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.
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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
Sporto Str. 6, LT- 44221 Kaunas, Central chambers, room 101
Lithuanian Sports University (LSU), Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Vytautas Magnus University (VDU) and Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) have continued their collaboration for five years, offering students the opportunity to choose and enroll in elective study modules at another university free of charge for the academic year 2026-2027.
European Network for Studies in Sports Science (EN3S) unites European Sports Science universities, universities of applied sciences, institutes and faculties from France, Romania, Finland, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, Check Republic, Italy and Lithuania
Lithuanian Sports University (LSU) presented their 2025 performance results, revealing the consistent growth of the institution, strengthening their international position and focused attention on quality of studies, science, and community well-being.
Despite the complex geopolitical situation, demographic challenges and rapidly changing technological environment, the university maintained a stable growth rate and strengthened its role as a specialized sports university in Lithuania.
LSU Rector Diana Rėklaitienė emphasizes that today higher education operates in conditions of constant change, therefore traditional solutions are no longer sufficient.
“Today, it is not enough to review the strategy or update study programs once a year. Changes are happening constantly, so we must be able to adapt quickly, consistently update our competencies, and look for new solutions,” says LSU Rector D. Rėklaitienė.
One of the most notable results of 2025 is the increase in the number of students. Despite the decreasing number of students in Lithuania, LSU managed to attract more students from both Lithuania and abroad. The university also maintained high admission standards for international students, conducting a consistent selection process.
At the same time, the international academic community has grown – more scientists from abroad have joined LSU, seeing the university as a promising place for a scientific career. “We are pleased that more foreign scientists are choosing LSU. They bring new ideas, different experiences and strengthen our scientific potential,” says the rector.
In 2025, LSU continued to strengthen its research areas, focusing not only on the quantity of publications, but primarily on their quality, visibility, and citation. The university aims to have research published in high-level international journals, and its results have a real impact on sports science and public health.
An important impetus was provided by the ongoing University Excellence Initiative, which attracts high-level researchers and promotes international joint projects.
Last year, LSU also successfully organized the international HEPA conference, which received a large number of participants and extremely favorable reviews.
The university has consistently updated its study programs, paying close attention not only to professional knowledge, but also to general competencies – communication, technological literacy, and the ability to work in a changing environment.
According to D. Rėklaitienė, the development of artificial intelligence and technological progress are changing the entire and technological progress are changing the entire study process. “We must prepare specialists not for yesterday, but for tomorrow’s labor market. This means constantly methods and strengthens the competences of teachers,” she emphasizes. The university is developing new study programs, including international joint studies, strengthening the direction of teacher training and consistently striving for leadership in the field of sports science.
Various professional development training sessions were organized for the community, strengthening didactic and digital skills. The university also actively developed international mobility opportunities for teachers and students.
Great attention is also paid to the third mission – activities for the benefit of society. The mobile sports science laboratory, which visits Lithuanian schools in cities and regions, is attracting great interest. During visits, students are introduced to sports science, and physical literacy, movement quality, and physical capacity are assessed.
The University’s Knowledge and Innovation Transfer Center has also expanded training for coaches, instructors, and other sports professionals. The increasing number of participants indicates a growing need to constantly update professional knowledge.
Volunteering remains an integral part of LSU’s identity – university students have actively worked in various sports events across the country, and organizers view the LSU community as professional and reliable partners.
In 2025, LSU continued to modernize its infrastructure, renovate its auditoriums, install new equipment, and improve conditions for hybrid and distance learning. Students have wide opportunities to play sports: open gyms and a swimming pool are open; experienced coaches of various sports work in the sports center. In the near future, the university plans even bigger changes – renovation of the main auditorium building and dormitories, as well as new development projects.
“We are proud of what we have managed to accomplish, but the most important thing is not to stop. Our goal remains to create a strong, open and progressive university that responds to the needs of society and shapes the future,” says D. Rėklaitienė.
From April 27 to May 1, 2026, the Lithuanian Sports University (LSU) hosted the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Integrating Sport Games into Training” (ISGiT-2). The BIP was attended by students and teachers from Italy, Spain, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Lithuania.
Students started the programme with online sessions led by teachers from different partner universities. During the online sessions, students not only deepened their knowledge but also worked in international teams to prepare project assignments for the intensive week in Kaunas.
During the intensive week at LSU, participants expanded their knowledge and skills through lectures and practical sessions, worked on the creation of sports activities that would incorporate game elements, and presented their group projects. The programme was packed with sports challenges, creative games, and educational and cultural activities. The LSU was represented in the programme by teachers Rasa Kreivytė, Rita Gruodytė-Račienė, Vusal Guseinov, Vaida Pokvytytė, Marco Pernigoni, and Francesco Coletta.
