Visualization and mental rehearsal are among the most commonly used techniques before matches
ONLINE ADMISSION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Admission Deadlines (2025–2026)
| Standard Programs | Candidates Needing Double Legalization / IMPAS* | |
| Application submission | 03 Nov 2025 – 01 May 2026 | 03 Nov 2025 – 01 Apr 2026 |
| Submission of additional documentation for academic recognition | 03 Nov 2025 – 30 Jun 2026 | 03 Nov 2025 – 30 May 2026 |
| Interviews with applicants | 05 Dec 2025 – 30 Jun 2026 | 05 Dec 2025 – 30 May, 2026 |
| Acceptance letters | 4 Jan 2026 – 15 Jul 2026 | 4 Jan 2026 – 15 June, 2026 |
*IMPAS = International Master for Performance Analysis in Sports
Application registration deadlines for Doctoral degree (PhD) studies for EU, non EU, and EEA citizens: ALL YEAR.
Admission requirements in short:
Documents: Apostilled (Hague countries) or legalized (non-Hague) diploma & transcript; non-English must be translated and notarized.
Grades: CGPA ≥ 65%, no subject < 60%. Percentage is taken from the transcript’s official scale.
TRP: criminal record (last 2 yrs), translated & Apostilled/double legalized.
English: IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 46+, or equivalent; waived if English is a native language.
📌 Important! See the full document and application requirements to ensure eligibility → REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
STEPS OF ADMISSION TO LSU:
Receive a Conditional Acceptance Letter & Invoice.
The candidate receives a conditional acceptance letter along with the tuition fee invoice.
Make a Payment and get a Mediation Letter.
After paying the tuition fee, the candidate receives a mediation letter, which is needed to apply for a temporary residence permit to study in Lithuania.
1. Copy of the passport (for non EU citizens) or ID card (only for EU and EEA citizens).
The applicant’s passport/ID must be valid for at least 2 years from the date of submission of the application and must not be replaced or changed during the admission process.
2. Copies of the educational documents* (Secondary School Certificate, University Diploma, etc.) and its supplements** (Academic Transcript/Mark Sheets) in original language and translated into English by certified translator, certified by Notary.
*To be eligible for admission, applicants must have an overall CGPA of at least 65%, with no individual subject mark below 60%.
Please note that the percentage is determined only according to the official grading/percentage conversion scale provided on the applicant’s transcript. LSU does not convert CGPA into percentage using mathematical formulas or self-interpreted ranges. If the transcript does not state an exact final percentage, the admission decision is based solely on the CGPA and the official grading table issued by the institution.
**The academic transcript, records of grades, or a similar document should list all the subjects (their full names), grades, and credits and/or hours.
3. All educational documents submitted for admission must be officially certified in one of the following ways:
If the country is a member of the Hague Convention: Documents must have an Apostille (preferably an electronic Apostille).
If the country is not a member of the Hague Convention: Documents must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and/or the diplomatic mission or consular office of that country (documents without Apostille or legalization will not be accepted for admission in application portal).
4. CV (Resume). It must include:
Title of the thesis/project.
Name of the supervisor.
Mode of presentation – e.g., publicly defended, submitted electronically, or otherwise.
5. Copy of the certificate of English proficiency: IELTS Academic 5.5+, TOEFL iBT (0–120) 46–59, Cambridge English exam 160+, Pearson PTE Academic 50+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, or Duolingo English Test 90+.
All applicants must provide proof of English proficiency.
Applicants who have completed their previous education in English or for whom English is a second official language must provide a Duolingo English Test result of at least 90+.
Exception: candidates whose native language is English or English is the only official language of their country do not need to provide any English test.
6. Copy of the document proving payment of the application fee (non-refundable): the payment must clearly indicate the name of the applicant, regardless of who makes the payment (the applicant themselves or a third party). Payments without the applicant’s name will not be accepted, and the application will not be processed.
All documents must be of the highest scanning quality. All scans must be made from original documents, be in full size, colour, clear and legible. Any scans that do not meet such requirements will be disregarded.
📌 Important! Submitting your documents means you agree that the University may share your information with other institutions for verification purposes.
View Full Admission Rules for International Students at Lithuanian Sports University.
Evidence of participation in a Student Research Society.
Copies of published articles.
Information about conference participation and any research presented.
1. An applicant applies for a Temporal Residency Permit (non EU Temporal Residence Certificate) via Migris system: https://www.migracija.lt/en/app/form-wizard
2. An applicant submits data for a Temporary Residence Permit at the nearest Lithuanian Embassy, Consulate, or through an external office (VFS Global). In case a student does not receive TRP, a tuition fee is refunded, excluding bank transfer payment (see refund policy below);
3. All international students must have a health insurance valid in Lithuania. More information: https://www.lsu.lt/en/studies/practical-information/health-care-insurance/
4. To apply for the temporary residence permit (TRP), a student must obtain a document from his/her country about his/her criminal record, which must be issued for the last two years. If the person has lived in two or more different countries during the last two years, a criminal record must be issued from all those countries. Additionally, the criminal record must be translated into English and Apostilled. If the applicant cannot Apostille the criminal record, it must undergo double legalization. In the case of double legalization, please reach out to the University for further assistance. In case of double legalization, please reach out the University.
FEES:
Application fee
All applicants have to pay a non-refundable application fee of 200 EUR.
Tuition fee
A conditionally accepted student has to pay a full tuition fee for the first study year before applying for TRP (a payment cannot be done in installments).
📌Important! Tuition & Deposit payment rules:
All EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students must pay a non-refundable deposit of 1,000 EUR, which will be deducted from the tuition fee.
Non-EU/EEA students must pay at least one year of tuition in advance before the University can issue the documents required to apply for a temporary residence permit (TRP).
Refund policy for non-EU/EEA students:
a. If the TRP is not received by 1 October, the tuition fee will be fully refunded.
b. In all other cases, refunds are made minus the 1,000 EUR deposit.
c. Any foreign transaction fees are always borne by the student.
The academic year officially begins on 1 September.
First-year Bachelor and Master students are advised to arrive in September to complete registration, orientation, and preparation before classes start on 1 October.
SCHOLARSHIPS
For holders of foreign qualifications seeking for state funded study places: www.lamabpo.lt
Lithuanian State Scholarship: https://studyin.lt/
For contacts:
+370 612 81605
admission@lsu.lt
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