Academic Recognition
1. What is recognition of foreign qualifications?
The Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) is officially authorised by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of the Republic of Lithuania to recognise foreign qualifications.
Recognition of foreign qualifications is a part of the admission process for applicants who obtained their education abroad.
This process allows checking whether your previous education meets Lithuanian higher education requirements and whether you are eligible to apply for the chosen study cycle (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral studies).
Description of the procedure at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
2. What is assessed during recognition?
The academic value of your foreign qualification is assessed by comparing it with a similar qualification of the same level awarded in Lithuania.
The following criteria are taken into account:
– quality of the qualification
– profile of studies
– study contents
– workload
– learning outcomes
Based on this assessment, the recognition process confirms:
– whether your qualification complies with Lithuanian higher education requirements;
– whether your qualification meets the requirements to apply for the relevant study cycle.
3. How long does the recognition process take?
Recognition is completed within one month after all required documents have been received.
If the assessment is delayed due to reasons beyond the applicant’s control, the applicant will be informed by e-mail.
4. How to apply for recognition
Applicants who need academic recognition of foreign qualifications must apply before submitting the entry application.
1. Complete the form and prepare scanned copies of all required documents.
2. Send the completed form and scanned documents by e-mail to:
admission@lmta.lt or priemimas@lmta.lt
5. Required documents
After submitting an entry application, the completed form for recognition of foreign qualifications must include the following information and documents:
– your contact information;
– a confirmation that the information provided is true and correct;
– a scanned copy of a valid identity document;
– a document certifying your foreign qualification (diploma) or other documents confirming your completed education.
If the documents are submitted in a language that cannot be evaluated, official translations into Lithuanian or English are required.
Translations must be officially certified by a translation agency.
– a certificate confirming your language proficiency (English or Lithuanian), depending on the language of instruction of the chosen study programme;
– if the language of instruction is your mother tongue, no language certificate is required;
– applicants for postgraduate studies must meet the required English level: CEFR C1 (Advanced): IELTS – 7.0, TOEFL – 110–120;
– documents confirming a change of name and/or surname (if applicable);
– additional documents confirming your level of education (if required);
– additional documents confirming compliance with the admission requirements of the chosen study programme;
– a confirmation allowing the Academy to contact third parties.
The Academy may contact the issuing institution and/or the national ENIC/NARIC (SKVC) centre for additional verification.
6. Special cases
Qualifications of war refugees are examined in accordance with the Recommendation on the Recognition of Refugees.
Holders of the European Baccalaureate Diploma do not need to apply to SKVC.
Higher education qualifications issued in Belgium, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg and the Netherlands are recognised automatically.
7. Important notes
All scanned documents must be made from original documents.
Applications are not considered if:
– required documents are missing;
– the form is submitted after the deadline.
Document requirements may vary by country.
Please check Country-Specific Requirements for more information.
The recognition procedure at LMTA is free of charge.
8. Appeal procedure
If you do not agree with the decision on the recognition of your foreign qualification, you may submit an appeal within 10 days from the date you receive the decision.
Appeals are submitted to the Academic Recognition of Foreign Qualifications Concerning Higher Education Appeal Committee under the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania within 14 calendar days from the receipt of the decision. More information please visit.
Please note that appeals may be submitted only regarding decisions on the recognition of foreign qualifications. Decisions related to admission to studies are not subject to appeal within this procedure.
Recognition statistics at LMTA
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Academic recognition decisions | 1 | 16 | 14 | 20 |
Academic recognition at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre is performed by the Department of Academic Affairs.
Contacts:
E-mail: admission@lmta.lt
Phone: +370 650 68648
Address: Gediminas Ave. 42, 01110 Vilnius, Lithuania