Sometimes students realize that studying at their current university no longer inspires them, fails to meet expectations, imposes strict limitations, or does not provide a sufficient level of knowledge.
Good news: you can always transfer to another university! If you are considering transferring to the European Humanities University and want to study at a modern institution that values critical thinking and a personalized approach, we will guide you through the main steps.
Usually, all you need for a transfer is your desire, some patience while gathering documents, and a bit of time to complete the application process.
Who can transfer?
📌 EHU accepts students with incomplete higher education into its Bachelor’s programs in both full-time and part-time (session-based) formats.
⏳ Application deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round and can be submitted at any time. However, to enroll in the upcoming semester, you must apply no later than 30 days before it starts:
📅 Fall semester — starts October 1
📅 Spring semester — starts March 1
How to apply for a transfer?
1️⃣ Download the transfer application template.
2️⃣ Complete it and save it in MS Word (.docx) format. If you already have supporting documents, add them to the same file.
3️⃣ Fill out the online form and attach your prepared application.
4️⃣ Wait for the result — the university will review your application within 15 calendar days and notify you of the decision.
📢 Dear Students!
Transferring to another university is an important decision. If you need help or clarification on the process, feel free to contact us — we’re always here to assist you!
📩 Write to us: [email protected]
📞 Call or message us on Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp: +370 (644) 96 317
Your future is in your hands. Study where you are truly valued! 🎓
The European Humanities University provides several financial support options for citizens of Belarus.
1) Citizens and residents of Belarus who are transferred to EHU as a result of political pressure, after they provide documents that are the justification for receiving support. The application and supporting documents should be sent for consideration to [email protected]
2) Students transferring to EHU on a general basis. Each EHU student has the right to participate in the Individual Portfolio Contest, which is held before the start of each academic semester. Based on the results of the Competition, students are eligible to receive a grant to cover 50% or 100% of the tuition fees per semester. You can read more about the Grants Competition and portfolio by clicking on the link.
In the application form, you can indicate the two programs that you would like to enroll in, in descending order of priority. If you do not pass the competition for the first program, you are entitled to take part in the competition for the second.
In 2024, recruitment is carried out for the following programs of (permanent) full-time education:
Fill out an application for admission based on the transfer at the link and send it for consideration to [email protected], attaching an academic certificate / statement of completed courses. After a while, an employee of the Academic Support Center will contact you.
Required documents:
- color photograph 4×6 cm (as for a passport) not older than 3 months. Min size 235×355 pix;
- page of the passport with a photo;
- page of the passport with name and surname in Latin letters;
- document confirming the level of English proficiency;
- higher education diploma;
- diploma supplement for higher education;
- additional documents (other documents that you consider important).
The electronic application form is filled out online and must contain all the basic information about the applicant and copies of the documents.
Before completing the application form, please review the EHU admissions guidelines for applicants.
Remember that incorrectly filled out application forms or application forms without attached electronic copies of documents, that were mentioned above, are not considered by the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to verify the information contained in the application form. If the applicant has provided false information, he is withdrawn from the competition at any of its stages. After submitting the application form, you cannot make changes to it.
If you have any questions about filling out the questionnaires, please contact: [email protected]
Starting from May 14, 2021, EHU acquired the right to independently carry out the procedure for recognizing education received outside of Lithuania. Acceptance of documents for the assessment of academic qualifications is carried out simultaneously with the acceptance of other documents required for admission. The recognition procedure is compulsory and free of charge.
Without an assessment of education received outside of Lithuania, and without a positive decision (on the recognition of an academic qualification or its recognition with additional conditions), further participation in the competition for admission to the university is impossible.
How to pass the assessment of education received outside of Lithuania?
- When filling out the electronic application form, you should mark the appropriate field and agree to the assessment of your academic qualifications.
- A confirmation of receipt and suitability of documents for consideration will be sent to the e-mail you specified in the form. The letter will also contain information about the progress of the recognition procedure and your rights.
- Before the end of the recognition procedure, please check your email regularly. If any questions arise, an employee of the EHU Academic Support Center will contact you and request additional documents and will inform you about the deadlines for their submission. If the requested documents are not provided 3 working days before the date of the interview specified in the calendar of events of the Admissions Campaign, the process of assessing education (qualifications) obtained outside of Lithuania will be terminated. The applicant will receive a notification about this by email.
- The staff of the Academic Support Center will inform you about the results of the assessment of the education (qualifications) received and admission to further participation in the competition for admission to EHU before the date of the interview indicated in the schedule of the Admission Campaign. If the result of the assessment is negative, at the same time information will be provided about the possibility of filing an appeal.
List of documents (electronic copies) provided for the assessment of education (academic qualifications) when filling out the application form:
- a document proving the education received: a secondary education certificate, a special secondary education diploma and annex to it, a higher education diploma and an annex to it**;
- upon a separate request from the staff of the EHU Academic Support Center, other documents providing information on the content of the program, its volume (in credits and hours), grades received, etc., should be provided;
- identity document (passport);
- a document confirming the change of the name and (or) surname (if they have changed);
- other documents confirming the previously received education;
- other additional documents (if necessary).
* Electronic copies of the submitted documents must be made only from the original document (copies made from notarized copies of documents are not accepted). Copies must be in color and of good quality, all notes and marks in the submitted document must be clearly visible.
** If educational documents are not issued in English, Russian or Belarusian, you must provide a translation of the documents into Lithuanian, Russian or English. The translation must be accompanied by a copy of the document, certified by a notary or the relevant authorized body. The binding of documents must be stamped by the translation agency and signed by the translator.
*** For documents issued by foreign institutions, with the exception of the European Union, EEC countries, USA, Belarus, Russia, Moldova, Ukraine, legalization or certification with an apostille may be required (additional information at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, tel. +370 5 236 2613).
Qualification recognition process
- Evaluation of education received outside of Lithuania is carried out by specialists of the EHU Academic Support Center within a month from the date of submission of all the necessary documents, but must be completed no later than 3 working days before the date of the interview specified in the calendar of events of the Admission Campaign.
- If it is necessary to collect additional information to assess the education received, this period can be extended in accordance with a separate decision of the Rector of EHU or a person authorized by him, but no more than for 3 months.
- The results of the assessment of the education received will be sent to your email address.
- If you disagree with the results of the assessment, you can appeal within 14 calendar days after receiving them.
