Global Engagement and Internationalisation of Higher Education (MPA)

STUDY PROGRAMME PLAN

Will be updated.

1. Choose a study programme
2. Fill in the application form at apply.mruni.eu
3. Pay the non-refundable application fee (for non-EU citizens – 100 euros, for EU-citizens, MRU alumni, and Ukrainians – 50 euros)
4. Receive your application evaluation results
5. Confirm your acceptance by paying the first-year tuition fee and 50 euros registration fee (non-refundable)
6. Sign the study contract
7. Start Temporary Residence Permit application procedure
8. Register to studies

IMPORTANT BEFORE APPLYING

Required documents: 

• Bachelor degree or equivalent first university degree diploma with a minimum study duration of 3 years is required (for graduates from Indian or Bangladeshi education systems, a degree with a minimum study duration of 4 years is required.) 
• Academic transcripts of each study year 
• Document proving English language level 
• Proof of at least 3-years work experience in a higher-education position 
• Letter of recommendation 
• Passport copy 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
• Certificate of Employment

Provided documents must be in color, have no cut corners (high quality scan).

Required level – B2

Assessments of English language proficiency certificates equivalent to level B2:

• DUOLINGO 100-125 (recommended)
• TOEFL IBT 72-94 (4-4,5)
• IELTS 5.5-6.5
• PTE score 59-75
• IGCSE English First Language – E/3 or above
• Cambridge International English GCE O Level/GCSE – English Language grade E / 3 or above
• Cambridge English: B2 First, C1 Advanced – Overall Cambridge English Scale score of 162 or above

If you do not have a certificate proving your English language proficiency level, you can take the University Online English language level test. You will be able to choose this option while filling in the application. The test is free of charge.

Certificate is not required if your native language is English or if your previous studies were conducted fully in English language.

• If the original educational documents/transcripts are in English, Lithuanian or Russian with an apostille (if required) on the scanned original, no translation needed.
• If original educational documents/transcripts are not in English, Lithuanian or Russian languages, then they have to be supplemented with an official translation.
• The official translation has to be confirmed with the sworn translator’s signature or official notarization.
• Accepted students shall present their original educational documents/transcripts to the International Office upon arrival to begin their studies.

Country Specific Requirements can be found here.

Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

• The evaluation and recognition of prior qualifications is a part of Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) admissions process.
• By submitting the online application you confirm that the documents are legitimate and that MRU can verify the authenticity of the documents by contacting its issuing authority and national ENIC/NARIC centre.
• Documents uploaded must be in good condition and in full colour. Documents issued in languages other than English, Russian, or Lithuanian must be accompanied with an official translation into English or Lithuanian. 
• Before you apply make sure that you have a complete documentation package and that your qualifications are giving access to higher education according to the study programme level you are applying for at the MRU.  

Recognition Criteria

• The purpose of an assessment is to compare a foreign qualification with a similar level qualification awarded in Lithuania according to quality, profile, content, workloads and learning outcomes.
• Your qualification will be assessed according to specific requirements for the programme you are applying for and whether your academic results are sufficient for studies at the MRU.

Right to Appeal

Recognition decisions can be appealed against to the Academic Recognition of Foreign Qualifications Concerning Higher Education Appeal Committee under the Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science.

All appeals with supporting documents must be submitted to:
Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education
Ph.: +37052104778
Email: recognition@skvc.lt 
Address: SKVC, A. Goštauto st. 12, LT-01108, Vilnius, Lithuania

The procedure of evaluation and recognition of academic qualifications

Master Degree:

Application fee (non-refundable):

• for Non-EU citizens – €100
• for EU citizens, MRU Alumni, and Ukrainians – €50

Registration fee (non-refundable):

• €50

Tuition fee (EU/Non-EU citizens) per 1 academic year: €5500 per one academic year (2026-2027).

Payment information will be provided in the invoices issued in your online application form.

Student continues to pay the same tuition fee which was implied at the time of the admission.

IAU Certificate:

Application fee (non-refundable):

• for Non-EU citizens – €100
• for EU citizens, MRU Alumni, and Ukrainians – €50

Registration fee (non-refundable):

• €50

Tuition fee:

• €3200 for IAU Members
• €3500 for Non IAU Members

Payment information will be provided in the invoices issued in your online application form.

Individual Course:

Tuition fee:

• €700 for 4 ECTS courses
• €800 for 6 ECTS courses

List of scholarships can be found here.

The IAU Certificate programme consists of five courses from the full Master’s programme and is delivered entirely online. It runs over one academic year, following the same schedule as the full Master’s programme, with certificate participants attending classes alongside Master’s students. Participants enrol as non-degree learners, without student status. 

The five courses of the IAU Certificate are:

1. Global Trends and Dimensions in Higher Education (6 ECTS): Professor Hans de Wit
2. Internationalization of HE: Meanings, Rationales, Strategies and Trends (6 ECTS): Professor Elspeth Jones
3. Global Mobility of Students, Staff and Programmes (4 ECTS): Professor Hans de Wit
4. Internationalisation of the Curriculum at Home: Inclusive Pedagogy and Digital Innovation (4 ECTS) Professor Luciane Stallivieri
5. Internationalisation for Sustainable Development and Society (4 ECTS) Professor Rita Locatelli

Fees for the certificate:

• Participant from an IAU member institution: 3200 Euros
• Participant from a non-member institution:  3500 Euros

Admission requirements and application form for IAU certificate will be available soon.

In addition to enrolling in the full MPA programme, professionals can choose to take individual courses for focused professional development.

Participants can select from 9 courses that form part of the MPA programme, each worth 4–6 ECTS credits and delivered fully online.

This flexible option allows professionals to develop specific skills and knowledge without committing to the full master’s programme. Participants enrol as non-degree learners, without formal student status, and earn ECTS credits that may be transferred towards the full MPA degree at a later stage.

Tuition fees per course:

• 4 ECTS course – €700 per participant
• 6 ECTS course – €800 per participant

Registration for individual courses is open from 15 October to 17 December 2026, following the same admission period as the full MPA programme.

Studies begin in February 2027. Participants enrolled in individual courses will study alongside students in the full MPA programme, following the official programme timetable.

E-mail: study@mruni.eu
Phone: +370 5 271 4700
WhatsApp: +370  6 564 6682
Office: I-122