Lithuania funds international students through state scholarships administered by the Education Exchanges Support Foundation, and hosts genuinely strong research in laser physics, biotechnology and life sciences.
English-taught master's programmes are widely available in Vilnius and Kaunas.
At a glance
| Language | English for many master's programmes |
|---|---|
| Tuition | Roughly €3,000–€6,000 a year |
| Living costs for the permit | About €500 a month evidenced |
| Main intake | September |
| Where you apply | Directly to the university |
| After graduation | Up to 12 months to seek work |
What they require
- Bachelor's in a related field
- IELTS 6.0–6.5
- Motivation letter and CV
- Interview in some programmes
How admission actually works
Direct university admission with academic recognition through SKVC, and a separate state scholarship application.
How much does a supervisor matter?
Not needed for master's. Required for doctorate.
Doctoral admission is competitive, with a research proposal and a supervisor from the institution.
When applications open and close
The pattern below is what these systems normally do. Every programme sets its own dates, so treat this as the planning shape and confirm on the official portal linked at the end.
Funding that genuinely exists here
For full-degree and short-term study, through the Education Exchanges Support Foundation.
Merit-based partial awards.
Documents this country asks for
- SKVC recognition of the foreign degree
- Apostilled transcripts
- Proof of funds and insurance
Visa and permit
A national visa then a temporary residence permit, arranged after the study agreement.
After you graduate
Up to 12 months to seek work
Graduates of Lithuanian institutions may apply for a temporary residence permit to look for work, generally up to twelve months.
What they favour
- Applicants matched to research strengths
- Early recognition
- Clear motivation letters
Where applications fail
- Missing the scholarship call, which is separate from admission
- Late recognition
- Assuming all programmes run in English
Official sources
Rules and dates change, sometimes mid-cycle. These are the pages that carry the authoritative version; if anything here disagrees with them, they are right. Reviewed September 2026.