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LithuaniaKaunasUniversity of applied sciences

KAUKO

Tuition (non-EU)€3100
IELTS min.5.5
FieldsEngineering, Business
Degree recognised across the EUEnglish-taught programmesup to 20 hours/week during termVerified · 2026-06-04

About

KAUKO is a public university in Kaunas offering EU-accredited engineering and business degrees from €3,100/year, with an accessible IELTS 5.5 threshold. Lithuania's EU/Schengen membership brings post-study work rights, and students can work up to 20 hours a week during term on their residence permit.

Kaunas strikes a balance: engineering heritage meets art scene, Soviet brutalism next to baroque churches. Living here costs less than Vilnius but the city has serious cultural edges—galleries, experimental theater, food markets. A shared flat costs €80–100/month; a good coffee €1.

Application deadlines

  1. SeptemberJun 01

    Note: ktk.lt appears to be LIK (Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija), not KAUKO. Verify institution identity before applying.

Accommodation

Private market
200-400/mo

Warning: ktk.lt identified as Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija (LIK), not Kaunas University of Applied Sciences. English programs not confirmed for international enrollment.

Source

Scholarships

  • 🏛State-funded study places (LAMA BPO / Ministry of Education)

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

National funding for this destination

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Why this works

  • Public university status means EU-accredited diploma recognised across the European Union and Schengen zone.
  • Tuition of €3,100 per year is among the lowest for English-taught engineering and business programmes in the EU.
  • IELTS 5.5 minimum is accessible for most CIS graduates without additional language preparation.
  • Lithuania is an EU/Schengen member — graduates can apply for post-study work rights and eventually long-term EU residency.
  • Students on a Temporary Residence Permit can work up to 20 hours per week during term and full-time during holidays with no separate work permit.
  • Kaunas private housing runs €250–400 per month, making total living costs significantly lower than Western European student cities.

What to check

  • Website has been inaccessible since June 2026 due to an SSL error — specific program details, deadlines, and scholarship info could not be verified.
  • No confirmed scholarship or tuition-discount data is available; students should budget the full €3,100 without expecting grants.
  • Dormitory availability at KAUKO is unknown — students may need to secure private housing independently before arrival.
  • KAUKO is a university of applied sciences (kolegija type), which may carry lower brand recognition than classical research universities when seeking employment outside Lithuania.
  • Kaunas is a mid-size city with a smaller international job market; students targeting multinational careers may need to relocate after graduation.

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