ISM University of Management and Economics
Vilnius, Lithuania
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1999
Overview
ISM University of Management and Economics (ISM) is a private higher education institution located in the heart of Vilnius, Lithuania, on Gedimino Avenue. Founded in 1999, ISM is organized as a joint-stock company (UAB) and is the first university in the Baltic States to receive AACSB accreditation. ISM holds institutional accreditation from Lithuania's Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC), valid until September 2028. The university offers programs at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels in business management, economics, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship and innovation, sustainability management, technology management, and related fields. The primary language of instruction is English. ISM is part of the European University on AI in Curricula alliance since 2024 and collaborates with over 120 partner universities worldwide including triple-crown accredited institutions. Double-degree options are available with BI Norwegian Business School (Norway), KEDGE Business School (France), and Illinois Institute of Technology (USA). The international student community spans approximately 60 countries. ISM's Career Centre connects students with employers from the first days of study.
Fields of study
- Business Management
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation Management
- Political Science
- International Business
- Sustainability Management
- Technology Management
Accreditation: Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC); AACSB International
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $7,711 / year
Domestic students
€7,140 – €8,330 / year
Standard yearly tuition: 7140 EUR for most bachelor programs; 8330 EUR for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. 50% ISM scholarship available through competition, reducing fees by half. Fees stated in EUR per academic year.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
