Can I study computer science in English in Lithuania?

Yes. KTU, Vilnius University, Vilnius Tech and VMU all run English-taught CS, IT, informatics or software-engineering degrees. But not every programme or specialisation is in English, so confirm the language of instruction on the specific programme page before applying.

How much does an IT degree cost?

For recent intakes, English-taught CS/IT bachelor's tuition runs roughly €4,200–€5,000 per year and master's roughly €6,000–€6,500 per year for non-EU students, varying by university. Treat these as approximate and confirm the current fee on the official programme page, as fees change each intake.

What entry requirements do CS programmes have?

Typically a recognised secondary-school certificate, English at about B2 (often IELTS ~5.5–6.5 depending on the university), and good marks in mathematics. Some programmes add a maths placement test or interview. Check each programme's exact requirements.

Can I work in tech after graduating?

EU/EEA graduates can stay and work freely. Non-EU graduates can usually apply for a temporary residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work or set up a business after finishing. Confirm the current rules on migracija.lt.

Is the Lithuanian tech job market good?

It is one of the country's strongest sectors, with a large ICT workforce, a major Vilnius fintech hub and well-known firms such as Vinted and Nord Security. English is widely used in tech, though Lithuanian still helps for some roles.

Study computer science & IT 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.

Lithuania is one of the more sensible places in the EU to earn a computer science, IT or software degree in English — affordable, EU-recognised, and plugged into a genuinely strong local tech and startup sector. The main English-taught options are at KTU, Vilnius University (VU), Vilnius Tech and VMU.

Confirm tuition and deadlines on the official programme page

The fees in this guide are approximate figures for recent intakes (around 2025/26–2026/27), gathered from each university's own pages. Tuition and application deadlines change every intake. Never treat a number here as your final cost — always confirm the current annual fee and the application deadline on the specific programme's official admissions page before you budget or apply.

Where to study CS/IT in English

Four universities carry most of the English-taught computing provision. Programme names differ — "informatics", "software engineering", "computer science", "information technologies" — but the core is similar: programming, algorithms, data structures, databases, networks and software engineering.

University	City	Example English-taught programme	Notes
KTU (Kaunas University of Technology)	Kaunas	Informatics (BSc); informatics-engineering and AI-related master's	Widely regarded as Lithuania's leading technology university for computing
Vilnius University (VU)	Vilnius	Software Engineering (BSc); Informatics, Software Engineering (MSc)	Strong Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics; degree follows ACM-aligned curriculum
Vilnius Tech (Vilnius Gediminas Technical University)	Vilnius	Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, ICT (BSc); Information Systems / Software Engineering (MSc)	Engineering-led, hardware and systems strengths
VMU (Vytautas Magnus University)	Kaunas	Informatics Systems (BSc), with AI Systems / Software Systems / Business Informatics tracks; Applied Informatics (MSc)	Smaller, flexible, specialisation-based

Not every programme is in English

Several of these degrees are listed as taught in "English and Lithuanian", and individual specialisations or elective tracks can be Lithuanian-only. Check the language of instruction on the exact programme page — and ideally email the international office — before assuming you can complete the whole degree without Lithuanian.

What it costs (approximate)

These are the per-year tuition figures each university published for recent international (non-EU) intakes. Use them only to compare rough levels — confirm the live figure on the programme page, as fees are reset each intake.

University	Level	Approx. annual tuition (non-EU)
KTU — Informatics	Bachelor's	from ~€4,200
VU — Software Engineering	Bachelor's	from ~€4,560
VMU — Informatics Systems	Bachelor's	from ~€4,400
Vilnius Tech — IT/engineering	Bachelor's	from ~€4,950
VU — Informatics / Software Engineering	Master's	from ~€6,000
Vilnius Tech — IT/engineering	Master's	from ~€6,450

EU/EEA students often pay less, may compete for state-funded (tuition-free) places, and can also apply for tuition waivers. Non-EU students should also budget a one-off application fee (commonly €100) and, at some universities, a registration fee on enrolment.

Ask about scholarships and waivers

KTU, Vilnius Tech, VU and VMU all offer merit-based tuition-fee waivers or scholarships (Vilnius Tech, for example, advertises 25%, 50% and full waivers). Tick the scholarship option when you apply and ask the international office which CS/IT scholarships are open for your intake.

On top of tuition, budget for living costs. A realistic monthly figure for a student is €350–€700unverified, with Kaunas (KTU, VMU) generally cheaper than Vilnius (VU, Vilnius Tech).

Entry requirements

Exact rules differ by university and change each intake, but CS/IT programmes generally ask for:

A recognised secondary-school qualification (often required to be no more than a few years old for non-EU applicants — VU, for instance, limits the gap since secondary education to five years).
English proficiency at roughly B2. Requirements vary: KTU's Informatics page lists IELTS ≥ 5.5 / TOEFL ≥ 75 / CEFR B2 or equivalent, while VU's Software Engineering asks for a higher IELTS ~6.5. Some applicants can use a Medium of Instruction certificate instead — confirm what each university accepts.
Strong mathematics. Maths is usually the most heavily weighted entry subject; some programmes (e.g. VU) require an online maths placement test for certain applicants, or an interview.
A motivation letter, increasingly part of the scored admission (VMU weights mathematics 0.4, English 0.3 and the motivation letter 0.3).
Legalised/apostilled documents, depending on the country your diploma is from.

Always read the specific programme's admission page for the exact subjects, scores and document rules — these are set per programme.

The Lithuanian tech sector — why it matters for careers

Tech is one of Lithuania's standout sectors, which makes a local CS/IT degree more than just a cheap diploma:

A large and fast-growing ICT workforce — Invest Lithuania reports on the order of 70,000+ ICT professionals and one of the fastest-growing IT talent pools in the EU.
Vilnius is among the EU's largest fintech hubs by number of licensed companies, with hundreds of fintech firms serving tens of millions of customers across Europe.
Home-grown success stories include Vinted (Lithuania's first unicorn) and the cybersecurity firm Nord Security, plus development centres for international names that hire local software engineers.
English is the working language in much of the tech sector, lowering the barrier for international graduates — though Lithuanian still helps for some employers and client-facing roles.

This means real internship and graduate-job options near your university, especially in software development, fintech, cybersecurity, data and AI.

Working during and after your studies

Study in Lithuania and the Migration Department set out the rules; the headlines for non-EU students are:

During studies: you can generally work (commonly up to 40 hours/week) after obtaining your temporary residence permit — but hour limits and conditions vary, so confirm them before relying on the income.
After graduating: you can usually apply for a temporary residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work or pursue self-employment, per Study in Lithuania.

EU/EEA students can work during and after studies without special permission.

Verify work and stay-back rules before you rely on them

Reported limits on student working hours and the exact length and basis of post-study job-search permits vary between sources and change over time. Non-EU students must confirm the current rules with their university's international office and on the official Migration Department site migracija.lt before making financial or career plans — do not budget around a number from a forum.

How far does the degree travel?

A Lithuanian CS/IT degree follows the Bologna system and is recognised across the EU, so it works as an affordable, fully European stepping stone — whether you stay in Lithuania's growing tech market or move elsewhere in the Union. Computing is not a regulated profession the way medicine or law is, so you generally won't need separate licensing exams to work as a software engineer; your portfolio and skills matter most. For any country-specific recognition questions, the national centre is SKVC.

Do the per-programme check

"Study CS in Lithuania" is really four-plus separate decisions. Shortlist 2–3 specific programmes, then compare their current tuition, language of instruction, maths and English requirements, and scholarship options on the official pages — not the country averages.