# Kaunas University of Applied Sciences (KAUKO)

> public · Kaunas · lithuania

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3100 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 5.5 — verified 2026-06-04
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €8,071 per year (2026, Migration Department + Government Resolution No. 700: https://www.migracija.lt/en/esu-studentas1)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| September | Jun 01 | Note: ktk.lt appears to be LIK (Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija), not KAUKO. Verify institution identity before applying. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** lithuania (LT)
- **City:** Kaunas
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, business, tourism, it, health, nursing, design, language-studies
- **Study routes:** direct-master, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://kaunokolegija.lt/english
- **Address:** Pramonės pr. 20, LT-50468 Kaunas, Lithuania
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

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.

## Strengths

- 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.

## Watch out for

- 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.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** State-funded study places (LAMA BPO / Ministry of Education)
- **Note:** State-funded places allocated centrally. Scholarship details at studyinlithuania.lt. SKVC credential recognition required.
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Dormitory cost:** €80–250
- **Private housing:** €200–380
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Kaunas
- **How to apply:** Verify official website before applying.
- **Notes:** Warning: ktk.lt identified as Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija (LIK), not Kaunas University of Applied Sciences. English programs not confirmed for international enrollment.
- **Source:** https://kauko.lt/en/

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [Lithuanian State Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/lithuanian-state-scholarship.md) — ≈€592/month + tuition (Master's, 2026 call)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)

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