Study Political Science in Lithuania: programmes, fees and entry requirements
Lithuania has 3 undergraduate programmes in Political Science at 2 universities in 2 cities. At public institutions EU students typically pay €3,250 a year; non-EU students €3,400 a year (€3,250–€3,400).
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
- Taught in: Lithuanian (2), English (2)
- Selection: minimum requirements set by each university, LAMA BPO (bendrasis priėmimas)
All Political Science programmes in Lithuania
| Programme | University | City | Language | Length | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Politics of Global Challenges | Vilnius University (Vilnius) | Vilnius | English | 4 yr | €3,250 | €3,250 |
| Politikos mokslai | Vilnius University (Vilnius) | Vilnius | Lithuanian | 4 yr | €3,250 | — |
| Politikos studijos | Vytautas Magnus University (Kaunas) | Kaunas | Lithuanian, English | 4 yr | €3,250 | €3,400 |
How admission works in Lithuania
Lithuanian, EU and EFTA citizens (and permanent residents) apply to almost all first-cycle and integrated programmes through the joint admission system of LAMA BPO, which ranks applicants by a competitive score built mainly from state school-leaving (matura) exam results; arts programmes add an entrance exam. Applicants need a secondary-school diploma and at least three state matura exams (Lithuanian language and literature, mathematics and one more) with an average of at least 50 points for universities or 41 for colleges; a foreign diploma must be recognised by SKVC and the grades are converted. The dates for the 2027 intake are not yet approved; in 2026 the main round ran from 1 June to 23 July, followed by two additional rounds in August. Other non-EU citizens study at their own expense and apply directly to the university or college.
See also: Study in Lithuania · Political Science in other countries
Sources
- Vytautas Magnus University — Tuition fees (Annual tuition fee for Bachelor degree programmes, column For EU/EFTA, "fees of 2026"), Political studies: International Politics and Development Studies, checked 20 October 2026
- Vilniaus universitetas — programos puslapis „Globalių iššūkių politika“ (Metinė studijų kaina įstojus į valstybės nefinansuojamą vietą), checked 20 October 2026
- Vilniaus universitetas — programos puslapis „Politikos mokslai“ (Metinė studijų kaina įstojus į valstybės nefinansuojamą vietą), checked 20 October 2026
- Vilnius University — programme page „Politics of Global Challenges“ (Annual tuition fee for a state non-funded place), checked 20 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.