Program Outcome

General, clinical, and apparatus cosmetology;

Face and body care procedures, body SPA, depilation, makeup, manicure/pedicure;

You will do face and body care practice on real clients.

Curriculum

Technician/manager of a product of a cosmetology line;

Career Opportunities

Fall semester admission starts on January 2. The semester commences on September 1.

 - For Applicants from non-EU/EFTA Countries

 - For Applicants from EU Countries and for non-EU/EFTA Countries with Lithuanian Embassies

Spring semester admission starts on September 1. The semester commences on February 1.

Early submission is recommended for those requiring visas

* We strongly advise that those applicants who require visas to enter Lithuania should apply earlier since in some cases obtaining a visa might take up to 3 months.

If you wish to be admitted to SMK undergraduate programs, you must have successfully completed 12 years (in some cases 11) of formal education (secondary education). Also, you should have sufficient knowledge of English (Upper-intermediate and higher) and be very motivated to study here.

SMK offers assistance through the process

Considering the fact that applying to university could be very stressful and confusing, the SMK International Office will be always available to help you, guide you, and assist you in submitting the required paperwork. In order to make this process faster and easier for you, all documents could be submitted via e-mail, and in case we find it necessary we will request originals.

We will be pleased to provide you with all necessary application materials as well as any course or program you may require. Please note, that students are coming from all over the world from different educational systems with different educational backgrounds therefore in some cases SMK admissions committee might request some additional documents in order to evaluate applications.

Application for admission to the SMK University of Applied Sciences must be submitted online.

Please note, that all the applicants are requested to pay for the full year of studies - 2 semesters of English Foundation, or one semester of English Foundation + 1 semester of Professional Bachelor's degree at SMK

Below is the list of documents that you will need to submit together with your application:

1. A receipt of the paid non-refundable application fee* (120 Euro for foreign nationals, and 50 Euro for the citizens of EU and the EEA countries).

*It only needs to be paid once if you decide to apply for a second degree;

Exemption for those enrolled in the English Foundation Program and willing to continue their studies at SMK: no application fee to be paid again to be admitted to Bachelor Study Programs.

2. A Copy of a valid Passport (valid for at least a year)

*For those applying from Nigeria through the VFS visa center, the passport needs to be valid for at least 18 months;

3. Entry qualification documents (e.g. a copy of original High school/secondary education diploma, or/and a copy of School Leaving Certificate or a College Diploma);

Note: translation of the documents to the English/Lithuanian/Russian languages. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need an official translation(s). Each program has separate subjects which need to be passed.

4. Official recognition of the Secondary School Diploma obtained from the Lithuanian Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (CQAHE)

If you have any specific questions in regard to the application procedure please contact the SMK International Office, or directly consult with the International Study Managers.

5. A Copy of the International English Language Test Certificate confirming the applicant’s knowledge of English at a Higher Intermediate level or its equivalent (5,5 and higher); Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, IELTS 5+, TOEFL 59+ or LanguageCert IESOL B1+.

If an applicant doesn't have any of the above-mentioned certificates, there is a possibility to go through the SMK internal test online. The price for an English test is 50 Eur, where the applicant's speaking and writing skills are tested and evaluated.

* A letter from your teacher or employer, where he/she describes your abilities and qualities as a student or employee.

Please have in mind that your application can be processed only when you submit all the required documents. After your application is complete it will take up to 5 working days for the admission committee to give feedback. All accepted students will receive acceptance letters with detailed instructions on how to confirm their acceptance and prepare to travel to Lithuania.

Once you submit your application and your application is accepted, you will need to pass:



1. The entrance examination for these study programs ONLY:

The entrance examination for entrants to this study program consists of:

Assessment of a portfolio presented by the applicant;

Assessment of factors of selecting the area of professional activity.

After the applicant has paid the application fee and submitted the application, we invite him for a motivational interview. The interview is done online using the Google Meet platform, and the basic goal is to evaluate the reasoning and motivation of a future student. After an interview, the decision of admission is given in a couple of days.

Admissions Option 2

Bachelor

Master

Cosmetology Studies

SMK College of Applied Sciences is an innovation and quality-based higher education institution located in the capital of Lithuania Vilnius and the port city on the Baltic Sea Klaipėda. In 2018 SMK opened a new Campus in the second-largest Lithuanian city Kaunas. Established in 1994, SMK has grown to position itself at the very top of Lithuanian private college rankings and currently is the biggest private higher education institution in Lithuania.

Professional Bachelor in Aesthetic Cosmetology

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