Study in Lithuania 2026: medicine, IT, universities, admission and residence permit

Short answer: As an EU country, Lithuania stands out for English-taught programmes and relatively affordable tuition and living costs. It offers programmes for international students especially in medicine, IT, business and law. Admission, tuition and residence permit rules depend on the university and should be checked with official sources.

Lithuania is one of the Baltic countries and a member of the European Union and the Schengen area. This guide explains the main points of studying there.

Why Lithuania?

• English-taught programmes: options in medicine, dentistry, IT, engineering and business are taught in English.
• EU degree: a degree from a university in the EU can help with recognition in Europe; check the recognition rules in Azerbaijan separately.
• Affordable costs: tuition and living costs are usually lower than in Western Europe.

Well-known universities

Vilnius University, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Vytautas Magnus University, the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) and Mykolas Romeris University are known among international students.

Medicine and IT

Some universities offer medicine in English; admission requirements, exams or interviews vary by university. For IT programmes see IT and computer science abroad and for medicine Medical studies abroad.

How to apply

Applications usually go through the university portal or a centralised admission system. Typical documents are a diploma or school certificate, transcript, language certificate, passport copy, motivation letter and, for some programmes, an interview.

Residence permit and costs

A residence permit is needed for long-term study in Lithuania; rules and document lists can change. Students' right to work depends on the conditions; check the current rules. See also: Housing abroad.

Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition in Lithuania?

It depends on the programme and the university; check the official website. Medical programmes are usually more expensive than other fields.

Do I need to know Lithuanian?

Not for English-taught programmes, but in medicine learning the language may be required for communicating with patients.

Next step

Since 2018, EDDE Global has helped students choose a university and prepare documents and visa applications. Book a free consultation or take the major selection test.

Note: admission, tuition and residence permit rules can change. For official information, check the university and Lithuania's official migration service websites.