Bachelor's Degrees in English in Lithuania: Programmes, Cities and Fees
Fee figures: catalogue of 6 October 2026.
For a small country, Lithuania teaches a lot in English. Our catalogue lists 285 programmes with English as a language of instruction, out of 698 full-time bachelor's and integrated programmes in the country. See the full list of programmes taught in English.
Two kinds of English-taught programme
The number needs one explanation. In the national list used for admission, many programmes appear twice: once in Lithuanian and once in English. On our site they are a single programme with both languages. So most of the 285 programmes also run in Lithuanian, and a smaller group is taught only in English, usually designed for international students.
For you the difference matters in two ways:
- The English group exists only if enough students enrol. Check the programme page for the current intake before you apply.
- The route can differ. Lithuanian and EU citizens usually apply through the national joint admission, and other students apply directly to the institution. See how to get into a university in Lithuania.
Where the programmes are
Vilnius and Kaunas have most of the English-taught programmes, roughly in equal measure, and Klaipėda is clearly third. A few programmes run in Šiauliai, Panevėžys, Telšiai, Alytus, Marijampolė and Utena.
More than two dozen universities and colleges teach in English. The largest offers are at:
- Kaunas University of Technology (Kaunas) and Vilnius University (Vilnius, with smaller campuses in Kaunas and Šiauliai);
- Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) in Vilnius and Klaipėda;
- Vytautas Magnus University (Kaunas) and Klaipėda University;
- SMK College of Applied Sciences, a private college with campuses in Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda.
State colleges (kolegijos) in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai and Panevėžys also teach some professional bachelor's programmes in English, as do the private ISM University of Management and Economics, LCC International University and the European Humanities University.
Which fields
Business and management is by far the largest group: general management, international business, marketing, finance, logistics and economics. Engineering comes second, from mechanical and electronic engineering to maritime studies. Next come arts and humanities (languages, translation, design, music and media), then computing and IT. Health programmes are fewer but important: medicine and dentistry are taught in English at both Vilnius University and the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), and pharmacy and veterinary medicine at LSMU. There are also programmes in tourism and hospitality, the social sciences and the natural sciences.
What it costs
Fees are set by each institution, programme by programme. For English-taught programmes in our catalogue:
| Students | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuanian and EU price | €2,250 | €3,420 | €15,000 |
| Non-EU price | €2,281 | €4,201 | €15,000 |
The lowest prices are at colleges. The top of the range is not an outlier: it is dentistry at Vilnius University. Medicine and dentistry at both universities, and veterinary medicine at LSMU, cost several times the typical fee. Music and performing arts programmes are also above average.
The "EU" figure is the price of a paid place. Lithuanian and EU citizens who apply through the joint admission can also compete for state-funded places, which are free; the cost guide explains how. Fees on our programme pages are for students starting in 2026/27, and the 2027 prices may differ.
How to apply
- EU and EFTA citizens (and non-EU citizens with Lithuanian permanent residence) normally apply through LAMA BPO, the national joint admission, where they are ranked by a competitive score. Some institutions also accept them directly; ask before you apply.
- Other non-EU applicants apply on the institution's own portal, usually with a motivation letter and proof of English, and then apply for a temporary residence permit. Kaunas University of Technology, for example, opened its 2027 admissions for international students on 15 October 2026 with a deadline of 31 May 2027.
Recognition of your school diploma is explained in document recognition for Lithuania, and the residence permit in student visa for Lithuania.
English requirements
Institutions set their own requirements. Vilnius University, for example, accepts IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 81 or another certificate at B2 level, and exempts native speakers and applicants whose previous studies were taught in English. LSMU asks for at least B1 level, for example an IELTS score above 5.5, and tests applicants without a certificate itself. More in IELTS and TOEFL for European universities.
Do you need Lithuanian?
Not for admission to an English-taught programme. Lithuanian helps a great deal with part-time jobs, internships and dealing with landlords and offices. Students of medicine and other health programmes meet patients during clinical training, so plan to learn the language early. Many universities offer Lithuanian courses for international students.
Where to look next
- All 285 English-taught programmes in Lithuania
- How to get into a university in Lithuania
- How much it costs to study in Lithuania
- Scholarships and part-time work for students in Lithuania
- IB Diploma: university admission in Lithuania
- Study medicine in English in Europe
Official sources
- LAMA BPO: International students and diaspora: who applies through the joint admission
- Study in Lithuania: Application procedure: national information portal
- Vilnius University: Language skills: accepted English certificates
- Kaunas University of Technology: 2027 admissions open
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.