Financial Support

Vilnius University is delighted to invite students, lecturers or researchers of higher education/research institutions of foreign countries and foreigners of Lithuanian origin to participate in the Lithuanian Language and Culture Winter Course 2026, funded by the Education Exchanges Support Foundation.

The programme combines four weeks of intensive Lithuanian language classes and workshops with a diverse range of cultural events, sightseeing tours and excursions to get acquainted with the history, culture and lifestyle in Lithuania.

Lithuanian Language and Culture Course will take place: 

- from 05-01-2026 to 03-02-2026 at Kaunas faculty (Kaunas Campus)

Application deadline: 12-10-2025 

Financial Provisions:
• The participant approved for Lithuanian language and culture course will receive a scholarship of 910 EUR.
• Tuition fee for Lithuanian language and culture course will be covered by the Republic of Lithuania and directly transferred to Vilnius University.
• Any other fees, travel and accommodation costs shall be covered by the scholarship holder.

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS:
The candidate has to be a 1st cycle (Bachelor), 2nd cycle (Master), 3rd cycle (PhD) student, lecturer or researcher of a higher education and research institution in a foreign country (except Russian and Belarusian citizens).

The candidates must provide copies of the listed documents through the online application system:
1. Official letter from the candidate’s higher education and research institution approving the status of a student, lecturer or researcher. N.B. For students, the letter must contain information on the applicant’s current cycle of studies (1st, 2nd or 3rd study cycle), year of studies and expected date of graduation;
2. One recommendation letter issued not earlier than 6 months ago;
3. Motivation letter.

!!! Please note: a foreigner who is a student, lecturer or researcher at a higher education institution in Lithuania is not eligible for this scholarship. 

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS OF LITHUANIAN ORIGIN:
The candidate has to meet all criteria listed below:
• a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of Lithuanians living abroad OR a foreigner of Lithuanian origin (citizens of the Republic of Lithuania who have lived abroad at least three years or citizens of foreign states who have lost the citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania shall be regarded as Lithuanians living abroad. A foreigner shall be considered to be a foreigner of Lithuanian descent if at least one of his parents or grandparents is or was Lithuanian and who considers himself Lithuanian);
• an active member of Lithuanian community abroad OR a student, lecturer or researcher of foreign higher education and research institution.

The candidates must provide copies of the listed documents through the online application system:
1. Proof of Lithuanian origin (confirm one of the following documents):
- a certificate or other document proving the Lithuanian origin issued by the Lithuanian community of a respective country or other competent authority (an embassy and similar);
- a document issued by a competent foreign authority (a school, municipality, embassy and similar) proving that the person has resided for three years in a foreign country if he/she is an alien.
2. One recommendation letter from a Lithuanian community or a higher education and research institution abroad issued not earlier than 6 months ago;
3. Motivation letter.

Priority (and extra points) will be given to the applicants who:

• apply for the language and culture courses for the first time;
• formally or informally study Lithuanian language, history and culture as a subject at home institution (a document confirming it must be added to the application form);
• are citizens of Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, China (People’s Republic of China and Taiwan), Georgia, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, New Zeland, South Korea, Ukraine, USA,  and Uzbekistan (for Foreigners category only).

IMPORTANT

• Candidates can apply only to one institution that organizes Lithuanian language and culture courses.
• All applications will be automatically rejected as unsuitable if the candidate applies to multiple institutions.
• These courses are not available for holders of higher than C1 level of Lithuanian language and native speakers.
• Candidates can only take advantage of the tuition waiver for a maximum of 3 times in total. Those who apply to participate for the fourth time will not be considered.

For more information about the Lithuanian State Scholarships programme, please visit the website of the Education Exchanges Support Foundation / Studyin.lt

For NON-DEGREE students

There are two types of NON-DEGREE students:

Exchange Students are those who come to Vilnius University under the exchange programme or bilateral agreement. They are treated according to the programme or agreement conditions and, as a rule, are exempt from the tuition fees at Vilnius University.

Free-Movers are those who come to Vilnius University under their own initiative. They are expected to cover their tuition fees which are calculated according to their chosen courses so the prices may vary from faculty to faculty.

Tuition fees for separate courses in different faculties (AY 2025/2026):