STUDY PROGRAM PLAN
Course units |
ECTS credits |
1st YEAR |
57 |
1 SEMESTER |
30 |
Compulsory course units |
30 |
Constitutional Law |
6 |
Logic and Artificial Intelligence |
5 |
Theory of Law |
6 |
International Order and Global Rule of Law |
3 |
Applied Critical Thinking to Global Relations and Conflicts |
3 |
History and Philosophy of Law |
4 |
Professional Foreign Language (English / French / German) |
3 |
2 SEMESTER |
27 |
Compulsory course units |
27 |
Administrative Law |
5 |
Criminal Law (General Part) |
8 |
International Public Law |
5 |
Finance and Tax Law |
3 |
History and Case Studies in Global Security |
3 |
Professional Foreign Language (English / French / German) |
3 |
2nd YEAR |
63 |
3 SEMESTER |
33 |
Compulsory course units |
31 |
Criminal Law (Special Part) |
7 |
Civil Law (General Part) |
8 |
Labour Law |
6 |
Administrative Procedure Law |
4 |
Terrorism and Europe‘s Internal/External Security Nexus |
3 |
Globalisation and International Institutions |
3 |
Alternatively elective course units 1 |
2 |
Russian Language |
2 |
Arabic |
2 |
Mandarin Courses |
2 |
4 SEMESTER |
30 |
Compulsory course units |
30 |
Civil Procedure Law |
9 |
Criminal Procedure Law |
9 |
The European Union Law |
5 |
Civil Law (Special Part) |
7 |
3rd YEAR |
60 |
5 SEMESTER |
30 |
Compulsory course units |
30 |
Migration, Refugees and Trafficking |
5 |
Global Anti-Corruption Instruments: Between Law and Reality |
5 |
Human Security Law: Protecting Privacy in an AI-Driven World |
6 |
Law and Politics of Energy Security |
5 |
Law and Contemporary Armed Conflicts |
5 |
Legal Reasoning in a Global Context |
4 |
6 SEMESTER |
30 |
Compulsory course units |
30 |
Environmental Law, Climate Change and Global Security |
5 |
Global Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Prevention: Regulation and Perspectives |
4 |
Cyber Security law and AI Fundamentals |
4 |
Global Crisis Simulation |
4 |
Alternative Dispute Resolution |
5 |
Intelectual Property Theft and Prevention |
5 |
Bachelor Thesis |
3 |
4th YEAR |
30 |
7 SEMESTER |
30 |
Compulsory course units |
30 |
Economic Security in the Global Context: Law, Practice, and Implementation |
3 |
Internship |
15 |
Bachelor Thesis |
6 |
Final Examination |
6 |
Generic competences and Programme learning outcomes
- Personal and Social abilities
- Ability to conduct independent, goal-led, and relevant research in a global security context, comparing and synthesising existing and newly found materials;
- Ability to apply technology and other forms of literacy and analytical and critical thinking to global security work, plan and appraise progressively about career, and undertake relevant crisis, stress, and action planning;
- Ability to identify, evaluate and communicate pertinent issues in different forms, including written and oral, using effective strategies and tactics.
Subject specific competences and learning outcomes
- Knowledge and its application
- Ability to interpret and use appropriate legal and global security terminology, concepts, principles, norms, and theoretical knowledge to advise, analyse and assess different scenarios;
- Ability to proficiently compare and assess evidence and the law, identify and contrast relevant legal and non-legal issues, appreciate areas of research, and guide stakeholders on the different routes and remedies available, including dispute resolution and other methods.
- Research skills
- Knowhow to strategically plan and choose research based upon key goals, drawing upon appropriate legal and non-legal sources and various qualitative and quantitative methods;
- Ability to proficiently locate, recall and compare key issues and trends within global security and where to go to for appropriate research.
- Special abilities
- Knowhow to recount and use ethics and different means of regulation that apply within global security and conflict situations, and practice honesty, transparency, and integrity in all forms of conduct;
- Proficiency to use logical and creative problem solving, especially when faced with different obstacles, manage risks and exemplify leadership when it comes to working with multiple legal, professional and other actors, applying appropriate strategies;
- Ability to review and manage factors that may represent an impediment to understanding problems, such as cyber, hybrid, and other asymmetric threats, including disinformation campaigns, and the malicious use of ever-more sophisticated emerging and disruptive technologies.
