Study location	Lithuania, Universiteto str. 9, 01122 Vilnius
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	(Bachelor in Social Sciences)
Course code	6121JX079

Tuition fee	€3,195 per year N.B. The tuition fee is aligned with the national standard tuition fee and is therefore subject to change.
Application fee	€100 per year The application fee is non-refundable.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: The gap since your completed secondary degree should not exceed five years. If your qualification and motivation match the programme, you will receive an invitation for an interview with the Admissions Committee. Important: additional country-specific requirements are set only for the following countries which you can find HERE (STEP 2). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Translation is considered to be official when it is bound together with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator’s signature. Documents issued in English or Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation.

Language requirements

English The following language certificates are accepted for study programmes taught in English: IELTS Academic 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 46+, Cambridge English exam 160+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 95+ or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). If you are a native speaker and/or if the English language was the medium of instruction in your previous studies, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	fsf.vu.lt/..inability-and-future-societies

Overview

The “Sustainability and Future Societies” study programme is designed to transform traditional learning by integrating knowledge from sociology, social work, social policy, philosophy, psychology, criminology, management, technology, and AI. This innovative study programme focuses on preparing specialists in social sustainability and change. Students will gain expertise in social responsibility, social innovation or urban development, using cutting-edge methodologies and social theories to analyze demographic trends and develop data-driven solutions. Students will be able to independently formulate a problem on the development of society, and to reasonably select and justify appropriate research methods, create solutions. A key feature of the programme is its international mobility window, offering hands-on learning opportunities abroad, workshops with social partners and practical in-field learning experiences. These elements equip graduates with the skills to create impactful social innovations that foster sustainable, empowered communities. The programme emphasizes sustainable development competencies and a multidisciplinary approach, providing students with international mobility opportunities and practical workshops with businesses and NGOs, the programme offers real-world experience to prepare students for impactful, creative careers in social innovation.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this programme will have diverse career prospects across the private, non-governmental, and public sectors. In the public sector, they can implement sustainable development projects at the municipal level, manage climate change policies for vulnerable groups or communities, and work as researchers or consultants on community planning initiatives and city development strategies. In the NGO sector, they can lead social business initiatives, advocate for human rights, assess social impact, and manage sustainability projects. In the private sector, graduates can work as sustainability consultants, specialists, or researchers, helping companies develop friendly and socially responsible practices, evaluate impact and promote innovative social initiatives.