Security Policy and Diplomacy - MRU

Security Policy and Diplomacy

Field of study Political Science
National Code 6211JX075
Degree awarded Master of Social Sciences
Duration 1,5 years
Language English
Tuition fee €4606 per one academic year (2025-2026)

Looking to advance your career in public service? Want to improve your knowledge in the area of politics? Want to learn about politics of different countries and regions?

A lot of questions and if you found at least one positive answer, take master degree in Security Policy and Diplomacy into consideration. Prepare yourself for a leading role in international organizations, NGOs and global businesses. Improve your education of contemporary politics, while getting the most out of your international studies.

Study in Vilnius, in what might be the best university in Lithuania for political sciences. Take your education to the next level by delving into topics of contemporary political theories, studying Asian society and CIS countries from political, cultural and economic perspectives. Learn what it takes to create a secure country through political and economic policy.

Conduct your studies in English, so you could prepare yourself for the international scene. Also, study abroad through our Erasmus+ program, at an university of your choice. Finalize your studies with a master’s thesis, where you can showcase your knowledge of international political scene. To take full advantage of this course, you will be required to know English at B2 level.

After 1,5 years of studies, you will receive your master degree in the field of political sciences. You will also be awarded 90 ECTS credits for your future studies. Upon completion of your studies, you will be able to work as an advocate, a diplomat, an international business leader, policy maker. You will be able to apply your knowledge as a civil servant, an analyst, an expert at municipalities, ministries, government, parliament, business enterprises, teaching, scientific and other institutions of the public sector and so much more.

Study in Europe, in one of the best universities in Lithuania. At MRU, you will find a low tuition fee, making this master degree even more enticing. We also have scholarships for master studies available at our university. You can find more information on scholarships available here.

Check out more information on Security Policy and Diplomacy lecture content below and decide if this program is best for you. Contact us if you have more questions. If not, hit that Apply now button and get your degree started!

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Study Content

STUDY PROGRAMME PLAN

Course units

ECTS credits

1st YEAR

60

1 SEMESTER

30

Compulsory course units

30

Fundamentals of Political Science*

3

Concepts of National Security

6

Modern Diplomacy

6

International Political Economy

6

Fundamental Principles and Risk Management of Cybersecurity

6

Research Methodology

6

2 SEMESTER

30

Compulsory course units

30

Simulation of Decision Making in Crisis Conditions

6

Politics in the Philosophy of Crises

6

Diplomatic and Consular Law

6

Management of Extraordinary Situations

6

Master Thesis Project

6

2nd YEAR

30

3 SEMESTER

30

Compulsory course units

24

International Security System (International Organizations)

6

Master Thesis

18

Alternatively elective course units

6

Intelligence for State Security

6

Mobilization and Public Resistance

6

* – Course units are compulsory for students who have not studied it during their bachelor’s studies.

 

Study Organization

Full-Time Studies (in English)

Classes are held on weekdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with one session per week held online in the “Moodle” platform.

International students who are in the process of obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and cannot travel to Lithuania will be able to study remotely during the first semester.

Important: Foreign students must arrive to the University by September 1, 2025, unless a later program start date is specified. Exceptions can be made only for valid reasons, and students must participate in studies remotely until their arrival. If a student fails to arrive by the specified deadline without valid reasons, the University will notify Lithuania’s Migration Department about the termination of their study agreement.
Admission Steps
  1. Choose a study programme
  2. Fill in the application form at apply.mruni.eu
  3. Pay the non-refundable application fee (for non-EU citizens – 100 euros, for EU-citizens, MRU alumni, and Ukrainians – 50 euros)
  4. Receive your application evaluation results
  5. Confirm your acceptance by paying the first-year tuition fee and 50 euros registration fee (non-refundable)
  6. Sign the study contract
  7. Start Temporary Residence Permit application procedure
  8. Register to studies
Admission Requirements

Required documents:

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent first university degree diploma (3-year study duration minimum)
  • Academic transcripts of each study year
  • Document proving English language level
  • Motivational letter (please note that the authenticity of the motivation letter will be verified using specialized software, so it should be written without AI assistance)
  • Passport copy

Additional educational documents might be required depending on the country of residence.

Provided documents must be in color, have no cut corners (high quality scan).

Notes:

  • The minimum 60% of maximum possible GPA  is required in order to be considered for admission.
  • By submitting the documents applicant agrees for one’s information to be shared with other institutions that the University might refer to while processing the academic verification.
  • Applicants might be asked to participate in additional knowledge evaluation.
English Language Requirements

Required level – B2

Assessments of English language proficiency certificates equivalent to level B2:

  • TOEFL IBT 72-94
  • IELTS 5.5-6.5
  • PTE score 59-75
  • DUOLINGO 100-125

If you do not have a certificate proving your English language proficiency level, you can take the University Online English language level test. You will be able to choose this option while filling in the application. The test is free of charge.

Certificate is not required if your native language is English or if your previous studies were conducted fully in English language.

Documents Legalization
  • If the original educational documents/transcripts are in English, Lithuanian or Russian with an apostille (if required) on the scanned original, no translation needed.
  • If original educational documents/transcripts are not in English, Lithuanian or Russian languages, then they have to be supplemented with an official translation.
  • The official translation has to be confirmed with the sworn translator’s signature or official notarization.
  • Accepted students shall present their original educational documents/transcripts to the International Office upon arrival to begin their studies.
Country Specific Requirements

Country Specific Requirements can be found here.

Qualification Recognition

Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

  • The evaluation and recognition of prior qualifications is a part of Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) admissions process.
  • By submitting the online application you confirm that the documents are legitimate and that MRU can verify the authenticity of the documents by contacting its issuing authority and national ENIC/NARIC centre.
  • Documents uploaded must be in good condition and in full colour. Documents issued in languages other than English, Russian, or Lithuanian must be accompanied with an official translation into English or Lithuanian. 
  • Before you apply make sure that you have a complete documentation package and that your qualifications are giving access to higher education according to the study programme level you are applying for at the MRU.  

Recognition Criteria

  • The purpose of an assessment is to compare a foreign qualification with a similar level qualification awarded in Lithuania according to quality, profile, content, workloads and learning outcomes.
  • Your qualification will be assessed according to specific requirements for the programme you are applying for and whether your academic results are sufficient for studies at the MRU.

Right to Appeal

Recognition decisions can be appealed against to the Academic Recognition of Foreign Qualifications Concerning Higher Education Appeal Committee under the Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science.

All appeals with supporting documents must be submitted to:
Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education
Ph.: +37052104778
Email: recognition@skvc.lt 
Address: SKVC, A. Goštauto st. 12, LT-01108, Vilnius, Lithuania

The procedure of evaluation and recognition of academic qualifications

Fees

Application fee (non-refundable):

  • for Non-EU citizens – €100
  • for EU citizens, MRU Alumni, and Ukrainians – €50

Registration fee (non-refundable):

  • €50

Tuition fee (EU/Non-EU citizens) per 1 academic year: €4606 per one academic year (2025-2026).

Payment information will be provided in the invoices issued in your online application form.

Student continues to pay the same tuition fee which was implied at the time of the admission.

Contact Us
International Admissions Office
Ateities str. 20, LT-08303, Vilnius, Lithuania

E-mail: study@mruni.eu
Phone: +370 5 271 4700
WhatsApp: +370  6 564 6682
Office: I-122

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