The Animal Science programme offers an opportunity to apply modern knowledge, methods and technologies in animal husbandry practice, empowers graduate to carry out independent analysis of problems associated with farm animals and evaluate its results.
Companies related to animal production, breeding systems, forage production and feed quality assessment, primary processing of milk and meat.
Alternative and nontraditional agriculture business (deer, ostrich, alpaca, snail breeding).
Consulting companies, public services in regional municipalities, insurance companies, institutions providing agricultural services including training of farmers.
Continue in PhD studies as a researcher.
Own business, livestock farm.
What you will learn each year:
Welfare of Farm Animals, Methodology of Scientific Research, Animal Biotechnology, Agribusiness, Electives, Research Work.
Production of Organic Products of Animal Origin and Risk Factors, Ecotrophology, Research Work, Electives, Practise, Final Thesis.
Specialised in the field of biomedical studies, the University trains specialists in all in-demand areas of life sciences, the entire team of health care professionals: doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, rehabilitation, public health, veterinary, animal sciences, food and feed production and safety specialists
Studies at LSMU take place in modern classrooms, renovated laboratories, established practice bases, and practical skills are taught with the help of modern simulation equipment.
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 2023 (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:
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.
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 must be eligible to study at the university based on the level of qualification from former education. High school matriculation or university diplomas are verified according to the required level of education and must pass validation of authenticity. The process is performed following the Procedure for Academic Recognition of Foreign Qualifications and Quality Assurance System for Decision-Making.
| Date | |
|---|---|
| 1 November | Opening the online application period. All applicants must apply at apply.lsmuni.lt and upload copies of all required documents |
| 8 November | Review of the applications begins |
| 13 January | The period of Entrance tests starts |
| 6 July | Application deadline. The online application system will be closed on 6 July 00:00 |
| 17 July | Deadline to sit entrance test |
You can come to Lithuania on a study or science basis. If you are a student, teacher or researcher and are going to stay in Lithuania for no longer than a year, you can get a national visa. If you intend to stay longer, you should opt for a temporary residence permit (it is usually issued for 1 year, for students, for researchers and for teachers – for 2 years, and can be renewed later). You may receive a national visa for the duration of consideration of your application for a temporary residence permit.
If you hold a valid temporary residence permit or national visa issued by another Member State of the European Union for the purpose of study and you are covered by a programme financed by the European Union or its Member States to promote the mobility of third-country nationals within the European Union or by an agreement between two or more higher education establishments, you may come to pursue a part of your studies and stay in the Republic of Lithuania for a maximum of 360 days without a visa, and you can work too.
For a more detailed information about documents necessary for a visa or TRP procedure visit the website of the MIGRATION DEPARTMENT.
In order to get your national visa D or TRP (Temporary residence permit) issued, you must apply to the Embassy of Lithuania or to external service provider’s visa application center – VFS.GLOBAL
FOREIGNERS CAN OBTAIN A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT BEFORE COMING TO LITHUANIA
From 2 January 2023, foreigners wishing to obtain a temporary residence permit Lithuania (TRP) will be able to submit their applications in 34 different foreign countries at the VFS Global.
VFS Global offices services is available to all foreign nationals legally present in the country where a such services are provided.
Countries where the offices of the external service provider VFS Global will be open: Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Canada, Sa Kartvel, India, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Moldova, Moldova, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Venezuela.
Note: The mediation number from the University is obligatory to book an appointment at the VFS Global Center.
The VSF Global offices is authorized:
The decisions on whether or not to issue a temporary residence permit will be taken only by the Migration Department of the Republic of Lithuania.
Mandatory fee – 60.00 EUR. The duration of the examination of the application is up to 3 months.
VERY IMPORTANT: If the country is not part of the Hague Convention (click to check), all official documents must have double legalization, which means that documents must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued and by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania (or at the Embassy of Lithuania).
We are looking forward to meeting you at the study fairs in your city!
| Date | Fair/Webinar | Country | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-23 / November / 2024 | Kunskap@ Framtid Goteborg | Goteborg, Sweden | Mässans Gata/Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre |
| 26-27 / November / 2024 | Studia 2024 | Helsinki, Finland | Messukeskus/Helsinki Expo and Conventional Centre (Stand number: 4d48) |
| 27-28 / November / 2024 | SACO Stockholm | Stockholm, Sweden | Kistamässan/Arne Beurlings Torg 5 164 40 Kista |
| 04 / December / 2024 | SACO Malmo | Malmö, Sweden | Malmömässan/Mässgatan 6 215 32 Malmö |