Study abroad at Kaunas

Kaunas is Lithuania's second-largest city, the academic and medical capital of the Baltic States, and a UNESCO European Capital of Culture situated at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers (known for its stunning modernist architecture, pedestrian Laisvės alėja / Freedom Avenue - one of Europe's longest car-free boulevards, and medieval Kaunas Castle). Celebrated for its booming technology, healthcare, and engineering industries (Kaunas Free Economic Zone FEZ, Continental, Hella, and Centric IT hub). Kaunas is the premier destination in Northern and Eastern Europe for English-taught medical and dental education, home to the prestigious Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU / Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universitetas - founded in 1922, the largest biomedical university in Lithuania with over 8,000 students including 1,600+ international students from 80+ countries). LSMU is internationally acclaimed for its 6-Year Doctor of Medicine (MD in English), 5-Year Doctor of Dental Surgery (Odontology / Dentistry in English), 5.5-Year Veterinary Medicine (DVM in English at the Veterinary Academy), and Faculty of Pharmacy, featuring the Kauno Klinikos (Kaunas Clinics - the largest multi-profile hospital in the Baltic States with 2,000+ beds). Kaunas is also home to Kaunas University of Technology (KTU - leading Baltic engineering and AI university), Vytautas Magnus University (VMU - comprehensive liberal arts and international relations university), and Lithuanian Sports University (LSU). Degrees are 100% taught in English and fully accredited across the entire European Union (EU/EEA), UK (GMC), USA (ECFMG), Canada, and Arab ministries of higher education. International students benefit from affordable tuition fees, Schengen Area mobility, exceptionally safe environment, and direct Lithuanian National D Visa / EU Temporary Residence Permit support.

Tuition fees in Kaunas for international students at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) are approx. €13,000 to €14,000 per year for 6-Year Doctor of Medicine (MD in English) and €14,000 to €15,000 per year for 5-Year Dentistry (Odontology in English), and €8,000 to €9,000/year for Veterinary Medicine. At Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) and Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), Bachelor's and Master's engineering, computer science, and business degrees range between €3,200 and €5,800 per academic year. Subsidized university student dormitories (LSMU Student Hostels on Dainavos and Sukilėlių / KTU Dormitories) cost between €150 and €320 per month (inclusive of heating, electricity, and high-speed Wi-Fi), while private modern student apartments in Kaunas Old Town, Centras, and Žaliakalnis range from €320 to €600 per month. General monthly living expenses range between €550 and €850 (among the most affordable in the European Union).

International non-EU students require a Lithuanian National D Visa (Long-Stay Visa) and subsequently an EU Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) for studies issued by the Migration Department of Lithuania (MIGRIS). Key requirements include: an official Letter of Acceptance / Admission from LSMU or KTU, mediated electronic application number in the MIGRIS system, proof of financial resources (minimum €420/month living expenses plus tuition fee coverage), international health insurance with minimum €30,000 coverage valid in the Schengen Area, and clean police certificate. The TRP allows unlimited travel across all 29 Schengen member countries.