Program Overview

Program Overview

The Visuomens sveikata (Public Health) program at Vilniaus universitetas (Vilnius University) aims to educate specialists who can participate in forming public health policy, ensure human health safety by controlling environmental indicators, and organize and implement health promotion activities in various population groups.

Program Description

The program's goal is to prepare competent public health bachelors who can apply the latest scientific and practical achievements in their professional activities. Students will acquire skills in critical thinking, problem identification, health promotion, prevention, and environmental and lifestyle factor management. They will also develop excellent social and communication skills, enabling them to work in teams, make independent decisions, and organize, plan, and implement applied research, public health policy, and interventions.

Program Structure

• Duration: 4 years
• Credits: 240.0
• Study Form: Full-time
• Language: Lithuanian
• Faculty: Medicine

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Requirements:
  • For those who acquired secondary education in 2026:
    • Pass at least 3 state exams (Lithuanian language and literature, mathematics, and one elective subject).
    • The average score of the three state exams must be at least 50.
  • For those who acquired secondary education before 2026, check the requirements according to your year of education.
• Competition Score:
  • Biology: exam, coefficient 0.4
  • Chemistry or mathematics or physics (for state-funded places); chemistry or mathematics or physics or information technology or foreign language (for non-state-funded places): exam or annual grade (A level), coefficient 0.2
  • Any subject not overlapping with other subjects: exam or annual grade (A level), coefficient 0.2
  • Lithuanian language and literature: exam, coefficient 0.2
• Additional Points: May be awarded for achievements demonstrating activity, knowledge, and initiative, such as prize places in olympiads or competitions, high-grade graduation papers, volunteering, or other significant achievements.

Tuition Fees

• Annual Tuition Fee for Non-State-Funded Places: 4,500 EUR

Financial Aid

• Scholarships: Available for excellent academic performance, active scientific, sporting, or social activities, and social support for students in difficult life situations.
• Tuition Fee Reduction: Possible for active participation in scientific activities, cultural activities, sports, or for university employees, with reductions ranging from 30% to 100%.
• State-Funded Loans: Available for studying and living expenses, administered by the State Studies Foundation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in key health system institutions, such as the National Public Health Centre, the Ministry of Health, municipal public health offices, and private health care institutions. They can also engage in health research, prevention projects, and public policy implementation. The program provides a solid foundation for further studies in the master's degree and pursuing higher positions in the health system or research institutions.