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 studies in Vilnius University 
• Admission Rules for 2025 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.

• List of Dissertation topics for Doctoral Studies in Communication and Information Sciences
• 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 April 29th to June 12th, by 3 p.m.

The evaluation of the research project and the interview will take place on June 26th at 9 a.m. via MS Teams.

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

• Admissions Officer of Department of Doctoral and Residency Studies, ph. +370 5 2687095, 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. Aušra Navickienė, ph. +370 5 2366116, 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.

• VU Mailbox
• VU Information system
• VU Virtual Learning Environment

Documents regulating Vilnius University studies

• Description of the Procedure for Crediting Learning Outcomes at Vilnius University
• Description of Procedure for the Implementation of General University Studies at Vilnius University
• Description of the Procedure for the Organisation and Implementation of Distance Learning Activities at Vilnius University
• Regulations of the Study Programme Committee of Vilnius University
• Description of the Procedure for the Recognition of Competencies Acquired by Vilnius University Students Through Non-Formal or Self-Education and the Crediting of Study Subjects/Modules
• Regulations of the Central Dispute Resolution Commision of Vilnius University
• Regulations for the Preparation, Defence and Storage of Research Papers of Students Studying at Vilnius University
• Regulations of the Central Academic Ethics Commission of Vilnius University
• Description of the Procedure for the Administration of Research Papers in Vilnius University Study Information System
• The Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence Usage at Vilnius University
• Criteria for Awarding Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude Diplomas at Vilnius University
• Regulations of the Academic Ethics Commission of Core Academic Units of Vilnius University
• Regulations of the Dispute Resolution Commision of Core Academic Units of Vilnius University
• Learning Achievements Assessment Procedure
• Vilnius university Study Intership Regulations
• Vilnius university Scholarship Regulations
• Procedure for Settlement of Graduates and Students with Vilnius university

Faculty of Communication Written work documents

• Methodological guidelines for written works
• Recommendations on the use of AI in study assignments
• Informed Consent Form 

Working with Documents and Information

• Description of the Procedure for Working with Documents Stored in the Vilnius University Archive

Personal Data Management and Privacy Policy

• The Code of Academic Ethics of Vilnius University
• Study Regulations of Vilnius University
• Description of the Procedure of Personal Data Processing at the Vilnius University

Defence and Assessment of the Final Thesis

• Procedure for the Defence and Assessment of the Final Thesis

Students Admissions to the University

• Rules for Admission to Vilnius University Study Programmes

For more documents on study process, please click this link.

Academic counselling is provision of support for those who are searching for information about studies or want advice on how to solve issues arising during their studies.

Students can address their questions to the academic consultant at the Faculty of Communication, if they need advice regarding:

• Study programmes: The academic consultant will familiarize students with different fields of science and talk to them about your study programme selection options. Also, they will help students to decide regarding further choice whether to study, what to study and continue their study.
• Study process: After evaluating the situation, the academic consultant will help to get the answers about the study process and will explain what possible solutions there are to issues that may arise during their studies (eg. changing the study programme, set an individual study plan, suspending studies, request an academic leave, etc.).
• Finance: The consultant will provide students with information about financial support possibilities in case of financial hardship, including the types of scholarship available and their requirements, the possibility of making changes to studies and funding, the ability to pay the tuition fee in instalments, etc.
• Permission to resume studies (after academic leave or suspension of studies): The academic consultant will know the needs of the student and will mediate between administration and lecturers and students.
• Consultations on other topics related to studies: The academic consultant will consult how to prepare for practice period, how to manage the student's career path and how to choose other extracurricular non-university activities. Also, the consultant will introduce students to the additional services provided at Vilnius University, such as career guidance, accommodation, psychological counselling, library services, etc.

Contacts at the Faculty of Communication:

International studies and projects coordinator
Guoda Skripkauskaitė
Tel. +370 5 36 61 08
Email: 
Saulėtekio ave. 9, building I, room 506

 Academic counselling at Vilnius University