian
Degree System (Univeristies)
Bachelor
Master
Doctoral programmes
+ high-level professional artistic creative activities,
postgraduate art studies
Non-university higher education
Studies last from 3 to 4 years
Students should hold a Maturity Certificate or a
comparable qualification.
The studies lead to professional qualification
Higher Education Diploma is awarded.
Non-university higher education studies can be
transferred as an appropriate part of university first cycle
or integrated studies (?) on course by course evaluation
basis.
Since year 2006 PROFESINIS BAKALAURAS is
introduced.
WORLS RANKING
Vilnius University
Kaunas University of Technology
Vytautas Magnus University
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Siauliai University
Klaipeda University
Kaunas University of Medicine
Mykolas Romeris University
Vilnius Pedagogical University
Kaunas College
Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education
Lithuanian University of Agriculture
Lithuanian Veterinary Academy
511
628
1305
1612
1817
2198
2263
3141
3227
3604
4287
4479
4878
www.webometrics.info
Enrollment into HE in LT
Preparing necessary documents (copies,
translations, legalization)
Assessment and Recognition
Application to higher education institution
EVALUATION AND RECOGNITION OF
THE EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTS
International applicants have to submit the proof of
their qualifications recognized in Lithuania:
1.
2.
Certificate of credential evaluation issued by the
Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education in
Lithuania.
Certificate of recognition of the qualifications issued by
Ministry of Education of the Republic of Lithuania.
More info on www.skvc.lt/old/wwwskvc/en/enic-naric.htm
Admission calendar
Academic year begins in September and
ends sometimes in June
Admissions take place between mid-June
and mid-July
Foreigners have to start as early as
possible
The deadline differs from institution to
institution.
Admission
On competition basis
According to marks obtained at National
Exam Center (independent neither of
secondary nor of tertiary institutions of
education)
Possibility to apply at different institutions
and different fields of study
Application documents:
Completed application form
Certified copies of
certificates/degrees/qualifications giving access
to higher education
Academic transcript (s)
Statement of purpose
Two or three photos
A copy of ID or page of passport
TOEFL or other language certificate
Sometimes, depending on institution
recommendation (s)
Lithuanian language
First year - studies in VU Department of
Lithuanian studies. After the course a test of
Lithuanian language.
The test of Lithuanian language www.flf.vu.lt/lsk
Foreigners are charged fees for Lithuanian language
course. Price depends on chosen university.
Fees for one semester varies from 870 to 1160 Euro.
Scholarships for Language studies
Lithuanian State scholarship
More on www.smm.lt
Ministry of Education provides scholarships
for Lithuanian language studies for
students from Belarus, Montenegro,
Mongolia, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia,
Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
Tuition fees
Statutory tuition fees for domestic students
(150 EUR/semester)
Tuition fees for foreign students (if
international agreement doesn’t state
otherwise) specifies institution
VU TUITION FEES
Tuition fee for the international Master programme in VU
is 3.700 Euro.
The tuition fee for the Bachelor programmes taught in
Lithuanian language vary from 1.450 Euro to 6.950 Euro
(for one academic year)
The tuition fee for the Master programmes taught in
Lithuanian language vary from 2.175 Euro to 10.425
Euro (for one academic year).
The tuition fee for the Doctoral programmes vary from
5.700 Euro to 8.000 Euro (for one academic year).
DORMITORIES
For full time students
Foreigners have to contact International Office
Students live in single, double or three per
rooms
Bathroom facilities and kitchens are shared
among rooms on each floor
DORMITORIES
International students dormitory:
double room: 73 Euro/month
triple room: 58 Euro/month
Accommodation in private sector:
Old town: 290-870 Euro/flat/month
Center: 116-580 Euro/flat/month
The price of the apartment varies considerably
from city to city.
Other expenses
Lithuania is not an expensive country to live
Cost of living is very much dependent on
individual habits and life style
Expenses
it is enough to have 300 Euro per month
possible to spend 2000 Euro and more
Indicative costs of living
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Daily newspaper 2-4 Lt
Espresso coffee -2-3 Lt
One liter of milk - 3,50 Lt
One kg of bread 2-3 Lt
One kg of potatoes 1 Lt
Bear (in the bar) 4-6 Lt
Bus ticket 0,8 lt
Cinema ticket 10-15 Lt
Local currency: litas
(1 EUR = 3,45 LT)
Student benefits
The Lithuanian Student Identity Card gives a
variety of discounts and benefits
Same with International Student Identity Card ISIC.
