Overview

Several thematic courses are offered that target the socio-cultural developments of the community studied in the broader context of Eastern, Central and Northern Europe. The students can specialise in literary and cultural studies or (socio)linguistics or choose subjects freely combining these fields.

The Languages and Cultures of the Nordic and Baltic Sea Region programme from Vilnius University includes cooperation with similar programmes at other universities in the region. The language of instruction is English. The entry requirement is a B1 level knowledge of the language of the chosen specialisation.

What comes after?

Graduates of the programme are being employed in a wide range of fields requiring professional knowledge of cultures and languages, as well as international and intercultural knowledge, in both state and business enterprises/institutions/organisations in the Nordic and Baltic Sea Region or elsewhere, acting as cultural experts and mediators or simply as critical, independent workers with a good background in humanities.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language, Society, Culture (German / Polish / Latvian / Russian / Danish / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish)

Theories and Methods in Cultural Studies

Cultural relations of the countries of the Baltic Sea region

Nordic cinema and film theory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

95

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vilnius, Lithuania

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies View 7 other Masters in Language Studies in Lithuania

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

95

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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General requirements

Proficiency in the language of the chosen specialisation (Danish/Norwegian/Swedish/Swedish/Finnish/German/Polish/Latvian/Russian) at least at B1 level according to the CEFR.
English language proficiency (at least B2 level according to the CEFR), as demonstrated by passing one of the international examinations: - IELTS score: 5,5+, - TOEFL score: 46+ (iBT Internet-based test) - Cambridge English exam: 160+, - Pearson PTE Academic: 59+, - LanguageCert IESOL B2, - Duolingo English Test: 95+ Or other proof of English language proficiency at B2 level according to the CEFR.

In addition, all applicants have to fulfil the general admission requirements.

University Bachelor's degree certificate and its supplement (or it's equivalent).
The applicant is required to submit a motivation letter (1200-4000 characters).
The copy of your passport or ID card must be certified.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

5815 EUR / year

≈ 5815 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

5815 EUR / year

≈ 5815 EUR / year

Living costs

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Lithuania

490 - 856 EUR / month

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Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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