Psychology - MRU

Psychology

Field of study Psychology
National Code 6121JX057
Degree awarded Bachelor of Social Sciences
Duration 3,5 years
Language English
Tuition fee €4108 per one academic year (2025-2026)

Do you take interest in the behaviour of other people and wonder at reasons behind it? Do you have questions about your own thoughts and actions that you don’t have an explanation for? Do you feel a calling to help individual or groups of people?  

If you answered yes to any or all of the questions above, you can stop searching what to study. Psychology studies are ready for you.  

Study in Vilnius for your bachelor degree in Psychology. Learn not just theoretical, but also practical skills in communication, positive thinking and group guidance. Conduct your studies in English, so you could go study abroad in your chosen university through the Erasmus+ program. To take full advantage of this course, you must command English at least at level B2 

Your education at MRU will cover basics and history of psychology, clinical and business psychology, using statistical analysis in psychology and so much more. Prepare to learn about human mind, its relationship with the physical body and how to help people navigate many living and working situations. Upon graduation, you will be awarded a bachelor degree and 210 ECTS credits for future studies.  

After your bachelor studies in the field of psychology, you will be able to pursue a career in social work, human resources, psychological therapy and group therapy fields, and more.  

We at MRU strive to provide as a low tuition fee as possible. We have scholarships available for many students and more information on that can be found here. We also provide help with residence permits for all international students.  

Check out our Psychology lecture content below and decide if this program is best for you. Contact us if you have more questions. If not, hit that Apply now button and get your degree started!

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Study Content

STUDY PROGRAMME PLAN

Course units

ECTS credits

1st YEAR

60

1 SEMESTER

30

Compulsory course units

30

Introduction to General Psychology

6

Philosophy

6

Logic

6

Mathematical Statistics and Methods of Statistical Analysis

3

Professional Foreign Language (English / French / German) 1

3

Human Anatomy and Physiology

6

2 SEMESTER

30

Compulsory course units

30

Communication Skills Training

3

Sensation and Perception

6

Psychophysiological Measurement

6

History of Psychology

6

Research Methods in Psychology

6

Professional Foreign Language (English / French / German) 2

3

2nd YEAR

60

3 SEMESTER

30

Compulsory course units

30

Introduction to Academic Literacy Skills

3

Attention, Memory and Learning

6

Emotions and Motivation

6

Social Psychology

6

Statistical Analysis in Psychology

6

Human Genetics

3

4 SEMESTER

30

Compulsory course units

27

Theories of Personality

6

Evolutionary Psychology

3

Term Paper

3

Thinking, Language and Intelligence

6

Basics of Neuropsychology

3

Psychological Testing

6

Alternatively elective course units

3

Intercultural Psychology

3

Positive Psychology

3

Psychology of Conflict

3

3rd YEAR

60

5 SEMESTER

30

Compulsory course units

30

Elective Study Subject

6

Organizational Psychology

5

Educational Psychology

5

Developmental Psychology

6

Observation and Survey Skills Training

3

Health Psychology

5

6 SEMESTER

30

Compulsory course units

27

Introduction to Forensic Pyschology

6

Clinical Psychology

6

Ethics of Professional Psychologist

6

Psychological Counselling

6

Introduction to Psychopathology and Psychiatry

3

Alternatively elective course units

3

Group Psychology

3

Psychology of Abnormal Development

3

Systems of Psychotherapy

3

4th YEAR

30

7 SEMESTER

30

Compulsory course units

30

Bachelor Thesis

15

Internship

15

Study Organization

Classes are held on weekdays, usually from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with no more than four sessions per day. During the fall semester, a hybrid learning model is available for international students who have not yet received their temporary residence permit.

Important: Foreign students must arrive to the University by September 1, 2025, unless a later program start date is specified. Exceptions can be made only for valid reasons, and students must participate in studies remotely until their arrival. If a student fails to arrive by the specified deadline without valid reasons, the University will notify Lithuania’s Migration Department about the termination of their study agreement.

 

Admission Steps
  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
Admission Requirements

Required documents:

  • Secondary education diploma or equivalent including final grades
  • Document proving English language level
  • Motivational letter (please note that the authenticity of the motivation letter will be verified using specialized software, so it should be written without AI assistance)
  • 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).

Notes:

  • 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.
  • There are no limits regarding age, but please note, if you have taken a gap of 5 years or more after high school graduation, we may ask you to take additional tests.
English Language Requirements

Required level – B2

Assessments of English language proficiency certificates equivalent to level B2:

  • TOEFL IBT 72-94
  • IELTS 5.5-6.5
  • PTE score 59-75
  • DUOLINGO 100-125

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.

*Applicants who do not meet the required English proficiency level of B2 have the opportunity to study Preparatory English Language Courses online before studies. 

Documents Legalization
  • 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

Country Specific Requirements can be found here.

Qualification Recognition

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

Fees

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: €4108 per one academic year (2025-2026).

40% discount is applied to students from Ukraine. More information about fees applied for Ukraine citizens. 

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.

Contact Us
International Admissions Office
Ateities str. 20, LT-08303, Vilnius, Lithuania

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

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