Admission Requirements

International students could be admitted into the English programme of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences if they provide the legalized high school or college certificate and transcript (officially translated into English) and meet the Entrance Exam requirements (see Entrance Exam). Good grades in biology, chemistry and physics will give preference. Good knowledge of the English language is obligatory (see below the list of 'Items to be submitted').

Starting from 15 January 2014, University opened the application online. All applicants shall apply online and provide all documents and other items required for admission. 

Holders of foreign qualifications who prefer to study in the Lithuanian language can be accepted to the state-funded study places in the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences or claim for scholarships in accordance with the procedures established by the applicable legislation in cases when:

• They are citizens of the Republic of Lithuania or other member countries of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) ;
• They are non-EU and non-EEA nationals granted a right of permanent residence in the Republic of Lithuania or they are stateless persons;
• They are children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the Diaspora and people of Lithuanian origin (further the Diaspora and people of Lithuanian origin).

Foreign nationals and stateless persons who do not meet the required criteria are accepted to study at higher education institutions with their own funds by taking part in the competition. 

Items to be submitted (in English or with an authorized translation into English):

Application for the integrated and bachelor’s degree study programmes:

1. Matriculation / School Leaving Certificate approved by the governmental authorities (see below "Legalization of Education Documents"); 

Application for master’s degree study programmes:

1-A. Bachelor’s Degree Diploma (university’s level) approved by the governmental authorities (see below "Legalization of Education Documents"). Study programme shall be related to the one you apply for Master’s Degree. More detailed description of required education documents is provided within the application online: https://apply.lsmuni.lt/

Application for the integrated and bachelor’s degree study programmes:

2. Transcripts of high school/ senior secondary school courses verifying successful completion of General Biology and General Chemistry. For Health Psychology study programme - Mathematics and General Biology;

Application for master’s degree study programmes:

2-A. Transcript of Academic Records provided directly from the origin university;

3. Certificate proving the knowledge of English language: TOEFL – minimum 65 points (iBT); IELTS – above 5.5 points; the certificate confirming the knowledge of a foreign language at minimum B2 level (CEFR) or similar. 

4. Motivation letter;
5. Passport or ID copy; 
6. One passport-type photograph (3x4 cm); 
7. Application fee 150 EUR (nonrefundable).

Note: The Admission Committee may request additional documents.

Legalization of Education Documents
Applicants, who received their education in member countries of the Hague 1961 Convention (e.g. Israel, Italy, India, United Kingdom, USA, Australia, Venezuela, etc.) should have an attached Apostille to their educational documents. (In most countries the Apostille is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of Education.)

The education documents of applicants who received their education in any other country (Lebanon, Jordan, Philippines, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, etc.) should be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the diplomatic mission or consular post of the country where education was received.

Recognition of Education Documents
Applicants shall be eligible to enter university studies according the level of qualification from prior education. High school matriculation or university diplomas are verified according the required level of education and shall pass validation of authenticity. The process is performed following Procedure for Academic Recognition of Foreign Qualifications and Quality Assurance System for Decision-Making.