Vilnius University was founded in 1579, and more than four centuries later it is still the first name in Lithuanian higher education. For a Pakistani applicant, though, its age is not the real question. The real question is whether your file clears three checks before you pay a €100 application fee that is never refunded.
That is what makes Vilnius University (VU Vilnius) different from many other options. It publishes a clear marks rule for Pakistan, a fixed English requirement and one application window a year. If you plan to study in Lithuania, that clarity lets you decide early. If you want to study in Lithuania from Pakistan with a realistic plan, this guide covers the Vilnius University ranking, the campus, the acceptance rate question, how to apply online, Pakistan-specific requirements, English scores and fees, with every figure taken from the university’s own pages.
At Vilnius University, three checks decide a Pakistani file before anything else: marks of 75% or higher, documents with every attestation stamp and an application in before 1 May.
30-second self-check
- Are my total marks 75% or higher (bachelor’s), or is my CGPA 3.00 or 75% (master’s)?
- Can I show IELTS 6.5 or another approved score, or did I study in English?
- Can I finish document attestation and apply before 1 May 2027?
If you can answer yes to all three, keep reading. If not, the sections below show you exactly what to fix first.
The fee is €100 (about PKR 32,000) and is paid at apply.vu.lt. Tuition for the programmes listed below runs from €3,310 to €6,000 a year for bachelor’s and from €5,460 to €6,550 for most master’s programmes.
Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania: Quick Facts for Applicants
Vilnius University was founded in 1579 and is Lithuania’s oldest and highest-ranked university. THE’s World University Rankings 2027 list it with 20,759 students, 13% of them international, and about 12.5 students per staff member. VU also runs its own dormitories in Vilnius and Šiauliai.
What you gain
- A first-ranked Lithuanian university on your degree.
- English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programmes.
- One application for up to three programmes.
- A clear fee and a clear timeline.
What to watch
- Marks matter: Pakistani bachelor’s applicants need 75% or higher.
- English must be proven with an approved certificate or by English-medium study.
- Applications are accepted only during the application period.
- The application fee is non-refundable, even if you are ineligible or miss the deadline.
Sources: Vilnius University Admissions pages; Times Higher Education, Vilnius University profile (World University Rankings 2027).
Vilnius University or VILNIUS TECH? A Quick Difference
The names look alike, but these are separate institutions with their own rules and fees, so never use one’s requirements for another.
Vilnius University Ranking 2027: Where VU, Lithuania Stands
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, Vilnius University is 465th in the world, and it is the highest-ranked higher education institution in Lithuania. Five Lithuanian institutions appear in that edition. In Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2027, VU sits in the 801–1000 band.
| Ranking | Vilnius University |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 465th globally, first in Lithuania |
| Times Higher Education 2027 | 801–1000 band |
Sources: Vilnius University, QS World University Rankings 2027 news; Times Higher Education.
Vilnius University Campus: Where You Will Study
Vilnius University has no single fenced campus. Its home is the historic ensemble in the Old Town of Vilnius (3 Universiteto St.), and its science facilities are in the Saulėtekis area. Check your programme page for your location.
Where is Vilnius? Lithuania’s capital, with a UNESCO Old Town as your campus
Vilnius sits in the south-east of Lithuania, and VU has taught in its medieval Old Town since 1579. UNESCO lists the Old Town as a World Heritage Site, and it is one of the largest medieval old towns that survive in Northern Europe. The airport is only about 5 km from the city centre, and buses link you to neighbouring capitals.
- VilniusYour base city
- KaunasAbout 100 km, around 1.5 hours by bus
- Riga294 km, around 4 hours by bus
- Warsaw460 km, around 8 hours by bus
Sources: Vilnius University, University ensemble page; Vilnius University Life Sciences Center, About Us.
Pakistani Students in Lithuania: Halal Meals, Faith Life and Work Rights Before You Land
Here is the surprise: Pakistani students are still a rare sight in Lithuania. Official estimates put the whole Pakistani community at around 250 people, with more than 190 of them students, so you will study among an international crowd, not a large Pakistani one.
Is Lithuania friendly to Muslims?
