Discover the Baltic states for studies

ESTONIA

LATVIA

LITHUANIA

Sisukord
Contents
Introduction ............................................... 4 Latvia
Baltic region in brief .................................. 6 1 . Higher education system .....................36
1.1 Qualifications 37

Estonia 2 . Organization of studies........................39
1 . Higher education................................. 12 2.1 Academic calendar 39
1.1 Academic higher education 12 2.2 Admission procedure 40
1.2 Professional higher education 14 2.3 Tuition fees 40
2 . Organization of studies........................ 15 2.4 Assessment and grading system 42
2.1 Academic calendar 15
2.5 Recognition of Foreign Degrees
2.2 Admission procedures 15 and Diplomas 43

2.3 Tuition fees 18 3 . Scholarships/grants ...........................43

2.4 Assessment and grading system 19 4. Higher education institutions ............. 44

2.5 Recognition 23 5 . Useful links ........................................48

3 . Scholarships/grants ...........................26
4. Higher education institutions ..............29

5 . Useful links ........................................32

Lithuania

1 . Higher education system .....................52

2 . Organisation of studies .......................54

2.1 Academic calendar 54

2.2 Admission procedure 54

2.3 Tuition fees 56

2.4 Forms of assesment and
grading system 56

2.5 Recognition 57

3 . Scholarships and grants......................57

3.1 Lithuanian national scholarships 57

3.2 Lifelong learning
programme/Erasmus 58

3.3 Erasmus Mundus 59

4. Higher education institutions ..............60

5 . Useful links ........................................66

Dear reader,
The three Baltic countries Estonia, Latvia The Baltic region has a long tradition
and Lithuania are rather small countries of providing high-quality education. For
and not too many people know about young people it is a vibrant and interna-
them. Thus, we are pretty sure we can tional environment with the possibility to
surprise you in a really positive way. We make use of the latest developments in
welcome all the eager students, who are different study fields which makes the
interested in the degree programmes and region an attractive place for living and
shorter courses, or would maybe like to studying.
visit an enlightening summer school with
the combination of brilliant academics Of course, a student’s life is more
and fabulous cultural programmes. than just studying. Estonia, Latvia and
The Baltic higher education institutions Lithuania being also EU Member States
participate actively in different European offer good value for money with its
educational programmes, including relatively low tuition and living costs for
the EU education and training flagship recognised quality education. After the
programme Erasmus. There are several classes young people can wander around
national and European support schemes in the medieval streets of the towns,
available for international students. attend a concert, enjoy a lively night-life

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in modern clubs and bars or escape into the shores of which we have been living
the riches of preserved nature – endless for several thousand years. And yet, we
forests, picturesque lakes, long beaches have many interesting things that differ
of white sand, tranquillity of country from one country to the other.
roads.
Come and see, and find out by yourselves!
We have a common history and much in We hope you find the information in this
common in culture, nature and mentality, brochure helpful. We hope you find your
and we share our common Baltic sea, at way to the Baltics!

Yours sincerely,

Rait Toompere, Alberts Prikulis, Daiva Šutinytė,
Director of Estonian Director of Academic Director of Education
Centre for Educational Programme Agency, Exchanges Support
Programmes Latvia Foundation, Lithuania
Foundation Archimedes

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HISTORY
History
HISTORY Politics
countries has declared itself to be the
HISTORY restoration of the sovereign nations which restored
The Baltic States became sovereign After the Baltic States had
The Baltic States became sovereign nationsnations in the aftermath of World War I for
The Baltic States became sovereign existed already in 1918-1940.
nations Baltic States became World War I independence, integration with Western
in the aftermath ofaftermathI ofsovereign nations in the
The in the World War for the first
the first time since the 13th century (Estonia and Latvia) and the 18th century
time aftermath time century the for thecentury since the was chosen as the main stra-
for the first 13th since (Estonia and time Europe
since the 13th first
(Lithuania). of World War (Lithuania). POLITICS and were recognised as
HISTORY declaredIindependence in 1918
They
Latvia) andand Latvia) and the 18th century tegic goal. Membership of NATO was
the 18th century
(Estoniacentury (Estonia and Latvia) and the 18th century
13th
They declared independence 1920. and
independentHISTORY in in 1918
countries HISTORY
(Lithuania). They declaredindependence in 1918 andon March 29, restored
(Lithuania). They declared independ- the in the States had 2004, and acces-
were recognised as independent countries After achieved
The Baltic States became sovereign nations Baltic
in 1920. in recognisedWorld Warshort-lived, however.to the EU tookfollowing May 1, 2004.
ence aftermathand as independent countries in 1920. integration with Western
were 1918 of were The I for the first time In the 1940, place on
as sion
recognisedindependence,
Independence was relatively became sovereign since June the
The Baltic States Baltic States became sovereign main strategic
nations in
Europe Furthermore, the I December 21, 2007,
was chosen as
countries pact of in I and first of century on
independentaftermath ofinnations1939,for thethe 18th World War the whole
1920.
the Molotov-Ribbentrop World War thethe Soviet time since the
13th century (Estonia and Latvia) aftermath Union occupied
Independence was was relatively short-lived, however. In of NATO was achieved
Independence relatively for andindependence pro-Soviet
short-lived, goal. Membership
territory ofJuneBaltic States, the first Latvia)Estonia, 18th governmentsthe all
the They following installed new, the2004, and accession in EU
however.(Lithuania).century (Estonia the timeMarchin 1918 and century Lithuania entered
In 13th 1940, declared and on since 29, the Latvia and to
and 13th century
June 1940, following the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact of century
three were recognised 1939, the Soviet countries in 1920. 1, and
countries.
(Lithuania). independent Latvia) and thein
(Estonia and independence 18th
Molotov-Ribbentrop pact of asThey short-lived, place Schengen2004. Furthermore,
Independence was relatively declaredtook the on May1918zone.
1939, the Soviet Union (Lithuania). They declared independence Latvia and
occupied the whole territory
Union occupiedwerewhole territory of the on December 21,in 1920.
however. In the recognised as independent countries 2007, Estonia,
June 1940, following the
of annexationStates, andinpro-Soviet were recognised as Schengen zone.
the Balticinstalled new,installed new, pro-Soviet (re-occupation by the
Baltic States, and of the Baltic States lasted from entered the
The Independence Lithuania 1944
Molotov-Ribbentropwas relativelyand the All three Baltic States are parliamentary
1918 short-lived, however. In
pact of 1939,
governments in all three countries. countries in pact of
governments in all three countries. invasion) till 1990. 1920.
Soviets after the followingwas Molotov-Ribbentrop however. In
June 1940, Nazi German relatively short-lived,
Independenceindependent All three Baltic States which have unicameral
the
Soviet Union occupied the whole terri- democracies, are parliamentary
1939, the the
of Soviet Union occupied democracies, which have
the whole territory
The annexationBaltic Baltic States lasted Molotov-Ribbentrop pact of unicameral
the June 1940, following thetheir independence
toryThe annexation of the Baltic States lasted pro-Sovietshort-elected by the
States, Independencenew, parliaments by popular of popular vote.
Theofof the Baltic the Sovietand installed fromwhole territory Each vote. In
States, installed was
andUnion parliaments 1944
three Baltic nations re-declaredoccupiedrelatively in 1990.
1939,
from 1944 (re-occupation by the Soviets the elected
after (re-occupation bydeclared itselfall installed In Latviafollowing is elected
three governmentsBalticSoviets however. Nazinew,Estonia, and Estonia, President is
the countriesthe inthe three countries.the June 1940,
all States, and the
lived, after Latvia German
new, pro-Soviet hasinvasion) till 1990. three restoration of the sovereign nations
Nazi German
of
governments in to be In and President
pro-Soviet
countries. tillalready in 1918-1940. by parliament while Lithuania has awhile Lithuania
which existed 1990.
invasion) the Molotov-Ribbentrop pactby 1939,
elected of parliament semi-
The three Baltic nations re-declared their presidential a semi-presidential system and the
HISTORY The annexation of the Baltic States lasted from the wholethe President is
the Soviet Union occupied 1944and
has system
independence inBaltic Each of the three
The three 1990.the Baltic Statesafter the independence elected by popular vote.
nations re-declared electedPresidentvote.
by popular
their Nazi German
The annexation of by the Sovietsof the Baltic States, and
(re-occupation territory lasted is
CountryBaltic Each of the threeESTONIA nations in the aftermath of World War I for
The 1944 (re-occupationsovereign has declared governmentsLITHUANIA
from
in 1990. States becameinstalled new, pro-Soviet itself to
countries
by the LATVIA in
be the time since the 13th century (Estonia which existed the 18th century
restoration of theall three countries. and Latvia) and
sovereign nations
Capitalfirst
the
Soviets after the Nazi German invasion)
Tallinn Riga Vilnius
(Lithuania). They declared independence in 1918 and were recognised as
till 1990.
Population (2007) 1,340,602 2,270,700 3,369,600
independent countries in 1920.
Area 45,227 km2 64,589 km2 65,200 km2
The three Baltic nations re-declared
Independence was relatively short-lived, however. In June 1940, following
Calling code +372 +371 +370
their Molotov-Ribbentrop pact of 1939, the Soviet Union occupied the whole
the independence in 1990. Each of the
Internet domain .ee .lv .lt
three countriesBaltic States, and installed new, pro-Soviet governments in all
territory of the has declared itself to be
Currency
the restoration of the sovereigncrown
three countries. Estonian
nations Latvian lat Lithuanian litas
€15,310
GDP per existed already in 1918-1940.
which capita (2007) €11,826 €10,472
HDI* (2005) 0.860 0.855 0.862
* Human Development Index

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Location
The Baltic States are situated on
the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea,
bordering Russia (Estonia and Latvia)
and Byelorussia (Latvia and Lithuania)
in the east, Poland and the Kaliningrad
region of Russia (Lithuania) in the
south. The landscape of the countries
is marked by lowland plains and rolling
hills, with thousands of rivers and
lakes. Most of the countryside is less
than 100 metres above sea level.

Statistics
Country ESTONIA LATVIA LITHUANIA
Capital Tallinn Riga Vilnius
Population (2007) 1,340,602 2,270,700 3,369,600
Area 45,227 km2 64,589 km2 65,200 km2
Calling code +372 +371 +370
Internet domain .ee .lv .lt
Currency Estonian kroon Latvian lat Lithuanian litas
GDP per capita (2007) €15,310 €11,826 €10,472
HDI* (2005) 0.860 0.855 0.862
* Human Development Index

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Climate guages make up the group of the Baltic
The climate of all three countries can languages which belongs to the Indo-
be described as transitional between European language family. The Estonian
maritime and continental. Summers language is not an Indo-European
are pleasantly mild, whereas not language and instead belongs to the
every winter offers an abundance of Baltic-Finnic subgroup of the Finno-
snow. Average temperature in July is Ugric languages, sharing close ethnic
+17°C, in January –5°C. and historical ties with the Finnish
language and people.
Languages
The languages of the Baltic nations Local time
belong to two distinct language fami- Local time is the Eastern European
lies. The Latvian and Lithuanian lan- Time (GMT +2 hours, e.g. Helsinki,
Budapest and Athens).

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HIGHER EDUCATION
IN ESTONIA HIGHER
EDUCATION IN ESTONIA
HIGHER EDUCATION
IN ESTONIA HIGHER
HIGHER EDUCATION
IN ESTONIA HIGHER
HIGHER EDUCATIOONIA

1. Higher education higher education is to increase students’
level of general education, their acquired
The Estonian higher education system basic knowledge and skills in the spe-
consists of academic and professional cialty necessary for master’s level studies
higher education. Higher education is and for commencing work. The nominal
provided mainly by universities and pro- length of bachelor’s studies is usually 3
fessional institutions of higher educa- years, and the capacity of studies is 180
tion. Recent trends in higher education credits in the European Credit Transfer
implemented in accordance with the and Accumulation System – ECTS. In
objective to create a European higher exceptional cases the nominal length
education area, have lead to the adop- of bachelor’s-level studies reaches four
tion of a higher education system based years (240 ECTS credits). After graduation
on two main cycles - undergraduate and from bachelor’s-level programmes, the
graduate studies. bachelor’s degree bakalaureusekraad,
is awarded.

1.1. Academic higher education After graduation from bachelor’s-level
The academic branch of Estonian higherprogrammes, students can continue in
the second cycle leading to the Master’s
education has two cycles, following the
degree magistrikraad. Master’s level
bachelor-master model. Bachelor’s level
studies form the first cycle, and mas-studies are the studies of the second
cycle of higher education in the course of
ter’s level studies the second. In some
specialties the study programmes have which, knowledge and skills in the speci-
ality are acquired, preparing a student for
been integrated into a single long cycle.
independent work after graduation. The
The purpose of the bachelor’s level main purpose of master’s level studies
studies of the two-cycle structure of is to educate a specialist with thorough

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professional knowledge. Master’s level ECTS credits, but together with bache-
studies in universities are continued lor’s level studies not less than five years
studies after bachelor’s level studies, (300 ECTS credits).
and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent
level of qualification is a prerequisite In addition to the two-cycle general
for admission. Persons who hold a pro- structure, the study programmes of
fessional higher education diploma can medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical, veteri-
also commence master’s programmes narian, architectural and civil engineering
in a university under the conditions and training are single long-cycle studies
pursuant to the procedure established with a nominal length of 5 – 6 years and a
by the university. The nominal length capacity of 300 – 360 ECTS credits. Such
of master’s level studies is 1 – 2 years single long-cycle studies are called in-
and the volume of the studies is 60 – 120 tegrated bachelor-master studies based

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on an integrated study programme that
contains both basic studies and deep
specialisation. The completion of studies
provides qualifications that correspond
to a master’s level degree.

