About Lithuania
Officially the Republic of Lithuania , is a country in the Baltic region of Europe It is one of three Baltic states and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. It borders Latvia ,Belarus, Poland, and Russia with a maritime border with Sweden to the west. Lithuania covers an area of 65,300 km2, with a population of 2.86 million. Its capital and largest city is Vilnius; other major cities are Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai and Panevėžys. Lithuanians belong to the ethnolinguistic group of the Balts and speak Lithuanian. Lithuania is a developed country with a high income, advanced economy, ranking 35th in the Human Development Index. Lithuania is a member of the European Union, the Council of Europe, the eurozone, the Nordic Investment Bank, the Schengen Agreement, NATO, and OECD.
Why to study in Lithuania ?
- Lithuania is ranked 59th by U.S. News and World Report’s most recent higher education rankings. Home to 24 colleges and 22 universities offering a comprehensive spectrum of internationally recognized academic programs and qualifications, Lithuania’s colleges and universities conform with the Bologna Process of the European Higher Education Area.
- Most international students will spend between €300 and €700 a month, but this will depend on a variety of factors. There will be plenty of opportunities to find a dorm room for below €100 a month, but if you prefer a room in a student residence, the price may go up to over €250..
- International students have the right to work while studying in Lithuania as long as they are enrolled in a university. International students from EU and non EU countries can also work up to 40 hours per week..
- Non-EU students who have completed their studies in Lithuania can get a temporary residence permit valid for 12 months for job search and employment, or work as a self-employed person.
- Authorised Degree in all Europe. You can work with your degree from the Lithuanian universities.
- Safe country with low crime rates.
Higher Education System in Lithuania
Lithuania has a long-standing tradition of higher education and offers a warm environment for foreigners. A wide variety of Lithuanian universities offer more than 500 study programmes, taught in English, that foreign students could choose from. Students can choose to study full-time or part-time. Several universities offer spring intake. Higher education degrees are offered in three cycles:
Bachelor;
Master;
PhD.
Duration of study in Lithuanian universities
Bachelor of Art: 3 years (6 semesters)
Bachelor of Science: 3.5- 4 years ( 7-8 semesters)
Master's Degree: 1 - 2 years (2- 4 semesters)
Long cycle Master's Degree: Long cycle Master's Degree (for Medical Specialities, Psychology and Law) lasts for 5-6 years (10-12 semesters)
Application deadline
for international universities who want to study in Lithuania, you have to submit your application to the university before the following deadline.
Application deadline for Summer Semester: 30 November
Application deadline for Winter Semester: 31 July
Lithuanian universities requirements
For Bachelor's degree
- A certificate of high school education
- A Transcript of records (statement of grades), incase it's not included in high school certificate
- English language certificate (TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TELC, PTE Academic), the minimum score for each exam differs depends on the university.
- ID / Passport
- CV / Resume
- If you need a visa for Lithuania, you will need bank statement showing you have around 5000 EUR as proof of sufficient financial resources to cover the cost of living.
For Master's degrees
- A University degree or equivalent degree from Higher institute (Graduation certificate)
- A Transcript of Recorders for all the years of studying with the grading system.
- English language certificate (TOEFL iBT, IELTS, TELC, PTE Academic), the minimum score for each exam differs depends on the university, some universities in Poland can offer online English exam if you don't have English language Certificate.
- Valid Passport
- CV / Resume
- If you need a visa for Lithuania, you will need bank statement showing you have around 5000 EUR as proof of sufficient financial resources to cover the cost of living.
Tuition fees for universities in Lithuania
Application fee: Lithuanian universities ask non-refund fee 80- 100 EUR to apply
Tuition fees: Technological sciences, social sciences, Arts, Humanities studies have fees between 2000 - 5000 EUR/ Year depends on the Program and the university, the Medical and health programs (such as medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy) have fees between 8000 -12,000 EUR/year.
Service fee: 200 EUR to get acceptance by "Opportunity 4U" in Lithuanian university including all services.
How to apply
If you want to apply for a university in Lithuania for studying Bachelor's or Master's degree and getting university acceptance, you can apply with "Opportunity 4U" by filling this application form
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