More than you might expect, with one catch. Muslims have lived here since the 14th century, when the Lipka Tatars arrived, and their wooden mosques still stand at Nemėžis and Keturiasdešimt Totorių near Vilnius, at Raižiai and in Kaunas. The catch is that the community is small, and Vilnius city itself still has no mosque.
In your favour
- Freedom of religion, and a Muslim community with roots going back centuries.
- Mosques in the Vilnius district and in Kaunas.
- An international student crowd that is used to different backgrounds.
Plan for
- No mosque inside Vilnius city, so confirm Friday prayer places and times with the community before you arrive.
- A small Pakistani community, so build your network early.
- Halal food that needs planning (below).
Halal Food in Vilnius: A Practical Guide
Good news first: you will not go hungry. Lithuania has no large halal industry, so most supermarket and restaurant meat is not halal-slaughtered, but Vilnius gives you enough choice once you know where to look.
Ask senior Muslim and international students which shops and restaurants they trust near your accommodation, then save them on your map. One shared list saves you time every single week.
Can you work while studying?
| Your level | Work rights with a student residence permit |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | Up to 20 hours a week in term, and full-time in summer vacation, during internships and for 3 months after graduation |
| Master’s | Full-time work allowed during studies |
| After graduating | A 12-month residence permit for job search or self-employment |
If you enter on a national visa (D), you cannot work until you hold the temporary residence permit. Also start your career plan early: only about 5 to 7 percent of foreign graduates stay and build a career in Lithuania, so internships, some Lithuanian and local contacts matter from year one.
Is Vilnius University easy to get into?
Clear rather than easy. VU publishes no acceptance rate, but its rules are fixed: 75% marks for bachelor’s applicants, attested documents, approved English proof and one application window. A file that ticks all four gets assessed like any other, which is why you should check them before you pay the fee. The details are in the next section.
Vilnius University Acceptance Rate for Pakistani Students
Vilnius University does not publish one headline acceptance rate, because every programme decides on fixed, published criteria. What it does publish is how many students it admits and how a file is judged.
In our experience at Global Migration Advisors, Pakistani applicants whose files meet the criteria receive offers roughly 60% to 75% of the time. This is our own estimate from the files we handle, not a figure published by VU. It applies to complete, eligible files: marks at 75% or above, approved English proof and attested documents.
Your documents are checked for academic recognition, the programme may assess your motivation (some add an entrance exam, such as Medicine for non-EU applicants), and you receive the final decision within 30 working days of a complete application. You can list up to three programmes in one application for one fee, so use all three slots.
Source for the figures above: Vilnius University, Facts and Figures. The 60% to 75% range is Global Migration Advisors’ own estimate.
Vilnius University Requirements for Pakistani Students
Vilnius University publishes country-specific marks rules, and Pakistan has its own line. This is the part to check against your result card before anything else.
- IBCC attestation firstThe Inter Board Committee of Chairmen attests your SSC and HSSC certificates and statements of marks.
- MOFA attestation lastThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs then attests the same IBCC-attested documents.
- Upload at apply.vu.ltSubmit each document as one merged scan, preferably a PDF.
Documents to upload
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) with statement of marks
- Secondary School Certificate (SSC) with statement of marks
- Passport and a motivation letter of 1,200 to 4,000 characters
- Some programmes also require an OMPT exam, passed with at least 55%
- HEC attestationThe Higher Education Commission attests your bachelor’s degree and academic transcript.
- IBCC attestationThe Inter Board Committee of Chairmen attests your SSC and HSSC certificates and statements of marks, which master’s applicants are also asked for.
- MOFA attestation lastThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs then attests the HEC-attested and IBCC-attested documents.
- Upload and send the transcriptUpload at apply.vu.lt. VU also asks for the transcript as an official certified copy sent to its Office of International Admissions, and accepts digital copies during the admissions period.
Also check before you apply
- Keep your SSC and HSSC certificates ready with your degree, attested by IBCC and then MOFA
- The gap between your bachelor’s degree and your application must not exceed five years, and work experience does not count towards it.
- Some programmes require an OMPT exam result of at least 55%.
- A 3-year bachelor’s degree does not give access to master’s programmes at VU.
