Who MRU suits
MRU grew from a police and law academy into a university of social sciences, and law is still its strongest field. Its English programmes cover international and EU law, LegalTech and mediation, cybersecurity management, business and marketing, psychology and two creative degrees, Game Development and Digital Animation and Digital Media Design.
It is a good fit if you want a three-year or three-and-a-half-year bachelor's in Vilnius at ₹3.5 lakh (€3,250) a year, or a one-year LL.M. after an Indian LL.B. It is not the place for a master's if you hold a three-year Indian degree: MRU will not accept it.
Facts
- Students: around 7,000.
- City: Vilnius, with a faculty in Kaunas.
- English programmes: 30, including five PhD programmes.
- Applications from non-EU countries: 1 November 2026 to 1 June 2027, up to 200 per country.
- Fees: ₹10,600 (€100) application fee for non-EU applicants, non-refundable, and a ₹5,310 (€50) registration fee on acceptance.
Programme list with fees
Bachelor's programmes (10)
| Programme | Duration | Tuition per year (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Management and Startup Building | 3 years | ₹3.5 lakh €3,250 |
| Communication and Digital Marketing | 3 years | ₹3.5 lakh €3,250 |
| Digital Media Design | 4 years | ₹4.5 lakh €4,200 |
| English for Specific Purposes and Korean studies | 3.5 years | ₹4.5 lakh €4,200 |
| English for Specific Purposes and the Second Foreign Language | 3.5 years | ₹4.5 lakh €4,200 |
| Game Development and Digital Animation | 4 years | ₹4.5 lakh €4,200 |
| Global Business and Modern Marketing | 3 years | ₹3.5 lakh €3,250 |
| Law and Global Security | 3.5 years | ₹3.5 lakh €3,250 |
| Psychology | 3.5 years | ₹4.5 lakh €4,200 |
| Social Work and Human Rights | 3.5 years | ₹3.5 lakh €3,250 |
Master's programmes (15)
| Programme | Duration | Tuition per year (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Economics and Sustainable Development | 1.5 years | ₹5 lakh €4,690 |
| Cybersecurity Management | 2 years | ₹5 lakh €4,690 |
| English for Specific Purposes and Interculturality | 2 years | ₹5.3 lakh €4,984 |
| European Union Law and Governance (Double diploma programme) | 1.5 years | ₹5 lakh €4,690 |
| European and International Business Law (Joint study programme) | 2 years | ₹5 lakh €4,690 |
| Financial Management | 1.5 years | ₹5 lakh €4,690 |
| GOvernance and Administration of Leisure and sports | 2 years | ₹8.5 lakh €8,000 |
| Global Engagement and Internationalisation of Higher Education (MPA) | 1 year | ₹5.8 lakh €5,500 |
| International Law | 1.5 years | ₹5 lakh €4,690 |
| Law, Technology and Business | 1.5 years | ₹3.7 lakh €3,518 |
| LegalTech (LL.M.) | 1 year | ₹3.7 lakh €3,518 |
| Logistics Management | 1.5 years | ₹5 lakh €4,690 |
| Mediation (LL.M.) | 1 year | ₹3.7 lakh €3,518 |
| Project Management | 1.5 years | ₹5 lakh €4,690 |
| Public Relations Management | 1.5 years | ₹5 lakh €4,690 |
PhD programmes (5)
| Programme | Duration | Tuition per year (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| PhD in Economics | 4 years | ₹5.8 lakh €5,500 |
| PhD in Education Science | 4 years | ₹5.8 lakh €5,500 |
| PhD in Law | 4 years | ₹5.8 lakh €5,500 |
| PhD in Management | 4 years | ₹5.8 lakh €5,500 |
| PhD in Psychology | 4 years | ₹5.8 lakh €5,500 |
Paying for MRU
You pay the first year's tuition in full to confirm your place; from the second year, tuition is paid per semester. Bachelor's programmes cost ₹3.5 lakh (€3,250) or ₹4.5 lakh (€4,200) a year, master's mostly ₹5 lakh (€4,690). India is not among the countries eligible for MRU's full tuition waivers, so plan to pay the full fee.
Housing: the Vilnius Student House charges from ₹12,800 (€120) a month for a place in a triple room to ₹58,400 (€550) for a renovated single with a kitchen. A typical single costs ₹26,600–31,900 (€250–300) and a place in a double ₹13,800–15,900 (€130–150). There is a ₹10,600 (€100) reservation fee.
Requirements for applicants from India
MRU publishes separate rules for Indian documents:
- Bachelor's: Class 10 certificate and apostilled Class 12 certificate with mark sheets. Engineering diplomas after Class 10 do not give access.
- Master's: apostilled degree and consolidated mark sheet covering at least four years. A three-year BA, B.Com, BBA, BCA or BSc (except BSc Honours) is not accepted.
- English: B2 level with IELTS 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94 or Duolingo 100–125, or MRU's free online test.
- Motivation letter: MRU checks it with AI-detection software, so write it yourself.
If you finished school or college some years ago, read study gap before applying. The full process is in our admission guide.
Jobs after MRU
Law graduates who want to practise in Lithuania need Lithuanian; the English LL.M. programmes are aimed at international firms, compliance and EU institutions. Business, marketing and cybersecurity-management graduates compete for English-speaking roles in Vilnius. Game development and digital media graduates can work for Vilnius game and animation studios, a small but international scene. See after graduation.
Campus
MRU's main building is on Ateities Street in the north of Vilnius, close to the student house. The city centre is about 20 minutes away by bus. Read studying in Vilnius.