{"id":17533,"date":"2022-06-03T12:37:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T12:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/?page_id=17533"},"modified":"2026-01-30T13:52:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T11:52:25","slug":"recognition-of-foreign-qualification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lsmu.lt\/en\/admission\/recognition-of-foreign-qualification\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognition of foreign qualification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) was given the right to carry out the academic recognition of foreign qualifications related to higher education and acquired in accordance with the educational programs of foreign states and international organizations on March 14, 2016 (Order of the Minister of Education and Science, No. V-185).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evaluation and recognition of qualifications is the main step of admission procedure and all applicants must pass the recognition process of their credentials. By submitting the application, applicant confirms that submitted documents are correct, truthful and complete. University has a right to verify the authenticity and accuracy of the provided documents and consult with the national ENIC\/NARIC Centre – The Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC)<\/a><\/em> for more detailed information about your qualification and recommendation hereof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scheme for the Recognition of Qualifications<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicants shall be eligible to enter university studies according to the level of qualification from prior education. High school matriculation or university diplomas are verified according the required level of education and shall pass validation of authenticity. The process is performed following Procedure for Academic Recognition of Foreign Qualifications and Quality Assurance System for Decision-Making.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prior to making a recognition decision, the University considers the General Recommendations of the SKVC for education systems of the respective countries. In the absence of general recommendations, University requests the SKVC for an individual recommendation for each specific qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refugees and persons from conflict zones who are unable to submit original documents, etc., or when qualifications have been acquired in non-traditional ways apply formally for consultation with the SKVC and follow their recommendations. If any case, you may find more info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\tDuring the process of evaluation and recognition of qualifications University is basing on the following national and international legislation:\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\tThe\tEuropean\tRecognition\tManual for Higher\tEducation\tInstitutions <\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Lisbon Recognition Convention <\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tEducation systems <\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tAdmission of education and qualifications got abroad (LT) <\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tAssessment of education and qualifications got abroad (LT) <\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The Obligations and Rights of the Applicant during the Procedure of Qualification Recognition<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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