Study in Lithuania
Quick answer: Non-EU students pay to study in English in Lithuania, and the fee depends on the university and subject. VILNIUS TECH’s official 2027/28 prices: €3,950 a year for a business bachelor’s, €4,950 for engineering and IT bachelor’s degrees and €6,450 for an engineering master’s. You apply directly through the university’s online system.
Among the Baltic states, Lithuania stands out for the number of English-taught programmes. The main student cities are Vilnius, with Vilnius University and VILNIUS TECH, and Kaunas, home to Kaunas University of Technology (KTU). Here are the official figures and admission steps.
Fees at VILNIUS TECH
| Level and field | Year | Annual fee (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s: business management and finance | 2027/28 | €3,950 |
| Bachelor’s: engineering, IT, technology | 2027/28 | €4,950 |
| Master’s: international business, global economics and others | 2027/28 | €5,450 |
| Master’s: engineering, IT, technology | 2027/28 | €6,450 |
| Application fee | once | €100 |
Source: vilniustech.lt — checked 11/2026.
VILNIUS TECH has already published its 2027/28 prices. We found no unambiguous official non-EU figure for Vilnius University or KTU in our automated check, so we leave them out; see their websites, or our Vilnius University page.
A simple calculation with the official prices: a four-year engineering bachelor’s at €4,950 a year comes to €19,800 in tuition, and the business bachelor’s at €3,950 to €15,800. That excludes the €100 application fee, living costs, insurance and the visa, and the rates apply to 2027/28, so later years may differ.
Living costs and proof of funds
For a national visa or residence permit, Lithuania’s Migration Department requires proof of monthly living funds. The sum is pegged to the national minimum monthly wage, so it is revised annually; check it on migracija.lt.
How admission works
- Shortlist by subject: VILNIUS TECH and KTU are popular for engineering and IT, Vilnius University for the humanities and medicine.
- Apply online: open an account on the university portal and pay the fee.
- Documents: school certificate or diploma, transcript, English certificate, passport and a motivation letter, with an official English translation and apostille.
- Recognition: Lithuanian universities require academic recognition of foreign qualifications and explain the procedure.
- Offer and payment: the first payment follows admission.
- Visa or permit: a national (D) visa or temporary residence permit, with proof of funds and health insurance. Make sure your passport stays valid long enough.
Why Lithuania, and where?
- An EU degree and the chance to live in the Schengen area.
- Plenty of English-taught engineering, IT and business programmes.
- Lower fees than in Western Europe, plus Baltic state scholarships.
Vilnius, the capital, hosts most universities and international firms, so internships and part-time work are easier to find. Kaunas, the second city, has a strong technology university and a calmer pace. Most universities offer international students dorm places; check the terms alongside your offer. How long graduates may stay to look for work is set by migration law, so confirm current rules on migracija.lt and with the careers centre. Latvia is priced similarly, so let subject decide: compare English-taught degrees in Latvia.
Frequently asked questions
How long do degrees take?
Bachelor’s programmes usually last 3.5–4 years and master’s 1.5–2 years; each programme page gives the exact length.
Which language certificate is required?
Usually IELTS or TOEFL, with the minimum score set per programme.
Can I study medicine in English?
Yes, some universities run English-taught medicine, with their own fees and entry conditions.
Can I apply with a school certificate?
Yes, it is the core document for a bachelor’s; universities also ask for a language certificate and sometimes an admission test.
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