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All You Need To Know Before Applying For Scholarship in Lithuania, Cost of Living, School Fees

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Lithuania is a Baltic country located in Northern Europe. It’s known for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and unique cultural heritage, Lithuania is the bustling connecting hub between Western and Eastern Europe. The small nation with a population of just about 2.8 million has been an EU member since 2004 and, in 2015, adopted the Euro as its official currency. Over the past two decades, Lithuania’s education system has seen exciting reforms. Today, there are hundreds of interesting English-taught study options available to international students.

Which documents do you need for your university application?

The application closing dates in the table above usually mean that by then you must have submitted your complete application. Check with the universities for the details – but in general, applying for a Bachelor or Master means you have to submit the following documents:

  • Cover letter (or motivation letter)
  • Curriculum vitae (CV, or resume)
  • Previous degree certificates or grade transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency (usually IELTS or TOEFL)
  • Copy of your passport or national ID
  • Academic reference letters (sometimes)
  • Documentation for programme-specific requirements

In some cases, some of these documents can be supplied after the actual application deadline – so long as you began your application before that date. Make sure to read the admissions guidelines to know exactly what documents are needed when.

There are more than 30 institutions of higher education in Lithuania. Similar to countries like Germany, the Netherlands, or Finland, the system distinguishes between universities and university colleges (kolegija), often also called “universities of applied sciences”.
Through the Bologna process, Lithuanian universities have adopted a Bachelor / Master structure for its academic programmes. The awarded degrees are recognised throughout Europe and globally.

Visa requirements

Citizens of EU member countries do not need any special visa to study in Lithuania. All others may have to apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (“TRP”) through the Lithuanian Migration Department.

Tuition fees

For EU citizens, tuition fees in Lithuania typically range from 1,000 to 5,000 EUR per year for a Bachelor’s degree and 2,000 to 6,000 EUR per year for a Master’s degree, while doctorate programmes come in at a higher range of 7,000 to 8,000 EUR annually. Students from outside the EU may be subject to different tuition fees, depending on the university and programme. If you study at a university in Lithuania, you may be eligible for a state scholarship to cover the tuition fees. Tuition fees do not apply to students on exchange programmes.

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Cost of living

One striking advantage for those who choose to study in Lithuania is the remarkably low cost of living. Student accommodation can be had for as little as 100 EUR per month. All in all, including food, books and leisure activities, students can easily get by on a budget of 500 EUR per month or less.

Job market for graduates

Lithuania is a modern economy with a an global mindset, and a lot of international companies have offices in the country. But even though English proficiency is reasonably high, especially among younger people, speaking Lithuanian may still be the biggest hurdle for foreigners seeking employment. If you consider staying after graduation, your best bet is to take a Lithuanian language course early on so that you can improve your odds competing with local job applicants.

Transportation

Lithuania is located in Northern Europe, in the southeast of the Baltic sea. Lithuania shares borders with Estonia, Latvia, Poland and Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave. There are four commercial airports in Lithuania, of which Vilnius Airport – in the country’s capital – is the largest with over 30 international flight destinations.

Some Universities in Lithuania

  • Alytaus Kolegija University of Applied Sciences
  • European Humanities University
  • Graiciunas School of Management
  • International Business School at Vilnius University
  • International School of Law and Business
  • ISM University of Management and Economics
  • Kaunas University of Applied Sciences
  • Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)
  • Kazimieras Simonavičius University
  • Klaipėda Business Higher School
  • Klaipėda University
  • Klaipėdos valstybinė kolegija / Higher Education Institution
  • LCC International University
  • Lithuania Business University of Applied Sciences
  • Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
  • Lithuanian Sports University
  • Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
  • Marijampolė College
  • Mykolas Romeris University
  • Northern Lithuania College
  • Šiauliai State College
  • Šiauliai University
  • SMK University of Applied Sciences
  • St. Ignatius of Loyola College
  • Utena College
  • Vilnius Business College
  • Vilnius College
  • Vilnius College of Design
  • Vilnius College of Technologies and Design
  • Vilnius Co-operative College
  • Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
  • Vilnius University
  • Vytautas Magnus University

Conclusion

Before applying for any institution in Europe, it is very important to make a depth research about the country, its security and every needed details. Above all, avoid falling scam.

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