Check your marks before you pay. VU accepts bachelor’s applicants from Pakistan only at 75% total marks or higher, and the application fee is not refunded if you are found ineligible. Write to admissions@cr.vu.lt if your marks are close.
Documents not in English or Lithuanian need an official translation bound to the certified copy. Scans should be one merged file, with all text on both sides, preferably as a PDF. Final graduation documents must be submitted before 20 August.
VU names IBCC (bachelor’s) or HEC (master’s) first and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs second, so follow that order. VU’s master’s page says you may be asked for secondary school records, and in our experience Pakistani master’s applicants are asked for IBCC-attested SSC and HSSC documents too. Sources: Vilnius University, Required Application Documents; Vilnius University, admissions page for Pakistan; Vilnius University, admissions to master’s studies.
English Requirements: Do You Need IELTS for Vilnius University?
You must prove your English with one of the methods on VU’s approved list. You cannot combine different test reports, so you must reach the minimum in every component of a single official report, and statements from language teachers or internal university test results are not accepted. The exception is simple: if English was the language of instruction in your previous studies, or you are a native speaker, you are exempt from providing a test score.
| Accepted proof | Minimum for VU |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 or higher |
| TOEFL iBT | 81 or higher |
| Pearson PTE Academic | 59 or higher |
| Cambridge English | 176 or higher |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 or higher |
| LanguageCert IESOL | B2 level |
| Password Skills Plus | 6.5 or higher |
| Any other certificate | Equivalent to B2 on the CEFR scale |
British Council EnglishScore certificates are not accepted. If you plan to take IELTS, a student who wants to reach 6.5 in every band can prepare at the best IELTS academy in Lahore, or compare options in a list of the top 10 IELTS institute in Lahore before booking the exam.
Source: Vilnius University, Proving Your Language Skills page.
Vilnius University Fees: Application, Tuition and Refunds
The application fee is €100 (about PKR 32,000) and is non-refundable. Tuition below is for the 2026/27 academic year, as published by VU for non-EU students, and the 2027/28 table may differ, so confirm it before you pay.
| Programme (non-EU, per year) | Level | Tuition | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability and Future Societies | Bachelor’s | €3,310 | PKR 1,046,000 |
| Economics and Investment | Bachelor’s | €3,540 | PKR 1,119,000 |
| Bioinformatics | Bachelor’s | €4,500 | PKR 1,422,000 |
| Information Systems and Cyber Security | Bachelor’s | €5,000 | PKR 1,580,000 |
| Nursing | Bachelor’s | €6,000 | PKR 1,896,000 |
| Data Science | Master’s | €6,000 | PKR 1,896,000 |
| Finance and Banking | Master’s | €5,460 | PKR 1,725,000 |
| DeepTech Entrepreneurship | Master’s | €6,550 | PKR 2,070,000 |
| MBA Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Master’s | €14,000 | PKR 4,424,000 |
| Medicine | Integrated | €14,100 | PKR 4,456,000 |
| Dentistry | Integrated | €15,000 | PKR 4,740,000 |
PKR amounts are approximate and rounded to the nearest PKR 1,000. They use a rate of PKR 316 per euro. Payments are made in euros, so your bank’s rate and charges decide the final amount. Official source: Vilnius University programme pages (apply.vu.lt). Fees are subject to change under national legislation.
If your visa is refused
- VU describes a full (100%) tuition refund if you cannot get a Lithuanian visa or residence permit.
- The university deducts 1% of any refunded amount for administrative costs.
Scholarship for master’s students
- VU’s master’s tuition fee waiver covers the full tuition fee for the 5 most motivated and competent non-EU/EEA students on English or Russian-taught programmes.
- The latest round closed on 1 April 2026, and applications go through apply.vu.lt.
For more funding options, read our guide to scholarships in Lithuania for Pakistani students, and learn how to send money in our fee payment guide.
Sources: Vilnius University, Apply to Master’s Studies (fee, Flywire, refund rules) and Tuition Fee Waiver for Full-Time Master Degree Studies.
Is Vilnius University the Right Fit for You?
VU suits you if
- Your marks are comfortably above 75% (bachelor’s) or CGPA 3.00 (master’s).