Existing legislation establishes that the
master’s level qualification is a prereq-
uisite for the commencement of doctoral
studies. The nominal length of doctoral
studies is 3-4 years after which the post-
graduate research degree (doktorikraad)
is conferred.

1.2. Professional higher education
Professional higher education institu-
tions and a small number of vocational
education institutions offer non-academic
first cycle higher education, rakendus-
kõrgharidus, or professional higher
education, aimed at providing skills and
knowledge required to work in a certain
profession or continue one’s studies
at the master’s level. Depending of the
subject area, the nominal length of first
cycle professional higher education
studies is 3 – 4 years, and the volume

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of studies is 180 – 240 ECTS credits. lectures, seminars, practical training,
Persons who have completed professio- independent work and an examination
nal higher education studies are awarded period. Institutions of higher education
a diploma called a rakenduskõrghari- operate five days a week for full-time
dusõppe diplom. A diploma of profes- studies.
sional higher education corresponds
to a bakalaureusekraad awarded by 2.2. Admission procedures
universities, and graduates are entitled to International students seeking a degree
continue studies towards the magistri- from an institution of higher educa-
kraad on conditions laid down by the tion in Estonia must usually apply for
university council. admission on the same terms as Estonian
students. There are general and specific
requirements for admission to institu-
2. Organization tions of higher education. The general
Of studies requirements are binding on all institu-
tions of higher education and concern
2.1. Academic calendar all study programmes.
The academic year at institutions of
higher education is divided into two Admission to the study programmes is
semesters: autumn and spring. The administered by the institution of higher
autumn semester usually runs from education, and candidates apply directly
the last week of August to December, to the institution of their choice. It is wise
with examinations in January. The to contact the respective institution well
spring semester lasts from the end of before commencing one’s studies, in
January or the beginning of February to order to obtain detailed information on
the end of May, but exams can be taken application procedures, accommodation
until the middle of June. As a general possibilities and other important facts.
rule a semester contains 20 weeks of

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General requirements grammes to facilitate student mobility.
Undergraduate students – applicants Further information on conditions and
wishing to pursue first cycle higher procedures for application is available at
education studies are required to have the student’s home university.
completed their secondary or equivalent
level education. International applicants Visiting students – visiting students are
must be eligible for higher education in international students who plan to study
their own country. In a country where the at the host institution for up to one year
certificate of completion of secondary at either the graduate or postgraduate
school is in itself sufficient for admission level. Further information on conditions
to higher education, additional qualifying and procedures for application is avail-
examinations may also be required for able at the student’s home university and/
admission to institutions of higher edu- or at the prospective host university.
cation in Estonia.
Specific requirements
Graduate and postgraduate students – Specific requirements depend on the
applicants wishing to pursue master’s requirements of the institution of higher
level studies are required to have com- education and on the specialisation.
pleted the first cycle of higher education, Specific requirements may include
and those wishing to pursue doctoral entrance examinations, an interview or
studies must have completed master’s minimum marks on the secondary-level
level studies. school-leaving certificate. All prospective
international students should contact the
Exchange students – student exchanges International Relations Office or another
take place on the basis of bilateral agree- appropriate office of the higher educa-
ments between partner institutions. tion institution of their choice for more
There are also different exchange pro- detailed information before mailing their

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application materials. Exchange
students and visiting students should
also contact the appropriate office
at their home university.

Language requirements
All the applicants need to provide
proof of the proficiency in the
language of a respective study pro-
gramme. Most of the international
students apply for the programmes
taught in English, but there are
also those, who prefer to study in
Estonian or Russian languages. The
documented proof of proficiency is
not required from native-speakers
or from the applicants who have
completed their previous education
in a respective language. In most
cases results of internationally ac-
cepted foreign language tests are
accepted. Some institutions carry
out their own language tests and/or
interviews. Many universities offer
language courses for international
students as a pre-study possibility
or as part of the study programme.

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2.3. Tuition fees information on tuition fees is the higher
Study costs may include application fees, education institution in which a student
tuition fees directly covering the course is interested. Generally the fees vary
or programme offered and the purchase from 1280 EUR (20 000 EEK) to 5100 EUR
of textbooks and other study materials. (80 000 EEK) per year for English taught
Since universities reserve the right to programmes. Some of the more expen-
revise fees, study costs may differ from sive specialities are medicine, law, busi-
one university to another. In addition to ness administration and social sciences.
study costs, students should also take Some higher education institutions may
into account living expenses. differentiate tuition fees for students
Therefore the most reliable source of from EU and from outside EU.

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Citizens of EU member states are eligible system of credits is a cumulative calcula-
to apply for the state-commissioned tion of credit points based on a student’s
places on undergraduate and graduate workload. One credit point corresponds
level together with the applicants pos- to 40 hours or one study week of studies
sessing a diploma from an Estonian edu- performed by a student. A credit point is
cational institution to the programmes not related to the lecturing or any other
taught in Estonian language. A number workload of a member of the academic
of state-commissioned places is avail- staff. The normal workload of an average
able for all the doctoral students. student during a full academic year would
include forty weeks of studies and entail
40 national credit points. Credit points
2.4. Assessment and grading system are awarded only for successfully com-
Credit system pleted courses.
Academic progress is measured in credit
points (ainepunkt, or AP). The national In the ECTS system of credits the volume

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of one academic year is 60 ECTS credits. two specific questions at the beginning
The valid legislation enables parallel of the session, and after preparation,
usage of both systems – the national answers the examiner. The examiner
system and the ECTS credits. The full may ask additional questions which are
transition to the ECTS system of credits required to pass the examination. Oral
will be completed by 1 September 2009. examinations usually last longer, from
thirty minutes to one hour.
In the description of all study programmes
the nominal length of studies, the balance Oral examinations are sometimes also
of compulsory and optional subjects, the organised such that a small group of stu-
number of credits for specific courses dents may answer questions at the same
together with a general description of time. In a written examination a group of
the content, available majors within the students receive one or several questions
study programme and requirements for related to the subject area that must be
graduation are determined. thoroughly answered. There may also be
written tests that include questions with
Tests and exams multiple answers, and the students must
All institutions of higher education are select the right answer from the given
required to end courses with examina- list. A written examination usually takes
tions (eksam) or preliminary examina- from one to two hours. The results of an
tions (arvestus). There may be several examination and preliminary examina-
independent examinations or tests in tion are given in the form of marks or
separate parts of a subject. Usually the may be evaluated as pass (arvestatud) or
oral and written examinations are held fail (mitte arvestatud).
at the end of each semester during the
four-week examination session. In an
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Grading
According to government regulation, all Estonian institutions of higher education
use a standardised 6-point scale of grades based on the percentage of aquired
knowledge:
Grade Description Percentage of expected knowledge and skills
5 or A suurepärane/excellent 91 – 100%
4 or B väga hea/very good 81 – 90%
3 or C hea/good 71 – 80%
2 or D rahuldav/satisfactory 61 – 70%
1 or E kasin/sufficient 51 – 60%
0 or F puudulik/insufficient 0 – 50%

