F.A.Q

Yes, you will need to submit a request form for a transfer and get approval from your current and desired study department.

*Please note that you must have passed all your exams and have no outstanding academic debts.

Yes, you can apply for and receive scholarships. It depends on your study program, your academic achievements, activities, social status, and other, as the scholarships have different types. 

⇒ More about scholarships

Yes, it is possible, but for the first semester students shall pay the tuition fee before the beginning of that semester, and after that - you can pay monthly. For this you need to write a request form and foward it to your study department. Tuition fees for other semesters are to be paid within 15 calendar days from the beginning of each semester.

*Your detailed payment structure is stated in your student contract.

For a document confirming studies and your student status at the VDA, or if you need a transcript with grades, please contact the VDA Dean's office by email:

If you want to take a one-year academic break, please write a request form stating the reason and inform the International Relations Office by email (international@vda.lt).

*Please note that international students have their student Temporary residence permit/visa cancelled during the academic break period. 

Students shall apply to issue a student card only from the starting date of a new semester, once their student status will be visible within the Student Registry.

There are two types:

• LSP (Lithuanian student identity card). You can order LSP (LSIC) online here. 
• ISIC (International student card). ISIC here. It takes up to 14 days to make and it can be delivered to your residential address or picked up in-person depending on the city. Please use your identification code / personal ID indicated on your identification card/passport once you apply.

You may also need to have a Student status confirmation issued by the Academy when picking up your ISIC in-person (contact the IR Office international@vda.lt or VDA Studies Office directly). 

⇒ Student cards give discounts, but in some places (e.g. in public transport, if you buy a cheaper ticket), you must show the student card, otherwise, you risk being charged an administrative fine).

No, the VDA does not have a uniform policy or a specific dress code. Your self-expression and creativity are welcome.

• Telegram chat channel for full-time international students.
• VDA Facebook page
• VDA Instagram

Usually, each department has its own social network, so feel free to explore online.

⇒ Do not forget to check our VDA newsletter which contains most recent updates and news about open calls, events, exhibitions, workshops, and deadlines, specifically for international students.

For a visa/residence permit - you must apply no later than 2 months before the expiration date, but no earlier than 6 months.

If you want to receive/renew a temporary residence permit, check this relevant information. To complete your application, you will need a mediation letter issued by the International Relations Office. Please contact us and include your passport in the email. 

If it is urgent, please immediately contact the Migration department with a request for the issuance or extension of a visa/residence permit or go to their website and log in using your personal email (if you do not have a personal identification number or no online bank account in Lithuania).

Reports and/or complaints about possible violations of academic ethics should be sent to etika@vda.lt (addressed to the Academic Ethics Committee of the Senate) or etika.sa@vda.lt (addressed to the VDA Student Union).

⇒ Please fill out this form. The VDA guarantees the confidentiality of the complaints.