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Pre-higher
Education System
Duration of compulsory
education
Age of entry: 7
Age of exit: 15
Structure of school
system
Type/level of education:
Primary
Type of school:
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Length of program (years): 4
Age level:
from 7 to 11
Type/level of education:
Elementary
Type of school:
ELEMENTARY
Length of program (years): 4
Age level:
from 11 to 15
Type/level of education:
Secondary
Type of school:
GYMNASIUM
Length of program (years): 4
Age level:
from 15 to 18
Certificate awarded:
BRANDOS ATESTATAS / MATURITY CERTIFICATE
Type/level of education:
Vocational
Type of school:
YOUTH SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Length of program (years): 2
Age level:
from 15 to 17
Description of secondary
school system
Secondary school system covers eight years, divided into
four years' general secondary school, followed by four years' upper secondary
school. The cycle culminates in a series of five to seven examinations.
A Secondary School Diploma is awarded to successful students. There are
also youth and vocational schools offering basic vocational as well as
general education. Courses last 2 to 3 years after elementary education
(age 15). Students who do not pass the examinations are awarded a Graduation
Certificate which allows access to higher vocational schools.
Higher Education System
Structure of system
In Lithuania, higher education is provided by state-run
and private, university and non-university, higher education establishments.
There are six autonomous universities; three of them are general universities,
and the other three are specialized universities. There are also 29 research
institutes which train doctorate-holders in collaboration with the higher
education institutions. Fundamental research is conducted in the universities,
while applied research is predominant in non-university higher education
establishments. In February 1991, the Supreme Council of the Republic of
Lithuania adopted the Law on Science and Studies that established the development
directions of higher education reform in Lithuania, defining the guidelines
of transition towards a western type of higher education system.
Main types of higher
education institutions in country
Type of institution: UNIVERSITETAS
Translation:
UNIVERSITY
Type of institution: AUKSTOJI
MOKYKLA
Translation:
HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION
Type of institution: MOSKLO
INSTITUTAS
Type of institution: AKADEMIJA
Translation:
ACADEMY
Main laws/decrees governing
higher education
Name of law/decree:
Law on Science and Studies
Date:
1991
Institution type: All
higher education institutions.
Administrative structure
of higher education
Name of body:
Department of Science and Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Science
Address:
Street: Zygimantu g.9
City: Vilnius
Postal code: 2600
Telephone: 370-2-622929
Fax: 370-2-627078
Name of body:
Science Council of Lithuania
Address:
Street: Gedimino 3
City: Vilnius
Postal code: 2600
Telephone: 370-2-625626
Fax: 370-2-618535
E-Mail: vguoga@ktl.mii.lt
Name of body:
Lietuvos rektoruis Konfererencija / Lithuanian Rectors' Conference
Address:
Street: A. Mickericaus g.9
City: Kaunas
Postal code: 3000
Telephone: 370-7-226110
Fax: 370-7-220733
E-Mail: vilgra@kma.lt
Academic year
Classes start:
September
Classes end:
June
Long vacation:
from 1 July, to 1 September
Languages of instruction
Lithuanian, Polish, Russian
Stages and Organization of Higher
Education Studies
Higher
vocational/technical studies
Vocational education for skilled workers is provided in
vocational schools (technical, agricultural, commercial, trade, etc.) which
train at several levels. Courses at Aukstesnioji mokykla (post-secondary
vocational schools) last two years.
University
level studies
Stage 1:
Bakalauras
Description: Bachelor's degree programmes last up to four
years. They include general theory, speciality theory and practical subject
modules. The programme may lead to a professional qualification.
Stage 2:
Magistras
Description: Master's degrees consist of more in-depth
theory and special subject modules, as well as interdisciplinary courses.
Studies last up to three years. Submission of a thesis is required.
Stage 3:
Daktaras
Description: Doctoral programmes are usually completed
in five years, the first three years being reserved for coursework.
Stage 4:
Habilituotas daktaras
Description: The highest academic research qualification
is awarded to holders of doctoral degrees by institutes of science and
research.
Teacher
education
Training of primary/basic
school teachers
Pre-primary and primary school teachers are trained at
Vilnius Pedagogical University, Klaipeda University, Siauliai Pedagogical
Institute, and pedagogical colleges. Studies last three or four years.
Training of secondary school
teachers
Secondary school teachers are trained at Vilnius University,
Vilnius Pedagogical University, Siauliai Pedagogical Institute, Vutautas
Magnus University (in Kaunas) and Klaipeda University. Four-year course
programmes are offered in certain other tertiary institutions. Master's
degrees confer the right to teach in gymnasiums and colleges. Admission
is on the basis of a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of teaching
experience.
