Lithuania – Affordable European Education with Global Recognition

The Bachelor’s program in **International Politics and Development Studies** is designed for Lithuanian and international students interested in disciplines such as studies of developing regions and countries, international processes, human rights, studies of economic and social development, oriental studies, international and development strategies, migration, project planning and implementation, among others. The aim of the program is to prepare highly qualified graduates in political science, professional analysts capable of competently explaining, analyzing, comparing, and evaluating political, economic, and social processes of developing countries and regions, explaining and evaluating trends and strategies of international assistance to developing countries, conducting independent research, preparing and implementing practical and applied projects. The International Politics and Development Studies program attracts foreign students annually, for whom expertise in development cooperation policy becomes one of the factors in formulating career prospects. The International Politics and Development Studies program is focused on the problematic nature and causal analysis of regional and national processes in the Eastern and Southern neighborhood regions of the European Union. In this program, students analyze the political systems, economic and social processes of Russia and Eastern Europe (Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova), the South Caucasus (Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan), the Middle East, and North African states, and explore the forms and strategies of international assistance and development cooperation provided to these countries. During their studies, students undergo internships in various political institutions, international and non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, etc. In addition to English, which is the language of instruction, students choose to study other foreign languages, learn one of the languages of the developing regions or countries at the B1 level – French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, or Turkish. [Read more on the institution's website](https://vytautasmagnus.dreamapply.com/courses/course/13-bachelor-degree-political-studies-international-politics-and-development-studies?utm_source=Keystone&utm_campaign=Keystone&utm_medium=ReadMoreSchoolWebsiteCTA)

#### Choose your creative direction. Build your professional future. The Design Bachelor’s programme at Vilnius College of Design prepares creative professionals capable of working across contemporary visual culture, technology, and industry. During the studies, students develop strong artistic foundations, practical design skills, and the ability to turn ideas into real projects. The programme combines creative experimentation, technical knowledge, industry collaboration, and portfolio-based learning. From the first year, students build core design competencies, while later choosing their professional specialisation aligned with their career goals. Graduates receive a Professional Bachelor of Arts in Design (180 ECTS). #### Study structure * Full-time studies: 3 years * Degree awarded: Professional Bachelor's in Arts * Language: English #### Specialisations **Graphic Communications Design** Learn to create visual language that communicates beyond words. This specialisation focuses on branding, identity systems, editorial design, typography, packaging, advertising, interactive graphics, and digital media. Students develop both conceptual thinking and technical execution - from strategy and research to final visual communication solutions. **Interior Design** Create functional, aesthetic, and concept-driven spaces. Students learn spatial design, materials, lighting, sustainability principles, and architectural visualization. The programme combines artistic vision with technical planning and real-world project implementation. **Fashion Design** Develop original fashion concepts combining creativity, construction, and contemporary industry knowledge. Students learn garment construction, materials, fashion illustration, experimental design, collection development, and commercial fashion solutions. **Photography** Create professional photographic and audiovisual content for modern industries. Students explore portrait, fashion, advertising, reportage, and architectural photography, learning lighting, visual storytelling, and media production workflows **Digital Design** Design modern digital experiences and interactive products. Students learn UX/UI design, user research, prototyping, digital platforms, interactive media, and contemporary design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. [Read more on the institution's website](https://vcd.lt/en/study-programmes?utm_source=Keystone&utm_campaign=Keystone&utm_medium=ReadMoreSchoolWebsiteCTA)

#### **Key Facts** * **Language:** English * **Credits:** 180 credits (ECTS) * **Begins:** September * **Study type:** Full-time (3 years) * **Duration:** 3 years * **Prerequisites:** Diploma (certificate) of Secondary Education * **Qualification to be conferred:** Bachelor of Business Management #### **Objectives** On the basis of achievements in fundamental and applied interdisciplinary science and technology of an international level, to train university level enterprising and socially responsible sports managers, able to work in business, public and state organizations and organize as well as run their own business. Objectives of this study program are to train demonstration of managerial knowledge and skills, management of resources and processes in the sports sector. As well as prepare sports managers to demonstrate entrepreneurship skills in the sports sector and collection, organization and analysis of targeted information also carrying out research. [Read more on the institution's website](https://www.lsu.lt/en/?utm_source=Keystone&utm_campaign=Keystone&utm_medium=ReadMoreSchoolWebsiteCTA)