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Study in Lithuania

Lithuania offers competitive fees, modern campuses and English-taught programmes in IT, cyber security, medicine and business, within one of the EU’s fastest-growing tech ecosystems.

Main intakes
September is the main intake; some programmes start in February
Student visa
National visa and temporary residence permit
Region
Europe
Country
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The education system in Lithuania

Bachelor’s degrees take three to four years and master’s degrees one and a half to two. Higher education includes universities and colleges.

Why students choose Lithuania

  • Competitive tuition within the EU
  • Strengths in IT and cyber security
  • A growing fintech and startup ecosystem

Popular courses and study areas

These fields are well established in Lithuania. Availability, language of instruction and entry requirements still vary by university and level.

  • IT & Cyber Security
  • Medicine
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Fintech
  • Life Sciences

Universities in Lithuania

A few of the well-known universities students often consider. Drag or swipe to see more.

Listed for reference only — this is not a list of partner institutions. We shortlist from all recognised universities in Lithuania based on your profile, budget and goals.

Choosing a university in Lithuania

Rankings are a starting point, not the answer. When we build a shortlist for Lithuania, we compare:

  • Course modules, teaching style and any placement or project components
  • Entry requirements against your marks, backlogs and test scores
  • Total cost — tuition, living costs in that city and visa funds
  • Intake dates and deadlines that fit your timeline
  • Recognition of the institution and what your final certificate will state

See how we approach this in course and university selection.

Admission requirements

Apply directly to the institution, usually online.

Typical documents are listed in our guide to preparing university application documents.

Language requirements

IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT are commonly accepted.

Not sure which test to take? Compare IELTS, PTE, TOEFL iBT and the Duolingo English Test.

Tuition fees and living costs

Fees are set by each institution and vary by programme.

Fees and required funds change, so we don’t publish fixed figures here. We confirm current costs for each programme on your shortlist using the university’s and government’s own websites.

Scholarships and funding

Lithuanian state scholarships

Offered to international students through the Education Exchanges Support Foundation for selected programmes.

Eligibility, amounts and deadlines are set by each provider and change yearly. Read more about scholarship planning or ask about education loan guidance.

Student visa: National visa and temporary residence permit

Apply for a temporary residence permit through the Migration Department, usually with support from your institution.

Official resources

Application timeline

September is the main intake; some programmes start in February.

  1. 1
    10–12 months before

    Research & tests

    Profile review, destination and course research, book language or admission tests.

  2. 2
    8–10 months before

    Shortlist & documents

    Finalise your shortlist, prepare statements and request recommendations.

  3. 3
    6–9 months before

    Apply

    Submit applications and scholarship applications.

  4. 4
    3–6 months before

    Offer, funds & visa

    Accept an offer, arrange funds and apply for the National visa and temporary residence permit.

  5. 5
    1–2 months before

    Get ready to fly

    Accommodation, travel and our pre-departure briefing.

  6. Intake

    Start your course

Information on this page was last reviewed in October 2026. Always confirm requirements on the official websites linked above.

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