The Master’s in Finance and Banking (Hybrid) at Vilnius University is a 1.5 years long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
Vilnius University is the oldest university in the Baltic states, founded in 1579. It is a public university with over 26,000 students and 4,000 staff members. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in the fields of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, and engineering. Vilnius University is ranked #351-400 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. It is also a member of the Coimbra Group and the European University Association.
Master’s in Finance and Banking (Hybrid) at Vilnius University
The Finance and Banking programme has been taught in the Lithuanian language for several years, and is constantly updated based on recommendations from our students and social partners, to keep up with scientific and practical changes taking place in finance. This programme is among the most popular Master’s programmes among our study candidates. The programme has also received a positive evaluation from an international team of accreditation experts. This programme is affiliated as a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) programme. The principal aims of the programme are as follows: This programme is focused on analytical skills and preparation for Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) exams. Critically evaluate economic and financial theories and research methods, to provide sufficient knowledge needed for analysis of financial problems at a macroeconomic level and to makegrounded decisions at the highest financial management level; Introduce to the role, development, aims and objectives of international financial institutions and financial markets globally; Provide theoretical and practical knowledge needed for improvement of budgetary system and taxation policy in the face of national and global economic changes; Provide scientific and methodical knowledge needed for independent organization’s financial analysis and financial risks’ assessment and management, while taking into account macro and micro environmental changes. Introduce to the main topics of CFA Institute material and to prepare students for CFA exams. Show less
Vilnius University is a leading university in Lithuania and is known for its strong research and teaching programs. The university has over 100 research centers and institutes, and its research has been funded by the European Union, the Lithuanian government, and private companies. VU is also a popular choice for international students. It offers a number of scholarships and financial aid programs to help students from other countries study at the university.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied in English at high school or a degree - Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Motivational Letter
First Recommendation Letter
GMAT/GRE Score Report
English Language Certificate
Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
Your Passport Copy
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
