Can I study aviation in English in Lithuania?

Yes. Vilnius Tech's Antanas Gustaitis' Aviation Institute runs aviation programmes in English, including Aviation Mechanics Engineering (bachelor's) and Aerospace Engineering (master's), plus an integrated Aircraft Piloting programme. Always confirm the language of instruction on the specific programme page before applying.

How much does it cost to train as a pilot at Vilnius Tech?

Far more than an engineering degree. The integrated Aircraft Piloting programme front-loads flight hours and licence exams, so later years cost several thousand euros per semester. Treat published tuition as indicative only and confirm the full cost — including any separate flight-training charges — with the admissions office.

Will a Lithuanian aviation degree be recognised abroad?

A Lithuanian degree is EU-recognised under the Bologna system. A pilot licence issued in Lithuania is an EASA licence valid across the EU/EEA. To fly or work as a licensed professional outside the EU, you typically need that country's own conversion or validation — confirm with the relevant national authority.

What are the entry requirements for pilot training?

Beyond academic and English-language requirements, pilot training adds aptitude and psychological testing, an interview, and a Class 1 aviation medical certificate. Requirements and age limits change — check the current programme page and the admissions office before applying.

What jobs can an aviation graduate get?

Engineering graduates work in aircraft maintenance, design and operations for companies such as FL Technics, Avia Solutions Group firms, Ryanair and UAV/satellite makers. Piloting graduates pursue commercial flying, though airline hiring depends on the market and additional type ratings.

Study aviation in Lithuania

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.

If you want to study aviation in Lithuania in English, the main address is Vilnius Tech's Antanas Gustaitis' Aviation Institute (AGAI) in Vilnius. It offers aviation engineering and aerospace degrees plus an integrated pilot-training programme — but pilot training in particular is a major financial commitment, so verify every figure before you commit.

Money and rules change every intake — confirm before you rely on them

Aviation tuition, flight-training charges, age limits and medical rules are updated each admissions cycle and differ sharply between the engineering and piloting tracks. Treat the numbers below as indicative for the 2025/26–2026/27 intakes and confirm the current figures on the official programme page and with the Vilnius Tech admissions office before budgeting.

Where aviation is taught

The clearest route into aviation in English is the Antanas Gustaitis' Aviation Institute (AGAI) at Vilnius Tech (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University). It has faculty status and prepares specialists across the main aviation fields — aeronautical engineering, avionics, air traffic and pilot training — backed by its own flight-training fleet, simulators and laboratories (AGAI).

Other Lithuanian providers run commercial flight schools and academies, but for an English-taught university degree in aviation, AGAI is the principal option. Always open the specific programme page to confirm it is delivered in English for your intake — not every Lithuanian programme is, and "taught in English" can vary in practice.

The main English-taught programmes

These are the aviation programmes most relevant to international students. Names, levels and content can change between intakes, so use the official links as the source of truth.

Programme	Level	Typical duration	Focus
Aviation Mechanics Engineering	Bachelor's	~4 years	Aircraft mechanics, construction, engines, UAVs
Aerospace Engineering	Master's	~2 years	Aircraft/satellite design, advanced engineering
Aircraft Piloting (integrated)	Integrated (bachelor+master)	~5 years	Pilot training towards an ATPL; aeronautical engineering degree

Sources: Aviation Mechanics Engineering and Aerospace Engineering.

Engineering track (aeronautical / aerospace)

The Aviation Mechanics Engineering bachelor's suits students drawn to aircraft mechanics, construction, engines, aerodynamics, drones and satellites. The Aerospace Engineering master's builds on that into aircraft and satellite design and more advanced work, and expects some background in aerodynamics, aircraft structures and mechanics.

Pilot training track

The Aircraft Piloting programme is an integrated five-year course that combines an aeronautical engineering degree with practical flight training, working towards an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) issued by the civil aviation authority after the required exams and flight hours. It uses real aircraft (Cessna and Piper types) and a flight simulator. This is a professional pilot pathway, not a classroom-only degree — which is exactly why it costs much more.

What it costs

Aviation splits into two very different cost worlds: ordinary engineering tuition, and the much higher cost of flight training.

