Comparative Social Policy and Welfare (joint Degree with University of Tampere
Mykolas Romeris UniversityProgram Overview
The Comparative Social Policy and Welfare (joint Degree with University of Tampere at Mykolas Romeris University is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Comparative Social Policy and Welfare (joint Degree with University of Tampere programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Lithuania and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5
- Tuition: EUR 3,120 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,116 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Comparative Social Policy and Welfare (joint Degree with University of Tampere programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- I1 Scientific writting
- C1 Theories of welfare states and comparative social policy: basic module
- C2 Theories of Welfare States: extension module
- C3 European social policy: extension module
- C4 Approaches to Comparative Research and Social Policy
- C5 Political Dynamics of Supranational Social Policy in Europe
- N1 Eastern European Model of work and social security
- N2 Continental Model: Austrian System of Work and Social Security
- N3 Nordic Model: Nordic Welfare societies
- S Synthesis of welfare regimes and comparative social policy
- M1 Methodology of Social Research
- M2 Quantitative Research methods
- M3 Qualitative Research methods
- R1 Social demography
- R2 Family policy
- R3 Social inequality and exclusion
- R4 Gender and social Ideas
- R5 Work, employment and welfare
- LetaDromantiene
- Vida Kanopiene
- SvajoneMikene
- EgleVileikiene
- DainiusBernotas
- Vida Cesnuityte
- IngaGaiauskaite
- Josef Weidenholzer
- MargittaMätzke
- Dirk Jarré
- BettinaLeibetseder
- Administrative Staff
- Angela Wegscheider
- LiisaHäikiö
- PerttiKoistinen
- EriikkaOinonen
- SatuOjala
- MiiaOjanen
- Anna Tuusa
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor\'s degree: graduates of university bachelor\'s studies in the area of social sciences (sociology, social work, political science, economics or in the other closely related field).
- English language proficiency - the level not lower than B2 (following the Common Framework of Reference for Language approved by the Council of Europe). Distant English language level test is organized for those, who do not have IELTS or TOEFL certificates.
Application Procedure And Required Documents
- Fill out the Online Application Form;
- Upload a copy of document proving results of the English language proficiency or pass English Language Level Test at the University (you will get further information about the test upon registration on the online application platform);
- Graduate students must upload copies of university transcript and diploma (a candidate must have a Bachelors degree or an equivalent first university degree with a minimum 3-year study duration);
- Undergraduate students must upload copies of secondary education or high education diploma and transcript;
- Upload a certificate of your university (school) transcript and diploma evaluation in Lithuania (For the Certificate apply to Lithuanian Center for Quality Assessment in Higher Education)
- Upload passport style photo;
- Upload a copy of your passport or ID card;
- Upload a notarized letter of guarantee from parents/sponsors and the Certificate/Letter from a bank about their financial abilities;
- Pay Application Fee of 100 EUR addressed to Mykolas Romeris University (non-refundable). Payment details and electronic invoice will be send to you upon the registration on the online application platform.
- Submit your application!
- May 1st All countries not listed below;
- July 1st Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, China, Moldova, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine
- July 15th European Union countries, Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, El Salvador, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Switzerland, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela
Application Deadlines, Depending On Country Of Origin Of The Applicant
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,120 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,116 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,120 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,116 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Mykolas Romeris University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Mykolas Romeris University
Mykolas Romeris University
Vilnius, Lithuania
Mykolas Romeris University(MRU) is the largest specialized university for social sciences and humanities inLithuanialocated inVilnius,KaunasandMarijampolė. It is named after the patriarch of...
University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
