SMK University of Applied Sciences
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SMK College of Applied Sciences offers IT, design, and business programmes from €3,800/year across campuses in Kaunas, Klaipėda, and Šiauliai, giving students flexibility in city choice, with an accessible IELTS 5.5. Lithuania's EU/Schengen membership brings diploma recognition and 20 hours/week of work rights during term.
Kaunas is a student city with good energy and lower costs than Vilnius. Shared housing for students runs €180–280/month, and the city has excellent public transport. It sits on two rivers, so parks, bike paths, and outdoor culture are accessible. A meal in a student space costs €2–3. The downtown is walkable, and the campus areas integrate well with the city's social scene.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberJul 01
Non-EU applicants. Application fee €200. Internal language test available (€50) as IELTS alternative.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at SMK University of Applied Sciences as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at SMK University of Applied Sciences is €3800 per year. Living costs in Kaunas are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for SMK University of Applied Sciences?
English-taught programmes at SMK University of Applied Sciences 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 SMK University of Applied Sciences offer scholarships?
State-funded places allocated centrally. Scholarship details at studyinlithuania.lt. SKVC credential recognition required.
Where is SMK University of Applied Sciences located?
SMK University of Applied Sciences is in Kaunas, Lithuania. Kalvarijų g. 137E, LT-08248 Vilnius, Lithuania
What can you study at SMK University of Applied Sciences?
Fields offered include: Computer Science, Design, Business, Nursing.
Accommodation
17 professional bachelor programs in English. Campuses in Klaipėda, Vilnius, Kaunas. No on-campus housing.
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
- Tuition of €3,800/year is among the lowest for English-taught private colleges in the EU.
- IELTS 5.5 entry bar is accessible for most CIS students without extra preparation.
- Lithuania is a full EU/Schengen member — graduates gain EU diploma recognition across Europe.
- Students can work up to 20 hours per week during term without a separate work permit.
- Multiple campuses (Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai) gives flexibility in city choice.
- Kaunas is a compact, safe student city with lower living costs than Vilnius or Warsaw.
What to check
- SMK is a private college — brand recognition outside Lithuania and Baltic states is limited.
- Programs table is not yet researched; specific course names and deadlines must be verified directly.
- Dormitory cost and availability are unconfirmed — private housing in Kaunas runs €250–600/month.
- Small Lithuanian job market means fewer local internship and post-study employment options.
- Lithuania has harsh winters and limited English-speaking infrastructure outside major cities.
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