Some institutions use letters (A – F) in It is important to emphasise that the
assessment, while other have opted for grades awarded according to the Estonian
numbers (5 – 0), the principles of grading grading scale are not directly transfer-
are still similar regardless of which of able to the ECTS rating scale, regardless
these is used. With grades A/5, B/4, C/3, of their striking resemblance. According
D/2 and E/1, an examination is consi- to the Estonian national grading scale,
dered passed, whereas with grade F an each student’s knowledge and skills are
examination is not considered passed. assessed independently, and not in com-
The grades with which an examination parison to each other. The ECTS rating
is considered passed begin from 51% of scale aims at the evaluation of students’
the acquired volume of the subject, and abilities in relation to other students in
the distribution of grades between the the same study group. As the basis for
students who pass the examination is assessment is different, the transfer of
not determined. grades from one system to another is
problematic.

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2.5. Recognition
Before making the final decision on
what university or study programme to
choose, it is important to check whether
the institution of higher education and
the selected study programme is offi-
cially recognised in Estonia. Pursuant to
the laws of Estonia, accreditation is not
compulsory; it is, however, the only pos-
sibility for an institution of higher educa-
tion to acquire the right to issue officially
recognised documents certifying higher
education. Recognition by the Republic
of Estonia is the basic requirement for
the recognition of studies in the student’s
home country. Information about the ac-
creditation of higher education institu-
tions and their programmes can be found
on the databases of Estonian higher
education institutions (Õppekavade and-
mebaas) on the web site of the Estonian
Accreditation Centre.

Students wishing to continue their
studies in Estonia on the basis of a
foreign academic certificate, diploma or

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degree must apply directly to the higher
education institution or ENIC/NARIC
Centre in Estonia for admission, as
well as for recognition of their periods
of study.

The Estonian ENIC/NARIC belongs to
the Council of Europe and UNESCO
ENIC (European Network of National
Information Centres on Academic
Recognition and Mobility) network,
and is a member of the European
Commission NARIC (National Academic
Recognition Information Centres)
network. The main activities of the
Centre in Estonia are the evaluation
of foreign educational qualifications
(certificates, diplomas, degrees etc.),
and the provision of information on edu-
cation systems and recognition. Foreign
students who have been awarded
a degree by an Estonian education
institution but wish to continue
studies or start working in either
their home or another foreign
country must approach the appropriate
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to evaluate the equivalence of the the home and host institutions. The
Estonian credential in a particular educa- Learning Agreement is an informal
tion system. contract that indicates precisely what
modules and courses a student would
Students studying in Estonia in the be studying. At the end of the study
framework of the Erasmus programme period abroad, the host university shall
do not have to check upon the study pro- provide both the exchange student
grammes offered in their host institution, and the sending university a transcript
as only institutions with accredited study reporting the results obtained in the
programmes are eligible to participate agreed programme of study.
in the Erasmus programme. To facilitate
the comparability and recognition of Estonian Accreditation Centre
acquired credits and grades, students http://www.ekak.archimedes.ee/
are advised to complete a Learning Estonian ENIC/NARIC Centre
Agreement to be signed by them and http://www.archimedes.ee/enic/

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3. Scholarships/grants
New scholarships for international students undergraduate students.
have been envisaged for the coming years,
and it would be worthwhile consulting our Citizens of EU member states accepted
www.studyinestonia.ee portal for the to the state-commissioned student
latest news. Most of the scholarships are places (mostly Estonian taught study
available for outstanding graduate and programmes) do not have to pay tuition
postgraduate students. Thus, some insti- fees and are eligible to receive national
tutions provide scholarships also for the grants awarded on the basis of academic

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performance. As of 2008, a similar grant scholarships cover tuition fees, health
for doctoral students coming from third insurance, the cost of a residence
countries can be applied for through permit and an allowance for living and
the Archimedes Foundation, although travel. Only students wishing to pursue
it must be emphasised that application their studies at the bachelor’s or mas-
must be made by the institution and not ter’s level can benefit from the support
the individual student. offered under this scheme, however.

Descendants of Estonians living abroad Hundreds of exchange student study in
may apply for a student scholarship of Estonia with the support of an Erasmus
the compatriots program. Compatriots’ or Erasmus Mundus student grant. In

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the framework of these European Union the international office of the respective
programmes, one can study abroad only institution of higher education.
as an exchange student. The amount
of the scholarship varies considerably, Study in Estonia portal:
depending mainly on the length of study http://www.studyinestonia.ee
and the student’s home institution or Archimedes Foundation:
country. There are currently 24 institu- http://www.archimedes.ee
tions of higher education in Estonia that European Commission educational
participate in the Erasmus European programmes:
Community action programme (see pp. http://ec.europa.eu/education/
29–31). Every participating higher edu- index_en.html
cation institution has its own Erasmus
co-ordinator who provides academic Study loans - All the full-time degree
information for prospective Erasmus students coming from EU countries are
exchange students. able to apply for a study loan. The loan
will be granted after the student has
Almost all the universities offering been officially enrolled to the institution
international degree programmes have of higher education. More details can
scholarship schemes for outstanding be obtained from the banks offering the
applicants and continuing students. loans.
More information can be obtained at

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4. Higher education institutions*
* Institutions participating in the Erasmus programme are marked with (EUC)

Public universitites
Estonian Academy of Arts (EUC)
www.artun.ee
Eesti Kunstiakadeemia
Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EUC)
www.ema.edu.ee
Eesti Muusika- ja Teatriakadeemia
Estonian University of Life Sciences (EUC)
www.emu.ee
Eesti Maaülikool
Tallinn University (EUC)
www.tlu.ee
Tallinna Ülikool
Tallinn University of Technology (EUC)
www.ttu.ee
Tallinna Tehnikaülikool
University of Tartu (EUC)
www.ut.ee
Tartu Ülikool

Private universities

Estonian Business School (EUC) www.ebs.ee

Euro University (EUC)
www.eurouniv.ee
Euroülikool
Theological Institute of the Estonian Evangelical
www.eelk.ee
Lutheran Church (EUC) /EELK Ususteaduste Instituut
University Nord (EUC)
www.nord.ee
Akadeemia Nord

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State professional higher education institutions

Estonian Joint Military Educational Institutions www.ksk.edu.ee
Kaitseväe Ühendatud Õppeasutused
Estonian Maritime Academy (EUC) www.emara.ee
Eesti Mereakadeemia
Lääne-Viru School of Applied Sciences (EUC)
www.lvrkk.ee
Lääne-Viru Rakenduskõrgkool
Public Service Academy (EUC)
www.sisekaitse.ee
Sisekaitseakadeemia
Tallinn College of Engineering (EUC)
www.tktk.ee
Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool
Tallinn Health College (EUC)
www.ttk.ee
Tallinna Tervishoiu Kõrgkool
Tallinn Pedagogical College (EUC)
www.tps.edu.ee
Tallinna Pedagoogiline Seminar
Tallinn School of Economics (EUC)
www.tmk.edu.ee
Tallinna Majanduskool
Tartu Art College (EUC)
www.art.tartu.ee/uuem/web
Tartu Kõrgem Kunstikool
Estonian Aviation Academy (EUC)
www.eava.ee
Eesti Lennuakadeemia
Tartu School of Health Care (EUC)
www.nooruse.ee
Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkool
Võru County Vocational Training Centre (EUC)
www.vkhk.ee
Võrumaa Kutsehariduskeskus

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Private professional institutions of higher education

Estonian Information Technology College (EUC) www.itcollege.ee
Eesti Infotehnolooga Kolledž
Mainor Business School (EUC) www.mk.ee
Mainori Kõrgkool
Tallinn Commercial College (EUC)
www.tcc.ee
Tallinna Kommertskolledž
Estonian-American Business Academy
www.eabc.edu.ee
Eesti-Ameerika Äriakadeemia
Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary
www.emkts.ee
Eesti Metodisti Kiriku Teoloogiline Seminar
Tartu Academy of Theology
www.teoloogia.ee
Tartu Teoloogia Akadeemia
Theological Seminary
www.kus.tartu.ee
EEKBL Kõrgem Usuteaduslik Seminar
Institute of Economics and Management
www.smjinstituut.ee
Majanduse ja Juhtimise Instituut
Computer Science College
www.iati.ee
Arvutikolledž
Higher School I Studium
www.istudium.ee
Kõrgkool I Studium
Institute of the Humanities and Social Sciences
www.shi.ee
Sotsiaal-Humanitaarinstituut

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5. Useful links
Studying in Estonia Student life
Study in Estonia portal: Federation of Estonian Student Unions:
http://www.studyinestonia.ee http://www.eyl.ee/
Estonian Ministry of Education and Erasmus Student Network:
Research: http://www.esn.ee/
http://www.hm.ee/ AIESEC Estonia:
Archimedes Foundation: http://www.aiesec.ee/
http://www.archimedes.ee Estonian ISIC web site:
European Commission educational http://www.isic.ee/
programmes:
http://ec.europa.eu/education/index_ Living in Estonia
en.html Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Estonian ENIC/NARIC Centre: http://www.vm.ee
http://www.archimedes.ee/enic/ Citizenship and Migration Board:
Estonian Accreditation Centre: http://www.mig.ee
http://www.ekak.archimedes.ee/ Estonian Tourist Board
http://visitestonia.com

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HIGHER EDUCATION
IN LATVIA HIGHER
EDUCATION IN LATVIA
HIGHER EDUCATION
IN LATVIA HIGHER
EDUCATION IN lATVIA
HIGHER EDUCATION
IN LATVIA HIGHER
EDUCATION IN LATVIA
HIGHER EDUCATIOONIA

1. Higher education
System
Latvian education system is structured
at four levels: pre-school, basic, (upper)
secondary, and higher education. Basic
education is compulsory and it lasts nine
years, after which pupils can choose to
continue their studies in either secon-
dary schools or vocational education
institutions.

Study period varies according to the type
of institution: three years in a secondary
school or one to three years in a vo-
cational education institution. After any
of the types of secondary education is
completed, students can choose either to
enter the labour market or continue
their studies at a higher education insti-
tution. Graduates of general secondary,
professional secondary, and 4-year
vocational secondary programmes are
eligible for admission into higher educa-
tion institutions.

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(1995) sets the framework for the higher Second level professional higher education
education system in Latvia. The Law programmes lead to Level V professional
defines two types of institutions: non- qualifications (the highest professional
university (ISCED level 5) and university qualification that ensures planning and
(ISCED level 6). Universities and other research skills in the respective branch).
institutions of higher education mostly These programmes last at least four
run both academic and professional years.
programmes.
1.1 Qualifications
Academic education programmes last The following qualifications can be
three or four years for Bachelor's de- received in state-accredited study pro-
gree, one or two years – for Master's grammes provided by higher education
degree; scientific activities last three or institutions:
four years for Doctoral degree. 1. Academic education leads to Bachelor's
Professional higher education is divided and Master's academic degree and
into first level (college programmes) and Doctoral scientific degree.
second level professional higher educa- 2. Professional higher education leads
tion. First level programmes lead to to level IV or level V professional qualifi-
Level IV professional qualifications; they cation and professional Bachelor's and
are called ‘college programmes’ and Master's degrees.
are mainly established to prepare spe- Bachelor's degree gives access to Master
cialists for the labour market. College studies and Master's degree or its
programmes last two or three years. equivalent – to Doctoral programmes.

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Higher education structure in Latvia
First and second cycles Third cycles and futher courses
Notional ages/length corresponding Length of studies
to full-time studies
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 0 1 2 3 4 5

Medicine, veterinary UNIVERSITĀTE rezidentūra
ārsta diploms
Pharmacy, dental studies farmaceita/zobārsta diploms

UNIVERSITĀTE/
AKADĒMIAJA/
AUGSTSKOLA diploms
profesionālais
bakalaurs magistrs/magistrs
Other programmes
diploms
bakalaurs profesionālais doktors
maġistrs/maġistrs

Other programmes profesionālais
profesionālais bakalaurs maġistrs/maġistrs

Nursing, KOLEDŽA/
other programmes AUGSTSKOLA žas diploms
koled

ISCED 5A (1st or 2nd programme)

ISCED 5B (1st or 2nd programme)

ISCED 6 programme

Further qualification
Selection procedure/limitation of places at institutional level

Source: Eurydice, 2008

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2. Organization of studies Semester Examinations
Examination sessions take place at the
2.1. Academic Calendar end of each semester (i.e. in January/
The academic year begins in September February and June-July). Students are
and ends in the second half of June or usually given 3–5 days to prepare for
in the first half of July. As a general each examination.
rule, it comprises 40 weeks of lectures,
seminars, and practical work, divided Students are individually tested in each
into 2 semesters – autumn and spring. subject, and the total number of ex-
In some universities students also have aminations in a semester usually ranges
to undergo practical training in the form between four and six. Candidates who fail
of an internship during the summer. in a course (semester) examination may
be allowed to repeat it in the same ses-
sion or later, depending on the institu-
Autumn semester tion. In principle, an examination cannot
mas be repeated more than twice. If the stu-
• Lectures: September to Christ
y
• Examinations: January/Februar dent fails, he/she has to repeat the study
• Vacation: Christmas course. Some institutions allow their
students to continue the studies even if
Spring semester they have failed in one or two subjects.
of
• Lectures: February to the end However, the student must pass the
May examination before the beginning of the
• Examinations: June/July next academic year.
ation
• Vacation: Easter, summer vac
Final Examinations
in July, August
Final exams are usually arranged as joint
examinations covering several subjects
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2.2. Admissions procedure gramme. The standards required to pass
All higher education institutions require the entrance examinations are aligned
a secondary education diploma. Starting with secondary education standards.
from 2004, students are enrolled on the
basis of the results of centralised exami- 2.3. Tuition fees
nations which are passed at secondary The government sets the number of
school leaving. However, higher educa- places in Latvian public sector insti-
tion institutions may still organize one tutions which are financed from the
or several additional entrance examina- state budget, according to the State
tions or aptitude tests with an emphasis Procurement in the respective academic
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may set a tuition fee for the rest
of students’ places. All students
are entitled to a state credit for
their studies in any higher edu-
cation programme.
Students themselves or other
juridical or physical persons pay
tuition fees if the place is not fi-
nanced from the state budget. On
average 75% of students pay for
their studies. Two types of loans
are available to students: one to
cover tuition fees and another
for living expenses. Until the end
of 2006 working students could
not claim scholarships; this
restriction is now cancelled, and
scholarships are assigned based
only on examination grades.

