Course at a Glance

BachelorDegree level
4 yearsDuration
Kaunas, LithuaniaLocation
Sports ScienceField of study
EnglishLanguage of instruction
KaunasCampus
Bachelor degreeAwards
€6,000Fees
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About this programme

Award: Bachelor degree. Level: Bachelor. Mode: full-time. Language of instruction: English. Location: Lithuania, Kaunas. Intake: Fall semester 2026/27 — application period closed (deadline 1 July 2026). Tuition: EUR 6000 per year. English requirement: IELTS 5,5–6,5 (B2).

Do you have a passion for sports and aspire to become a modern, exceptional, competent, and leading coach in your chosen sport? If so, choose Vytautas Magnus University ( VDU ) Sports Studies and start your journey at VDU ! Sports Studies at VDU is a unique program in Lithuania, based on the principles of the American Sport Education Program and characterized by broad-based coach training. This study program is the only one in the country that prepares coaches for all sports. By studying Sports Studies at VDU , you will learn innovative training methods and technologies, apply the possibilities of artificial intelligence in sports, and gain international experience by completing coaching internships in Lithuania and abroad. And if the green and white colors hold a special place in your heart, the Kaunas Žalgiris in-depth coach training studies await you. During your studies, you will have the opportunity to choose alternative study subjects that deepen your coaching qualifications, and upon completion, you will receive an International Certificate in: • Sports Psychology • Athletic Training • Personal Trainer Mastery • Coaching Leadership in the Kaunas Žalgiris Team • Sports Performance Analysis After these studies, you will become a coach in your chosen sport or an athletic trainer, a personal trainer. You will be able to be a lecturer, and work in sports admin

Is this course right for you?

Our counsellors check your profile against this programme's entry criteria and tell you where you stand — before you pay anything.

What we look at

Your subject background and grades
Your English score, or how to get one
Budget, including living costs

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University & programme

Vytautas Magnus University (VMU)

Lithuania

Empire Overseas Education verified programmeChecked with the university before it was listed.
English requirementIELTS Overall 5.5
Study modefull-time

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Admissions checklist

Specific entry criteria for this programme are confirmed case by case. Our Empire Overseas Education admissions team will review your academic record, English scores and budget — free of charge — and tell you exactly where you stand.

The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.

Academic transcripts
English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
Passport copy
Statement of purpose (optional)
Recommendation letters (optional)

Cost & scholarships

Tuition€6,000 EUR / year≈ $6,522 / year
Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.

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Application timeline

Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.

1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
2Submit application1–3 weeks
3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
4Apply for visa4–8 weeks

Visa & support journey

Offer letterFrom the university
Visa guidanceExpert support
Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
Ongoing supportEven after you arrive

Sports Studies (in Kaunas)