Verifying Lithuanian University Degrees: SKVC Guide

Lithuania's higher education system

Lithuania's higher education quality is assured by the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC). Lithuania has approximately 45 higher education institutions, including Vilnius University (founded 1579), Kaunas University of Technology, and Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. As an EU member state, Lithuanian degrees are recognized across the European Union.

Verification steps

1. Check SKVC accreditation — Verify the institution is accredited by SKVC. VerifyED includes accredited Lithuanian institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Lithuanian universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
3. SKVC credential recognition — SKVC handles credential recognition as Lithuania's ENIC-NARIC center.
4. Apostille — Lithuania is a Hague Convention member. Documents can be apostilled.

Key considerations

• Vilnius University — One of the oldest universities in Northern Europe, founded in 1579.
• EU member — Lithuanian degrees are recognized across the EU.
• Bologna Process — Lithuania follows the Bologna structure with ECTS credits.