Lithuanian Universities

No, universities are not free in Lithuania.

Yes, language proficiency is required to study at a university in Lithuania. English programs usually require language proficiency documents such as IELTS or TOEFL. For those who want to study in Lithuanian, proficiency in Lithuanian is required.

To study at a Lithuanian-speaking university in Lithuania, a B1 or B2 level of Lithuanian proficiency is usually required.

Some of the universities in Lithuania that offer education in English are:

• Vilnius University

• Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)

• Vytautas Magnus University (VMU)

• ISM University of Management and Economics

• Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU)

Yes, it is possible to study at a university in Lithuania without taking any exams.

After graduating from a university in Lithuania, you must apply for equivalence from the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) in order for your diploma to be recognized in Turkey and for you to be able to practice your profession.

Yes, Turkish citizens who want to study at a university in Lithuania need to obtain a visa. A Type D National Visa must be applied for for programs exceeding 90 days of study.

Studying at a university in Lithuania depends on the difficulty of the study programme and the student's academic qualifications. Universities expect regular study and success from students while providing quality education.

If the applicant is an adult, a bank statement showing that he/she can cover a living expense of at least 730 Euros per month, and if he/she is a minor, a bank statement showing that he/she can cover a living expense of at least 365 Euros per month must be submitted. In addition, an additional 730 Euros must be kept in the bank for return expenses.

A Lithuanian student visa is usually issued for a period of 1 year. Students who wish to study for a longer period can extend this period by applying for a residence permit in Lithuania.

No, there is no age limit for studying at a university in Lithuania.

University education in Lithuania varies by program type:

• Undergraduate education usually takes 3-4 years.

• Master's degree education takes 1-2 years to complete.

• Doctoral programs typically take 3-4 years to complete.

The duration of the program depends on the selected department and university.

Yes, Lithuanian universities have YÖK equivalence in Turkey. However, equivalence depends on the university's position in international rankings and the quality of the program.

Yes, you can complete your undergraduate studies at universities in Lithuania. With your associate degree in Turkey, you can complete your education by applying to the relevant department.

Yes, you can work while studying at a university in Lithuania. Those with a student visa are allowed to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week. During the holidays, you can work full-time.

There are 20 universities in total in Lithuania; 14 of them are public universities and 6 are private universities.

The best universities in Lithuania offer quality education, ranking high in international rankings. In particular, according to the evaluations of prestigious organizations such as Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings, the following universities stand out:

• Vilnius University

• Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)

• Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU)

• Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Vilnius Tech)

• ISM University of Management and Economics

• Vytautas Magnus University

• Mykolas Romeris University (MRU)