Lithuanian Language and Culture Winter Course

Vilnius University
Lithuania, Vilnius

Kaunas Faculty (campus in Kaunas) Lithuania, Kaunas

Study location	Lithuania, Muitinės g. 8, Kaunas
Type	Winter School, full-time
Study language	combined Lithuanian/English

Entry qualification	The candidate must be: Student, lecturer or researcher of higher education and research institution of foreign country (except Russian and Belarusian citizens) Foreigner of Lithuanian Origin from all countries The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English, Lithuanian (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies) CANDIDATE MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS: For foreigners 1. Official letter from the candidate’s higher education and research institution approving the status of a student, lecturer or researcher. N.B. For students the letter must contain information on the applicant’s current cycle of studies (1st, 2nd or 3rd study cycle), year of studies and expected date of graduation 2. One recommendation letter provided by a professor or other academic staff, tutor or employer. 3. Motivation letter. For foreigners of Lithuanian origin 1. Proof of Lithuanian origin: • a certificate or other document proving the Lithuanian origin issued by the Lithuanian community of a respective country or other competent authority (an embassy and similar); • a document issued by a competent foreign authority (a school, municipality, embassy and similar) proving that the person has resided for three years in a foreign country if he/she is an alien; OR Official letter from the candidate’s higher education and research institution approving the status of a student, lecturer or researcher. _N.B. For students the letter must contain information on the applicant’s current cycle of studies (1st, 2nd or 3rd study cycle), year of studies and expected date of graduation. 2. One recommendation letter: • from Lithuanian community abroad; OR • from Lithuanian education and research institution abroad. 3. Motivation letter.

Entry qualification

The candidate must be:

Student, lecturer or researcher of higher education and research institution of foreign country (except Russian and Belarusian citizens)
Foreigner of Lithuanian Origin from all countries

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English, Lithuanian (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies)

CANDIDATE MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

For foreigners
1. Official letter from the candidate’s higher education and research institution approving the status of a student, lecturer or researcher.
N.B. For students the letter must contain information on the applicant’s current cycle of studies (1st, 2nd or 3rd study cycle), year of studies and expected date of graduation

2. One recommendation letter provided by a professor or other academic staff, tutor or employer.

3. Motivation letter.

For foreigners of Lithuanian origin
1. Proof of Lithuanian origin:
• a certificate or other document proving the Lithuanian origin issued by the Lithuanian community of a respective country or other competent authority (an embassy and similar);
• a document issued by a competent foreign authority (a school, municipality, embassy and similar) proving that the person has resided for three years in a foreign country if he/she is an alien;
OR
Official letter from the candidate’s higher education and research institution approving the status of a student, lecturer or researcher.
_N.B. For students the letter must contain information on the applicant’s current cycle of studies (1st, 2nd or 3rd study cycle), year of studies and expected date of graduation.

2. One recommendation letter:
• from Lithuanian community abroad;
OR
• from Lithuanian education and research institution abroad.

3. Motivation letter.

Language requirements	English These courses are not available for holders of higher than C1 level of Lithuanian language and native speakers.

Language requirements

English

These courses are not available for holders of higher than C1 level of Lithuanian language and native speakers.

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Priorities will be given to the applicants who: • apply for the winter language and culture courses for the first time; • formally or informally study Lithuanian language, history and culture as a subject at home institution (It must be justified in the application form. Supporting document must* be provided). • Citizens of Ukraine and Taiwan. The application will not be considered* if: • application is submitted after the deadline; • application form is incomplete or the documentation is missing; • applicants participate in the courses more than 3 times. Note: It is possible to apply only to one institution that organizes Lithuanian language and culture courses. Applications submitted to multiple institutions will be considered unsuitable and will be automatically rejected. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Visa to enter Lithuania (if required ). You may check here

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) must be provided.

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Priorities will be given to the applicants who:
• apply for the winter language and culture courses for the first time;
• formally or informally study Lithuanian language, history and culture as a subject at home institution (It must be justified in the application form. Supporting document must be provided).
• Citizens of Ukraine and Taiwan.

The application will not be considered if:
• application is submitted after the deadline;
• application form is incomplete or the documentation is missing;
• applicants participate in the courses more than 3 times.

Note: It is possible to apply only to one institution that organizes Lithuanian language and culture courses. Applications submitted to multiple institutions will be considered unsuitable and will be automatically rejected.

Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants:

Visa to enter Lithuania (if required ). You may check here

Lithuanian Language and Culture Winter Course will take place from 04-01-2025 to 02-02-2025 in contact mode.

• Tuition fee for Lithuanian language and culture course will be covered by the Republic of Lithuania and directly transferred to the higher education institution.
• The participant approved for Lithuanian language and culture course will receive a scholarship of~825 EUR.
• Travel and accommodation costs shall be covered by the scholarship holder.
• It is possible to apply only to one institution that organizes Lithuanian language and culture courses.

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Apply now! Winter course 2024/25

4 Jan 2025

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Apply now! Winter course 2024/25

4 Jan 2025

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Lithuanian Language and Culture Winter Course

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