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Vilnius University

Lithuania's oldest university, founded in 1579, with English-taught programmes including medicine.

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Founded 1579Public university
23,517Students

About the university

Why students choose Vilnius University

Lithuania's oldest university, founded in 1579, with English-taught programmes including medicine.

We place students here by direct application, which suits applicants whose grades and English result already meet the published entry requirements.

Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.

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Entry requirements

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Secondary education

Bachelor and integrated study applicants need completed secondary education (or equivalent) that gives access to higher education in their home country.

Apply before graduating

Where allowed, final-year students can apply with their latest transcript and a certificate confirming the expected graduation date.

Language proficiency

Applicants must prove language skills using only the methods on Vilnius University's approved list for the programme's language of instruction.

Motivation letter

A motivation letter of 1,200 to 4,000 characters is required, along with a passport or ID copy.

Official transcripts and translations

You may be asked to have official transcripts sent directly by your school; documents not in English or Lithuanian need an official translation bound to a certified copy.

Application fee

Applications are submitted on apply.vu.lt with a non-refundable 100 EUR fee per application, paid through Flywire.

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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.

Programmes

Popular courses at Vilnius University

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Bachelor'sMedicine Medicine (integrated studies, English) Course page Master'sComputing Informatics (Master) Course page Master'sComputing Bioinformatics: Computer Science (Master) Course page Master'sBusiness International Business Management (Master) Course page

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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.

How it works

Your application to Vilnius University, step by step

  1. 1

    Free consultation

    We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Vilnius University is realistic.

  2. 2

    Choose your course and route

    We match you to the right course and intake.

  3. 3

    Application and offer

    We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.

  4. 4

    Scholarship check

    We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.

  5. 5

    Student visa

    Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.

  6. 6

    Arrival

    Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.

Questions

Studying at Vilnius University: common questions

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Is there a foundation route into Vilnius University?

GESCO applies to Vilnius University by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.

Where is Vilnius University?

Vilnius University is in Lithuania. It was founded in 1579.

Does GESCO charge me to apply to Vilnius University?

The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Vilnius University directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.

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Interested in Vilnius University?

Tell us your grades and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic, and what to do if it is not yet.

  • Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
  • A plan B. Similar universities if this one is out of reach
  • No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so

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