Economics and Politics
This programme erases the traditional boundaries between the disparate fields of economics, political science, and business. Afterward, you’ll be ready for jobs like analyst, manager, politician, or scientist.
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What can I be?
Diplomat
Economist
Strategist
International relations specialist
Project manager at EU institutions
Politician
Board consultant
Programme benefits
Opportunities abroad
Study tour to Brussels
It’s a unique opportunity to get to know EU institutions!During the study tour:
- You will visit the European Parliament
- You will meet and learn from the most influential EU politicians
- You will participate in seminars and discussions on the most relevant political/economic topics.
- You will have the opportunity to experience what a working day looks like in one of the most significant European political institutions
When it will take place? In the third year of studies, in the spring semester.
Duration? 3 days.
Who can participate? All students who have chosen the EU Economics subject
The scope of the subject – 6 ECTS.
Tour project: a report or business case study using the knowledge gained during the trip
Double degree with BI Norwegian Business School
Study in Norway, in one of the world’s 1 percent of Triple Crown-accredited universities (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB).How does this work? Selection takes place in the fourth semester of studies. Students who pass the selection will study at BI Norwegian Business School for one year.
How much does it cost? Tuition fees are payable at BI Norwegian Business School. A ten percent discount applies. Meanwhile the student is required to pay for the studies at the ISM University.
Where will I live while studying in Norway? BI Norwegian Business School offers various types of accommodation in student residences.
How will I benefit from this program? You will receive diplomas from two high schools almost at the same time. You will form an international circle of acquaintances. While studying abroad, you will broaden your horizons and be able to feel comfortable and work efficiently in a multicultural environment.
100+ university exchange partners worldwide
One third of which have at least one prestigious business university accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA).How does this work? Each semester you can choose a university that is an ISM partner and participates in the selection. After successfully completing the selection, proceed to the exchange program next semester.
How much does it cost? No extra fees apply. You will pay the usual tuition fee.
How long does it take? The exchange semester lasts about 5 months
What do I have to do to participate in the exchange program? You have to pass the exams – you are permitted to fail only one exam.
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Price, financing, and admissions
Tuition fees
ISM University charges a tuition fee. The fee is paid every semester. The same price applies both to EU and non EU students.
2990 EUR — Economics and Politics
2990 EUR — Economics and Data Analytics
2990 EUR — Finance
2990 EUR — International Business and Communication
2990 EUR — Business Management and Marketing
3490 EUR — Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Application fee
The application fee is 100 EUR.
It must be paid by transfer to the bank account of the ISM University of Management and Economics, and the receipt certifying the payment must be submitted to the enrolment system. Application fee is non-refundable.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for all bachelor’s programmes
Best International applicants who will be applying for 2023 September intake can get a scholarship that covers up to 100%* of the tuition fee. Once granted, scholarships will continue to apply in the next semester provided that the student’s average mark is not lower than the average mark of the course and the student has no failures or penalties. Only the best applicants will be granted with scholarships by admission committee decision.
Opportunity to get a SCHOLARSHIP up to 100% (only for early applicants)
Students who apply during the early admission period (November 1 – April 30) can expect to get a scholarship up to 100%. To get a scholarship, students are required to take ISM’s Test, which consists of three parts: English language, Mathematics and Logical Thinking.
Scholarships will be issued by the end of May to those students who:
- Have the highest average grades from school
- Are highly motivated
- Perform well on ISM’s Tests
ISM achievement scholarship
Even more motivation to study well at ISM university! Undergraduate students with the highest grades are awarded an Achievement Scholarship, which covers as much as 25 percent of the annual tuition fees.
The university offers as many as 10 Achievement Scholarships for each course. Scholarships are awarded for academic achievement to those with the highest weighted average in the same course. At the end of the academic year, a competitive queue will be formed based on annual students’ results, according to which the Achievement Scholarships are awarded.
If you have any questions, please contact the International Admissions team by e-mail bs@ism.lt
Admission rules
ISM runs a three-step selection process: fulfillment of eligibility criteria, online interviews, and an online Admissions Tests (for candidates who seek a scholarship).
How to apply?
To begin: Check eligibility
To be eligible to apply to ISM, a candidate must meet the following requirements:
- A secondary school education completed in 2024 or earlier.
- International English Language Exam or ISM English Test results* :
- TOEFL (minimum score of IBT 60 points);
- IELTS (minimum score of 6);
- Cambridge English test Level B2 Certificate (minimum score of 165);
- ISM English test (minimum score of 55) ;
- English state exam result is equal or higher than Level B2 if applicant is from Estonia or Latvia;
- State mathematics examination or, if the person has not taken this exam, the ISM mathematics test results.
* Individuals, whose previous educational mode of instruction was in English may be exempted from the English language test (applicable to entrants from EU, EEA, CIS and EaP countries). Applicants from the above countries may take the state English language exam instead of the International Foreign Language Exam or the ISM English language test. After the motivational interview, the ISM admission commission reserves the right to request the applicant to take the ISM English language test.
All applicants who fulfill the formal entry requirements are welcome to submit an online application form.