Master Studies

State-Supported Loans

Students are granted the possibility to apply for State-Supported Loans that are issued through a selected bank for one academic year. Loans can be given in these cases:

– To cover the tuition fee. The maximum amount equals the yearly tuition fee for the study programme you attend. This loan is paid directly to the account of the University;

– To cover living expenses. The maximum amount currently is 2000 EUR per year. This loan is paid in equal monthly instalments until July 1 to the borrower's personal account (for last year students until graduation);

– For partial studies abroad. The maximum amount currently is 2400 EUR, to be paid all at once to the borrower's personal account.

The loan repayment period begins no later than 12 after graduation, or termination of studies and is repaid within no more than 15 years from the beginning of the repayment period. 

The applications and disbursements of the study loans are carried out by the State Studies Foundation. Please note that there are requirements that you must meet in order to be able to apply for the loan. More information 

Tuition Fee Postponement/Payment by Instalments

Students who pay for their studies can apply for:

– Postponement of tuition fee for the semester for no later than 1 December in the Autumn semester and 1 May in the Spring semester;

– Semester tuition fee payment by instalments – paying no less than 30% of the semester tuition fee before the first month of each semester and dividing the remaining sum to one or two instalments which have to be paid before 1 December in the Autumn semester and 1 May in the Spring semester. 

Applications for both of the options are only available form the second year of the studies for those admitted via the admission system at apply.vu.lt. Applications are welcome during the first month of each semester via the eStudent environment. 

Tuition Fee Reduction

The tuition fee for the semester could be reduced:

– For students actively engaged in scientific research at the University, for one semester. 

Up to 100 % of the semester tuition fee could be reduced for the students who are champions or prize winners of the world or European student research contests, co-authors of inventions patented by the European Patent Office (EPO), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), or the Japan Patent Office (JPO). 

From 30% to 90 % of the tuition fee could be reduced for students, who are champions or prize winners of Lithuanian research contests. 

– For students actively engaged in cultural activities at the University for the period no less than two years, for one semester.

From 30 % to 90 % of the fee could be reduced for students, who as members of the University’s performance art groups, have represented the University and become winners of awards and prizes at international and national music, theatre, choir, folklore contests or festivals. 

– For students actively engaged in sports and so representing the University, for one semester.

Up to 100 % of the fee could be reduced for sportsman students if they are members of or candidates to the national Olympic team, world champions and prize winners in adult or youth competitions of their chosen branch of sport, European champions and prize winners, champions and prize-winners of world student championships. 

From 30 % to 90 % of the fee could be reduced for students, who are champions and prize winners of Lithuanian championships, SELL (Baltic Student Games) champions and prize winners, champions of Lithuanian student games, members of Lithuanian national adult and youth teams, members of the University teams. 

– For employees of the University (with the possibility to distribute the payments within semesters).

Up to 70 % of the tuition fee could be reduced for employees of the University who have been working at the University part-time or full-time for at least 10 months. 

More information regarding the reduction of tuition fees could be found at the Description of the Procedure of Payment, Reimbursement, and Recovery of Tuition Fees at Vilnius University. 

Tuition Fee Compensation

The tuition fees paid for separate semesters could be compensated for students with excellent learning outcomes. The students who have the right for tuition fee compensation must:

– Be eligible for State-Funded study places at Lithuanian higher education institutions (Citizens of the Republic of Lithuania or other member states of the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA) or the United Kingdom (UK), persons (non-EU/EFTA/UK) granted a right of permanent residence in the Republic of Lithuania, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the Diaspora and people of Lithuanian origin);

– Have no academic debts;

– Have reached the excellent or typical level of learning achievements. 

The list of students who have achieved the best learning outcomes is provided to the State Studies Foundation by the University. Tuition fees are compensated every year. Students granted tuition fee compensation are informed personally and are ought to submit an application for the compensation to the State Studies Foundation. You can get more information by contacting the State Studies Foundation. 

Transfer to State-Funded Places

Students in places not funded by State may transfer to State-Funded places if:

– They are eligible for State-Funded places at Lithuanian higher education institutions (Citizens of the Republic of Lithuania or other member states of the European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA) or the United Kingdom (UK), persons (non-EU/EFTA/UK) granted a right of permanent residence in the Republic of Lithuania, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the Diaspora and people of Lithuanian origin);

– They comply with the criteria of good study performance;

– There is an available State-Funded place after a student at the same study same field of study, the same form and the same course is expelled from the University, or terminates the studies. In cases like this transfer is proceeded twice a year, during the first month of each semester;

– There is an available State-Funded place after a student in the same field of study, the same form and the same course loses their State-Funded place during rotation. In cases like this, State-Funded places are filled once a year, after the rotation - before October 15. 

Information regarding available State-Funded places is announced by the Academic Core Unit on their website and on the eStudent environment. 

