Universities and Colleges in Lithuania - Courses, Fees, Scholarships, Admission Requirements & Grades

Lithuania is a Baltic nation in Northern Europe known for its higher education and exchange programs. The country offers a diverse range of universities that follow the ‘European Credit Transfer System’ and offer courses in terms of ‘cycles’. 

Around 1000 Indian students are studying in Lithuania. Per QS, as many as 5 universities of the country rank as part of the global rankings given by the publication. The reason behind Lithuania's rise in popularity as a study option is its affordability. Quality education and Manageable Living Expenses are some other reasons.

To study in the country, students are required to prove their proficiency in English and satisfy the university's admission requirements.

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Universities in Lithuania: Highlights

Given below is a lowdown on the key stats of higher studies in the country for Indian students:

Parameter	Statistics
No. of universities in Lithuania	8
Tuition fees of universities in Lithuania	Up to INR 10 L: 8 Up to INR 40 L: 8
Top streams in Lithuania	BE/BTech, BBA, MSc, MBA
English language exams required	IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Entrance exams required	GMAT/GRE and ACT/SAT

Why Study in Lithuania?

Given below are some key reasons why Lithuania can be a viable option for Indian students:

• Maintains a strong education system and offers a diverse range of courses
• The tuition costs are much more affordable when compared to other European Universities.
• Degrees from Lithuania are recognized and accepted globally
• Presence of some of the best institutions in Europe
• Much lower costs of living as compared to the rest of Europe, requires a budget of around INR 45 K to INR 65 K per month.

Post Work Permits in Lithuania

Work Permits allow students to stay and seek employment after completing their studies.  The maximum duration of the permit is 2 years and a residence permit will not be issued longer than 2 years. To work in Lithuania as an employed worker, applicants must follow below rules:

• Must have a national long-term visa or a temporary residence permit
• Provide a decision of the Employment Service

Part-Time Job Options

Given below are the part-time work options available to students in the country:

On-campus	Off-Campus
Library Assistant	Retail Sales Associate
Research Assistant	Hospitality Staff
Student Ambassador	Delivery Services
IT Support	Tutoring
Administrative Assistant	Freelance Content Creator

Student Visa Fee in Lithuania: Visa application option and cost

Student Visa fee in Lithuania is €120 or INR 10,923 (€1 = INR 91.03) for international students. For students enrolled in a course with duration more than three months, would require a Visa D. Lithuania student visa processing time to issue a student visa is within 15 days of the date of receipt of the application. This may be extended up to 45 calendar days in particular cases.

Universities in Lithuania

Some of the best institutes for higher studies in the country are given below:

University Name	QS Rank 2025	THE Rank 2025
Vilnius University	439	1001–1200
Vytautas Magnus University	741-750	1201-1500
Kaunas University of Technology	751-760	1201-1500
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University	851-900	1201-1500
Mykolas Romeris University	1001-1200	NA

Given below is how these universities fare as part of Shiksha Rankings:

University Name	Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025
Vilnius University	1
Vytautas Magnus University	NA
Kaunas University of Technology	3
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University	2
Mykolas Romeris University	NA

Best Engineering Universities in Lithuania

Check the list below for the best Engineering universities in Lithuania:

University Name	QS 2024
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University	451-500
Kaunas University of Technology	501-550

Also read: Top Engineering Universities and Colleges in Lithuania

Best Management Universities in Lithuania

Given below are some of the best institutes for Business studies in the country:

University Name	QS 2024
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University	501-550
Vilnius University	501-550
Kaunas University of Technology	551-600

Best Medicine Universities in Lithuania

The table below includes the list of the best medicine universities in Lithuania for students:

University Name	QS 2024
Vilnius University	401-450
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences	501-550

Top Courses in Lithuania

Some of the popular courses to pursue in the country are given below:

Top Courses in Lithuania	Count of Universities
BE/BTech	7
BBA	7
MSc	5
MBA	5
MS	4

Admission Requirements in Lithuania

The general admission requirements to study in Lithuania are given below:

• Should have completed a high school diploma or equivalent for UG programs and a UG degree for Master's programs.
• English Proficiency
• Minimum GPA of 7 on a scale of 10
• Submit Original transcripts
• Letter of Motivation
• LOR
• A Resume or CV
• Clear an interview

Entrance Exams Accepted by Universities in Lithuania

International students must submit additional test scores for entrance exams accepted by Universities in Lithuania. The table below includes the list of entrance exams and a number of universities, which accept them:

Entrance Exam	Count of Universities
GMAT
GRE
ACT
SAT

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English Language Requirements

Given below are the general language test scores accepted in the country:

English Language Exams	Count of Universities
IELTS score	8
TOEFL score	6
PTE score	2
Duolingo score	2

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Cost of studying in Lithuania

Lithuania tuition fees is generally more affordable compared to many Western European countries. It will vary as per the university and program that students select.
The average tuition fee for UG courses is EUR 1.5K-EUR 5K, while for PG courses, the same is around EUR 2.5 K-EUR 7 K.

Universities in Lithuania Tuition Fees

The table below includes the universities in Lithuania tuition fees range with a number of universities

First-Year Tuition Fee Range	Count of Universities
Max 10 Lakhs	8
Max 20 Lakhs	8
Max 30 Lakhs	8
Max 40 Lakhs	8

Cost of Living

Given below is an overview of the general expenses for students in the country:

Expenses	Average Cost Per Month
Restaurants	INR 200 to INR 5,500
Markets	INR 120 to INR 1,200
Transportation	INR 100 to INR 3,000
Utilities	INR 1,200 to INR 18,000
Rent	INR 40,000 to INR 99,000

Jobs after Studying in Lithuania

Mentioned below are the popular job profiles with median rates per hour:

Job Profiles	Median Pay Per Hour
Senior Software Engineer	INR 20 L to INR 86.13 L
Developer or Programmer	INR 45.50 L to INR 73.47 L
Chief Executive Officer	INR 44.59 L to INR 1.80 Cr

(Source: Payscale)

Chandra Shekhar Singh Sengar10-10-2025 14:01