- You can reach IELTS 6.5, or you studied in English.
- You want a first-ranked Lithuanian degree and can plan for 1 May.
Think again if
- Your marks are below 75% for a bachelor’s degree or below CGPA 3.00 for a master’s degree.
- You cannot reach an approved English score and did not study in English.
- You cannot finish attestation before 1 May.
Vilnius University Apply Online: How to Apply Step by Step
If you want to apply to Vilnius University online, the process is the same for every Vilnius University apply search: everything runs through the VU application portal at apply.vu.lt. The 2027/28 round opens on 1 December 2026.
- Gather your documentsThe list differs by programme, so read the programme page first. You will need your certificate or degree, official transcripts, your passport and a motivation letter of 1,200 to 4,000 characters.
- Apply and pay the feeSubmit at apply.vu.lt and pay the non-refundable €100 application fee. Master’s fee payments are accepted only through the Flywire platform.
- Wait for the reviewYour documents are assessed, and you receive the final result within 30 working days of a complete application.
- Accept the offerConfirm acceptance within 7 working days.
- Pay first-year tuitionPay within 15 calendar days of receiving your pre-acceptance letter.
- Start your permitApply for the visa, residence permit or certificate of temporary residence that applies to your citizenship and length of study.
| Stage | Date (autumn 2027 intake) |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 1 December 2026 |
| Deadline, non-EU/EFTA applicants | 1 May 2027 |
| Deadline, EU/EFTA and certain visa-free applicants | 1 July 2027 |
Sources: Vilnius University, How to Apply, Admissions and Application Deadlines pages. VU takes one intake a year, so there is no spring round to fall back on. See also our Lithuania universities admission dates for 2027.
After Admission: Fees, Permit and What to Prepare
Pay the first-year tuition within 15 calendar days of your pre-acceptance letter, then begin your permit. Since 1 July 2023, full-time non-EU students in Lithuania apply for a temporary residence permit through the Migration Department rather than a national visa. Our guide to Lithuania student visa rejection reasons shows what to check before you submit, and our travel insurance guide for Lithuania covers the insurance document.
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Chat on WhatsAppFrequently Asked Questions About Vilnius University
What is the Vilnius University acceptance rate?
Vilnius University does not publish a single acceptance rate, because each programme decides on its own published criteria. In our experience, roughly 60% to 75% of Pakistani applicants with complete, eligible files receive offers. This is our own estimate, not a VU figure, and VU admits thousands of students every year, including more than 3,400 foreign students.
How do I apply to Vilnius University online?
Apply at apply.vu.lt, upload your documents and pay the €100 non-refundable fee. You can choose up to three programmes in one application, and you receive the final result within 30 working days of a complete application.
What is the Vilnius University application deadline for 2027?
Applications for 2027/28 open on 1 December 2026. The published deadline is 1 May for non-EU/EFTA applicants and 1 July for EU/EFTA citizens and certain visa-free applicants.
What marks do Pakistani students need for Vilnius University?
VU lists 75% or higher in total marks for bachelor’s applicants and a CGPA of 3.00 (or 75%) for master’s applicants. Documents must be attested by IBCC (bachelor’s) or HEC (master’s) and by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Do I need IELTS for Vilnius University?
Only if you have no other approved proof. VU accepts IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 81, PTE 59, Duolingo 120 and several others, and exempts applicants whose previous studies were in English. If you choose PTE, a best IELTS and PTE coaching center in Lahore can help you prepare for the exam.
How much does Vilnius University cost for Pakistani students?
The application fee is €100 (about PKR 32,000). For 2026/27, the bachelor’s programmes listed in this guide cost €3,310 to €6,000 a year and the master’s programmes €5,460 to €6,550, with higher fees for Medicine, Dentistry and the MBA.
Final Thoughts
Vilnius University is the highest-ranked university in Lithuania, and it has one of the clearest marks rules for Pakistani applicants. Check your result against 75% or CGPA 3.00 first, confirm your English route, then apply at apply.vu.lt before 1 May 2027.
If you want your documents, English proof and fee plan reviewed before you apply, talk to professional study abroad consultants for Lithuania who handle Vilnius applications regularly.
