Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

VILNIUS TECH is appointed by the Ministry of Education and Science of Lithuania for a recognition of foreign qualifications for the purposes of further studies at VILNIUS TECH.

All documents issued in languages other than English or Lithuanian should be supplemented with an official translation. Documents issued in English or Lithuanian do not require a translation.

Check Your Qualification Before Applying

Before you apply make sure that your qualification:

Is an education qualification equal to High School graduation or Bachelor's degree.
It belongs to the formal education system of the country of its origin (for example, it was issued by a recognised and/or competent institution)

Recognition of foreign qualifications at VILNIUS TECH flowchart

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Criteria

The purpose of the assessment is to determine the academic value of a foreign qualification for admission to VILNIUS TECH.

This value is determined by comparing the foreign qualification with a similar qualification awarded in Lithuania according to the following criteria:

Quality

This includes:
- whether the institution or programme was properly accredited or recognised at the time of your studies;
- whether your grades meet the required standards.
Profile

This refers to the orientation of your programme, such as whether it is:
- academically or professionally oriented;
- general or specialised.
Contents

This covers the structure and components of your programme, for example:
- periods of practice or internships;
- final thesis or final project requirements.
Workload

This refers to the overall volume of the programme, typically measured in credits (ECTS) or total study hours.
Learning outcomes

This refers to the knowledge, skills, and competences you are expected to have acquired upon completion of the programme.
Specific requirements

Additional criteria set by the specific VILNIUS TECH study programme you are applying to (if applicable).

How to apply

Prepare your scanned documents

The evaluation of qualifications is a part of admission procedure and all students have to undergo this process.
For this purpose, you have to submit your application to the online application system https://apply.vilniustech.lt.

Upload clear and readable scans of the following documents:

High school graduation certificate and Transcript of Records/for the purpose of studies in Bachelor’s level
Bachelor’s degree certificate and Transcript of Records/for the purpose of studies in Master’s level
Master’s degree certificate and Transcript of Records/for the purpose of studies in PhD level
Passport or ID copy

Sign the personal data agreement

Sign the agreement confirming that VILNIUS TECH may:

verify the authenticity of your educational documents;
contact competent institutions regarding your educational background.

(The agreement will be automatically generated for signing once the application is complete in the application system).

Bring original legalized documents with you after admission

Legalize your original (or notarized copy) educational documents and bring them to VILNIUS TECH International Studies Centre for checking.

Right to Appeal

All recognition decisions issued by the International Studies Centre may be appealed to the Academic Recognition of Foreign Qualifications Concerning Higher Education Appeal Committee under the Lithuanian Ministry of Education, Science and Sports.

Please note: Only recognition decisions can be appealed. If you do not meet the specific entry requirements of a study programme at VILNIUS TECH, this decision cannot be appealed.

A signed appeal must be submitted within 14 days from the date you receive the recognition decision.
The appeal should include: