Study location	Lithuania, Kaunas
Academic field	Linguistics, classics and related subjects (JACS Q000)
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	Bachelor Degree (Bachelor of Humanities)

Tuition fee	€3,900 per year
Application fee	€150 one-time Non-EU applicants shall pay through the Flywire portal. Application fee is not refundable.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Minimum 60% CGPA Specific country requirements Admission score is counted based on: Average of all subjects in high school degree diploma grades * 0,8 + English grade (or TOEFL / IELTS test score) * 0.2. Minimum admission score to qualify: 5,4. 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. High School diploma and its supplement (transcript of records / mark sheet) in the original language and translated into English. Education Documents (School degree Diploma and Transcript of Records) will need to be assessed by the accredited institution during the first semester of studies. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements

English Proof of English Language: the applicant must present a recent and valid document proving B2 level (usually certificates are valid for 2 years from the date of received results; check each certificate‘s validity period) if the applicant is not a native speaker and has not received education in English. The following certificates and scores are acceptable: TOEFL 87-109 iBT/ 534-633 PBT IELTS 5,5–6,5 Cambridge English First (FCE) 161-180 BEC Vantage 161-180 Michigan ECCE (min. 650) PTE General Level 3 PTE Academic 59 TOEIC Listening & Reading 785, TOEIC Speaking & Writing 310 Duolingo 100-125 EnglishScore 400-499 (CoreSkills) Note (!) Students who start studies at Vytautas Magnus University having the English language competence B2 level shall achieve Academic English level C1.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Upload your Curriculum vitae (CV); Example

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Overview

The aim of the study program Foreign Languages and Cultures is to train well qualified bachelors in the Humanities with a broad range of knowledge and competences, who have a knowledge of Italian or German (C1 level) and an additional foreign language (B2 level). Graduates will grasp the fundamentals of linguistics, literary studies, translation, intercultural communication, and production of spoken and written texts, and become familiar with the culture of a chosen country, its history, political and economic situation. Students will be able to interpret and analyse different countries’ cultural phenomena in the European and global context. Graduates will be able to apply their linguistic, communicative, cultural, social and other competences in professional and academic areas.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Francophone Studies specialization can work as specialists of the French language, consultants and translators in various scientific, cultural, business, translation, educational, and tourism companies, as well as researchers in intercultural projects related to the French language and Francophone countries. They can also work as translators and experts of culture of French speaking countries in state and EU institutions and non-governmental organizations. Graduates of the German Language and Communication specialization can work as specialists of the German language and politics in German speaking countries. They can work as experts in economy and society in state institutions of EU and other countries as well as in private companies as they are able to prepare and implement international business, media, marketing, cultural and other projects. They can also work as cultural, educational, scientific, and public communication experts of German-speaking countries in public companies or cultural centres. They can teach German in informal language schools or work as translators or specialists in tourism companies.

Graduates of Italian Studies and Romance Languages specialization can work as experts of either Italian, Spanish or French languages. They can be consultants, translators in various educational institutions, translation offices, cultural centres, and publishing houses. Graduates can work as experts of Italy and other Mediterranean countries in travel agencies, state and EU institutions as well as private companies whose activities are associated with Italy and other Mediterranean countries. They can work in branches of those companies located in Lithuania or abroad as well as teach the language in informal language schools. In addition to the study programme, upon completion of minor studies in pedagogy, graduates can also be granted a teacher’s qualification, which gives them the opportunity to work as teachers.