How to Apply?
MBA
We look forward to welcoming students from all over the world to our classrooms and are happy to assist you at every stage of the admissions process. Here you'll find all the information you need to know about applying to the MBA program at the European Humanities University's BISEB School of Economics and Business.
No entrance exams are required.
Admission is based on a competitive selection process – you do not need to take entrance examinations.
Apostille
not required
An apostille on documents is not required for applicants from Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia.
Free online document submission
Submission of documents is carried out electronically and does not require personal presence.
Fixed tuition fees
The cost of training is fixed in the contract and does not change throughout the entire period of training.
Preparation for admission
Preliminary interview
You can schedule an online interview before submitting your application. This is a great way to get to know us, ask questions, and earn +1 point towards your application score.
Required documents
Make sure you have all the required documents . We recommend not delaying your application, even if some documents are not ready – you can submit them later.
English language
If you don't have proof of your English proficiency, register and take the English Speaking Test (URT). Details are available in the "Admission Documents" section.
State exams
If you don't have a state exam certificate, register and take the online test to determine your readiness for higher education.
Stage 1. Application submission
Choose a program and complete the application form by uploading all required documents. You can find recommendations for filling out the form in the guidelines section.
After submitting your application, please regularly check the email address you provided (including the “Inbox” and “Spam” folders). We will contact you within 7 working days.
Stage 2. Online interview
After reviewing your application, you will be invited to an online interview. The interview helps us better understand your background, motivation, and professional goals, as well as assess whether the programme is the right fit for you.
During the interview, we may discuss:
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your academic and professional background;
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your motivation to join the MBA programme;
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your career goals and expectations from the programme.
Stage 3. Final decision
The final admission decision is made after a full evaluation of your documents, interview results, and the decision of BISEB’s admission committee. The admission committee meets several times during the admissions cycle. You will receive the final decision by email within two working days after the committee meeting.
Step 4. Submitting documents for a visa/residence permit
Once you receive a positive final decision, our specialists will contact you to assist you with preparing documents for a visa or temporary residence permit. The university has a visa support department that assists students with the application process (note: the university does not submit applications on behalf of students, but only provides consultations).
A detailed list of documents can be found on the website of the Lithuanian consulate in your country.
Please note that application preparation and review at the consulate can take two months or more , so we strongly recommend submitting documents in advance, based on application deadlines and the start dates of the academic year.
Stage 5. Arrival in Vilnius
After obtaining your visa, we recommend booking your flight or bus ticket as early as possible. Tickets to Vilnius may sell out quickly, especially at the beginning of the academic year. Plan your arrival in advance to make sure you reach BISEB before classes start.
Done! Welcome to BISEB!
We will stay in touch and support you throughout your journey to ensure a smooth start to your studies.
See you in class!
Admissions open on April 7.
We recommend submitting documents in advance:
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processing a visa/residence permit takes two months or more
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The number of places is limited, registration may close earlier
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Early submission will give you more time to move in.
Online application deadline: April 7 – August 9, 2026
Documents For Admission
Please upload a good quality color photograph taken no earlier than 6 months prior to submitting your application.
Please upload your international passport (with data in Latin characters) if your domestic and international passports are separate documents in your country.
Please provide your certificate or diploma with a transcript (if applicable). The document must have a GPA of at least 7.0 on a 10-point scale.
A list of names of state examinations in different countries is available at the link .
If you don't have any state exam certificates, take our free online college readiness exam. We recommend registering early, as the exam is offered only a few times.
Registration for the exam is available via the link in the Entrance Exams (Bachelor's Degree) section.
We expect English proficiency at level A2+ for admission. Proficiency in English is confirmed by the following exams:
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CT (Belarus) – not less than 65 points
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CE (Belarus) – not less than 38 points
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National State Examination (ZNO/NMT, USE, UNT, etc.)
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International exams IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Eng.
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For applicants from EU countries – a grade in the certificate of at least 7.0
Please note: If you have not taken the exams listed above or your score is below the passing score, you must take the free online English test from ESU (URT – Advanced Speech Testing) and upload the test certificate.
Registration for the test is available via the link in the Entrance Exams (Bachelor's Degree) section.
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2/ Language and translation
Documents are accepted in English, Russian, Lithuanian, Belarusian, or Ukrainian.
If your documents are issued in another language, please provide the original document along with a notarized translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian.
1/ Format and quality
Electronic copies (scans or photographs) must be in color and of good quality. Black and white scans will not be accepted.
