# Siauliai State University of Applied Sciences

> public · Šiauliai · lithuania

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €2300 — verified 2026-06-04
- **IELTS minimum:** 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 | Jun 30 | Approximate. Exact date not published. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** lithuania (LT)
- **City:** Šiauliai
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** business, it, engineering, health, social-sciences
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences
- **Website:** https://www.svako.lt/
- **Address:** Aušros al. 40, LT-76241 Šiauliai, Lithuania
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

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.

## Strengths

- 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.

## Watch out for

- 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.

## 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:** €80–180
- **Private housing:** €130–230
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Šiauliai
- **How to apply:** University dormitory in Šiauliai.
- **Notes:** ~€150–250/mo estimated. Šiauliai is smaller city, lower living costs.
- **Source:** https://svako.lt/en/

## 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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