European Humanities University (EHU)

Why this works

• Tuition starts at €3,640–3,900 per year — among the lowest for an EU-accredited degree in the region.
• Programs taught primarily in Russian and Belarusian, removing the language barrier for CIS students.
• Bachelor admission requires only A2 English; an internal free test replaces IELTS if needed.
• EU-accredited Lithuanian diploma opens post-study work rights across all Schengen states.
• Multiple scholarships available including Portfolio Grant up to 100% tuition and Social Scholarship of €250/month.
• Vilnius is a compact, safe EU capital with living costs of €480–800/month — far below Western Europe.

What to check

• EHU diploma is not recognized in Belarus and may require nostrification in Russia — disclose this before enrollment.
• No university dormitory exists; students must self-arrange private housing in Vilnius, which can be stressful on arrival.
• Only one intake per year (September); missing the August 9 deadline means waiting a full 12 months.
• EU visa issuance for Russian nationals via Lithuanian consulates is subject to current geopolitical restrictions — check status before applying.
• EHU relies on international donor funding; subsidized rates for Belarusian students could change if donor support shifts.

Accommodation

€300-500/mo private — Belarusian exile university in Vilnius — primarily serves Belarusian students fleeing political repression. Small international intake.

Scholarships

• • Tuition scholarships specifically for Belarusian citizens in exile
• • Founded by Belarusian academics; BY-student support embedded in mission

EHU is the primary BY-focused institution in the Baltics. Strong scholarship support for BY citizens.