VILNIUS TECH
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VILNIUS TECH, Lithuania's largest technical university, offers an EU Bologna degree recognised across Europe via the Lisbon Convention, with engineering and IT tuition from €4,950/year — cheaper than comparable programmes in Czech Republic, Poland, or Germany. Its IELTS 5.5 minimum is lower than most European technical universities, and full tuition waivers are available for applicants with an 80%+ GPA.
Vilnius Tech's main campus sits north of the old town in a modern, walkable district. Student housing clusters nearby, with shared flats averaging €220–320/month. The area has canteens, libraries, and a student-focused infrastructure—it feels more like a tech campus than a historic city quarter. Vilnius overall offers good nightlife and café culture, so campus life balances with wider city exploration.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberJun 15
Non-EU applicants. Application fee €100. Ukrainian citizens: Aug 01.
Accommodation
7 dorms on Saulėtekis campus. Range: €85–280/mo (triple standard to single). Exchange students: Dorm 6 €240–280/mo.
SourceScholarships
- 🎓Partner scholarships for international degree-seekers
- 🎓Additional financial support
- 🏛State-funded study places (LAMA BPO)
Partner scholarships available; specific amounts not published. Contact admissions.
National funding for this destination
Citizenship restrictions
- For citizens of Russia, Belarus admission and visa rules have changed — confirm your current status before applying.
Tuition by citizenship
- Citizens of Ukraine get a 40% tuition discount.€2970/year instead of €4950 · must be requested when applying — not granted automatically · academic year 2026-27Source
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Why this works
- EU Bologna degree from Lithuania's largest technical university, recognized across Europe via Lisbon Convention.
- IELTS 5.5 minimum is lower than most European technical universities, which typically require 6.0–6.5.
- Engineering and IT bachelor's tuition is €4,950/year — cheaper than comparable programs in Czech Republic, Poland, or Germany for non-EU students.
- Full tuition waiver available for applicants with 80%+ GPA; 50% and 25% scholarships for 70%+ GPA students.
- Vilnius living costs are €650–900/month — significantly lower than Western European capitals.
- Students can work 20 h/week during term with no separate work permit — right is included in the residence permit.
What to check
- Russian and Belarusian citizens face high political risk: Lithuanian institutions are under state pressure to restrict their admission — verify current policy before applying.
- TRP processing takes up to 3 months; students who apply late after the June 15 deadline risk missing the September start date.
- Proof of €7,500/year in a Lithuanian bank account is required for the residence permit — setting up a Lithuanian account from abroad takes time.
- The scholarship deadline (April 20) is two months before the general application deadline (June 15); students who miss it lose all scholarship access regardless of merit.
- All school documents (attestat, exam results) must be apostilled and officially translated to English — for Uzbekistan, embassy legalization can take 6–8 weeks.
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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.