Kazakhstan → Lithuania
Study in Lithuania from Kazakhstan
One of the most accessible Baltic routes for Kazakhstan. The Lithuanian State Scholarship is available (2026 Master's call). Affordable tuition with EU quality.
Visa / legal path
National Visa D
Processing time
2–4 weeks
Work rights
20 h/week
Tuition
€1,500–€14,000 /yr
Living cost
€8,400–€15,600 /yr
Financial proof
€5,280
Credential recognition
SKVC (skvc.lt) (€60–€100)
English (IELTS)
5.5 (med. 6.5)
Scholarships
Lithuanian State Scholarships (Government of Lithuania), Bolashak
What works on this route
- Clean case — no political or scrutiny issues for Kazakhstan.
- Lithuanian State Scholarships (via the Education Exchanges Support Foundation): Kazakhstan is eligible for the 2026 Master's call (70 grants across all eligible countries) — Master's-degree only, ~592 EUR/mo + tuition. Check stipendijos.lt.
- SKVC recognition required (€60–100, 2–4 weeks).
- Bolashak may apply to Lithuanian universities — verify with Bolashak Foundation.
Why applications get rejected
- SKVC not ready by deadline
- Tuition not paid before enrolment
- IELTS below minimum
Example institutions
| Example institutions | Programme | City | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTU | Software Engineering / Business IT | Kaunas | €2,000–4,000/yr |
| VU | Economics / Data Science | Vilnius | €2,500–4,000/yr |
| VGTU (Vilnius Tech) | Engineering / IT | Vilnius | €2,000–3,500/yr |
| LSMU | Medicine (EN) | Kaunas | €10,000–12,000/yr |
| ISM | Business / Finance | Vilnius | €4,000–7,000/yr |
After visa: settling in
- 1Collect your temporary residence permit (TRP) card from the Migration Department and declare your place of residence within the set window after arrival.
- 2University dorms (Vilnius University, KTU, VMU) are affordable; Vilnius / Kaunas private rental is moderate — secure it before term starts.
- 3Open a bank account — Lithuania is fintech-friendly, so a local IBAN is quick to set up once you're registered.
- 4Mandatory health insurance is a condition of the permit — keep it continuous.
Financing your studies
Financial proof
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania do not require a blocked account. Show proof of funds — a bank statement or sponsor declaration — at the visa or residence permit appointment.
Minimum funds required: €5,280
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Scholarships for this route
- •Lithuanian State Scholarships (Government of Lithuania)
- •Bolashak
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Figures are indicative for the 2026-27 academic year and must be confirmed at the official source before applying. Admission and visas are never guaranteed.