In addition to academic activities, the BIP participants had an opportunity to visit Žalgiris Arena, where they explored the versatility of this multifunctional building and got a glimpse to different spaces behind the scenes. The intensive programme culminated in a trip to the Anykščiai region, where participants strolled along the trails of Anykščiai Forest and visited the Tree-Top Walk complex.
The Erasmus+ BIP is coordinated by the Lithuanian Sports University in partnership with the University of Rome “Foro Italico” (Italy), the Technical University of Madrid (Spain), the University of Valencia (Spain), Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences (Poland) and University of Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
The next edition of the Erasmus+ BIP “Integrating Sport Games into Training” is planned to take place in the University of Rome “Foro Italico” (Italy) in 2027.
On June 23, 2026 (Tuesday), from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the ceremonial diploma award ceremony for bachelor’s and master’s graduates of all study programs at the Lithuanian Sports University will take place at the Kaunas Sports Hall (Perkūno Ave. 5, Kaunas).
The event program will be announced in June.
For more information:
Email: komunikacija@lsu.lt
A second-year PhD student and lecturer from the Kazakh Academy of Sport and Tourism, Kazakh-American University (Almaty, Kazakhstan), Madina Batyrbekova, was undertaking a research internship at the Lithuanian Sports University (LSU).
The internship is an integral part of her doctoral dissertation research, titled “Development of an Ecotourism Model Based on the Example of the East Kazakhstan Region” (supervisor: Dr. Dinara Kadyrbekova). A significant academic role in the research is also played by the international supervisor, professor Dr. Birutė Švagždienė from the Department of Sport and Tourism at LSU.
During the internship, the doctoral student had the opportunity to familiarize herself with modern principles of ecotourism development, methods of sustainable management of natural areas, and international experience in this field.
Particular attention was given to the exchange of scientific ideas, research discussions, and the exploration of practical application possibilities. The knowledge and experience gained will be significantly applied in the further stages of her dissertation, strengthening its scientific foundation and international dimension.
PhD student Madina Batyrbekova expresses her gratitude to Professor Dr. Birutė Švagždienė of the LSU Department of Sport and Tourism, the Doctoral and Research Office, and the entire LSU community for their hospitality, high level of organization, and valuable research environment that provides excellent conditions for international cooperation.
This important event brings together nearly 30 international teachers from the LSU partner institutions, representing countries such as Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Finland, Japan, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Spain, UK, USA, and Turkey.
Prof. Jūratė Požėrienė, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs at the Lithuanian Sports University; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristina Motiejūnaitė, Head of the Department of Health Promotion and Rehabilitation; and Irena Čikotienė, Head of the International Relations Office, participated in a project coordinated by the Jean Monnet University in Saint-Étienne, France, a project aimed at creating the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Program “Exercise and Healthy Aging and Chronic Diseases in Sustainable Societies” (abbreviated as “EADS” for Exercise, Ageing, Diseases & Sustainable Societies).
The two-year program is designed for seniors suffering from various diseases, aiming to improve their physical activity while fostering a sustainable society. During the meeting, the program’s academic achievement plan was discussed and finalized, the structure of the master’s program itself was established and approved, and countries were assigned for teaching by semester.
The project coordinator is Jean Monnet University; participants include Ghent University, Belgium; the University of Primorska, Slovenia; the University of Pavia, Italy, the University of Quebec, Canada, and the Lithuanian Sports University. LSU has become an official partner in the study program, coordinating one semester of studies with the possibility of teaching individual courses in other semesters.
Documents can be submitted from April 1st until May 3rd (inclusive).
LSU International Relations Officer Justė Knatauskaitė together with other 22 participants has attended the Blended Intensive Programme for staff at Charles University in Prague. It was an excellent opportunity to analyse and take good practices in the field of four Erasmus+ priorites: inclusion and diversity, environmental protection, digital transformation, and participation in democratic life.
Charles University hosted an intensive training focused on priorities of the Erasmus+ program and their integration into mobilities and international experiences. Specifically, the training addressed four key themes: inclusion and diversity, sustainability, digitalization, and participation, i.e. civic engagement. The training was coordinated by the European Office of the International Relations Department, with contributions to the program also made by staff from CU Point, Central Library and several faculties. A total of 23 participants from 13 countries and 19 universities across Europe took part. In most cases, these were strong Erasmus+ partners of Charles University and highly popular destinations for both students and staff.
“Erasmus+ priorities are key values for Charles University, and I am pleased that so many international colleagues are interested in these important topics together with us,” emphasized Tereza Pospíšilová, a member of the Rector’s Board responsible for social responsibility, at the opening of the program.
