# Vilnius Academy of Arts (VDA)

> public · Vilnius · lithuania

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €5676 — 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 | Feb 28 | Early deadline for non-EU (recommended for visa processing). |
| September | Jun 10 | General BA deadline. |
| September | Jun 30 | General MA deadline. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-04.

## Profile

- **Country:** lithuania (LT)
- **City:** Vilnius
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** fine-arts, design, architecture, graphic-art, fashion, sculpture, photography, ceramics
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.vda.lt/en
- **Address:** Maironio g. 6, LT-01124 Vilnius, Lithuania
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-04

## About

Vilnius's arts quarter clusters around the old town and the Vilnius Academy campus. Street-level galleries, artist studios, and independent bookshops create a working creative culture—not just a student bubble. Housing is €200–350/month shared, and the social calendar includes gallery openings, exhibitions, and artist talks. The city pulses with cultural energy, especially in warmer months.

## Strengths

- Lithuania is an EU member: a VDA diploma gives legal access to work and live across all 27 EU countries.
- BA tuition is €5,676/year — significantly lower than comparable arts schools in Western Europe.
- IELTS 5.5 is among the lowest English thresholds at a European arts university.
- All BA and MA programmes are available in English, covering 15+ specialisations from animation to fashion design.
- On-campus dormitory in Vilnius Old Town starts at €144/person/month, well below private rental rates.
- Vilnius is a compact, safe capital with a low cost of living — private rooms from €300/month, well below Berlin or Amsterdam.

## Watch out for

- Portfolio and entrance exam are mandatory for every programme — admission is competitive, not grade-only.
- No scholarships or tuition discounts were identified; students should budget the full €5,676–7,116/year.
- Non-EU students must obtain a Temporary Residence Permit; early application (by 28 Feb) is strongly recommended to avoid TRP processing delays.
- VDA is a specialised arts university — graduates entering non-arts careers may face lower employer recognition than from a broad research university.
- Lithuania uses Lithuanian as the dominant daily language; outside university, English coverage in services and workplaces can be limited.

## Application fee

- **Amount:** €100 — 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:** €100–280
- **Private housing:** €200–360
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Vilnius
- **How to apply:** Old Town Vilnius dormitory. Apply to VAA housing office.
- **Notes:** Double room €150/mo, single €185/mo, hostel-style €144–212/mo (all-inclusive). Old Town Vilnius location.
- **Source:** https://www.vda.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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