# Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU)

> public · Kaunas · lithuania

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €12800 — 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 | Jul 06 | Applications open 1 Nov 2025. Entrance test 16 July. Deposit: 50% of first year for Medicine/Odontology/Pharmacy/Vet; 100% for other programs. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** lithuania (LT)
- **City:** Kaunas
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** medicine
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.lsmuni.lt/en
- **Address:** A. Mickevičiaus g. 9, LT-44307 Kaunas, Lithuania
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Kaunas hosts a medical student community across multiple universities. Rent in shared flats for medical students is €200–300/month, and the city has teaching hospitals and clinics within walking distance or a short bus ride. Street food and takeaway meals keep daily spending low. The academic calendar is intense and early mornings are standard, but student culture is tight-knit and supportive.

## Strengths

- LSMU is Lithuania's leading public health sciences university, granting an EU-recognised medical degree.
- Tuition of €12,800/year is significantly lower than medical programmes in Western Europe.
- English-medium instruction is available, with a low IELTS bar of 5.5.
- An EU diploma gives graduates full access to Schengen-area labour markets and recognition across Europe.
- Dormitory costs of €100–200/month and private housing from €250–600/month make Kaunas highly affordable.
- Students on BA programmes can work 20 hours per week without a separate work permit.

## Watch out for

- €12,800/year is high relative to Baltic peer countries, making it one of the pricier options in the region.
- Admission details, deadlines, and country-specific requirements are not yet publicly confirmed for CIS applicants.
- Kaunas is a mid-sized city with limited job opportunities in the medical field before graduation.
- Daily life outside campus requires Lithuanian; limited English in shops, clinics, and public services.
- Scholarships and discount programmes are not documented — students should budget for full tuition without aid.

## 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:** 3 university dorms. First-year students may apply. Bedding included in Dorms 5 and 8.
- **Notes:** Dorm No.5 (budget): €81–117/mo. Dorm No.8: €101–144/mo. Dorm No.1 (premium): €150–250/mo. Private: Solo Society, Student Residence Hall, Cozy Apartments.
- **Source:** https://www.lsmuni.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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