Lithuania is bordered by Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south and Poland and the Russian Federation to the southwest. Forests spread through almost 30 percent of the country, and rivers, streams and more than 3,000 lakes shape the land. Five national and 30 regional parks preserve this paradise for boating, fishing, hunting, bird watching or horseback riding. In December, 2002 Lithuania was invited to join the European Union. Education has always been a high priority for Lithuania. In Lithuania, higher education establishment provide study programmes of varying length and levels. The institutions are of two types, Universities and College and Non-university higher education establishment. Higher education establishment may be both State and non-State Institutions. 

 

The capital, Vilnius, is one of the most beautiful old towns in eastern Europe, situated where the Neris and Vilnia rivers meet and surrounded by picturesque wooded hills. As you can see, today's Lithuania is a place where past and present combine. Come and treat yourself to new experiences and pleasant surprises., Lithuania is as convenient to reach as it is multifaceted. Education has always been a high priority for Lithuania. In Lithuania, higher education establishment provide study programmes of varying length and levels. The institutions are of two types, Universities and College and Non-university higher education establishment. Higher education establishment may be both State and non-State Institutions.

 

Simple Guide: Universities and Colleges

 

 

List advised in Wikipedia    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_Lithuania

 

 

Courses Offered

There are almost 300 international study programmes and courses taught entirely in English. For the international programmes and courses it is absolutely essential that you can speak, read and write English well. All type of courses are available in Lithuania like Agriculture, forestry and fishery, Arts and Humanities, Business administration and management, Communication, Education and Teacher, Training, Engineering, Environmental Science, Fine and applied arts, Law, Mathematics and computer science, Medical and health sciences, Natural sciences, Service, tourism and leisure, Social and behavioural sciences, Transport and logistics, Urban planning and architecture.

 

Average Fees & Living Expenses

Experience shows that to live in the Lithuania for one year costs a foreign student between € 400 and € 700 a month. This is needed to cover daily expenses and to pay the registration and tuition fees.

 

Admission Requirements, For undergraduate studies


1. Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate
2. One year of successfully completed university education
3. Proof of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS

For graduate studies
1. Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate
2. Bachelor's degree 4 year diploma
3. Proof of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS

 

Lithuania immigration procedures for academic visitors

Foreign students who wish to study or do an internship in the Lithuania need to go through the Lithuania immigration procedures. The same applies to guest lecturers, postdoctoral students, and researchers coming to the Lithuania for academic purposes. Depending on what you are going to do and for how long you are staying, you might need:

  • a short-stay visa 

  • an authorization for temporary stay 

  • a residence permit 

  • a work permit 

Working while studying

Foreign students in the Lithuania are allowed to take a part-time job.

 

more information to come soon!

 

 

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