Siauliai State University Of Applied Sciences

Why this works

• Public state college with EU-recognised applied sciences degree — valid for work and further study across the Schengen zone.
• Low tuition at approximately €2,300 per year, well below Western European university costs for a comparable qualification.
• IELTS 5.0 entry threshold is one of the lowest in the Baltic region, accessible for students still developing English.
• All five programmes — Business, Computing, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences — are taught in English.
• On-campus dormitory available from €55–90 per month, among the most affordable student housing in the EU.
• Lithuania grants 20 hours of legal paid work per week during term, with no separate work permit required beyond the residence permit.

What to check

• Tuition range varies from €2,000 to €3,300 depending on programme — confirm the exact figure with admissions before planning a budget.
• SVAKO is a college of applied sciences, not a full research university; its brand recognition outside the Baltics is limited.
• Šiauliai is a small regional city with a modest student social scene and fewer part-time job opportunities than Vilnius or Kaunas.
• Application deadlines are not published — students must contact admissions directly, which adds planning uncertainty.
• International scholarships follow domestic rules and amounts are not publicly specified — financial aid is not guaranteed.

Accommodation

€150-250/mo private — ~€150–250/mo estimated. Šiauliai is smaller city, lower living costs.

Scholarships

State-funded places allocated centrally. Scholarship details at studyinlithuania.lt. SKVC credential recognition required.