Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA)
About
LMTA, Lithuania's leading public arts academy in Vilnius, offers Bachelor, Master, and PhD programmes in music, dance, and performing arts from €9,184/year, with an English bar as low as B1 (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, LanguageCert, or Duolingo accepted). The EU/Schengen-recognised diploma includes 20 hours/week of work rights, in a capital where living costs run €600–900/month.
Vilnius is a European capital that remains compact and welcoming for student life. Its historic old town sits alongside modern neighbourhoods, cafés, bars, cultural venues and an active international community. University life is woven into the city itself. Some Vilnius University buildings are right in the old town, so after a lecture you can reach a café, a library or a meeting with friends in just a few minutes.
Vilnius is large enough to always offer something to do, without feeling like an enormous, overcrowded metropolis. Students have plenty of opportunities beyond their studies, from sport and student clubs to festivals, concerts and international communities. The city remains green and peaceful, and its compact size helps you feel at home fairly quickly.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberJun 15
BA deadline ~mid-June; MA open from Jun 1. Entrance exams mid-June.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) is €9184 per year. Living costs in Vilnius are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA)?
English-taught programmes at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) typically require IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Lithuania?
For a student residence permit in Lithuania you must prove €8,071 per year (2026, Migration Department + Government Resolution No. 700: https://www.migracija.lt/en/esu-studentas1).
Does Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) offer scholarships?
State-funded places allocated centrally. Scholarship details at studyinlithuania.lt. SKVC credential recognition required.
Where is Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) located?
Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) is in Vilnius, Lithuania. Gedimino pr. 42, LT-01110 Vilnius, Lithuania
What can you study at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA)?
Fields offered include: Music, Performing Arts, Theatre, Film, Dance.
Accommodation
Theatre and Film programs are Lithuanian-only. Only Music and Dance programs available in English. 50%/30% discount on 1st semester for high-admission-score students.
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
- Lithuania is an EU/Schengen member, so an LMTA diploma carries full European recognition and opens post-study work rights across the EU.
- Vilnius is a compact, safe capital with living costs around €600–900/month — significantly cheaper than Western European capitals.
- Non-EU students may work up to 20 hours per week during term and full-time during holidays, covered by the Temporary Residence Permit with no separate work permit needed.
- LMTA is Lithuania's leading public arts academy offering Bachelor, Master, and PhD programmes in music, dance, and performing arts.
- The minimum English requirement is B1 — a low bar accepted via IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, LanguageCert, or Duolingo.
- LMTA states the autumn-semester fee may be reduced by 50% for music programmes and 30% for other fields — worth asking admissions to confirm before budgeting for it.
What to check
- Music BA tuition is €9,184/year and Master's reaches €10,624 — high for the Baltic region, especially without a scholarship.
- Theatre and Film programmes are taught in Lithuanian only (C1 required); CIS students without Lithuanian have no access to these fields.
- Admission requires a mandatory audition or portfolio exam — selective and competitive, with no guaranteed acceptance based on academic grades alone.
- LMTA does not publish dormitory information; students rely on private housing at €300–500/month, which adds financial uncertainty.
- The 70 state grants for foreign nationals had a 20 April 2026 deadline — already passed for the 2026 intake cycle, leaving most CIS students fully self-funded.
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