Training of higher education
teachers
A Doctorate is required for teaching in higher education
institutions. A master's degree is needed to begin a career as a lecturer.
Non-formal
studies
Distance higher education
Course programmes are conducted by transmitting to the
student specially prepared learning materials through the postal service.
Lifelong higher education
The Ministry of Education and Science has licensed 90
institutions to offer non-formal studies. Around 700 institutions are listed
in the Register of the Ministry of Economy for adults and others.
These include 63 state-owned companies, 288 joint-stock companies, 271
individual companies and 46 foreign investment companies. In addition,
special departments for adult training have been set up in the universities.
The courses offered include training and retraining, particularly in the
fields of pedagogy, psychology, special or additional education etc.
Grading system
Main grading system generally
used by higher education institutions
Various numerical grading systems
are used: 1-5; 1-10; 1-20.
Admissions to Higher Education
Admission to Vocational/Technical
Studies
Admission to higher vocational/technical
or other professionally oriented non-university level studies
Secondary school credential/certificate/diploma(s)
required for entry
Name of sec. school credential:
BRANDOS ATESTATAS
For: Non-university level studies.
Total number of years of primary
and secondary school study: 12
Numerus clausus established
in the country for students entering higher vocational/technical education
At level of institutions: Y
Admissions
to university level
Secondary school credential/certificate/diploma(s)
required for entry
Name of sec. school credential:
BRANDOS ATESTATAS
For: All university programmes.
Total number of years of primary
and secondary school study: 12
Numerus clausus established
in the country for students entering university level education
At level of institutions: Y
Admission
for foreign students
Special admission requirements
for foreign students at national level:
Definition of a "foreign"
student:
A foreign student is a person who is not a permanent
resident in Lithuania and is enrolled at a Lithuanian institution of higher
education.
Quotas established for foreign
students:
At institution level: N
At country/state level: N
Special entry regulations
for foreign students in country/state:
Study visa (except for some countries), residence permit,
secondary school- leaving certificate equivalent to the Lithuanian Secondary
School Certificate (original and certified transcript) and financial guarantees
are required.
Health requirements:
Health certificate is required.
Requirements at national level
Name of exam or requirement:
Knowledge of Lithuanian or English.
Authority to whom foreign
student applications should be addressed:
Application to individual institutions:
Y
For entry to: Universities,
academies, or institutes.
Application to national/central
body: N
Reference to further
information materials on foreign students admissions
Title:
State Higher Education and Research Institutions in Lithuania: Short Guide
Author:
Lithuanian Information Institute
Year of publication: 1994
Title:
Study Abroad, 1998-1999 (in preparation)
Author:
UNESCO
Publisher:
UNESCO
Title:
Foreign Student Guide
Author:
Vilnius Technical University
Recognition of studies and
qualifications
Practice regarding access
to the professions:
The Science Council of Lithuania organizes and completes
the procedure for the nostrification of diplomas and degrees which were
awarded according to the Soviet system.
Recognition of studies
completed and credentials awarded in foreign countries
Bodies primarily addressing
questions relating to the recognition of foreign credentials and studies
in higher education
Name of body: Lithuanian Centre
for Quality Assessment in Higher Education. Lithuanian ENIC
Address:
Street: Suvalku str. 1
City: Vilnius
Postal code: 2600
Telephone: 370-2-232555
Fax: 370-2-232553
E-Mail: bmock@skvc.ktl.mii.lt
Description of services provided
and types of students dealt with:
Recognition of foreign diplomas,
courses and period of studies.
Principal multilateral agreements adopted by the country relating
to recognition of studies, degrees and diplomas
Name of agreement: UNESCO CONVENTION ON THE RECOGNITION
OF STUDIES, DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE STATES
BELONGING TO THE EUROPE REGION
Year of signature: 1994
Student services
Main student services
at national level
Name of service: Association
for the exchange of students for technical experience (IAESTE)
Address:
Street: Daiva Beisiene, K. Donelaieio 73
City: Kaunas
Postal code: 3006
Telephone: 370-7-202306
Fax: 370-7-02640
Student expenses and financial
aid
| Tuition and fees for national students |
Tuition and fees for foreign students |
| Minimum: Lithuanian Litas 0 |
Minimum: US Dollar 2000 |
| Maximum: Lithuanian Litas 12000 |
Maximum: US Dollar 4000 |
Publication(s)
listing scholarships/grants/loans available
Title:
Study Abroad, 1996-1997
Publisher:
UNESCO
Year of publication:
1995
Date:
1995/1996
Source:
International Association of Universities (IAU)
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