MEDICINE

The admission procedure to the study programmes in English is based on the following RULES FOR ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO THE LITHUANIAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES IN 2025 (Rules are reviewed each academic year, so minor changes are to be expected).

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 pass the entrance test. Good knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and English is required.

All applicants must apply online and provide all documents 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).

For more information, please, follow this link.

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

The test could be held in Kaunas during Open Days, or any other city worldwide (subject to the number of applicants). The qualified applicants will be invited to the entrance test by an admission officer (LSMU) or an official University representative outside Lithuania. In some cases the entrance test can be organised online. Applicants will be informed individually about the possibility to sit the online test.

 The entrance test has two steps: the interview and the test composed of multiple-choice questions (MCQ) in Biology and Chemistry (30 questions each). The total time to complete the test is 90 minutes.

• Biology Topics for the Entrance Test
• Chemistry Topics for the Entrance Test
• Mathematics Topics and Formulas for the Entrance Test
• Recommended Text Books
• Entrance test example

If applicants are not able to present a certificate proving the knowledge of English language (TOEFL, IELTS, B1 Level ‘Independent user’ by CEFR or adequate), they must sit the English language test, prepared by the University.

The following applicants are exempted from LSMU entrance test:

1. Applicants who apply for the following programmes:

• First Cycle (Bachelor’s) degrees: Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Health Psychology, Physiotherapy, Medical and Veterinary Genetics, Dental Hygiene; 
  Note: The admission to the above-listed study programmes will be based on the applicants‘ prior education grades in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics (Health Psychology only) and interview results. It is mandatory to sit the entrance test for applicants with no grades / low grades in the listed subjects. The university reserves a right to request to sit the entrance test due to the high competition in the above-listed study programmes.
• Second Cycle (Master’s) degrees: Applied Public Health, Management of Public Health, Advanced Nursing Practice, Lifestyle Medicine, Food Science, Animal Science, Clinical Health Psychology, Animal and Human Interaction, Laboratory Medicine Biology, Medicinal Chemistry.

2. Applicants whose education is based on formally acknowledged educational systems listed below with minimum evaluation scores in Biology and Chemistry (Mathematics for Health Psychology study programme):

Studying or Conducting Research in Lithuania

You can come to Lithuania for study or research purposes.

• Short-term stay (up to 1 year): Students, teachers, or researchers can obtain a national visa (D).
• Long-term stay: Apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP). TRPs are usually issued for 2 years and can be renewed.

For detailed information about the required documents for TRP or visa, please visit the Migration Department.

To obtain a national visa (D), you must apply at the Embassy of Lithuania.
To obtain a TRP, submit your application on MIGRIS and submit your documents at a VFS Global visa application center.

Obtaining a TRP Before Arrival

Applications for a TRP can be submitted in 30 countries via VFS Global:
Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Philippines, Ghana, India, Israel, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Malaysia, Moldova, Mongolia, New Zealand, South Africa, Georgia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Türkiye, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zimbabwe.

Note: A mediation number from the University is required to book an appointment at the VFS Global Center.

VFS Global offices are authorized to:

• Provide information on TRP procedures
• Accept applications and required documents
• Collect personal and biometric data for transfer to the Lithuanian Migration Department

The decision to grant a TRP is made only by the Migration Department of Lithuania.

Once the Migration Department decides to issue a TRP, the card may be sent abroad, allowing you to arrive in Lithuania holding a valid TRP without needing an additional visa.

If you have a visa allowing entry to Lithuania, or can arrive visa-free, you may collect your TRP card at the Migration Office after arrival.

Important:
If your country is not part of the Hague Convention (click to check), all official documents must undergo double legalization:

1. By the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country
2. By the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania

We are looking forward to meeting you at the study fairs in your city!