Tuition fees in Lithuania for international students
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules and fees change — confirm anything important with the official source linked below and your university's international office.
In short
Tuition in Lithuania is set per programme and per intake, so there is no single price. Ordinary English-taught bachelor's and master's degrees at public universities are among the more affordable in the EU; medicine and dentistry cost far more. The only reliable figure is the one on the official programme page — always confirm it before you budget.
There is no single "tuition fee for Lithuania". What you pay depends on the level (bachelor's, master's, integrated), the field (an ordinary degree versus medicine), and the university — and each programme sets its own fee, which changes between intakes. For most fields Lithuania is one of the more affordable places to study in the EU; the big exceptions are medicine and dentistry.
How tuition works
- It's charged per programme, per year, per intake. Two programmes at the same university can cost very different amounts, and the figure can rise from one year's intake to the next.
- English-taught programmes are usually tuition-based for everyone, EU or not. State-funded (free) places exist mainly for Lithuanian citizens and EU/EEA students, and most often for Lithuanian-taught programmes.
- Public vs private. Lithuania's large public universities (VU, KTU, VMU, VILNIUS TECH, MRU, LSMU) publish per-programme fees; private institutions like ISM set their own.
- The official programme page is the only authority. Treat every figure below as a rough orientation, not a quote.
Rough annual fee ranges
The bands below are approximate and exist only to set expectations — they are not quotes, and they move each intake. Confirm the exact fee on the university's admissions page before you budget.
| Level / field | Typical English-taught annual fee | Where to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (ordinary fields — IT, business, engineering, social sciences) | Lower end of the EU range | the study-by-field and university pages |
| Master's (ordinary fields) | Broadly similar to / a little above bachelor's | the relevant programme page |
| Medicine & dentistry (integrated) | Far higher — the most expensive degrees in the country | study medicine (MBBS) · study dentistry |
For the specific, current numbers, go to the field and university guides — they carry the figures published for recent intakes:
- By field: medicine (MBBS), dentistry, computer science & IT, business & management, law, aviation.
- By university: Vilnius University, KTU, VMU, VILNIUS TECH, MRU, LSMU, ISM.
What you pay on top of tuition
Tuition is only part of the cost. Budget separately for:
- A non-refundable application fee — most non-EU applicants pay one per application.
- A tuition deposit — many universities ask for a sizeable deposit (often part of the first year's tuition) to confirm your place, especially for non-EU students.
- Living costs — rent, food, transport and insurance. See our realistic cost of living for students figure of €350–€750 per month.
- Proof of funds — a separate legal requirement for your visa or permit, not the same as tuition. See proof of funds for a student visa.
Bring tuition down where you can
Government and university scholarships, and tuition discounts for strong applicants, can cut the cost — competition is high and they rarely cover everything, so apply early. See scholarships for international students.
How to find your exact fee
- Open the official programme page on the university's site (start from studyin.lt if you don't have it).
- Find the tuition fee for your intake year and your citizenship category (EU vs non-EU can differ).
- Note the application fee, deposit and payment schedule — these are easy to miss and due early.
- Cross-check against the university's central tuition-fees page (linked in Sources) in case the programme page is out of date.
Confirm before you commit
Tuition, deposits and deadlines change every intake, and medicine fees in particular have been rising. Every figure on this page is an approximate orientation — get the exact, current numbers from the official admissions page before you budget, pay a deposit, or rely on them for your visa application.
Frequently asked
How much is tuition to study in Lithuania?+
It depends entirely on the level and field. Ordinary English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes at public universities are among the more affordable in the EU, while medicine and dentistry are far more expensive. Every programme sets its own fee per intake, so the only reliable number is the one on the official programme page.
Is studying in Lithuania cheaper than Western Europe?+
For most ordinary degrees, yes — tuition and living costs are generally lower than in Western Europe, which is a large part of the appeal. Medicine and dentistry are the exception and cost similar to private medical programmes elsewhere.
Do EU students pay tuition in Lithuania?+
EU/EEA students can compete for state-funded (free) places on the same terms as Lithuanians, especially for Lithuanian-taught programmes. English-taught programmes are usually tuition-based for everyone. Check each programme's funding rules.
Are there scholarships to cover tuition?+
Yes — there are government (Study in Lithuania / state) scholarships and university-specific tuition discounts, though competition is high and they rarely cover everything. See our scholarships guide and apply early.
What else do I pay besides tuition?+
Budget for a non-refundable application fee, often a tuition deposit to secure your place, and living costs. These are separate from the proof-of-funds amount you must show for your visa or residence permit.