Program Overview

Informatics Master's Program

The Informatics study programme prepares highly qualified IT specialists capable of independent research, pursuing Doctoral studies in Lithuania and abroad, and leading software development and maintenance projects. As modern computer and software systems grow increasingly complex and interconnected across diverse applications, graduates gain a broad set of competencies, including system modelling and design, data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and more, equipping them to excel in both national and international IT careers. The program offers comprehensive computer science education, career opportunities in the IT sector, and academic prospects for further studies or research careers in informatics and related fields. Graduates of the Master's program in Informatics have acquired sufficient knowledge in their field and are able to analyze processes in computerized applied domains and develop their information models. They possess the professional competence to independently carry out complex information technology system development tasks, can assimilate new methods and technologies, and apply them in practice. Graduates have also gained skills in scientific research and are prepared to work as analysts, designers, or programmers, both on large-scale projects and independently.

Presentation

• Qualification degree: Master of Computing
• Department: Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics
• Duration: 2 years
• City: Vilnius
• Field of study group: Computing
• Field of study: Informatics
• Credits: 120.0
• Study form: Full-time
• Language: English

Programme Plan

The detailed study plan for the Informatics Master's program is available, outlining the structure and content of the studies.

Admission Requirements

• Entry qualification: Undergraduate diploma (or higher) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Engineering, or Technology.
• Language requirements: English proficiency, with accepted language certificates including 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.
• Other requirements: At least 2 references and a motivation letter must be provided.
• Territory requirements: Applications are not accepted from Belarus and Russia.

Admission Steps

1. Find your programme and check the application dates.
2. Check your eligibility and prepare the necessary documents.
3. Pay the application fee (100 per application) and submit your application.
4. Take a remote motivational interview if invited by the Informatics Programme Admission Committee.
5. Confirm your acceptance and pay the tuition fee within the specified deadline.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master's program in Informatics acquire sufficient domain knowledge to understand computerized application processes and create their informational models, independently perform complex IT system development tasks, and apply new methods and technologies in practice. They also gain research skills that enable them to analyze problems, develop new technological tools, and contribute to innovative solutions.

Financing

• Annual tuition fee for a state non-funded place: 6,000 EUR for non-EU students / 5,641 EUR for EU students.
• Application fee: 100 per application, non-refundable.
• Scholarships: Tuition Fee Waivers and Scholarships are available to apply for during the admission procedure.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers as IT analysts, system designers, programmers, information systems developers, technology consultants, or IT researchers, with the skills to work on large-scale projects or independently. The program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities in the IT sector, both in Lithuania and internationally.