Mykolas Romeris University
About
Mykolas Romeris University, a public EU-accredited university in Vilnius, teaches law, business, IT, psychology, and social sciences from €3,250/year; bachelor's entry needs only IELTS 4.5–5.0, or a free internal English test instead. Lithuania's EU/Schengen membership brings visa-free travel and EU labour-market access, with dorm rooms from €110/month guaranteed for the first 100 international admits.
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and the Baltics' largest city. Student housing clusters near the university campuses; a shared flat costs €200–350/month. The old town is walkable, cafés are cheap, and a vibrant nightlife draws students from across Europe. The city was Soviet then independent—layers of history are visible in the architecture. Winters are long and dark, but the summers are bright and social.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberJun 01
Non-EU applicants. Free internal language test available as IELTS alternative.
Accommodation
Range €110–550/mo. Guaranteed allocation for first 100 enrolled students.
SourceScholarships
- 🎓UA application fee discount: €50 instead of €100
- 🎓Dedicated Support to UA section in Ukrainian language
- 🏛State-funded study places (LAMA BPO)
UA students get 50% application fee reduction. Check vusa.lt for current grants.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Public university status means an EU-accredited diploma — not a private institution credential — at bachelor tuition from €3,250/year.
- Lithuania is a full EU and Schengen member: graduates access the entire EU labour market and can travel visa-free within Schengen.
- IELTS 5.5 minimum for master's entry; bachelor requires only IELTS 4.5–5.0, and a free internal English test replaces IELTS entirely.
- On-campus dormitory guaranteed for the first 100 admitted international students; rooms start at €110/month in Vilnius.
- Vilnius total living costs run €400–600/month — significantly cheaper than Western European or Scandinavian university cities.
- Non-EU students can work 20 h/week during bachelor studies and full-time during holidays with no separate work permit needed.
What to check
- Single September intake only: missing the June 1 non-EU deadline means waiting a full year for the next admission cycle.
- Post-study work visa terms in Lithuania are not yet verified — EU residency rights after graduation require independent confirmation.
- Master's programme portfolio is law-heavy (5 of 17 programmes); students targeting engineering or natural sciences will find limited options.
- MRU's international brand recognition is modest outside the Baltics and LatAm circuits — employers in CIS or Gulf markets may not know the name.
- Scholarship availability is unconfirmed — budget planning must assume full tuition cost without aid.
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