Study location	Lithuania, Vilnius
Type	Postgraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	combined Lithuanian/English
Awards	(Master in Humanities)
Course code	6211NX013

Tuition fee	€5,538 per year Tuition fee is subject to change in accordance with national legislation.
Application fee	€100 per year The application fee is non-refundable.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: the gap since your completed Bachelor degree should not exceed five years. Bachelor’s degree in Humanities. If your qualification meets the requirements, you will receive an invitation for a motivational interview. 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, Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post! Vilnius University Office of International Admissions Universiteto str. 3, LT-01513 Vilnius Lithuania

Language requirements

English Lithuanian 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. Lithuanian language proficiency (at least B2 level according to the CEFR). This can be proven through: - a language proficiency certificate confirming at least B2 level, or - a certificate stating that previous studies were conducted in Lithuanian, or - verification from a subject teacher confirming that certain subjects were taught in Lithuanian and attesting to the applicant’s language proficiency level.

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

Overview

The specialization of Baltic linguistics is the only study program of its kind designed to train highly qualified specialists in Baltic linguistics who are versed in the fields of synchronic and diachronic Baltic linguistics, interdisciplinary research methods and methodological strategies, able to analyze, evaluate, solve theoretical and practical problems related to the concepts of languages and society, education, changing cultural and social identity.
Students specializing in Baltic linguistics will gain knowledge about the Lithuanian, Latvian, and Prussian languages, sources, the development of Baltic languages in the context of the development of other Indo-European languages, their relationship with other languages of this area. They will be able to evaluate the conducted and ongoing research in Baltic linguistics and their importance, will acquire the skills and experience to apply modern technologies when working with the material of the Baltic languages.
Graduates of the Specialization of Baltic Linguistics, who went to study abroad in the third semester and fulfilled the requirements of a foreign university, have the opportunity to get a double diploma (and, at the same time, of the University of Latvia).

Career opportunities

Graduates of linguistics will be able to engage in research and applied work in the fields of science, culture, education, language policy, media, book publishing.