Doctoral (PhD) studies are third-level studies and doctoral (PhD) students are postgraduate students and researchers. The purpose of doctoral studies is to train scientists capable of performing independent scientific research and experimental development as well as able to solve scientific problems. Applicants for PhD studies must have a Master’s qualification degree or a higher education degree equivalent to it.

• More information about doctoral positions funded by the Research Council of Lithuania in 2026 in Vilnius University 
• Admission Rules for 2026 Entry to Doctoral Studies at Vilnius University
• Submission of documents

Applicants to PhD studies in the field of Communication and Information Sciences (CIS) must prepare a research project and participate in its defence and an interview.

• Topic funded by the Research Council of Lithuania
• Requirements for research projects for admission to PhD studies in Communication and Information Sciences

Research projects should be submitted in PDF format via email to from August 20, 2026, to September 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.

The evaluation of the research project and the interview will take place on September 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. online via Microsoft Teams.

For more Information about Admission to PhD studies in Communication and Information Sciences please contact:

• Admissions Officer of Department of Doctoral and Postdoctoral Office, ph. +370 5 268 7114, email:
• Vice-dean for Science; Prof. Dr. Arūnas Gudinavičius, ph. +370 5 2193020, email:
• Chair of the Communication and Information PhD Studies Committee; Prof. Dr. Renata Matkevičienė, ph. +370 5 236 6101, email:
• Secretariat of CIS PhD Studies Committee, ph. +370 5 2366104, email:

More detailed information is available at the Office of Doctoral and Postdoctoral Studies, Vilnius University, University Str. 3, phone: +37052687093, +37052687094, +37052687095.