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Lithuania’s 2026 higher-education admissions process is moving into its second supplementary round, giving applicants another opportunity to seek a place at a university or college before the start of the new academic year.
The next application window opens on August 14, 2026, and closes on August 17. The dates apply to the second supplementary stage of the national admissions process, administered through the Lithuanian Association of Higher Education Institutions for Centralised Admission, known by its Lithuanian abbreviation LAMA BPO.
The timing follows the end of the first supplementary stage. Applicants invited to study in that stage have until August 13 at noon to conclude their study agreements. Once that deadline passes, any remaining places can be offered during the next round.
Another route into higher education
The supplementary process is designed for applicants who were not admitted during the main stage or who want to compete for places that remain available after earlier agreements have been signed. It can include both state-funded and non-state-funded study places, depending on what individual institutions and programmes still offer.
LAMA BPO has reminded applicants that the 2026 admissions system covers 15 universities—11 state and four non-state institutions—and 13 colleges, including seven state and six non-state colleges. The national system therefore brings together a wide range of study options, while each institution remains responsible for its own programme requirements and available places.
The Ministry of Education, Science and Sport has also highlighted that the 2026 admissions cycle includes a second supplementary stage after the first round. Applicants should check the live information in the admissions system rather than rely on earlier lists, because the availability of programmes can change as agreements are concluded.
What applicants need to check
The second round is not a fresh start for every part of the admissions process. Applicants should first confirm which programmes still accept applications and whether a particular course has additional requirements, such as an entrance examination, aptitude assessment or motivation interview.
- Applications for the second supplementary stage are submitted through the LAMA BPO admissions system.
- The application period runs from August 14 to August 17, 2026.
- Applicants should review the specific admission rules and remaining places for each selected programme.
- Those offered a place must follow the deadline and procedure for signing a study agreement.
For students considering science, technology, engineering, health or education programmes, the final stage can be particularly practical. The ministry has identified several of these fields as important areas in the national admissions framework, but the exact list of available programmes in the supplementary round must be checked in the central system.
A more flexible end to the admissions season
The additional stage gives applicants a final scheduled opportunity to adjust their choices after the main admissions decisions. It also allows higher-education institutions to fill places that remain open after the first rounds, creating a clearer link between applicant demand and the places actually available.
For families and recent school-leavers, the process is likely to require quick decisions. The window is short, and programme availability may vary between universities, colleges and fields of study. Applicants who are still weighing their options should prepare a shortlist before the second stage opens and compare the official information for each institution.
The 2026 admissions calendar illustrates how Lithuania’s higher-education system combines a national application platform with institution-specific conditions. The central system provides a common route for applications, while universities and colleges continue to set the details of their programmes, selection procedures and contractual arrangements.
With the first supplementary agreements ending on August 13 and the second round beginning the following day, Lithuania’s admissions season is entering its final scheduled phase. The next few days will determine which remaining study places are matched with applicants before the 2026–2027 academic year begins.
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