{"id":12437,"date":"2026-10-14T12:13:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T12:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/?post_type=naujienos&#038;p=12437"},"modified":"2026-10-14T12:13:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T12:13:23","slug":"smk-introduces-online-bachelors-degree-programmes-in-english","status":"publish","type":"naujienos","link":"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/naujienos\/smk-introduces-online-bachelors-degree-programmes-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"SMK Introduces Online Bachelor&#8217;s Degree Programmes in English"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>A European Bachelor&#8217;s degree, practical skills and the freedom to study from wherever you are. SMK College of Applied Sciences is expanding its study opportunities by introducing online Bachelor&#8217;s degree programmes taught entirely in English. Applications for the Fall 2027 intake open on 10 October\u00a0 2026.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMK&#8217;s online study portfolio brings together some of today&#8217;s most relevant professional fields, including business, artificial intelligence, cyber security, marketing and creative media.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>You can choose from five study programmes:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/study-programmes\/future-business-and-artificial-intelligence-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future Business and Artificial Intelligence<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/study-programmes\/international-business-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Business<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/study-programmes\/marketing-and-advertising-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing and Advertising<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/study-programmes\/information-and-cyber-security-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information and Cyber Security<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smk.lt\/en\/study-programmes\/video-production-and-media-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video Production and Media<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Flexible Online Study Format\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online studying at SMK is designed to combine independence with meaningful interaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study model includes two complementary forms of learning:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 70\u201380% asynchronous learning: Students can access recorded lectures, digital study materials, practical cases and assignments, and organise much of their learning around their own schedules.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 20\u201330% live online learning: Real-time sessions bring students and lecturers together for discussions, teamwork, practical activities, questions and immediate feedback.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach means that online learning is not simply watching recordings independently. Students remain connected to lecturers and classmates, participate in practical tasks and receive academic support through the virtual learning environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For students balancing employment, family responsibilities or other commitments, this model creates an opportunity to pursue higher education with greater flexibility while remaining actively involved in their studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Who Can Apply?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SMK&#8217;s online Bachelor&#8217;s degree programmes are designed for applicants who have completed secondary education and meet the academic and English language admission requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants must provide educational documents for qualification assessment, demonstrate the required level of English and successfully complete an online motivation interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accepted English language qualifications include IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 69+, FCE, LanguageCert IESOL B2+, PTE Academic 59+ or Duolingo English Test 110+. Applicants who do not hold an accepted certificate may take the internal SMK English language test for \u20ac50.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional requirements may apply depending on the applicant&#8217;s country of education and chosen programme. Applicants to <strong>Video Production and Media<\/strong> must also complete an entrance assessment that includes a portfolio evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Key Dates and Tuition Fees<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Fall 2027 Intake<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Applications open:<\/strong> 10 October 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Application deadline:<\/strong> 10 August 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Studies begin:<\/strong> 1 September 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 3 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Language of instruction:<\/strong> English<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Study format:<\/strong> Online<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Application fee:<\/strong> \u20ac200 for all applicants<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual tuition fees are \u20ac4,200 for Future Business and Artificial Intelligence, International Business, and Marketing and Advertising, and \u20ac5,200 for Information and Cyber Security and Video Production and Media.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same tuition rates apply to EU and non-EU students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>How to Apply<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting your online study journey at SMK is straightforward:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your programme. Explore the available online Bachelor&#8217;s degree programmes and review the admission and country-specific requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit your application. Apply through<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.smk.lt\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apply.smk.lt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, upload the required documents and pay the \u20ac200 application fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend an online motivation interview. Meet the SMK admissions team via Google Meet and discuss your motivation and readiness for the chosen programme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm your enrolment. After receiving a positive admission decision, complete the required enrolment steps and pay the first tuition fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions about admission? 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