Admission dates and terms

Fall Semester Admission:

• Admission starts on December 2.
• The semester commences on September 1.
• Deadlines: July 1 – Applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries, August 10 – Applicants from EU countries.

Spring Semester Admission:

• Admission starts on September 2.
• The semester commences on February 1.
• Deadlines: December 1 – Applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries, January 10 – Applicants from EU countries.

Application process

• Submit the application form ot apply.smk.lt/ and pay the application fee. Please, make sure to check all the requirements according to the chosen program.
• Before applying, please review the country-specific requirements to ensure all necessary documents are included.
• You will be invited to a motivation interview. After receiving your admission, the first tuition fee must be paid to confirm your enrollment at SMK.
• Start the TRP process at the nearest Visa Facilitation Services Center. More information can be found here.
• Once your TRP is approved, we’ll be ready to welcome you to Lithuania and help you sign your study contract.

Documents for Qualification Assessment:

• Diploma or provisional certificate: Your highest qualification (in the original language).
• Academic transcript: Listing all subjects, grades, and credits/hours. Can be submitted electronically if the appendix isn’t issued yet.
• Proof of name change: If your diploma name differs from your passport (e.g., marriage/divorce certificate or other official document).
• Other supporting education documents: If needed to clarify qualifications.
• Note: Country-specific document requirements may apply. Check for your country here.

Academic Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

SMK College of Applied Sciences (SMK) is appointed by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of Lithuania for recognition of foreign qualifications for the purposes of further studies at SMK. The evaluation of qualifications is a part of the admission procedure, and all students have to undergo this process. More information on Academic recognition of foreign qualifications can be found here.

Application & Identity Documents

• Application fee receipt: Paid once per degree; exemptions for English Foundation Programme students continuing at SMK.
• Valid passport copy: Must be valid for at least 2 years.
• Entry qualification documents: High school/secondary diploma, school leaving certificate, or college diploma. Must be translated into English/Lithuanian if the original is in another language. Minimum overall score: 50%.
• Consent for qualification evaluation: Through the Lithuanian Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (CQAHE).

Language & Other Requirements

• Proof of English proficiency: IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 69+, FCE, LanguageCert IESOL B2+, PTE Academic 59+, or Duolingo 110+.
• Internal SMK English test: 50 €; available if no certificate.
• Exemptions: English Foundation Programme graduates only need their certificate when applying for a bachelor’s degree.

Motivation Interview

After the applicant has paid the application fee and submitted the application, we invite him for a motivational interview. The interview is done online using the Google Meet platform, and the basic goal is to evaluate the reasoning and motivation of a future student. After an interview, the decision of admission is given in a couple of days.

If you have any specific questions in regard to the application procedure please contact the SMK International Office at admission@smk.lt.