Cost of Education Living in Lithuania

Let's take a closer look at the tuition fees, living costs, and student life in Lithuania:

Tuition fees At Lithuanian universities, tuition fees differ from one institution to another, depending on the type study programme and the level of education (undergraduate vs postgraduate). On average, the costs of studies at public higher education institutions are:

▪ between 1,000–5,300 EUR per year for Bachelor's degrees

▪ between 2,200–6,500 EUR per year for Master's degrees

▪ between 7,100–8,500 EUR per year for PhD degrees

Although these tuition fees are affordable compared to those in countries like the US or the UK, there are more good news:

▪ EU students can apply for state funded places

▪ All international students (including non-EU citizens) can apply for state funded PhD places

▪ You can apply for scholarships that cover both tuition and living costs If you want to study at private Lithuanian universities, be prepared to pay higher tuition fees.

Scholarships

Students of all fields, lecturers and researchers of higher education or research institutions of foreign countries are eligible to apply for Lithuanian state scholarships.

Usually (but not in all cases), scholarships cover both tuition-fee for studies/summer courses and living expenses. Financial provisions depend on the country you are applying from. There are 3 types of scholarships offered:

▪ For Lithuanian language and culture summer courses

▪ For short-term Lithuanian (Baltic) studies

▪ For full-time Master's degree studies in all fields

In addition to state scholarships, universities sometimes grant individual scholarships, which you can enquire about during the university application process. 

Accommodation

All universities offer the opportunity to live in a hall of residence. Some of the halls of residence are situated near the universities, others in the city centre. Some are further away so you will have to use public transport to get to university.

These student halls have been renovated and equipped with modern appliances; they all have internet access. However, not all residences have the same conditions

As an alternative, you can always rent a single flat or share one with other students. It will cost you between 300 and 700 EUR per month, plus the additional utilities (120–140 EUR).

Monthly expenses

Most foreign students say that 250–550 EUR is enough to live for a month (including food and groceries). It really depends on how much you want to travel and go out, but Lithuanian night clubs, pubs, museums and other attractions are less expensive than the ones found elsewhere in Europe:

▪ pint of beer: 2.50–3.50 EUR

▪ two-course meal at most restaurants: 3–5 EUR

▪ cinema ticket: 5–6 EUR

▪ 10 minutes at a carting track: 10–12 EUR

Leisure

Let's be real: choosing where to study is a lot about getting the best education, but you won't be spending 24/7 in the library, right? Lithuania has a lot to offer for your leisure activities: from going out and joining all the people who crowd various pubs and bars after lectures/work, to learning how to snowboard in the
biggest in-doors skiing facility in Druskininkai, or visiting one of exhilarating tree-top adventure parks.

Most of the pubs and clubs in Lithuania are small to medium sized, each one with unique vibe and soul. And this soul is what you will notice on your first evening out - put on your friendly hat and be ready to mingle, because it is very common to go out with a few friends, and come back with a dozen.

There are lots of international students focused events, especially in the beginning of the term, which are the best way to get to know other students and make local friends. Apart from going out, being compact in size, Lithuania is convenient for domestic tourism — we have vast areas secured for national parks, where you can hike special trails, kayak, or bike.

If you are into more extreme ventures,maybe something like air ballooning other the tree tops, paint-ball in deserted army polygons or wakeboarding will be among things you will experience first in Lithuania.