BA programmes

Why study at the Faculty of Philology of Vilnius University?

• Multilingual and multicultural environment:  

• more than 25 languages and cultures offered as part of major/minor study programmes or as optional course units;  
• local and international students learning together. 

• A wide range of study programmes focusing on language in general, a specific language, linguistics, literature, culture, translation, classics.  

• QS World University Ranking by Subject: VU is among the top 300 universities in the field of Linguistics. 

• The teaching staff: 

• researchers with an expertise in linguistics, literary and cultural studies; 
• experienced language teachers, native-speakers of Italian, Spanish, English and other languages making up almost 15% of the faculty’s teaching staff. 

• A curriculum that is in line with current trends of the labor market and the students’ needs. 

• Open and flexible studies: students can choose up to 50% of the curriculum according to their interests (foreign languages, a wide range of optional course units, Minor studies, etc.) and acquire a unique set of competences. 

• Internships in Lithuania and abroad in the field of translation, editing, language teaching, intercultural work or research. 

• Numerous opportunities for studies and internships abroad (up to 12 months):  

• about 200 international agreements on student and lecturer exchange;  
• about 150 students per year enroll in part-time studies (ERASMUS+, NORDPLUS, NORDLIKS, ARQUS or other exchange programmes). 

• Developing valuable general skills: independent work and teamwork, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, international communication, quality orientation and responsibility. 

Careers

Our alumni are well equipped for many different paths and pursue successful careers at/in: 

• foreign missions in Lithuania/Lithuanian embassies abroad; 
• international organizations; 
• translation agencies; 
• publishing houses, editorial offices; 
• cultural and educational institutions; 
• the media, public relations organisations;  
• business and service companies: travel agencies, hotels, banks, logistics companies. 

Many graduates also choose freelancing and work as self-employed translators, editors, copywriters, publishers, language teachers, creative communication staff.