# LCC International University

> private · Klaipėda · lithuania

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €4290 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — 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 | Mar 15 | Non-Schengen (visa-required) applicants. |
| September | Jun 15 | Schengen-area applicants. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** lithuania (LT)
- **City:** Klaipėda
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** humanities, social-sciences, business, arts, international-relations, political-science, it
- **Study routes:** direct-master, foundation-pathway, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://lcc.lt/
- **Address:** Kretingos g. 36, LT-92307 Klaipėda, Lithuania
- **Campus note:** On-campus dorms Enns Hall and Neumann Hall; BA students pay per semester (4-5 months); rooms shared 4-6 people.
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Klaipėda sits where Lithuania meets the sea—salt air, fishing boats, long sandy beaches. The atmosphere is quieter and more introspective than Vilnius or Kaunas. International students form tight communities here; the city isn't big enough for cliques. Living costs stay low: €70–90/month for a room, €1.50 for a beer.

## Strengths

- EU diploma from an accredited Lithuanian university opens Schengen post-study work pathways across Europe.
- Tuition is €4,290/year — well below the €8,000–12,000 typical in Western Europe.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS applicants without intensive test prep.
- 52% of students receive financial aid from a €500k annual pool, with merit and need-based options.
- On-campus dorms cost only €130–162/month — among the cheapest student housing in the EU.
- Students may work 20 hours per week during term without a separate work permit, just the study residence permit.

## Watch out for

- LCC is a small private university (~550 students) with limited alumni network and weaker brand recognition outside the Baltics.
- Christian institutional values are core to campus culture — may not suit secular or non-Christian students.
- Klaipėda is Lithuania's third city: fewer internship employers and professional events than Vilnius or Kaunas.
- Post-study work visa duration and exact eligibility conditions in Lithuania are not yet confirmed for non-EU graduates.
- Non-Schengen applicants (RU/UZ/KG) face an early deadline of 15 March for the September intake — late applicants may miss the visa window.

## Scholarships

- **Institution schemes:** Annual financial aid pool: €500,000, 52% of students receive institutional aid, Pre-admission incentives (apply before May 25), Alumni discount: LCC BA → MA €5,500 (vs. €6,000)
- **Note:** Most accessible scholarship programme in Lithuania. Over half of students receive aid.
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €130–190
- **Private housing:** €170–310
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Klaipėda
- **How to apply:** On-campus dorms available. 4-person room ~€162/mo; 6-person ~€130/mo (per semester billing).
- **Notes:** Liberal arts college in Klaipėda. All programs 100% English. 4-bed dorm €650/sem (~€162/mo), 6-bed €550/sem (~€130/mo). MA: €12/day.
- **Source:** https://www.lcc.lt/campus-life/housing

## 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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