Siauliai State University Of Applied Sciences
About
Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences offers five fully English-taught programmes — Business, Computing, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences — from €2,300/year, with one of the Baltics' lowest entry bars, IELTS 5.0. The EU-recognised applied-sciences degree is valid across the Schengen zone, and on-campus dorms start from just €55–90/month.
Šiauliai is Lithuania's fifth-largest city, a quiet regional hub in the north. Student flats share around €140–200/month, and food costs are lower than in Vilnius. The city is known for manufacturing and agriculture, so the countryside around it feels lived-in and practical rather than scenic. It is less crowded than other university cities, which suits students who want focus and lower distractions.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberJun 30
Approximate. Exact date not published.
Accommodation
~€150–250/mo estimated. Šiauliai is smaller city, lower living costs.
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
- Public state college with EU-recognised applied sciences degree — valid for work and further study across the Schengen zone.
- Low tuition at approximately €2,300 per year, well below Western European university costs for a comparable qualification.
- IELTS 5.0 entry threshold is one of the lowest in the Baltic region, accessible for students still developing English.
- All five programmes — Business, Computing, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences — are taught in English.
- On-campus dormitory available from €55–90 per month, among the most affordable student housing in the EU.
- Lithuania grants 20 hours of legal paid work per week during term, with no separate work permit required beyond the residence permit.
What to check
- Tuition range varies from €2,000 to €3,300 depending on programme — confirm the exact figure with admissions before planning a budget.
- SVAKO is a college of applied sciences, not a full research university; its brand recognition outside the Baltics is limited.
- Šiauliai is a small regional city with a modest student social scene and fewer part-time job opportunities than Vilnius or Kaunas.
- Application deadlines are not published — students must contact admissions directly, which adds planning uncertainty.
- International scholarships follow domestic rules and amounts are not publicly specified — financial aid is not guaranteed.
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Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.