Tuition (non-EU)
€3400
IELTS minimum
5.5
Institution
University university
City
Kaunas, Lithuania
Fields
humanities, social-sciences, business, stem, arts, it
Why this works
- Public university diploma recognized across the EU, opening post-study work rights in the Schengen zone.
- Tuition starts at €3,400/year for humanities and business — among the lowest for English-taught EU degrees.
- IELTS 5.5 minimum is accessible for most CIS students without additional test preparation.
- Scholarships from 25% to 100% tuition waiver are available based on academic merit.
- 20 English-taught bachelor's and 24 master's programmes across business, IT, STEM, arts, and humanities.
- Kaunas living costs estimated at €600–900/month, significantly cheaper than Western European student cities.
What to check
- Exact tuition per programme is not publicly confirmed — final cost is assessed individually via DreamApply.
- Non-EU application deadlines fall in April–May, requiring document preparation to start in February.
- CIS applicants must obtain apostilles and notarised translations — a process that takes 4–8 weeks and is a common bottleneck.
- Kaunas is a mid-sized city with a limited international job market; daily life outside university requires Lithuanian.
- STEM and IT programmes cost up to €10,620/year — nearly three times more than humanities, so field choice significantly affects the budget.
Accommodation
€250-450/mo private — Dorm No.2 Kaunas: €105–180/mo. Dorm No.5 Akademija: €180–210/mo. Dorm No.6 Vilnius: €180–210/mo. Fees increasing from Sep 1 2026.
Scholarships
State-funded places allocated centrally. Scholarship details at studyinlithuania.lt. SKVC credential recognition required.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.