Program Overview

Scandinavian Studies (Finnish) Programme

The Scandinavian Studies programme gives students the opportunity to become experts in the languages and cultures of the Nordic region. By choosing one language as their focus, students will also start to understand the others, opening the door to the Nordic region in all its richness. The admission is to four program languages: Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, and Swedish. If a group for any of the languages does not form, the university will recommend joining another one or look for an individual solution.

Programme Highlights

• International academic environment
• Interdisciplinary and flexible studies
• Immersive cultural environment

Presentation

Qualification Degree

• Degree of Bachelor of Humanities

Department

• Faculty of Philology

Duration

• 4 years

City

• Vilnius

Field of Study Group

• Humanities

Field of Study

• Philology by language

Credits

• 240.0

Study Form

• Full-time

Language

• English, Finnish

Programme Plan

The Scandinavian Studies programme offers an in-depth look at the Nordic success story, including the region's welfare model, key historical turning points, Viking era heritage, contemporary culture, mythology, and media. Students will gain fluency in one of the Nordic languages, reaching a B2 level. The programme stands out for its applied, experience-based learning methods and a high degree of flexibility, with nearly 50% of the curriculum shaped according to the students' own interests.

Admission Requirements

Entry Qualification

Language Requirements

• English: IELTS Academic 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 81+, Cambridge English Exam 176+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 120+, Password Skills Plus 6.5+, or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR.
• Exemptions for students whose first language is English or who have a university degree in English.

Territorial Requirements

• Applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan must submit an OMPT-C (Online Mathematics Placement Test) Certificate with a minimum passing grade of 55%.

Admission Steps

1. Find your programme and consider whether the subjects match your interests and strengths.
2. Check the application dates:
   • 1 May for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries.
   • 1 July for applicants who are citizens of EU/EFTA countries and for non-EU/EFTA applicants with a 90-day visa-free period that has not yet been exceeded.
3. Check your eligibility and prepare the necessary documents.
4. Pay the application fee (€100 per application) and submit your application on apply.vu.lt.
5. Take a motivational interview for candidates who meet the established criteria.
6. Confirm your acceptance and pay the tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand and develop knowledge of Scandinavian languages, literature, culture, history, and society.
• Analyse Nordic culture, literature, history, and societal contexts.
• Communicate effectively in Finnish at B2/C1 level.
• Identify and articulate scientific questions, carry out non-complex scientific and applied research, and critically evaluate the results.
• Develop cross-cultural competence and the ability to think critically.
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Financing

• Annual tuition fee for a state non-funded place: 4,437 EUR.
• Application fee: €100 per application, non-refundable.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Scandinavian Studies programme have a wide range of career opportunities both in Lithuania and internationally, including roles in international organisations, embassies, cultural and educational institutions, media, publishing, and companies that value Nordic languages and cross-cultural expertise.