Panevezys College
About
Panevėžys College is a public, state-accredited institution offering engineering, business, health, and ICT programmes from €2,800/year — among the lowest tuition in Lithuania — with an accessible IELTS 5.0. The EU-recognised diploma brings Schengen post-study work rights, and students can work up to 20 hours a week during term.
Panevėžys is Lithuania's fourth-largest city, quiet and affordable. Student housing runs €150–220/month for a shared flat, and a meal in the university canteen is €1.50–2.50. The city has a strong manufacturing base, so engineering students find internships and part-time work easily. It is less touristy than Vilnius or Kaunas, which means slower pace, lower costs, and a tighter-knit student community.
Application deadlines
- September
English-medium programs not confirmed. Official site inaccessible. Contact college directly.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Panevezys College as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Panevezys College is €2800 per year. Living costs in Panevėžys are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Panevezys College?
English-taught programmes at Panevezys College typically require IELTS 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 Panevezys College offer scholarships?
State-funded places allocated centrally. Scholarship details at studyinlithuania.lt. SKVC credential recognition required.
Where is Panevezys College located?
Panevezys College is in Panevėžys, Lithuania. M. Valančiaus g. 2A, LT-35170 Panevėžys, Lithuania
What can you study at Panevezys College?
Fields offered include: Engineering, Business, Health, Social Sciences, Computer Science.
Accommodation
English program availability unconfirmed. Likely Lithuanian-medium instruction. Panevėžys is a mid-sized northern city.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛State-funded study places (LAMA BPO / Ministry of Education)
State-funded places allocated centrally. Scholarship details at studyinlithuania.lt. SKVC credential recognition required.
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Why this works
- EU member state diploma gives access to Schengen zone and post-study work rights across Europe.
- Tuition of €2,800 per year is among the lowest in Lithuania for English-taught programmes.
- IELTS 5.0 threshold is accessible for students with intermediate English, reducing a key barrier.
- Public state-accredited institution — diploma carries official Lithuanian and EU recognition.
- Students may work up to 20 hours per week during term without a separate work permit.
- Panevėžys is a small, low-cost Lithuanian city — daily living expenses are significantly lower than Vilnius or Kaunas.
What to check
- Only one confirmed English-taught programme — International Business; all other tracks are in Lithuanian.
- Small college with low international visibility; employer brand recognition outside Lithuania is limited.
- Panevėžys is a regional city with a limited student social scene and fewer internship or job opportunities.
- Non-EU applicants must obtain a D national visa and Temporary Residence Permit before arrival — deadlines apply early (1 June for non-EU).
- Applicants without EU/EEA citizenship or a Lithuanian residence permit have the diploma recognised by the college itself, not by SKVC — the college does not publish this timeline, so it must be confirmed before applying.
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