Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)
About
Lithuania's largest technical university, with the country's widest English-taught STEM catalogue. Public and EU-accredited (Schengen work rights after graduation), it accepts IELTS 5.5 and tuition starts around €3,250/year. Kaunas is a compact, walkable student city.
Kaunas feels like a city built for engineers—wide streets, clear plan, a Bauhaus vibe underneath the Soviet overlay. Student life orbits affordable bars, the riverside Santaka Park, and cheap restaurants serving Lithuanian and international food. Rent is €80–120/month for a shared flat.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberJun 01
Non-EU applicants. Apply via apply.ktu.edu.
Accommodation
Several KTU dormitories in Kaunas. Range: €109–301/mo. Private room €180–250, flat €250–450. Landlords require 3–6 months advance.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛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 with EU-accredited diploma — graduates gain full Schengen mobility and EU post-study work rights.
- Social-sciences BA starts at €3,250/year and IT/business BA at €4,201/year — significantly cheaper than comparable Polish or Czech programmes.
- Low English bar: IELTS 5.5 accepted, making entry realistic without extensive test preparation.
- Lithuania's widest English-taught STEM/engineering catalogue: 26 bachelor and 32 master programmes fully in English for 2026-27.
- Automatic merit-based scholarship review for every applicant — no separate scholarship application required.
- Kaunas is Lithuania's second city with a large student population, lower living costs than Vilnius, and an estimated €400–600/month budget.
What to check
- STEM/engineering bachelor tuition rises to €5,676/year — noticeably above the IT/business tier advertised as entry price.
- Non-EU application deadline is 01 June 2026 — earlier than most Lithuanian universities, leaving little time for late applicants.
- Scholarship amounts and waiver conditions are not publicly listed; students cannot budget for them in advance.
- Kaunas is a mid-size regional city: limited English-language job market makes part-time work during studies harder to find.
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