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Lithuania offers an ECTS-based European higher-education system, more than 500 English-taught programmes reported by the national study portal, and a mix of universities and professionally oriented colleges. The right choice still depends on programme quality, cost, city and your career goals.

The AIKOS snapshot checked on 9 August 2026 contained 30 active higher-education institutions: universities, higher-education colleges, academies and other specialist university-sector institutions.

Both. The 30-institution research set contains 19 public/government-linked and 11 private/non-state or religious institutions.

Universities provide academically oriented Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral studies. Higher-education colleges focus more on professional preparation and applied research, award Professional Bachelor’s degrees and may offer short-cycle studies.

Yes. Study in Lithuania reports more than 500 English-taught programmes. Always check the programme’s current language, intake and entry requirements.

National guidance gives starting averages from about €1,300 per year for Bachelor’s, €2,300 for Master’s and €8,400 for doctoral study. Exact fees vary widely by programme and institution.

They may not be. Medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and other resource-intensive programmes can cost substantially more than national starting averages. Use the exact programme fee for the relevant intake.

Study in LT reported average foreign-student spending of about €580 per month in its 2022 surveys. Your budget may be higher, especially with private rent in Vilnius, travel or a more expensive lifestyle.

An official Study in LT presentation gives rough planning figures of around €100 per month for a dormitory and €300–€500 for a room or apartment. Actual price, availability and included utilities vary.

Lithuania uses the euro (€). It has been in the euro area since 1 January 2015.

Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania.

Lithuanian is the official language. English is used in many international study programmes, but language use outside the classroom depends on context and location.

The academic year commonly starts in September or October and runs to June or July, divided into autumn and spring semesters. Exact dates are set by each institution.

Some institutions offer programmes starting in January or February. Spring availability is smaller and programme-specific.

Many institutions have autumn deadlines around June, but international students—especially non-EU applicants—should apply earlier because qualification recognition and residence procedures take time.

Typically a recognised upper-secondary qualification, transcripts, required exam results, proof of language proficiency, passport and any programme-specific items such as an interview, test or portfolio.

Typically a recognised Bachelor’s or Professional Bachelor’s degree, transcripts, proof of language proficiency and any required CV, motivation letter, references, portfolio or subject prerequisites.

Usually they must be assessed for access to study. SKVC or the receiving institution may be responsible. Check country-specific document requirements before applying.

Many English-taught programmes require proof of English, but accepted tests, scores and exemptions vary. Use the exact language requirement on the programme page.

EU/EEA/Swiss students generally do not need a visa, though residence formalities may apply. Non-EU full-time degree students should follow the current temporary-residence-permit route described by Lithuania’s Migration Department; exchange or short-stay cases can differ.

The Migration Department lists an €80 state fee under the general procedure for a foreigner admitted to study in a Lithuanian research and study institution. Other document or service costs may apply.

Start as soon as your admission and mediation documents are available. For page planning, allow roughly two to three months for appointment, review and card delivery, but check the current MIGRIS timeline because location and case times vary.

Common items include a passport, institution mediation details, proof of funds, accommodation, health insurance and—often for a first permit—criminal-record certificates. Applicant-specific documents may also be required.

Yes. EU/EEA/Swiss students should check EHIC coverage and its limits. Non-EU students need valid insurance accepted for their study and residence requirements.

Under the rules described by the Migration Department from 22 May 2026, first- and second-year Bachelor students may work up to 20 hours per week, while third- and fourth-year Bachelor, Master, doctoral and residency students may work up to 40 hours per week. Confirm your current permit and employment conditions.

Eligible non-EU graduates may apply for a temporary residence permit for up to 12 months to seek work or pursue self-employment. Apply before your current status expires and check current conditions.

Family-reunification rights depend on your residence category and study level. The EU Immigration Portal notes restrictions for ordinary students and an exception for doctoral students; confirm your individual position with the Migration Department.

Yes, through selected Lithuanian state scholarship calls, Erasmus+, universities and specific programmes. Eligibility, countries, covered costs and deadlines change, so apply only through current official calls.

Lithuania has external institutional, study-field and programme quality-assurance processes involving SKVC. Check both the institution and the exact field/programme status; a country-level statement alone is not enough.

ECTS is the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. In Lithuania one national credit equals one ECTS credit, and a typical full-time year is 60 ECTS.

Professional Bachelor’s programmes usually require 180–210 ECTS, while university Bachelor’s programmes require 210–240 ECTS. The calendar duration depends on the programme’s annual workload and structure.

Master’s programmes require 90–120 ECTS. Integrated long-cycle programmes require 300–360 ECTS and are common in fields such as medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, law and religious studies.

Students should use normal urban precautions, verify rental and payment requests, use official immigration channels and call 112 for police, fire or ambulance emergencies. Avoid relying on unsupported safety-rank claims.

Use Lithuania’s Migration Department and the MIGRIS portal. Immigration fees, document thresholds, external-service-provider locations and processing conditions can change.

No. Admissions are decided by institutions, scholarships by the relevant funding body, and residence decisions by the competent authorities. Univs can help applicants organise information and next steps but should not promise an outcome.