Lituania

Higher education in Lithuania operates in line with the Bologna Process, and a significant proportion of programmes are offered in English. According to the durations given in our sources, bachelor's studies last 3–4 years, master's 1.5–2 years and doctoral studies 3–4 years; the English-taught medicine option at the health sciences university in Kaunas takes 6 years. Student mobility is largely concentrated in two cities: the capital Vilnius is home to Vilnius University, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) and the business-focused ISM, while Kaunas, the second-largest city, hosts Kaunas University of Technology, Vytautas Magnus University and the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. Applications require a high school diploma and transcript, proof of English proficiency (or an exemption), a statement of purpose and a passport; some programmes may hold an online interview. As our sources do not include a detailed application calendar for Lithuania, dates should be confirmed on each university's official website. Technical universities are active in European projects and adopt a practical, project-based approach to education.

Why Lithuania?

• You graduate with a Bologna-compliant diploma in an EU country that uses the euro.
• English-taught programme options are available in software, engineering, economics, business and social sciences.
• Vilnius University, founded in 1579, is shown in the source as ranked 439th in the QS 2025 rankings.
• Kaunas University of Technology and VILNIUS TECH stand out in technology fields such as software, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
• The health sciences university in Kaunas, with its 6-year English-taught medicine programme, is on the list of those considering medicine in the Baltic region.
• According to our partner sources, living costs are lower than in Prague and similar to Poland.
• With international airports and digitalised city life, Vilnius and Kaunas are accessible for students.

Tuition fees and living costs

According to our partner sources, the monthly cost of living in Lithuania is similar to Poland and below Prague. Kaunas is slightly more affordable than Vilnius. Amounts are averages and may change.

Application steps

1. Choosing the target university and programme in Vilnius or Kaunas
2. Preparing the high school diploma, transcript and passport
3. Obtaining an English proficiency certificate (IELTS / TOEFL) or checking exemption conditions
4. Writing the statement of purpose and submitting the online application
5. Attending an online interview if required
6. Accommodation and student visa / residence permit procedures after admission

Required documents

• High school graduation diploma
• Transcript of records
• Language certificate: IELTS or TOEFL; the relevant letter if exempt
• Statement of purpose
• Valid passport

Academic calendar and application periods

• Our sources do not include a clear application calendar for Lithuania
• As application and start dates vary by university and programme, each institution's official calendar should be checked separately

Language requirements

• English-taught programmes require an IELTS or TOEFL certificate or an exemption accepted by the university
• In some programmes, language level may also be assessed through an online interview
• The source notes that Vilnius University offers master's programmes in English and Russian

Frequently asked questions

How much are tuition fees in Lithuania?

Our partner sources give annual ranges of €2,000 – €5,000 for bachelor's programmes, €3,000 – €5,500 for engineering, €2,500 – €6,000 for master's programmes and €8,000 – €12,000 for medicine. The medicine ranges on the city pages are somewhat wider; current fees may vary from one intake to the next.

Which city should I study in?

As the capital, Vilnius offers the widest choice of universities. Kaunas stands out for technical education and medicine and, according to our sources, is slightly more affordable than Vilnius.

Can I study medicine in Lithuania?

Yes. The Lithuanian University of Health Sciences in Kaunas offers a 6-year English-taught medicine programme, as well as dentistry and pharmacy programmes.

Is there an entrance exam?

Our sources do not mention a centralised entrance exam; applications are assessed on the basis of documents, and some programmes may hold an online interview.

Is the diploma recognised in Turkey?

Recognition is assessed according to YÖK's current regulations. As summarised in the source, the 2024 regulation sets different conditions depending on the university's position in international rankings; we can review the ranking information of institutions such as Vilnius University, KTU and Vytautas Magnus together at the selection stage.