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Study in Lithuania

Low-cost EU degrees with growing strength in life sciences, IT and engineering.

Vilnius, Lithuania
Why Lithuania

What makes Lithuania worth considering

Lithuania combines low tuition and living costs with EU-recognised degrees. Its life sciences and laser physics research is internationally respected, and English-taught programmes have expanded quickly across business and technology.

Low cost of study

Among the most affordable EU destinations for both tuition and living.

Life sciences research

Internationally recognised biotechnology and laser physics research clusters.

Growing IT sector

A rapidly expanding fintech and IT industry centred on Vilnius and Kaunas.

English-taught degrees

A solid and growing catalogue at bachelor's and master's level.

EU recognition

Bologna-aligned degrees valid across the European Union.

Safe student cities

Compact, walkable university cities with low living costs.

Key facts

Tuition€2,500–€6,000 per year; medicine higher
Living costApproximately €450–€650 per month
Financial proofApproximately €5,500–€6,500 per year
IntakesSeptember (main) and February (limited)
LanguageEnglish-taught widely available
Work while studying20 hours per week during term
Post-study stay12-month job-search permit
Visa typeLithuanian national (D) visa and residence permit
Indicative figures β€” tuition, living costs and visa funds are revised periodically. We confirm current numbers during counselling.

Popular courses

Information TechnologyBiotechnologyBusiness ManagementMechanical EngineeringAviation ManagementFinanceMedicineLaser PhysicsLogisticsInternational BusinessSoftware EngineeringCivil Engineering
Top universities in Lithuania
  • Vilnius University
  • Kaunas University of Technology
  • Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
  • Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
  • Vytautas Magnus University
  • ISM University of Management and Economics
  • KlaipΔ—da University
  • Mykolas Romeris University
Background

About Lithuania

Country facts

Lithuania is the largest of the three Baltic states, with about 2.8 million people, bordering Latvia, Belarus, Poland and the Russian region of Kaliningrad. Lithuanian is the official language and Vilnius is the capital.

Higher education system

Lithuanian higher education is provided by universities offering academic degrees and colleges offering professional, practice-oriented degrees. Both operate under the Bologna framework with ECTS credits, and a growing share of programmes are delivered in English.

Admission requirements

  • Secondary or bachelor's qualification for the level applied for
  • IELTS 5.5–6.0 or medium-of-instruction letter
  • Legalised and translated academic documents
  • Motivation letter and CV
  • Entrance test for medical programmes
  • Proof of funds and health insurance
Student visa β€” Lithuania
Apply for a Lithuanian national D visa after receiving your acceptance letter, then obtain a temporary residence permit through the Migration Department after arrival. Document legalisation takes time, so begin early.

Thinking about Lithuania?

Send us your academic record and budget β€” we will tell you honestly whether Lithuania is the right fit, and which universities you are competitive for.