Vytautas
Magnus University, Kaunas
Baltic
Region Studies
Contact: Ms. Ugne Miseikyte
Baltic Region Studies
The Department of Regional Studies at Vytautas Magnus University
in Kaunas offers Baltic Region Studies in the form of both non-degree
and master degree programmes.
Non-degree programme
The Baltic Region Studies programme is one academic year (autumn
and spring semesters) non-degree programme intended for exchange
or visiting students or anyone who is interested in it. The aim
of this programme is to increase communication between East and
West and guarantee a larger degree of co-operation. Baltic Studies
deal with specific issues of the Baltic countries, especially their
culture and politics, and is intended for those scholars and researchers
(both students and professors) from abroad who are keen on international
co-operation or aim at better knowledge of the Baltic region.
Courses given in English reveal cultural peculiarities, historical
development and the present day situation of the Baltic countries
to foreigners who, due to the previous political isolation of the
Baltic States, the existing language barriers as well as scarce
publications in the international press, did not have access to
information about these countries. The Baltic programme could pave
a path for a real partnership and international co-operation, encouraging
scholars to focus their attention on issues of regional concern.
Duration: one/two semesters
Tuition fee: 3200 LT (930 EUR) per semester
Registration fee: 100 LT (30 EUR)
Baltic Studies Master’s Programme
Graduates of the Master's programme of the Baltic Region Studies
will be granted the Master's degree in Political Sciences. The graduates
of the programme will have sufficient knowledge to work efficiently
in the extremely dynamic global environment. They will also gain
competence in the on-going processes in neighbouring countries.
During the programme, which lasts a year and a half, students will
acquire theoretical knowledge of political, economical and cultural
development at the national, regional and global level. Methodological,
theoretical and practical conditions will be created to develop
applied research and administrative activities. In addition, in
the multi-cultural environment students will naturally acquire communicative
skills to be applied in the constantly globalising world.
Graduates of the programme of the Baltic Region Studies will have
a possibility to work in various state, non-governmental and private
institutions such as:
- Government institutions.
- Diplomatic structures: embassies, trade, culture and other representative
offices in foreign countries.
- Representative offices at the international organizations, e.g.
the United Nations, UNESCO, NATO, European Council, etc.
- Economy units, e.g. banks of business investments, international
funds, international organizations, business companies which have
interests in the Baltic region.
- Educational institutions, e.g. institutions of higher education,
institutes of scientific research.
Graduates of the programme of the Baltic Region Studies are offered
the possibility to continue their studies in the post-graduate programme
in the field of Social Sciences. After these studies they will be
granted doctoral degrees.
AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME
The programme aims at providing students with the following theoretical
and practical knowledge:
- competence in carrying out comparative analyses of political
processes in different countries in the regional context;
- knowledge of theoretical models and their practical applications
for examining regional political and economical phenomena; awareness
of the main characteristics and regularities of these models;
- awareness of the political systems in the region, historical
aspects of the regional processes and developmental perspectives
in the region;
- ability to formulate research questions and to perceive the
development of the Baltic countries in the European and world
context;
- ability to identify, analyse, evaluate and foresee the main
tendencies of political and economic processes in the Baltic region.
In addition, the Master's programme of the Baltic Region Studies
has the following aims:
- to prepare highly qualified analysts with the special knowledge
of the Baltic region; the graduates of the programme will also
be capable to orient themselves in the regional and global environments;
- to prepare experts with profound knowledge of the politics of
the Baltic region, its place in the international context as well
as the possibilities of integration and co-operation;
- to prepare analysts - counsellors, capable to carry out comparative
analyses of advantages and disadvantages of the Baltic region,
to foresee the trends of political development and to determine
the preconditions of stable and conflict areas;
- to prepare researchers who would increase regional co-operation;
- to prepare candidates for post-graduate studies;
- to raise students' tolerance of other cultures;
- to educate students as conscious society members open to science
and culture, capable to compete in the market of high technologies
and services.
ADMISSION, REGISTRATION, TUITION FEES
Master in Baltic Region Studies Admission Requirements
- Complete university Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Humanities
and Social Sciences will be priority)
- Good knowledge of English language
Items to be submitted
- Application can be done online (go to: http://www.vdu.lt/LTcourses/pdf-files/application.pdf)
- An official copy of a university Bachelor's graduation diploma
or equivalent proof, including grades, from the institution of
higher education where they completed their studies and an official
transcript of their grades translated into English and confirmed
by a Notary Public. Educational documents should be issued or
confirmed by the governmental authorities of the home country
and be acceptable in Universities of the applicants' country.
- Curriculum vitae
- Passport copy
- Four photos
- Traveler's health insurance policy valid for not less than one
month from the beginning of studies.
- Letter of evidence of adequate founds to cover tuition fees
and living costs including return transport
- Application fee 30 EUR (not refundable)
The Admission Committee can request additional documents.
Nota bene! Notorised English Translations are required for all
written documents.
Duration: three semesters (90 ECTS)
Tuition fee:
15550 LT (4500 EUR) per programme
5200 Lt (1500 EUR) per semester
Registration fee: 100 LT (30 EUR)
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