Kaunas is a convenient place for students – it offers international-level universities, strong research bases, the company of like-minded people and constantly growing employment prospects.
Green spaces and pastime options available in the city make it easy to relax and take breaks from learning.
Almost 40,000 students are studying in as many as 13 higher education institutions of Kaunas.
In 2019, there were 2,567 foreign students studying in Kaunas. This number would be higher if we included exchange students who come here to study temporarily with the Erasmus programme.
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences prepares most of the professionals in the field of life sciences in Lithuania. Kaunas University of Technology not only provides students with knowledge, but also drives innovation that continues to amaze Lithuania and the world. Vytautas Magnus University is one of the most international higher education institutions in the country.
There are 120 students per 1,000 inhabitants in Kaunas. The number is well above that of other major cities of Lithuania.
A dormitory room in Kaunas will cost you EUR 50–160 per month, while the average apartment rental price is 11% lower than in Vilnius, so you will be able to afford more.
Vocational schools help students develop practical skills in a variety of fields, so anyone with a basic, secondary or higher education can study here. Major vocational schools in Kaunas:
Use the LAMA BPO system to apply for Bachelor’s programmes in the city’s universities and universities of applied sciences.
Higher education institutions have different admission procedures for Master’s and Doctorate programmes. Once you have chosen the university and study programme, contact the university’s administration.
You can also use the LAMA BPO system to enrol in a vocational school.
Every summer, from the beginning of June to the middle of August, EU citizens who wish to study in Lithuanian higher education institutions are required to fill in applications in the LABA BPO system.
For more information about the procedure, please visit https://lamabpo.lt/. Non-EU citizens are enrolled directly by the higher education institutions, so they should contact the institutions directly.
Prospective students must apply to the Study Quality Assessment Centre (SQAC) for recognition of education obtained in foreign institutions. If the study programme of their choice is conducted in Lithuanian, it is necessary to pass a Lithuanian language test or present documented proof of the required level of Lithuanian language skills. The applicant must also submit an application for admission to a Lithuanian higher education institution online and pass entrance examinations (if such examinations are organised for the selected study programme). It is also important to attach the required document copies to the application before the specified deadline. For more information, please visit https://lamabpo.lt/ or websites of the respective universities.
Tuition fee varies depending on the selected study programme. The exact tuition fees are published on websites of the higher education institutions.
Citizens of the Republic of Lithuania, other Member States of the European Union or the European Economic Area and their family members may apply for state-funded studies or study grants. This option is also available to Lithuanians residing abroad and persons holding a permanent residence permit in Lithuania. Foreign citizens and stateless persons are admitted to study in higher education institutions at their own expense through a competitive process.