The transfer of students to and from State-Funded places is proceeded by each of the Academic Core Units following the temporary Description of the Procedure for the Rotation and Ranking of Vilnius University Students Based on their Learning Outcomes. 

More information regarding assessment and rotation could be found here. 

Get Your Residence Permit

All international students have to apply for a temporary residence permit or certificate of temporary residence in the Republic of Lithuania depending on their citizenship:

Citizens of EU/EFTA countries coming to study in Lithuania for more than 90 days are required to register with the Migration Department within three months from the date of entry into the Republic of Lithuania.

Citizens of non-EU/EFTA countries, degree-seeking students are required to obtain a temporary residence permit (TPR) in Lithuania. Original documents for a temporary residence permit must be submitted to the nearest external service center at least 3 months before arrival in Lithuania or to the Migration Department after arrival (if you can legally enter and stay in Lithuania for at least 1.5-3 months). A decision on issuing a temporary residence permit is made within 2 months from the date of receipt of the application (20 working days of card delivery from Lithuania to the country of application are not taken into account).

More information regarding migration formalities. 

Arrange Your Accommodation

Accommodation options: 

– Staying at Vilnius University dormitories if you will study in Vilnius. You can submit your application on the online admission system at apply.vu.lt after you receive your acceptance letter;

– Finding accommodation elsewhere if you study in Vilnius or Kaunas (as there are no Vilnius University dormitories available). 

More information regarding VU dormitories and other options for accommodation. 

Apply for Mentor (ESNbuddy) Support

If you need some practical help at the beginning of your stay in Vilnius, you can apply for a mentor at Vilnius University. A mentor – ESNbuddy is a student who will meet you at the airport or train station and will help you to get to know the University. 

You will be able to apply for an ESNbuddy on the online admission system at apply.vu.lt when you receive your acceptance letter. More information. 

Arrive and Register for Studies on Time

All students should come 1 or 2 days before the beginning of the semester (start of the Orientation Week) and no later than the 15th of September. If you are not able to come on time, make sure to inform the Admissions Office and your study programme coordinator. Study agreements with students who do not arrive on time will be terminated. 

Remember to inform the Accommodation Office of the date of your arrival if you have a dormitory room booked for you as well. 

You must register for studies during the first day of the Orientation Week or as soon as you arrive in Lithuania. 

 A checklist of things to make sure before you arrive: 

– you have a Temporary Residence Permit (if necessary); 

– you have your passport which is valid no less than 1 year after the end of your intended study period at Vilnius University; 

– you have your educational documents and their certified copies (the originals and translations into the English, Russian or Lithuanian language); 

– you have valid Health Insurance; 

– you were contacted by the mentor (if applicable). If you have asked for a mentor and no one has contacted you, please inform ESN VU at  immediately; 

– you have a confirmation of accommodation reservation at the Student Dormitory. If not, please contact the Accommodation Officer at if you will be studying in Vilnius, Ms Livija Grikietis at if you will be studying in Kaunas, and Ms Nijole Jukniene at if you are studying in Šiauliai as soon as possible.  

Participate in the Orientation Week!

Arriving in a new country for a longer period can be a very challenging time and there are lots of changes to cope with. We at Vilnius University are always there to help you and this is why we offer you the Orientation Week where you will get a brief guide on how to start your studies and life in Lithuania in the best possible way and will be able to get acquainted with other international students.

Order your Lithuanian Student Identity Card (LSIC or LSP)

All students at the Lithuanian higher education institutions from non-EU countries are required to obtain the Lithuanian Student Identity Card (LSIC or LSP as in the Lithuanian language) although the students from EU member states are highly encouraged to do this as well. This is a list of important things to know why an LSIC/LSP card can be useful for you:

– it is necessary for getting access to the University library services;
– it is the best proof of your identity as a student at the University itself (especially while taking exams);
– it gives you various discounts at theatres, cinemas, and many other services and purchases;
– it gives you discounts for public transport in the biggest cities of Lithuania and travels between the cities and towns by buses or trains.

Cost of your LSIC/LSP:

EUR 12 for Bachelor degree students;

EUR 6 for Master degree students;

EUR 16 for Medicine and Odontology students. 

Getting your LSIC/LSP:
You can register on the online LSIC/LSP system at lsp.lt/en as soon as you get your acceptance letter from Vilnius University although you will only be able to order your LSIC after the University registers your data in the system. This is usually done on the second part of August so do not worry about this beforehand.
The whole procedure of obtaining your LSIC is listed on the Vilnius University Students' Representation website.

Register at the Identity Management System

All international and local students must register at the Identity Management System at id.vu.lt to be able to access all of the IT services provided at Vilnius University. This must be done during the first month of studies although we highly encourage you to do this as soon as possible.

Students services like personal email, eStudent Information system, Virtual Learning Environment, Virtual Library and Internet access can only be accessed after registering at the Identity Management System.

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