Quick Summary
Vilnius University is a public founded in 1579, located in Vilnius, Lithuania. Ranked #439 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 24800 students including 9% from outside Lithuania. Known for strengths in Physics, Astronomy, Linguistics, it maintains an acceptance rate of 35%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Historical prestige combined with world-class research in lasers and biotechnology.
Subject Strengths
PhysicsAstronomyLinguisticsMedicineLife SciencesPhilology
Founded1579
TypePublic
Total Students24800
Intl Students9%
Faculty Ratio10.5
CampusUrban
Campus SizeMulti-campus
Affiliated HospitalsVilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos
AccreditationCentre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#439
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801-1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#701-800
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, Integrated Studies
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited
Online Programs
Life Sciences Center, National Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Laser Research Center
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate35%
IELTS6
TOEFL79
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline Β· June 1
SPRINGApplication Deadline Β· November 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Apply early for scholarship consideration; emphasize motivation for specific research-led programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
β¬3,200/yr
per year Β· EUR
Living Cost
β¬6,800/yr
per year Β· EUR
PG Tuition
β¬4,100/yr
per year Β· EUR
Application Fee
$108
one time Β· USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
β¬11,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials Β· EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, Integrated Studies programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Laser Physics | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Software Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| International Business | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$22,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong
Industry Connections
Thermo Fisher ScientificBarclaysWestern UnionNasdaq
Notable Alumni
CzesΕaw MiΕosz, Valdas Adamkus, Dalia GrybauskaitΔ, Adam Mickiewicz
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Health and Sport Centre, Football Stadium, Basketball Courts
Student Clubs
VU Student Representation (VU SA), ESN VU, Academic Choirs
Library Resources
Vilnius University Library, Scholarly Communication and Information Centre (MKIC)
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, ISEP, Arqus European University Alliance
Summer Programs
Available