Klaipėda University
About
Klaipėda University, Lithuania's only Baltic Sea port city campus, offers unique programmes in Marine Transport Engineering, Port Technology, and Oceanography alongside science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), humanities, and business — from €3,176–4,201/year with an accessible IELTS 5.5. Its residence permit doubles as Schengen travel across 26 countries, and 14 fully-funded scholarships are reserved for students from Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Moldova with a CGPA of 80%+.
Klaipėda is Lithuania's seaport—windy, salty, with a distinct maritime character. The Old Town has genuine atmosphere (no reconstruction artifice), beaches are 20 minutes away by bus, and the pace is slower than inland cities. A shared flat costs €70–90/month; the sea draws a particular kind of student—curious, self-directed.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberJun 01
Non-EU applicants. Contact admissions@ku.lt.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Klaipėda University as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Klaipėda University is €4201 per year. Living costs in Klaipėda are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Klaipėda University?
English-taught programmes at Klaipėda University typically require IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Lithuania?
For a student residence permit in Lithuania you must prove €8,071 per year (2026, Migration Department + Government Resolution No. 700: https://www.migracija.lt/en/esu-studentas1).
Does Klaipėda University offer scholarships?
State-funded places allocated centrally. Scholarship details at studyinlithuania.lt. SKVC credential recognition required.
Where is Klaipėda University located?
Klaipėda University is in Klaipėda, Lithuania. Herkaus Manto g. 84, LT-92294 Klaipėda, Lithuania
What can you study at Klaipėda University?
Fields offered include: Marine Sciences, STEM, Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Health, Arts, Business, Engineering.
Accommodation
Coastal city (Klaipėda). Maritime-focused university.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛State-funded study places (LAMA BPO / Ministry of Education)
State-funded places allocated centrally. Scholarship details at studyinlithuania.lt. SKVC credential recognition required.
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Public EU university with tuition from €3,176–4,201/year — among the lowest for state universities in the Baltics.
- Lithuania grants a Temporary Residence Permit that doubles as Schengen travel permission across 26 countries.
- IELTS 5.5 entry threshold is one of the lowest among EU universities, keeping the path accessible.
- 14 fully-funded bachelor's scholarships (100% tuition waiver) are reserved for students from UA, KZ, BY, AM, GE, AZ, MD with CGPA ≥ 80%.
- Klaipėda is Lithuania's only Baltic Sea port city, home to unique programmes in Marine Transport Engineering, Port Technology, and Oceanography unavailable elsewhere in the region.
- Campus dormitory rooms cost €140–175/month and total monthly living costs are estimated at €450–550 — well below Western European levels.
What to check
- Most bachelor's programmes are taught in Lithuanian; English-medium tracks are limited — students must verify their chosen programme's language before applying.
- Only ~250 international students out of ~2,800 total; social integration for non-EU students can be challenging in a small local-language environment.
- The Temporary Residence Permit application must be submitted 2–3 months before the semester starts; missed deadlines force a full intake deferral.
- Klaipėda is a small port city of ~150,000 people; on-campus job opportunities and English-language social infrastructure are limited compared to Vilnius or Riga.
- The 14 fully-funded Eastern Partnership scholarships are highly competitive; students with CGPA below 80% must budget full tuition without guaranteed financial aid.
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