Engineering and aerospace degrees

For the engineering/technology tuition tier at Vilnius Tech, fees are in the region of EUR 4,200 per year for EU and EUR 4,950 per year for non-EU students for the bachelor's, and roughly EUR 2,800 (EU) / EUR 3,200 (non-EU) per year for the aerospace master's, for the 2026/27 intake — confirm on the official tuition page. Expect a non-refundable application fee (around EUR 100) and a registration fee (around EUR 200) on top.

Pilot training is far more expensive

Pilot/flight training costs are high — and often charged separately

Flight hours, simulator time and licence exams make pilot training cost many times more than a standard engineering degree. In the integrated piloting programme, later years (when most flying happens) run to several thousand euros per semester, and some flight-training and licensing costs can be billed separately from headline tuition. Do not assume one tuition figure covers everything — ask the admissions office for the full, itemised cost of the whole programme, including any flight-training and exam fees, before committing.

On top of tuition, budget for living costs in Vilnius — a realistic monthly figure is €350–€700unverified — plus a medical certificate and other one-off costs. Non-EU applicants must also meet the visa proof-of-funds requirement of ≈ €8,071unverified.

Ask about scholarships and waivers

Vilnius Tech offers full and partial scholarships for some bachelor's, integrated and master's applicants. These rarely cover the flight-training premium in piloting, but can meaningfully cut engineering tuition — tick the scholarship box when you apply and ask the international office what aviation applicants are eligible for.

Entry requirements

Requirements differ by track and change between intakes, so always check the current programme page. In general:

Engineering/aerospace degrees — a relevant secondary qualification (or a bachelor's for the master's), good results in maths and physics, and proof of English (e.g. an accepted IELTS/TOEFL score or recognised equivalent).
Pilot training — everything above plus aviation-specific screening: aptitude tests, psychological assessment, an interview, and a Class 1 aviation medical certificate. Age limits and stricter English thresholds may apply.

The medical can be a hard gate for pilots

A pilot career depends on holding a Class 1 medical. If you are aiming at the piloting track, it is worth getting an initial medical assessment early — before you spend on applications or flights — so a disqualifying condition does not surface after you have committed money.

Non-EU students will also need a national (D) visa and a temporary residence permit to study; the engineering and piloting tracks follow the same general immigration process as other Vilnius Tech degrees.

Recognition: degrees vs licences

This is where aviation needs care, because two different things are being recognised.

Your degree. A Lithuanian higher-education degree follows the Bologna system and is recognised across the EU. For recognition questions, the national authority is SKVC.
Your pilot licence. A licence issued in Lithuania is an EASA licence, valid across the EU/EEA, with Lithuania's civil aviation functions handled by the Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration.

An EASA licence is not automatically a licence everywhere

A degree being EU-recognised does not give you the right to fly or work as a licensed pilot or engineer anywhere in the world. Outside the EU/EEA, you generally need that country's own validation or conversion of your licence (for example, converting to an FAA licence to fly commercially in the US). Airlines also impose their own requirements and type ratings. Confirm the path for your target country with its national aviation authority before assuming your Lithuanian qualification transfers.

Careers

Aviation is a strong field for Lithuania, which hosts a sizeable maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and aviation-services cluster.

Engineering graduates work in aircraft maintenance, design and operations — Lithuanian employers include FL Technics, Avia Solutions Group companies, Avionexpress and Ryanair, alongside UAV and satellite firms.
Piloting graduates pursue commercial flying, though landing an airline seat depends on the hiring market, accumulated hours and any required type ratings beyond the degree.

For either track, employability is best when you combine the degree with internships, English fluency and (for pilots) a clean medical and licence record. Use the official Study in Lithuania portal and the programme pages to check the latest programme list and outcomes before you apply.

Shortlist the exact programme, then verify three things

Pick the specific Vilnius Tech programme, then confirm in writing with the admissions office: (1) language of instruction for your intake, (2) the full cost including any separate flight-training/licence fees, and (3) the current entry, age and medical requirements. Aviation has more moving parts than most degrees — verify, don't assume.