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Studying in Lithuania. How to get a higher education
Ways to obtain education in Lithuania
According to the current legislation of Lithuania, foreigners in Lithuania have the right to use educational services, and most services of state educational institutions are free of charge.
Education in Lithuania is compulsory for persons under 16 years of age, and children usually start going to school at the age of 6-7. Thus, primary and secondary education is compulsory, and further education depends on the person's desires and opportunities.
A person who has completed a secondary school (10 grades) can continue their studies, receive education, and after graduating from high school, enter a higher education institution (college) or a higher school (university or academy), or choose vocational training.
The academic year in Lithuania begins on September 1 and ends before the beginning of July (depending on the educational institution and its type).
The Ministry of Education and Science is responsible for education (www.smm.lt),
Primary education (4 years of study from grades 1 to 4),
Basic education (6 years of study from grades 5 to 10),
Secondary education (2 years from grades 11 to 12 for 16-17 year old teenagers),
Vocational training,
Higher education.
You can learn more about education in Lithuania in general by following the link http://www.olitve.ru/kultura-litvy/obrazovanie-v-litve/
Higher education
Higher educational institutions in Lithuania are represented by universities, academies, colleges, and seminaries. University and academic education in Lithuania has a two-tier structure.
The structure of higher education in Lithuania:
Bachelor's degree 3.5 – 4.5 years, the initial level of higher education. Students are trained in various fields in bachelor's programs. It provides an opportunity to quickly obtain a specialty and find a job.
Master's degree 1.5 - 2 years, designed for students planning to continue their career in the scientific field, as well as those who want to deepen their professional knowledge or retrain.
You can get acquainted with the list of universities in Lithuania by following the link
http://baltic-center.eu/category/universitety/litva/. Here you can also find a list of universities with distance learning.
If you are going to enter one of the Lithuanian universities, it is worth starting to actively work on admission in advance, as preparing the necessary documents and obtaining a student visa to Lithuania can take a lot of time, more than 6 months. Study the information on the university's website carefully. Depending on the university, you may have to pass additional exams, tests, or interviews.
In leading universities in Lithuania, teaching is conducted in Lithuanian, in commercial universities there is an opportunity to choose the language of instruction.
Compared to other European countries, Lithuania has relatively low cost of tuition and living.
Non-residents of Lithuania have the opportunity to receive education only on a paid basis.
The government of the Republic of Lithuania has developed a wide program of funding for students from the CIS countries, a system of scholarships and grants for foreign students has been introduced.
List of documents for admission to a Lithuanian university
1. Completed application form or questionnaire of the established sample.
2. Motivation letter and biography.
3. Copy of the passport.
4. Photo (3x4 cm).
5. High school diploma or university degree (if available).
6. Proof of sufficient funds for living in Lithuania and covering tuition expenses (e.g., bank statement).
7. Certificate from a medical institution on the state of health.
8. Documentary evidence of payment for the training program.
For more detailed information on the requirements for foreign students and the list of documents, you need to clarify only at the educational institution in Lithuania where you plan to enroll.
Applying for a visa to Lithuania for the purpose of study
A foreign person admitted to full-time study at a Lithuanian university is issued a multiple national visa valid for up to 12 months.
List of documents for applying for a visa
1. Application form for a national visa. The application form must be filled out in Latin letters electronically at https://visa.vrm.lt/epm
2. Passport and copies of pages in two copies with personal data (e.g., pages 31-33 of the Belarusian passport). The passport must be valid for at least three months after the expiration of the visa, issued within the previous ten years, and contain at least two blank pages intended for visas.
3. Color photo. Current, color photo 3.5 x 4.5, the face should occupy 70-80% of the photo. IMPORTANT: the photo should not be repeated on previous visas
4. Health insurance with a coverage amount of at least 30,000 EUR. The insurance must be valid for the entire period of stay of the foreigner in the Republic of Lithuania.
5. Letter from the university. Petitions requesting the issuance of a long-term visa of type D, petitions for students can be submitted by fax or email, but the Embassy reserves the right to request the original petition
6. Document confirming the availability of sufficient funds and (or) receipt of regular income for living in the Republic of Lithuania and funds for returning to the state of origin, i.e., the Republic of Belarus.
The Embassy has the right to request additional documents confirming the data specified in the application for a national visa.
More information on the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Republic of Belarus: http://ru.mfa.lt/by/ru/mnogokratnaaa-dolgosrochnaaa-natsional-jnaaa-biza-tipa-d
Visa type "D" is not extendable. Further stay in the Republic of Lithuania is possible only with a valid residence permit. Applications for a residence permit must be submitted in advance, as related applications are considered for up to six months.
For more detailed information on national visas and residence permits in the Republic of Lithuania, you can find on the website of the Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior at www.migracija.lt
Citizens of the Republic of Belarus, as well as foreign citizens and stateless persons under the age of eighteen, can leave the Republic of Belarus only if they have written consent from their legal representatives (parents, guardians) or in their сопровождении, as well as in case of having a court permit. If parents or guardians already have a visa, copies of these visas must be provided at the Consulate.
Documents (except for the passport) issued by official authorities of the Republic of Belarus and intended for use outside the Republic of Belarus, including in the Republic of Lithuania, must have an Apostille (Apostille), be translated into Lithuanian, and the translation must be certified by a notary.
