Tuition (non-EU)
€2600
IELTS minimum
5.5
Institution
University university
City
Alytus, Lithuania
Fields
business, engineering, health, education, social-sciences
Why this works
- Lithuania is an EU and Schengen member, giving graduates freedom of movement and an EU-recognised diploma.
- Tuition is approximately €2,600 per year, among the lowest for English-taught programmes in the EU.
- The IELTS threshold is 5.5, accessible for most CIS applicants without intensive English preparation.
- Living costs in Alytus are around €215 per month, significantly below Western European student cities.
- Students on a Lithuanian residence permit may work up to 20 hours per week during term without a separate work permit.
- Five English-taught programmes were offered including Nursing, IT, Business Management, and Transport Logistics.
What to check
- The institution merged into Kauno kolegija in July 2024 — current programme list and admission procedures must be re-verified.
- Scholarships and financial aid are not documented; students should not count on them without direct confirmation.
- Alytus is a small city with limited student infrastructure, internship opportunities, and international community.
- Dormitory availability is unconfirmed post-merger; students may need to arrange private housing independently.
- SKVC diploma recognition for non-EU students takes 40+ working days and must be started early to avoid visa delays.
Accommodation
€150-250/mo private — ~€215/mo total living cost estimate (aggregator). Alytus is smaller southern city.
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.