# Lithuanian Sports University

> public · Kaunas · lithuania

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3630 — 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 | May 01 | Standard deadline. Complex documents (e.g. from non-recognized countries): Apr 01. Application fee €200 + €1,000 deposit. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** lithuania (LT)
- **City:** Kaunas
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** sports-science, health, education, physiotherapy, sport, sport-management
- **Study routes:** direct-master, applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.lsu.lt/
- **Address:** Sporto g. 6, LT-44221 Kaunas, Lithuania
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Kaunas is Lithuania's second city, slower and less touristy than Vilnius, with a strong student presence and lower living costs. Rent for a shared flat averages €180–280/month, and a full meal in a student canteen costs €2–3. The city sits on two rivers; parks, cycling paths, and a sports bar scene make it natural for athletes and health-science students. Winter is cold and dark, but dorm life compensates.

## Strengths

- Lithuania is an EU/Schengen member, giving graduates access to the European job market and free movement across 26 countries.
- Public university status means the degree carries state accreditation and is recognised across the EU without additional validation.
- Entry-level IELTS of 5.5 is among the lowest thresholds in the Baltics, accessible for most CIS applicants.
- Tuition starts at €3,630 per year for Sports and Tourism Management — well below comparable EU programmes in Western Europe.
- Lithuania's only specialised sports university, offering a focused niche in sports science, physiotherapy, and coaching unavailable at general universities.
- Non-EU students may work up to 20 hours per week during term and full-time during holidays under the Temporary Residence Permit — no separate work permit needed.

## Watch out for

- Dormitory places are not guaranteed — decisions come only in late August, leaving students without confirmed housing at enrollment.
- A non-refundable €1,000 deposit is required at acceptance; this amount is lost if the student withdraws before enrolment.
- Scholarships have not been identified; students should contact admissions directly and must budget without assuming any fee reduction.
- Kaunas is a mid-size city: student nightlife and part-time job opportunities are more limited than in Vilnius or major Western capitals.
- Lithuanian is the language of daily life; without local language skills, navigating government offices, healthcare, and social integration will be challenging.

## Application fee

- **Amount:** €200 — verified 2026-06-04

## 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:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €80–250
- **Private housing:** €200–380
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Kaunas
- **How to apply:** 2 university dormitories in Kaunas. Semester advance payment required.
- **Notes:** Dorm cost €120–140/mo. Kaunas location. Semester paid in advance.
- **Source:** https://www.lsu.lt/en/international-students/

## 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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