RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Recognition of foreign academic qualifications at the College is carried out by the the Study Department. The aim of the assessment procedure is to determine whether there are substantial differences in the qualification compared to the analogous qualification awarded in Lithuania.

If you apply for admission on the basis of education from abroad, the processing of your application will include assessment and recognition of your educational background. Academic recognition refers to determining the academic value of a qualification, i.e. it determines whether the foreign qualification, in principle, meets general academic requirements for a similar qualification in Lithuania according to the following criteria: contents, profile, quality, workload, and learning outcomes.

  • Recognition of a foreign academic qualification is carried out after the application is submitted to the online application system.
  • All documents issued in languages other than English or Lithuanian should be supplemented with an official translation. Documents issued in English or Lithuanian do not require a translation.

Recognition decisions

  1. Recognition is granted if substantial differences are not identified.
  2. Non-recognition decision is made if substantial differences in the quality of learning outcomes, program elements, programs, or higher education institutions are identified.

The decision to recognize a foreign qualification does not mean that you are admitted to studies at St. Ignatius of Loyola College.

Right to appeal

In case of a negative foreign qualification recognition decision or if the acquired qualification is not sufficient to enter the chosen programme, St. Ignatius of Loyola academic recognition decisions regarding foreign qualification can be appealed against to the Academic Recognition of Foreign Qualifications Concerning Higher Education Appeal Committee under the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education within 14 calendar days from the receipt of the decision.

 

Please note:

Admission decisions can be appealed to St. Ignatius of Loyola College according to the ILK Appeals Procedure.

Academic recognition decisions (not admission decisions) can be appealed to the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: admissions[eta]ilk.lt

Phone: +370 612 67 469