Foreigners or non-citizens pay
for their education in accordance
with the agreement concluded
with the respective educational
establishment. In cases when
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and an equivalent number of Latvian are examined by a single examiner or by
students study abroad, the foreigners’ an examination board. If the student suc-
studies in Latvia are financed from the cessfully passes all examinations in the
budget resources of the Republic of examination session, he/she is allowed
to continue the studies in the following
Latvia allocated to the respective institu-
semester. Final examinations are con-
tion of higher education. The tuition fee
for the citizens of European Union coun-ducted by an examination board chaired
tries shall be determined and covered by an academic or a professional from
according to the same procedure as for outside the institution. In some cases,
the citizens and permanent residents of especially if the programme prepares
the Republic of Latvia. the student for work in a regulated pro-
fession, the final examinations may be
2.4. Assessment and grading system arranged as State examinations. Latvian
Examinations can be written or oral. higher education system uses a ten-point
In some fields e.g. medicine, practical grading scale, where 10 is the maximum
examinations are important. Students grade and 4 the lowest passing grade.

Grade Explanation Approx. ECTS grade
10 Izcili (Outstanding) A
9 Teicami (Excellent) A
8 Ļoti labi (Very good) B
7 Labi (Good) C
6 Gandrīz labi (Almost good) D
5 Viduvēji (Satisfactory) E
4 Gandrīz viduvēji (Almost satisfactory) E/FX
3-1 Negatīvs vērtējums (Unsatisfactory) Fail

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2.5. Recognition of ments (bilateral, exchange etc.). Several
Foreign Degrees and Diplomas institutions offer grant competitions for
Information on recognition procedures outstanding achievements in particular
is provided by the Academic Information field of study. It is therefore advised to
Centre. Address: Brīvības 33, 4th floor,contact respective institution and ask
Riga, phone: +371 67225155; about possibilities to apply for scholar-
http://www.aic.lv ships/grants.
More information about scholarships in
3. Scholarships/grants Latvia for the current academic year:
Studies for visiting students in Latvia http://izm.izm.gov.lv/ministry/
are regulated according to the agree- currently/2407.html

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4. Higher education institutions
Daugavpils University www.dau.lvh
Daugavpils Universitāte www.lapas.dau.lv/forel
University of Latvia www.lu.lv
Latvijas Universitāte
Riga Technical University
www.rtu.lv
Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte
BA School of Business and Finance
www.ba.lv
Banku Augstskola
Latvian Maritime Academy
www.latja.lv
Latvijas Jūras akadēmija
Latvian Academy of Art
www.lma.lv
Latvijas Mākslas akadēmija
Latvia University of Agriculture
www.llu.lv
Latvijas Lauksaimniecības universitāte
Riga Stradiņš University
www.rsu.lv
Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte
Liepaja University
www.lieppa.lv
Liepājas Universitāte
Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music
www.music.lv/Academy
Jāzepa Vītola Latvijas Mūzikas akadēmija
Latvian Academy of Culture
www.lka.edu.lv
Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija
Police Academy of Latvia
www.polak.edu.lv
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Latvian Academy of Sports Education www.lspa.lv
Latvijas Sporta pedagoģijas akadēmija
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga www.sseriga.edu.lv
Rīgas Ekonomikas augstskola
Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy
www.rpiva.lv
Rīgas Pedagoģijas un izglītības vadības augstskola
Vidzeme University College
www.va.lv
Vidzemes augstskola
School of Business Administration “Turība”
www.turiba.lv
Biznesa augstskola “Turība”
University College of Economics and Culture
www.eka.edu.lv
Ekonomikas un kultūras augstskola
Latvian Christian Academy
www.kra.lv
Latvijas Kristīgā akadēmija
Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration
www.rsebaa.lv
Rīgas Starptautiskā ekonomikas un biznesa administrācijas augstskola
Rezekne Higher Education Institution
www.ru.lv
Rēzeknes Augstskola
Riga Graduate School of Law
www.rgsl.edu.lv
Rīgas Juridiskā augstskola
Ventspils University College
www.venta.lv
Ventspils Augstskola
Baltic International Academy
www.bsa.edu.lv
Baltijas Starptautiskā akadēmija
Information Systems Management Institute
ww.isma.lv
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Higher School of Psychology www.psy.lv
Psiholoģijas augstskola
Higher School of Social Work and Social Pedagogics “Attīstība” www.attistiba.lv
Sociālā darba un sociālās pedagoģijas augstskola “Attīstība”
Transport and Telecommunication Institute
www.tsi.lv
Transporta un sakaru institūts
International Higher school of Practical Psychology
www.sppa.lv
Starptautiskā praktiskās psiholoģijas augstskola
Latvia Bussiness college
www.biznesakoledza.lv
Latvijas Biznesa koledža
Liepaja medical College
Phone: +37163442118
Liepājas Medicīnas koledža e-mail: medskola@navigators.lv
Riga Building College
www.rck.lv
Rīgas Celtniecības koledža www.psk.lv
Riga Business College
www.ruk.lv
Rīgas Uzņēmējdarbības koledža
SA “Social integration center” College RRC
http://siva.gov.lv
VA “Sociālās integrācijas centrs” koledža RRC
Daugavpils Medical College
www.medkol.lv
Daugavpils Medicīnas koledža
Latvia Culture college
www.kulturaskoledza.lv
Latvijas Kultūras koledža
P. Stradiņš Health and Social Care College
ww.psk.lv
P. Stradiņa Veselības un sociālās aprūpes koledža
Riga Medical College
www.rmkoledza.lv
Rīgas Medicīnas koledža

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Red Cross Medical College www.redcrossmedicalcollege.lv
Sarkanā Krusta medicīnas koledža
Riga 1st Medical College www.rmk1.lv
Rīgas 1. medicīnas koledža