Foreign students
Other EUROPEAN
16%
N&S AMERICA
5%
OCEANIA&AFRICA
1%
EU
50%
ASIA
28%
College Programs in English
Kaunas College www.kauko.lt
Fine arts; Management & Business; Nursing
Klaipeda Business and Technology College
www.klvtk.lt
Management & Business
West Lithuanian Business College www.vlvk.lt
Management & Business; Economics, Informatics
College Programs in Russian
Kaunas College www.kauko.lt
Nursing
West Lithuanian Business College
www.vlvk.lt
Management & Business; Economics, Informatics
University programs in English
International University LCC www.lcc.lt Business and Economics
Kaunas University of Medicine www.kmu.lt Medicine, Odontology,
Pharmacy.
Kaunas University of Technology www.ktu.lt Mechanical engineering
Klaipeda University www.ku.lt Philology, Music, Theatre studies,
Management & Business, Recreation and Tourism, Social work, Biology,
Nursing, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Transport engineering, Mechanical
engineering
Siauliai University www.su.lt Philology, Fine Arts, Management &
Business, Education, Electronic Engineering
Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre www.lmta.lt Music
Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts www.vda.lt Fine Arts, Multimedia Arts
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University www.vgtu.lt Architecture,
Management & Business, Informatics, Electronic Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Mechanical engineering
University programs in Russian
Klaipeda University www.ku.lt Philology, Mechanical
engineering. Transport engineering
Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
www.lmta.lt Music,
Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts www.vda.lt Fine Arts,
Multimedia Arts
Kaunas University of Technology www.ktu.lt
Mechanical engineering
European Humanities University www.ehu.lt
Philosophy, History, History and Theory of Arts,
Multimedia Arts, Law, Political Sciences, Recreation and
Tourism, Communication and Information.
Graduate programs in English
International School of Management www.ism.lt Business Administration
Kaunas University of Medicine www.kmu.lt Medicine, Odontology, Pharmacy,
Public Health
Kaunas University of Technology www.ktu.lt Management & Business, Chemistry,
Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering,
Klaipeda University www.ku.lt Music, Informatics, Ecology and Environmental
Sciences,
Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre www.lmta.lt Music
Siauliai University www.su.lt Management & Business, Education, Electronic
Engineering
Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts www.vda.lt Fine Arts, Multimedia Arts, Architecture,
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University www.vgtu.lt Architecture, Management &
Business, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Measurement Engineering.
Vilnius University www.vu.lt Management & Business, Political sciences
Vytautas Magnus University www.vdu.lt Management & Business, Education
Mykolas Riomeris University www.mruni.lt Law
Graduate programs in Russian
European Humanities University
www.ehu.lt Philosophy, History, Law, Political
Sciences, Sociology
Klaipeda University www.ku.lt Music
Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
www.lmta.lt Music
Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts www.vda.lt
Fine Arts, Multimedia Arts, Architecture
Language courses
Lithuanian (beginners, intermediate,
advanced)
Russian (beginners, intermediate, advanced)
English: Modern English, English as a Foreign
Language, English for Lawyers, Business
English
French: beginners, intermediate, Business
French
Czech for beginners
Croatian for beginners
Visa issues
Visa of the Republic of Lithuania in a valid travel
document.
Visa free entry is applicable to the citizens of 58
countries. The list www.migracija.lt (Croatia – no visa)
Student visa Foreign national who come to Lithuania for
studies must have a special type of long – stay – visa D
Short stay visa without invitation: Belarus, Kazakhstan,
Russai
Long stay visa for a period longer than three months
Long visa: single entry and multiply entry
The consular fee of 60 Euro
TEMPORY RESIDENCE PERMIT
Foreign students must have a temporary
residence permit.
Usually for one academic year.
Each forthcoming year has to be renewed.
Application for TRP may be submitted to a
diplomatic mission or to migration
office of police department.
TRP Timetable
After admission students are provided with
all documents in oder to receive the
temporary residence permit.
It takes about one month for EU citizens
and up to 6 months!!! for non EU citizens
to get a temporary residence permit.
Work Permit
Foreigners must acquire a work permit
Students receive while studying
Limits:
1.
2.
right to work no more than 20 / week
from the second year of studies.
Useful links
www.aikos.smm.lt - study programs and
educational establishments
www.smm.lt - Ministry of Education and Science
www.skvc.lt - Centre for Quality Assessment in
Higher Education