3/ Apostille
An apostille for a certificate and state examination certificates is not required for applicants from Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia.
Competition score
Students are admitted without examinations, based on their competitive score. Information on how to improve your competitive score is available below. Your competitive score is made up of the following components:
The highest result is taken into account: either the national state examination score or the school certificate grade on a 10-point scale (with a coefficient of 0.9).
The highest score on a national state exam and/or an international exam certificate is taken into account. If you have provided a URT certificate, the grade on the certificate is factored into the competition score (with a coefficient of 0.9). For applicants from EU countries, a minimum grade of 7.0 is taken into account. If you have not studied English, please refer to the Q&A section.
The GPA of a general secondary education certificate or a diploma of secondary specialized education is taken into account. The GPA of the document must be at least 7.0 on a 10-point scale.
The score you received in the interview is taken into account. For interview details and a list of questions, see the section "Stage 2. Online Interview."
Q&A
BISEB MBA is a one-year, accredited European Master of Business Administration (EQF Level 7) designed for professionals seeking to enhance their managerial and strategic capabilities.
Yes. Our university does not set a validity period for this type of document.
Timing and regularity
Tuition is paid once per semester. Payments for the fall and spring semesters are due by October 15 and March 15, respectively. It's important to note that immigration officials may, in rare cases, request earlier payment if necessary to issue documents.
Payment methods for students from Belarus and Russia
Since Lithuanian banks currently do not accept payments from these countries, the following options are available:-
Payment from a bank account in another country
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Cash payments in Vilnius
Tuition fees
The tuition fee is fixed and indicated on the page of each program.-
You will be able to obtain a student residence permit (SRP) after signing the agreement. Currently, SRPs are issued for a period of 1 to 2 years. Applicants from Belarus must obtain a visa in the country, followed by a residence permit in Lithuania. The university coordinates all steps and assists with migration procedures. Applicants from the EU, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan can obtain SRPs outside of Lithuania (for example, through the external service VFS Global ).
If you already have a residence permit in Lithuania for other reasons , you don't need to renew it for your studies. The main thing is that the grounds for your current residence permit remain valid for the entire period of your studies.
If your primary language of study at school wasn't English, we'll sign an additional agreement upon signing your contract, committing you to learn English to a minimum level of B1 by the start of the third semester. The university offers a special English language program (12 ECTS credits) for this purpose.
You will be able to obtain a student residence permit (SRP) after signing the agreement. Currently, SRPs are issued for a period of 1 to 2 years. Applicants from Belarus must obtain a visa in the country, followed by a residence permit in Lithuania. The university coordinates all steps and assists with migration procedures. Applicants from the EU, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan can obtain SRPs outside of Lithuania (for example, through the external service VFS Global ).
If you already have a residence permit in Lithuania for other reasons , you don't need to renew it for your studies. The main thing is that the grounds for your current residence permit remain valid for the entire period of your studies.
You will be able to obtain a student residence permit (SRP) after signing the agreement. Currently, SRPs are issued for a period of 1 to 2 years. Applicants from Belarus must obtain a visa in the country, followed by a residence permit in Lithuania. The university coordinates all steps and assists with migration procedures. Applicants from the EU, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan can obtain SRPs outside of Lithuania (for example, through the external service VFS Global ).
If you already have a residence permit in Lithuania for other reasons , you don't need to renew it for your studies. The main thing is that the grounds for your current residence permit remain valid for the entire period of your studies.
You will be able to obtain a student residence permit (SRP) after signing the agreement. Currently, SRPs are issued for a period of 1 to 2 years. Applicants from Belarus must obtain a visa in the country, followed by a residence permit in Lithuania. The university coordinates all steps and assists with migration procedures. Applicants from the EU, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan can obtain SRPs outside of Lithuania (for example, through the external service VFS Global ).
If you already have a residence permit in Lithuania for other reasons , you don't need to renew it for your studies. The main thing is that the grounds for your current residence permit remain valid for the entire period of your studies.
You will be able to obtain a student residence permit (SRP) after signing the agreement. Currently, SRPs are issued for a period of 1 to 2 years. Applicants from Belarus must obtain a visa in the country, followed by a residence permit in Lithuania. The university coordinates all steps and assists with migration procedures. Applicants from the EU, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan can obtain SRPs outside of Lithuania (for example, through the external service VFS Global ).
If you already have a residence permit in Lithuania for other reasons , you don't need to renew it for your studies. The main thing is that the grounds for your current residence permit remain valid for the entire period of your studies.