The week-long training took the form of a so-called Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), one of the fastest-developing innovations within Erasmus+. It enables the creation of innovative educational programs for students and staff that combine virtual and physical components. During the online component of this BIP, participants had the opportunity to share approaches to Erasmus+ priorities at their home institutions, and these perspectives were then further developed during an intensive week at Charles University, when each day was dedicated to an in-depth exploration of one Erasmus+ priority.
Within the topic of inclusion and diversity, international colleagues were introduced to the Carolina Centre, which serves as the central unit for supporting students with special needs and fewer opportunities at Charles University. The Resilience Centre, established in 2024, contributes to strengthening resilience as a complex and progressive competence. International participants were particularly impressed by the range of support services provided by both centers, as well as by preventive measures that significantly contribute to making mobility an overall positive experience for students. From Jana Kočí (Faculty of Education), participants learned how to take care of wellbeing during mobility periods, when the risk of psychological difficulties increases due to uprooting and entry into a new environment. Together with Klára Daďová and Ilona Pavlová (Faculty of Physical Education and Sport), international colleagues had the opportunity to try out specific activities offered within adapted physical education courses – handbike, tandem cycling for the visually impaired, curling, and boccia. They also received valuable advice on how to motivate students with physical disabilities to participate in mobility abroad.
Within the topic of sustainability, the activities of the Sustainable Development Office were presented, in which international Erasmus+ students are also actively involved, whether through building insect hotels, creating birdhouses, activities for Earth Day, or the “Do práce na kole!” (“Bike to Work!”) challenge. Following a presentation on how to engage as many Erasmus+ students as possible in sustainability, a pub quiz tested the newly acquired knowledge and sparked a competitive spirit among participants. The focus on green matters continued with a presentation of results of the international KA2 project, Sustainable Erasmus Travel (SET).
The project’s main coordinator at Charles University, Petra Šmídová (European Office of the International Relations Department), presented the steps taken during the project to increase students’ motivation to choose environmentally friendly modes of transport to their Erasmus+ destinations. These include train, bus, bicycle, or shared car travel. Thanks to its involvement in the project, Charles University was able to conduct a number of focus groups and subsequently develop a questionnaire on sustainable mobility, which was then distributed across Europe. Based on the outputs, the main barriers discouraging potential participants from choosing environmentally friendly transport modes were identified. So-called factsheets and connectivity reports mapping train connections between the most sought-after Erasmus+ destinations in Europe were also developed. In 2025, a competition for the most interesting experience with sustainable travel was announced as well, and three Charles University students excelled in the winter round!
Participants experienced the priority of digitalization in practice during a presentation by Lukáš Hejtmánek (Faculty of Humanities) on the use of virtual reality to support student wellbeing. This was followed by a contribution from Lucie Dorážková (Central Library), during which participants shared practices in the field of electronic information resources and the availability of digitized materials in university libraries. An introduction to working with the UKAŽ search tool, widely used by Erasmus students coming to Charles University, was also valuable for partners.
During the afternoon part of the program, Jelizaveta Getta (European Office, CU Rectorate) prepared an interactive workshop on organizing Blended Intensive Programs, with an emphasis on effectively linking their virtual and physical components. During the workshop, colleagues learned what to pay attention to when organizing a BIP, how to best incorporate these programs into internationalization strategies, and how to assess their quality and ensure their sustainability. As another digitalization initiative, participants were introduced to the project Digitising Academic Catalogues for Enhanced Mobility (DACEM), which aims to create a shared platform of courses offered to Erasmus+ students across participating universities.
The final day was dedicated to the priority of participation and civic engagement. Nikola Horáková (European Office of the International Relations Office) spoke about ways of involving international exchange students in student life activities so that their stay at Charles University would have not only academic but also cultural value. Tips and strategies on how to integrate extracurricular activities into the mobility of medical students were shared by Marika Bendová using the example of the Third Faculty of Medicine – among other things, she revealed how she manages to achieve 100% interest in the Buddy program. A student perspective on civic engagement was provided by Adéla Wagnerová, President of the university section of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN CU Prague), who focused in her presentation particularly on opportunities for cooperation between ESN and university international offices.
In addition to the educational component, international colleagues also had the opportunity to take part in a rich accompanying program, which included a visit to the Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science, a guided tour of the Carolinum, a joint welcome dinner featuring traditional Czech cuisine, and a visit to Kampus Hybernská.
This training built on the tradition of staff BIPs organized annually by the European Office of the International Relations Office. Each of these initiatives represents an excellent opportunity for sharing know-how, exchanging practical examples, jointly discussing new ideas, and above all spending time together on developing key matters of the Erasmus+ program. In the past, BIPs on sustainable mobility and inclusion in Erasmus+ have taken place. Both programs were nominated for the Czech National Agency (DZS) Award and advanced to the final selection.
TEXT: Jelizaveta Getta
PHOTO: European Office of the International Relations Department