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ONLINE ADMISSION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
General Admission Requirements
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:
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Documents: Apostilled (Hague countries) or legalized (non-Hague) diploma & transcript; non-English must be translated and notarized.
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Grades: CGPA ≥ 65%, no subject < 60%. Percentage is taken from the transcript’s official scale.
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TRP: criminal record (last 2 yrs), translated & Apostilled/double legalized.
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English: IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 46+, or equivalent; waived if English is a native language.
- Application fee: 200 EUR.
📌 Important! See the full document and application requirements to ensure eligibility → REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
STEPS OF ADMISSION TO LSU:
- Fill in and submit online application form.
- Participate in a short motivational interview online (interview grade is included in the overall competitive score).
- Wait for the academic recognition of your qualification, carried out by LSU.
a. Basic information and duration of recognition procedure
b. Country-specific requirements for educational documents
c. Automatic recognition
d. Right to appeal -
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. - Apply and receive Temporary Residence Permit in the Republic of Lithuania (non EU): https://www.migracija.lt/esu-studentas1
- Come to Lithuania and start your studies.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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:
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If the country is a member of the Hague Convention: Documents must have an Apostille (preferably an electronic Apostille).
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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:
- a recent photograph of the candidate,
- a detailed account of their educational background,
- if the applicant has completed a bachelor thesis or project, they must provide:
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Title of the thesis/project.
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Name of the supervisor.
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Mode of presentation – e.g., publicly defended, submitted electronically, or otherwise.
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- work experience, and,
- any other relevant information that supports their application.
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+.
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All applicants must provide proof of English proficiency.
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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+.
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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.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR MASTER'S APPLICANTS
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Evidence of participation in a Student Research Society.
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Copies of published articles.
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Information about conference participation and any research presented.
TEMPORARY RESIDENCY PERMIT (TRP) ISSUANCE PROCEDURE
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:
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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.
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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).
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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.
ARRIVAL FOR STUDENTS
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
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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