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5. Useful links
Latvia on the Web Academic Programme Agency (imple-
Welcome to Latvia ments EU education programmes)
http://www.lv http://www.apa.lv

Student Union
The Latvian Institute
Each higher education institution has
http://www.li.lv its own student union that organizes
seminars, competitions, festivals,
Riga in Your Pocket concerts, job markets, and parties.
http://www.inyourpocket.com/latvia/ Almost every University has an active
en/ student club.
The Latvian Student Union
Riga Municipality can be found at:
http://www.riga.lv Baznīcas iela 5–20, Rīga, LV-1050
phone: +371 67034673
Countryside Traveller e-mail: lsa@lsa.lv
http://www.celotajs.lv www.lsa.lv; http://www.studentnet.lv

Ministry of Education and Science
http://www.izm.gov.lv

State Education Development Agency
(implements education programmes
financed by EU Structural Funds;
Euroguidance)
http://www.viaa.gov.lv

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HIGHER EDUCATION
IN LITHUANIA HIGHER
EDUCATION IN LITHUAN
HIGHER EDUCATION
IN LITHUANIA HIGHER
HIGHER EDUCATION
IN LITHUANIA HIGHER
HIGHER EDUCATIOONIA

1. Higher Education System
There are two types of higher education the second cycle, when studies of the
institutions in Lithuania: universities and first and second cycles are combined in
colleges. The Lithuanian higher education succession.
institutions are either state or non-state.
Non-state higher education institutions Upon the completion of undergraduate
can pursue their activities according to a university studies, Bachelor diploma is
licence issued by the Government of the awarded, testifying Bachelor’s degree
Republic of Lithuania. Higher education or Bachelor’s degree and professional
can only be acquired in higher education qualification.
institutions.
Upon the completion of integrated studies,
Non-university studies are under- the Master’s qualification or Master’s
graduate (professional Bachelor), qualification and professional qualifica-
one-cycle, aimed at acquiring profes- tion, testified by Master’s diploma, is
sional Bachelor’s degree and / or the acquired. Sometimes only professional
professional qualification, testified by qualification is awarded testified by the
the professional Bachelor diploma or higher education diploma.
higher education diploma. University
studies are organised in three cycles: Upon the completion of graduate
first cycle – under-graduate (Bachelor), Master’s studies, Master’s diploma is
second cycle – graduate (Master’s awarded, testifying Master’s qualification
or specialised professional) and third or Master’s and professional qualifica-
cycle – postgraduate (doctoral, residency tion.
or postgraduate art). Integrated studies
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studies are aimed at acquiring profes-
sional qualification in a specific field, tes-
tified by the higher education diploma.

Postgraduate art studies are the third
cycle studies designed for the training of
higher education institution art teachers
and specialisation of artists.

Residency is in the third cycle studies de-
signed exclusively for training of specia-
lists in the specific study fields (Medicine,
Odontology and Veterinary Medicine) in
order to follow their individually chosen
careers.

Lithuania uses its national credit system
based on student workload with an
average of 1,600 working hours per
academic year. One credit corresponds
to 40 hours of student work (in classes,
laboratories, independent work etc.), or
to one working week.

There are three modes of studies: full-
time daytime, part-time evening and
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2. Organisation aminations (one or two weeks), summer
holidays – after the spring semester (up
of Studies to two months). In summertime some
students undertake a practical course
2.1. Academic calendar
during which they train working as pro-
The academic year is divided into
fessionals.
two semesters: autumn (beginning in
September) and spring (beginning in 2.2. Admission procedure
February). Each semester usually covers Admission to all Lithuanian institutions
20 weeks. The last 4 weeks are allotted to of higher education is subject to com-
examination sessions. petition. There is a fixed number of ap-
plicants admitted to study programmes.
Holidays: Christmas holidays from 25 In order to enter the first cycle university
December till the beginning of January, studies, a Maturity Certificate (school
Easter holidays from five to nine days, leaving certificate) or comparable quali-
winter holidays – after the winter ex- fication is required. To be admitted to the

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second cycle university programmes, language of instruction is other than
individuals should hold a Bachelor’s Lithuanian, the applicant must pass a
degree or equivalent qualification (usu- test to demonstrate his/her proficiency
ally in the respective field). In order to in that language. The test is taken at the
enter the third cycle university studies, institution offering the programme. As
an applicant should have either Master’s a rule of thumb, admission to regular
or a corresponding degree in the selected studies is carried out in July. However,
study field. A foreign national seeking foreign citizens planning to study in
access to studies in Lithuania has to be Lithuania are advised to start the
proficient in the language of instruction. application procedure as early as pos-
As a rule, the language of instruction sible due to the fact that document
is Lithuanian, and the applicant has to recognition and subject equivalence
pass the pass/fail test of the Lithuanian identification procedure may take up to
language (www.flf.vu/lsk/). In cases of one month and sometimes longer.
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2.3. Tuition fees 2.4. Forms of assessment
The amount of tuition fees varies from LTL and grading system
3,500 (approx. EUR 1,010) to LTL 12,000 Every course in a subject should be
(approx. EUR 3,500) per academic year assessed by one of three means: exami-
for undergraduate studies and from LTL nation, graded credit test or credit test
8,500 (approx. EUR 2,500) to LTL 20,000 (pass/fail).
(approx. EUR 5,800) per academic year Either of the three can be oral or in
for graduate studies depending on the writing. An examination is evaluated by
institution and the programme chosen. a mark. A graded credit test is similar

Marking system Definition
PASS
10 (excellent) Excellent performance, outstanding knowledge and skills
9 (very good) Strong performance, good knowledge and skills
8 (good) Above the average performance, knowledge and skills

7 (highly satisfactory) Average performance, knowledge and skills
with inessential shortcomings

6 (satisfactory) Below average performance, knowledge and
skills with substantial shortcomings

5 (sufficient) Knowledge and skills meet minimum
criteria shortcomings
FAIL*
4 (insufficient)
3 (highly insufficient) Knowledge and skills do not meet minimum criteria /
below minimum criteria
2 (poor)
1 (very poor)
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to an examination, only less time is 3. Scholarships
allowed for preparation, and the scope
of the material covered is usually much and Grants
narrower than in an examination. As for
3.1. Lithuanian national scholarships
credit tests, they are either pass or fail,
The Ministry of Education and Science
and even less time is given for prepara-
of the Republic of Lithuania offers the
tion.
following national scholarships under
Only in exceptional cases students
bilateral agreements in the field of
may choose the means of assessment.
culture, science, education and sports:
Usually it is unequivocally determined
• state scholarships for undergradu-
by the curriculum.
ate, graduate and postgraduate level
Students at institutions of higher educa-
students’ 5-10 months’ studies;
tion are evaluated on a ten point scale,
• state scholarships for researchers’,
although actually on a seven point scale,
teachers’ short term (1-5 months)
because examinations with 1, 2, 3, 4
research or lecturing stays in state
points received are considered failing
higher education and research insti-
and must be retaken.
tutions of Lithuania;
2.5. Recognition • state scholarships for participation
A foreign citizen must have his/her in language and culture summer
education documents organised in schools.
Lithuania. The evaluation and recogni-
tion procedures of school-leaving certifi- The opportunity is given for advanced
cates and higher education qualifications students, researchers and teachers of
are provided by the Centre for Quality higher education institutions to enable
Assessment in Higher Education (www. them to study or carry out research at a
skvc.lt). Lithuanian institution of higher education
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and researchers from different fields of Method of application
studies or research are welcome. Applicants for the scholarships must
be nominated by the authorised
All applicants have to be enrolled in co-ordinators in their home country
higher education institution in their observing the deadlines, requirements
home country (or employment in a higher and quota established in bilateral agree-
education and research institution). ments and exchange programmes

