Study in Lithuania

Study in Lithuania

Study in Lithuania

Did you know that the very first university in the Baltic States was established in Lithuania? Today you have an excellent opportunity to study in Lithuania and experience this country as an international student. In fact, there currently are 7,500+ foreigners studying in Lithuania. You can be one of them!

Study programmes

Lithuanian higher education institutions provide 500+ BA, MA and PhD study programmes in English. The higher education institutions are of two types – universities and colleges (non-university higher educational institutions also known as schools of applied science). There currently are 18 universities and 20 colleges in Lithuania. University studies provide universal academic education, theoretical training and the highest level of professional excellence.  Higher education studies in colleges are oriented towards training for professional activities. In colleges practical training covers at least one third of the study programme. There are three cycles of studies: first, professional Bachelor’s or Bachelor’s (BA) Degree, second, Master’s (MA) degree and the third would be the Doctorate (PhD) degree. Studies can be of different intensity - full-time and part-time.

All diplomas received at graduation are internationally recognized in the entire European Union.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees at higher education institutions in Lithuania vary depending on each university, specific study programme and the academic stage the student is at. Each higher education has its own tuition fees, which can be covered with the state-sponsored loan.

Scholarships

Students meeting specific criteria established by the Lithuanian government may be offered state-funded places. In most cases scholarships cover both tuition fee and living expenses. All the rest may choose among paid studies, however universities sometimes provide individual grants to students based on their academic achievements and needs.

Candidates from select countries can apply for four national scholarships for studies at the higher education institutions of Lithuania: Full-Time Master Degree Studies, Short-Term Studies, Lithuanian Short-Term Studies and Lithuanian Language and Culture Courses. Different terms and conditions apply.

Academic year

The academic year is divided into semesters and holiday periods. The beginning and end of an academic year and a semester as well as holiday spans are established by each school of higher education individually. In the summer students are entitled to at least one month uninterrupted holidays.