LSMU

Why this works

• LSMU is Lithuania's leading public health sciences university, granting an EU-recognised medical degree.
• Tuition of €12,800/year is significantly lower than medical programmes in Western Europe.
• English-medium instruction is available, with a low IELTS bar of 5.5.
• An EU diploma gives graduates full access to Schengen-area labour markets and recognition across Europe.
• Dormitory costs of €100–200/month and private housing from €250–600/month make Kaunas highly affordable.
• Students on BA programmes can work 20 hours per week without a separate work permit.

What to check

• €12,800/year is high relative to Baltic peer countries, making it one of the pricier options in the region.
• Admission details, deadlines, and country-specific requirements are not yet publicly confirmed for CIS applicants.
• Kaunas is a mid-sized city with limited job opportunities in the medical field before graduation.
• Daily life outside campus requires Lithuanian; limited English in shops, clinics, and public services.
• Scholarships and discount programmes are not documented — students should budget for full tuition without aid.

Accommodation

€180-300/mo private — Dorm No.5 (budget): €81–117/mo. Dorm No.8: €101–144/mo. Dorm No.1 (premium): €150–250/mo. Private: Solo Society, Student Residence Hall, Cozy Apartments.

Scholarships

State-funded places allocated centrally. Scholarship details at studyinlithuania.lt. SKVC credential recognition required.