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Quantitative Economics (BSc)

Vilnius University (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration) · Vilnius, Lithuania

100% taught in EnglishApply direct to the university, not the CAOSelectiveMaths requirementSelf-funded placeInterview
Duration3 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntrySelective
Deadline (EU)1 Jul 2027 (to confirm)
Fee 2026/27€3,660 / yr

About the course

A 3-year English-taught degree built on economics, mathematics, statistics, econometrics and finance. It offers a double-degree option with the Saint-Etienne School of Economics at Jean Monnet University in France.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Vilnius University accepts the Leaving Certificate. For a Leaving Cert awarded from 2017 onwards, you need passes in at least six subjects: two at H5 or higher and the rest at O6/H7 or higher. Current Leaving Cert students can apply before their final results are issued.
  • Programme-specific: your Maths and English grade average must be at least 75%. You also need a motivation letter and at least one reference letter, and shortlisted applicants are invited to a motivational interview. Ask VU admissions how Leaving Cert grades are converted. A strong Higher Level Maths result is advisable.
  • English: B2 level (for example IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 81). VU says applicants whose first language is English are exempt from the test. Confirm with admissions what evidence it accepts.

How to apply

  1. Check maths and eligibilityMake sure you meet VU’s six-subject Leaving Cert rule and the 75% Maths and English average. Ask admissions how Leaving Cert grades convert.
  2. Prepare documentsWrite a motivation letter, arrange at least one reference letter and have your English evidence or exemption ready.
  3. Apply on apply.vu.ltWhen the 2027 round opens, apply online (up to three choices) and pay the EUR 100 fee. Submit before the EU/EFTA deadline, which was 1 July for 2026; confirm the 2027 date. Attend the motivational interview if invited.
  4. Upload final resultsUpload your final Leaving Cert results by 20 August 2027, then accept your offer and pay tuition by VU’s deadline. Classes begin in September.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: You apply on apply.vu.lt. For the 2026 intake the EU/EFTA deadline was 1 July (1 May for non-EU applicants). The 2027 dates have not been published yet. Current school-leavers can apply before their final results are issued. VU requires final documents by 20 August. The academic year starts in September..

Costs

  • EUR 3,660 a year on a self-funded (non-state-funded) place, according to VU’s programme page for the 2026/27 intake. EU/EFTA citizens may also be eligible for state-funded places. The 2027/28 fee has not been published yet. There is also a non-refundable EUR 100 application fee, which covers up to three programme choices.
Maths is central to this course, and you need a 75% average in Maths and English. Check with VU admissions how your Leaving Cert grades convert before applying. A self-funded place costs EUR 3,660 a year (2026/27).

At a glance

CountryLithuania
CityVilnius
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaUniversity online portal (apply.vu.lt)
PlacesNot published
EntrySelective
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Checked against the official Vilnius University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The fee and dates are for the 2026/27 intake; the 2027 details have not been published yet. Always confirm details with the university before applying.