Study in Lithuania
High-quality studies with globally recognised degrees - surrounded by a unique culture that cherishes traditions
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Study in Lithuania – Facts 
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| Capital: | Vilnius |
| Other popular student cities: | Kaunas, ė岹, Šiauliai |
| Population: | 2,986,000 |
| Currency: | EUR |
| Listed universities: | 35 |
| Study programmes: |
258 Bachelors
147 Masters 22 PhDs |
| Ranked universities: | 6 |
| Look at study programmes in Lithuania 🧑🎓 | |
Thinking about studying in Europe but looking for something a bit different? With its colourful history and its important geographic location, Lithuania is the connecting hub between Western and Eastern Europe.
The small nation with a population of just about 2.8 million has been an EU member since 2004 and, in 2015, adopted the Euro as its official currency. And the best part? Lithuania ranks high for safety, internet speed, and quality of life.
Over the past two decades, Lithuania’s education system has seen exciting reforms and nowadays there are hundreds of interesting English-taught study options available to international students, making it an very interesting destination for international students from across Europe, Asia, and beyond.
The country has a range of public and private universities that offer degrees in English in fields like business, IT, engineering, medicine, and the arts. Tuition fees and cost of living in Lithuania are relatively low compared to Western Europe, and some students can even study for free!
With more than 30 institutions of higher education, these are some of the best ranked:
Through the Bologna process, Lithuanian universities adopted a Bachelor/Master’s degree structure for its academic programmes and the awarded degrees are recognised throughout Europe and globally.
One striking advantage for those who choose to study in Lithuania is the remarkably low cost of living. Student life is budget-friendly and easy-going with monthly living costs range between €400 and €700, depending on the city and your lifestyle.
Part-time jobs are allowed for non-EU students, up to 20 hours per week during the semester, and full-time during holidays, which is great for gaining work experience or supporting yourself financially. Lithuania is a modern economy with a an global mindset, and a lot of international companies have offices in the country. But even though English proficiency is reasonably high, especially among younger people, speaking Lithuanian may still be the biggest hurdle for foreigners seeking employment. If you consider staying after graduation, your best bet is to take a Lithuanian language course early on so that you can improve your odds competing with local job applicants.
Non-EU/EEA students will need a national visa (D-type) and residence permit. Universities usually help with the application process once you’re admitted.
Lithuania is located in Northern Europe, in the southeast of the Baltic sea. Lithuania shares borders with Estonia, Latvia, Poland and Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave. Lithuania is easy to reach by air, with international airports in Vilnius, Kaunas, and Palanga (near ė岹), offering direct flights across Europe. Budget airlines like Ryanair and Wizz Air make it especially affordable to travel to and from the country.
Within Lithuania, public transport is reliable and inexpensive. Buses and trains connect all major cities, and student discounts apply to most travel. In big cities you can usually use different apps to pay for public transport, rent electric scooters, or use bike-sharing services.
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