Studies for the academic year 2023-2024 will start from September 1st and will be held physically on campus. If some students will not be able to arrive on time due to serious reasons (ex. prolonged visa application procedure), they will be able to join the courses online for the first and the second semester.
Full-time studies on Campus are organized on weekdays from 9:00 to 16:00.
- Choose a study programme
- Fill in the application form at apply.mruni.eu
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of 100 euros
- Receive your application evaluation results
- Confirm your acceptance by paying the first-year tuition fee
- Sign the study contract and receive your admission letter
- Start visa application procedure
- Register to studies
Required documents:
- Secondary education diploma or equivalent including final grades
- Document proving English language level
- Motivational letter
- Passport copy
- Additional educational documents might be required depending on the country of residence.
Provided documents must be in color, have no cut corners (high quality scan).
By submitting the documents applicant agrees for one’s information to be shared with other institutions that the University might refer to while processing the academic verification.
Applicants might be asked to participate in additional knowledge evaluation.
Required level – B1
Assessments of English language proficiency certificates equivalent to level B1:
- TOEFL Paper 477-510
- TOEFL IBT 53-64
- IELTS 4.5-5.0
- PTE level 3
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.
Detailed information here.
Country | Documentation requirements |
Armenia | Mijnakarg Yndhanur Krtoutian Attestat
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Azerbaijan | Orta təhsil haqqżnda attestat
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Bangladesh | Higher Secondary Certificate
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Belarus | Atestat
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Cameroon |
General Certificate of Education
Higher Education Qualifications
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China | Senior Secondary School
Please refer to General Documentation Requirements for more information.Please note that all documents issued in Chinese should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature.
Please refer to General Documentation Requirements for more information.Please note that all documents issued in Chinese should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature. |
Congo (Democratic Republic of) |
Secondary Education
Higher Education Qualifications
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Denmark | Secondary EducationBevis for Studentereksamen orBevis for Højere Teknisk Eksamen orBevis for Højere forberedelseseksamen orBevis for Højere handelseksamenPlease note that all documents issued in Danish should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature. |
Egypt | Thanawiyya al-A’aamaI
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Estonia | Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus
Please note that documents issued in Estonian should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature.There is no need to apply for recognition of credentials issued starting from 2019 as they are recognised automatically. |
France | Baccalauréat
Please note that all documents issued in French should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature. |
Ghana |
Senior Secondary Certificate
Higher Education Qualifications
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India |
Senior Secondary Examination Certificate
Higher Education Qualifications
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International Baccalaureate | International Baccalaureate
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Ireland | Leaving Certificate
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Italy | Diploma
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Kazakhstan | Аттeстат жалпы орта білім туралы
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Kyrgyzstan | Жалпы орто билим женунде аттестат (аттестат о среднем общем образовании)
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Latvia | Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību
There is no need to apply for recognition of credentials issued starting from 2019 as they are recognised automatically. |
Nepal | Higher Secondary Examination Certificate
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Nigeria |
Senior School Certificate
Higher Education Qualifications
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Pakistan | Higher Secondary Certificate:
Higher Education Qualifications:
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Poland | Świadectwo Dojrzałości
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Philippines | Secondary Education
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Russia | Attestat
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Georgia (Sakartvelo) | Secondary education
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South Korea | Secondary Education
Higher Education
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Spain | Título de Bachiller
Please note that documents issued in Spanish should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature. |
Sri Lanka | General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)
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Sweden | Examensbevis
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Tajikistan | Шаходатнома дар бораи тахсилоти миёнаи умумй (свидетельство об общем среднем образовании)
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Turkey | Lise Diplomasi
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Turkmenistan | Şahadatnama orta blim hakynda (Аттестат о полном среднем общем образовании)
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Ukraine | Aтeстат прo повну загальну серeдню освiту
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United Kingdom | General Certificate of Education – Advanced Level (A level)
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United States | High School Diploma
Higher Education
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Uzbekistan | Ўрта маълумот тўгрисида Шаходатнома (Аттестат о полном среднем общем образовании)
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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
Application fee (non-refundable):
- for Non-EU citizens – €100
- for EU citizens and MRU Alumni – €50
Tuition fee (EU/Non-EU citizens) per 1 academic year: €2864 (academic year 2023-2024)
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.
January 1st, 2023 – June 5th, 2023 – for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries
January 1st, 2023 – July 25th, 2023 – for applicants from EU/EFTA and countries that have a Lithuanian Embassy or who do not need visa for arrival to Lithuania