Lithuania offers an appealing combination of English-taught degrees, compact student cities and access to a wider European study experience. It is worth considering whether you want to explore engineering in Kaunas, humanities and social sciences in Vilnius, or a subject connected with health, business or the Baltic coast. The best starting point is the course you want to study, followed by an honest budget for the city where it is taught.
English can take you through an entire degree on suitable programmes. Learning some Lithuanian nevertheless makes everyday life more rewarding: shopping, volunteering, local friendships and a first conversation with a landlord become easier. You do not need to arrive fluent to be curious about the place where you will live.
Finding a degree taught in English
The national Study in Lithuania portal is a useful starting point for programmes and institutions. Search at the correct level, then continue to the university’s own course page. A university may teach some degrees in English and others in Lithuanian, so the language of its website is not evidence of the language used in your classes.
Look beyond the course title. Read the modules, assessment methods and balance between lectures, projects and independent work. A computing degree with a substantial mathematical foundation may suit a different student from one focused on software development projects. In business, compare quantitative content, language options and opportunities to work on an actual organisational problem.
For orientation, Kaunas University of Technology’s bachelor’s catalogue identifies its English-language options across fields including technology, science and business. Vilnius University, VILNIUS TECH and Vytautas Magnus University are other institutions to explore through the national portal. Klaipeda University provides a further coastal option, including English-language programmes in health and social fields. These are starting points for comparison, not a ranking.
Vilnius, Kaunas or Klaipeda?
Vilnius combines a capital-city setting with a university environment spread across different neighbourhoods. Kaunas offers another substantial student community and is particularly relevant when comparing technical subjects. Klaipeda provides a coastal setting. What matters day to day is the actual campus: a room near one faculty may be inconvenient for another.
Before choosing accommodation, map the journey to classes, the library and a supermarket. Ask where laboratory sessions take place, whether teaching runs into the evening and what happens during holidays. A modest room with a straightforward commute can be more useful than a central address with several transport changes.
Tuition fees and the total cost
There is no single Lithuanian tuition fee. The amount depends on the institution, subject, study level and funding status. State-funded places and university scholarships have eligibility rules; being admitted does not automatically mean your tuition is covered.
As a concrete example, KTU’s published 2026–2027 bachelor’s fee table lists annual prices of €3,250 for specified business and social-science fields and €4,201 for specified engineering, informatics, science and related fields. Architecture has a different price structure. These are KTU examples for the stated year, not national averages or a quotation for every applicant. Use your programme’s offer and fee information for your own calculation.
Put tuition alongside application charges, housing, utilities, food, transport, insurance, study equipment and travel. Then calculate the amount needed before arrival. A tuition payment, rental deposit and first month’s rent may fall due close together. Our tuition-fee guide explains how to compare an annual figure with a semester or per-credit price.
Housing and everyday spending
Ask the university about residence availability as soon as you receive an offer. Find out whether accommodation is guaranteed, how rooms are allocated, which bills are included and whether you share a kitchen or bathroom. Do not build your budget around the cheapest advertised residence if you do not yet have a confirmed place.
For a private rental, request the complete monthly cost and ask about heating. Compare several current listings close to the relevant campus instead of relying on a national average. Keep a separate reserve for winter clothing, moving costs and unexpected travel. Your first month will usually have a different spending pattern from an ordinary month during term.
Applications and scholarships
Applications normally go to the institution offering the course. Bachelor’s applicants need to follow the requirements for their school qualification; master’s applicants should check subject prerequisites as well as the degree requirement. Academic documents, translations and evidence of English may be needed. The exact list and acceptable certificates come from the university.
Deadlines can differ by nationality and by the time required to arrange immigration documents. Autumn admission is common, but spring entry exists for selected programmes. Klaipeda University’s application guidance, for example, separates intake dates and applicant groups. Always use the current call for your intended intake.
Ontdek Lithuanian scholarship opportunities and the institution’s own funding pages. Some awards target particular nationalities or study levels. Distinguish a tuition waiver from support for accommodation and living expenses, and check whether renewal depends on academic progress. You can also browse our scholarship directory.
Residence, work and building experience
EU/EEA and non-EU applicants follow different residence procedures. Use the Lithuanian Migration Department for your current route, required documents and any work conditions. Avoid treating an old visa checklist or a friend’s experience as your application instructions.
A part-time job can provide experience and some additional income, but it is a weak foundation for paying your entire degree. Availability depends on the local market, language, timetable and your permission to work. Ask the careers service how students find placements and whether practical work forms part of your specific programme.
Student societies, language exchanges, research projects and volunteering can all help you build confidence beyond lectures. Start with a manageable course shortlist, compare the full costs and talk to current students about an ordinary study week. Use our programme finder en English-taught degree guide to organise your next steps.
Reviewed 25 October 2026. Fees, funding calls and application dates can change; follow the linked official information for your intake.