Programme overview
We aim to prepare critically thinking and socially responsible project management specialists who are able to independently plan, organize, and implement business and public sector projects. The programme focuses on developing professionals who can analyze, evaluate, and improve organizational processes in line with client needs by applying sustainable and innovative project management principles.
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Programme structure
Study location:
- Vilnius
- Kaunas
- Klaipėda
After studies you will be able to:
- Generate and develop project ideas and concepts aligned with organisational strategy, market analysis and stakeholder needs;
- Plan, organise and manage projects in business, public sector and non-governmental organisations using recognised project management methodologies and tools;
- Ensure project quality, efficiency and sustainability by applying principles of risk management, quality management and financial planning;
- Work effectively within project teams, applying leadership, negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
- Communicate clearly with clients, partners and other stakeholders, presenting project proposals and outcomes professionally;
- Analyse and evaluate project performance and impact, providing recommendations for improvement based on data and evidence;
- Review organisational processes and plan improvements to enhance operational efficiency and quality.
You will study:
- About Project Planning and Implementation;
- Project Finance;
- Project Evaluation and Performance Measurement;
- Risk Analysis and Management in Projects;
- Public Sector Project Management;
- Innovation and R&D Project Management;
- Project Communication Management;
- Quality Management;
- Business Economics;
- Management;
- Marketing;
- Financial Accounting and Taxation;
- Human Resource Management;
- Organisational Behaviour and Leadership;
- Personal Data Protection and Governance;
- Contract Law and Procurement;
- Professional Foreign Language.
Career opportunities & areas:
- Project Coordinator;
- Project Manager;
- Project Lead;
- Business or Public Sector Project Specialist;
- Innovation, Technology or Sustainability Project Coordinator;
- Procurement, Sales or Public Procurement Specialist.
You can find all admission steps and instructions here.
Admission Requirements
HOW TO APPLY?
Application for admission to the SMK College of Applied Sciences must be submitted online.
Detailed video explanation on “How to apply for studies at SMK?”
Below is the list of documents that you will need to submit together with your application:
- A receipt of the paid non-refundable application fee* (200 Euro for foreign nationals, and 120 Euro for the citizens of the EU and the EEA countries).
- A Copy of a valid Passport (valid for at least a year)
*For those applying from Nigeria through the VFS visa centre, the passport needs to be valid for at least 18 months.
- Entry qualification documents (e.g. a copy of the original High school/secondary education diploma, and/or a copy of the School Leaving Certificate or a College Diploma);
Note: translation of the documents into the English/Lithuanian languages. Often, you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translation(s). Each program has separate subjects which need to be passed. Needed subjects are listed in the requirements on https://apply.smk.lt/. The overall percentage of Secondary School Diploma must not be lower than 50% and meet the country-specific requirements, which you can find on the website https://apply.smk.lt/.
- Official recognition of the Secondary School Diploma obtained from the Lithuanian Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (CQAHE) more information and how to apply here.
Video explanation on how to apply for SKVC.
Country-specific requirements to receive the Official recognition of the school-leaving certificate.
- A Copy of the International English Language Test Certificate confirming the applicant’s knowledge of English. Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ or one of the following: LanguageCert IESOL B2+, PTE Academic minimum score requirement: 59+, Duolingo English test 100+. If you do not have a chance to take the English language test, SMK offers the option of taking an online English test.
Please note: Applicants who have obtained previous education in English do not need to provide separate language proficiency. The price for an English test is 50 Eur, where the applicant’s speaking and writing skills are tested and evaluated. Please contact admission@smk.lt if you are willing to pass an internal test.
Exemption applies to those applying for the English Foundation Programme.
Exemption for those who have finished the English Foundation Programme at SMK:
If you later apply for a Bachelor’s degree, you only need to provide your English Foundation Programme certificate.
- Reference(s)*.
* A letter from your teacher or employer, where he/she describes your abilities and qualities as a student or employee.
Please have in mind that your application can be processed only when you submit all the required documents. After your application is complete, it will take up to 5 working days for the admission committee to give feedback. All accepted students will receive acceptance letters with detailed instructions on how to confirm their acceptance and prepare to travel to Lithuania.
Once you submit your application, and your application is accepted, you will need to pass:
1. The entrance examination for these study programmes ONLY:
– Video Production and Media
The entrance examination for entrants to this study programme consists of:
– Assessment of a portfolio presented by the applicant;
– Assessment of factors for selecting the area of professional activity.
2. Motivation Interview:
After the applicant has paid the application fee and submitted the application, we invite him for a motivational interview. The interview is done online using the Google Meet platform, and the basic goal is to evaluate the reasoning and motivation of a future student. After an interview, the decision of admission is given within 5-7 business days.
Autumn Intake Deadline
2026-07-01
Spring Intake Deadline
2026-12-01