The scholarships are not intended for More information is available on the
a full course of study. Normally, an website:
academic degree or diploma cannot be www.smpf.lt/scholarships
obtained during the tenure of the scho-
larship.
3.2. Lifelong learning
Lithuanian (Baltic) Studies programme / Erasmus
The Lithuanian (Baltic) studies organised In Lithuania, 48 universities and
by higher education and research institu- colleges participate in the Erasmus
tions of Lithuania attract foreign students programme which is the vast majority
who learn Lithuanian or Baltic philology, of all Lithuanian institutions of higher
Indo-European linguistics or Lithuanian education. Hundreds of foreign students
literature. These studies may be attrac- come as Erasmus students to Lithuania
tive for researchers and lecturers who every year.
are interested in the scientific Lithuanian
literature, history, culture, ethnography, For more information see also:
folklore, political and economic www.smpf.lt/erasmus_en
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3.3. Erasmus Mundus Mundus projects as coordinators and
Erasmus Mundus is a cooperation and partners.
mobility programme, intended to en-
hance the quality of higher education in More information is available on the
Europe and cooperation throughout the website:
world by organising high-quality Masters http://ec.europa.eu/education/
Courses at the European universities. external-relation-programmes/
Lithuanian institutions actively par- doc72_en.htm
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4. Higher education institutions*
*All institutions of higher education listed below are participating in LLP/Erasmus programme.

Universities
The General J. Zemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania
www.lka.lt
Generolo J. Žemaičio Lietuvos karo akademija
ISM University of Management and Economics
www.ism.lt
ISM Vadybos ir ekonomikos universitetas
Kaunas University of Medicine
www.kmu.lt
Kauno medicinos universitetas
Kaunas University of Technology
www.ktu.lt
Kauno technologijos universitetas
Klaipeda University
www.ku.lt
Klaipėdos universitetas
LCC International University
www.lcc.lt
LCC tarptautinis universitetas
Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education
www.lkka.lt
Lietuvos kūno kultūros akademija
Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
www.lmta.lt
Lietuvos muzikos ir teatro akademija
Lithuanian Veterinary Academy
www.lva.lt
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Universities
Lithuanian University of Agriculture
www.lzuu.lt
Lietuvos žemės ūkio universitetas
Mykolas Romeris University www.mruni.eu
Mykolo Romerio universitetas
Siauliai University www.su.lt
Šiaulių universitetas
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
www.vgtu.lt
Vilniaus Gedimino technikos universitetas
Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts
www.vda.lt
Vilniaus dailės akademija
Vilnius University
www.vu.lt
Vilniaus universitetas
Vilnius Pedagogical University
www.vpu.lt
Vilniaus pedagoginis universitetas
International Business school at Vilnius University
www.tvm.lt
Vilniaus universiteto tarptautinio verslo mokykla
Vytautas Magnus University
www.vdu.lt
Vytauto Didžiojo universitetas

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Colleges
Alytus College
www.akolegija.lt
Alytaus kolegija
College of Social Sciences
www.smk.lt
Socialinių mokslų kolegija
Kaunas College
www.kauko.lt
Kauno kolegija
Kaunas College of Forestry and Environmental Enginnering
www.kmaik.lm.lt
Kauno miškų ir aplinkos inžinerijos kolegija
Kaunas Technical College
www.ktk.lt
Kauno technikos kolegija
Klaipeda College
www.klk.lt
Klaipėdos kolegija
Klaipeda Business and Technology College
www.klvtk.lt
Klaipėdos verslo ir technologijų kolegija
Klaipėda Business College
www.klvk.lt
Klaipėdos verslo kolegija
Kolping College
www.kolegija.kolping.lt
Kolpingo kolegija
Lithuanian Maritime Academy
www.lmc.lt
Lietuvos aukštoji jūreivystės mokykla

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Colleges
Marijampole College
www.marko.lt
Marijampolės kolegija
Panevezys College
www.panko.lt
Panevėžio kolegija
Siauliai College
www.siauliukolegija.lt
Šiaulių kolegija
College of Management, Law and Languages in Siauliai Region
www.kolegija.com
Šiaulių krašto vadybos, teisės ir kalbų kolegija
Northern Lithuania College
www.slk.lt
Šiaurės Lietuvos kolegija
Zemaitijos College
www.zemko.lt
Žemaitijos kolegija
Utena College
www.utenos-kolegija.lt
Utenos kolegija
West Lithuanian Business College
www.vlvk.lt
Vakarų Lietuvos verslo kolegija
Vilnius College
www.viko.lt
Vilniaus kolegija
Vilnius Co-operative College
www.vkk.lt
Vilniaus kooperacijos kolegija

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Colleges
Vilnius College of Construction and Design
www.vtdko.lt
Vilniaus technologijų ir dizaino kolegija
Vilnius Law and Business College
Vilniaus teisės ir verslo kolegija www.vtvk.lt

Vilnius Management College
Vilniaus vadybos aukštoji mokykla www.vva.lt

Vilnius Business College
Vilniaus verslo kolegija www.kolegija.lt

V.A. Graičiūnas school of Management
www.avm.lt
V.A. Graičiūno aukštoji vadybos mokykla

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Scientific Institutes participating in LLP/Erasmus programme

Institute of Mathematics and Informatics
www.mii.lt
Matematikos ir informatikos institutas
Semiconductor Physics Institute
www.pfi.lt
Puslaidininkių fizikos institutas

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5. Useful links Student life
Lithuanian National Union of Students
Studying in Lithuania www.lss.lt
Ministry of Education and Science of the
Republic of Lithuania Lithuanian National Union of Students
www.smm.lt Representations
www.lsas.lt
Educational Exchanges Support
Foundation ISIC Lithuania
www.smpf.lt www.isic.lt

Lithuanian State Science and Studies Living in Lithuania
Foundation Lithuanian Central Internet Gates
www.vmsfondas.lt www.lithuania.lt

Centre for Quality Assessment in Migration Department
Higher Education www.migracija.lt
www.skvc.lt
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the
Science Council of Lithuania Republic of Lithuania
www.lmt.lt www.urm.lt

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