Undergraduate and Graduate Studies
In general, all study programs related to Particle (High Energy) and Nuclear Physics are part of more generic curriculum, thus no dedicated admissions are planned. Students interested in the mentioned areas should contact admissions office. It is worth keeping in mind that Lithuanian study system is not yet automatically ``flexible'', but a custom curriculum is possible via the Individual study plan. Additional details below.
Undergraduate Studies
As of 2021, undegraduate studies in Physics and NOT Light Engineering is limited to students who are proficient in Lithuanian language. While it might be possible to enroll for foreign nationals based on the general university guidelines, international enrollment has its caveats. Please contact admissions office if interested.
Graduate Studies: Masters Progam
While there are no explicit applications to Particle (High Energy) or Nuclear physics, one should consider any program flavor that suits the interests best. Specialization in Particle (High Energy) or Nuclear physics is possible by selecting appropriate study courses.
Graduate programs in physics can be found here.
Graduate Studies: PhD Progam
PhD studies need a little bit of planning and follow general university admissions, where more information is found here. It is expected that the topic is defined before the application, which can be done by establishing a contact with a research group of interest. Once the topic is agreed upon, the prospect student can apply. Naturally, some deviations from the original topic are possible.
Career at CERN
Technician Training Experience (TTE)
We welcome applications from talented technicians, who will have the opportunity to work in a diversity of fields: electronics, electricity, mechanics, IT, vacuum, cooling and ventilation, safety, radioprotection, survey engineering, are but a few examples of the many domains in which successful applicants will learn and contribute their knowledge.
- ~50 positions every year
- 2-3 years
- level of studies pre-BSc (BSc, MSc or PhD graduates not eligible)
- open all year round, 4 ‘selection moments’ per year
- More information
Technical Student Programme
If you’re an undergraduate in Applied Physics, Engineering or Computing and are looking for a practical training period or a place to complete your final project, you could spend 4 to 12 months at CERN during the course of your studies (Bachelor or Master’s).
- ~200 positions every year
- duration: 4-12 months
- after 18 months of technical undergraduate studies
- opens twice a year for applications, committees in May and Decembers
- More information
Administrative Students Programme
If you’re an undergraduate in Administration and are looking for a practical training period or a place to complete your final project, you could spend 2 to 12 months at CERN during the course of your studies (Bachelor or Master). It could be in any of the following disciplines: translation, human resources, advanced secretarial work, business administration, logistics, law, finance, accounting, library and information science, engineering management, science communication, education, audiovisual, communication and public relations, psychology, audit are but a few of the examples of the many domains in which successful applicants will learn and contribute their knowledge.
- ~30 positions every year
- duration: 4-12 months.
- after 18 months of undergraduate studies
- opens twice a year for applications, committees in May and December
- More information
Doctoral Students Programme
This is a chance to work on your thesis while spending up to 36 months at the forefront of science. Whether you’ve already chosen a subject or are still making your decision, if your specialism is Applied Physics, Engineering or Computing, this is an invitation to further your knowledge in a truly unique organization.
- ~60 positions every year
- duration: 6-36 months
- enrolled in a doctoral programme
- opens twice a year for applications, committees in May and December
- More information
Fellowship Programme
If you’re a recent graduate from university or a technical institute, you’re no doubt looking for the chance to make your mark. Here it is: you could spend up to three years working right at the forefront of scientific research.
- ~250 positions every year
- duration: 2-3 years
- BSc, MSc or PHD graduates
- opens twice a year for applications, committees in May and November
- More information
Summer Students Programme
How do you plan to spend your summer? How does getting involved in some of the world’s biggest experiments sound? This is more than summer work. It’s the chance to join CERN in Geneva – getting involved in the day-to-day work of our multicultural teams. Attend lectures, visit CERN facilities, take part in discussions and workshops with people who are leaders in their fields.
- ~200 positions every year (member states)
- duration: 8-13 weeks
- after 36 months of full-time studies
- applications open in Autumn, selections in March the following year
- More information
CERN structure and possible contacts description
.CERN and Industry
CERN and Lithuanian industry cooperation is coordinated by the Lithuanian Innovation Center (LIC), where a particular help is given for establishing tenders with CERN. Additional information is available at www.cern.lt.
DeepTech Entrepreneurship
Vilnius University Business School has started the DeepTech Entrepreneurship program that aims to enroll young entrepreneurs via an MBA program into the world of startups in Hi-tech together with CERN. A functional startup is one of the expected outcomes of our MBA program.