Education in Lithuania is compulsory for persons under 16 years of age, and children usually start going to school at the age of 6-7. Thus, primary and secondary education is compulsory, and further education depends on the person's desires and opportunities.
A person who has completed a secondary school (10 grades) can continue their studies, receive education, and after graduating from high school, enter a higher education institution (college) or a higher school (university or academy), or choose vocational training.
The academic year in Lithuania begins on September 1 and ends before the beginning of July (depending on the educational institution and its type).
The Ministry of Education and Science is responsible for education (www.smm.lt),
Primary education (4 years of study from grades 1 to 4),
Basic education (6 years of study from grades 5 to 10),
Secondary education (2 years from grades 11 to 12 for 16-17 year old teenagers),
Vocational training,
Higher education.
You can learn more about education in Lithuania in general by following the link http://www.olitve.ru/kultura-litvy/obrazovanie-v-litve/
Higher education
Higher educational institutions in Lithuania are represented by universities, academies, colleges, and seminaries. University and academic education in Lithuania has a two-tier structure.
The structure of higher education in Lithuania:
Bachelor's degree 3.5 – 4.5 years, the initial level of higher education. Students are trained in various fields in bachelor's programs. It provides an opportunity to quickly obtain a specialty and find a job.
Master's degree 1.5 - 2 years, designed for students planning to continue their career in the scientific field, as well as those who want to deepen their professional knowledge or retrain.
You can get acquainted with the list of universities in Lithuania by following the link
http://baltic-center.eu/category/universitety/litva/. Here you can also find a list of universities with distance learning.
If you are going to enter one of the Lithuanian universities, it is worth starting to actively work on admission in advance, as preparing the necessary documents and obtaining a student visa to Lithuania can take a lot of time, more than 6 months. Study the information on the university's website carefully. Depending on the university, you may have to pass additional exams, tests, or interviews.
In leading universities in Lithuania, teaching is conducted in Lithuanian, in commercial universities there is an opportunity to choose the language of instruction.
Compared to other European countries, Lithuania has relatively low cost of tuition and living.
Non-residents of Lithuania have the opportunity to receive education only on a paid basis.
The government of the Republic of Lithuania has developed a wide program of funding for students from the CIS countries, a system of scholarships and grants for foreign students has been introduced.
List of documents for admission to a Lithuanian university
1. Completed application form or questionnaire of the established sample.
2. Motivation letter and biography.
3. Copy of the passport.
4. Photo (3x4 cm).
5. High school diploma or university degree (if available).
6. Proof of sufficient funds for living in Lithuania and covering tuition expenses (e.g., bank statement).
7. Certificate from a medical institution on the state of health.
8. Documentary evidence of payment for the training program.
For more detailed information on the requirements for foreign students and the list of documents, you need to clarify only at the educational institution in Lithuania where you plan to enroll.
Applying for a visa to Lithuania for the purpose of study
A foreign person admitted to full-time study at a Lithuanian university is issued a multiple national visa valid for up to 12 months.
List of documents for applying for a visa
1. Application form for a national visa. The application form must be filled out in Latin letters electronically at https://visa.vrm.lt/epm
2. Passport and copies of pages in two copies with personal data (e.g., pages 31-33 of the Belarusian passport). The passport must be valid for at least three months after the expiration of the visa, issued within the previous ten years, and contain at least two blank pages intended for visas.
3. Color photo. Current, color photo 3.5 x 4.5, the face should occupy 70-80% of the photo. IMPORTANT: the photo should not be repeated on previous visas
4. Health insurance with a coverage amount of at least 30,000 EUR. The insurance must be valid for the entire period of stay of the foreigner in the Republic of Lithuania.
5. Letter from the university. Petitions requesting the issuance of a long-term visa of type D, petitions for students can be submitted by fax or email, but the Embassy reserves the right to request the original petition
6. Document confirming the availability of sufficient funds and (or) receipt of regular income for living in the Republic of Lithuania and funds for returning to the state of origin, i.e., the Republic of Belarus.
The Embassy has the right to request additional documents confirming the data specified in the application for a national visa.
More information on the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Republic of Belarus: http://ru.mfa.lt/by/ru/mnogokratnaaa-dolgosrochnaaa-natsional-jnaaa-biza-tipa-d
Visa type "D" is not extendable. Further stay in the Republic of Lithuania is possible only with a valid residence permit. Applications for a residence permit must be submitted in advance, as related applications are considered for up to six months.
For more detailed information on national visas and residence permits in the Republic of Lithuania, you can find on the website of the Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior at www.migracija.lt
Citizens of the Republic of Belarus, as well as foreign citizens and stateless persons under the age of eighteen, can leave the Republic of Belarus only if they have written consent from their legal representatives (parents, guardians) or in their сопровождении, as well as in case of having a court permit. If parents or guardians already have a visa, copies of these visas must be provided at the Consulate.
Documents (except for the passport) issued by official authorities of the Republic of Belarus and intended for use outside the Republic of Belarus, including in the Republic of Lithuania, must have an Apostille (Apostille), be translated into Lithuanian, and the translation must be certified by a notary.
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