St. Ignatius Loyola College
About
St. Ignatius Loyola College is an independent Catholic institution in central Kaunas offering business, hospitality, arts, health, and social-sciences programmes from €4,700/year. Its Ignatian pedagogical framework blends a practical, entrepreneurial focus with personal attention to values and social responsibility.
Kaunas is Lithuania's second-largest city, less crowded than Vilnius but with a university atmosphere and thriving arts scene. Student living costs are slightly lower than Vilnius (€450–650/month for shared housing, €600–800 total). The city is compact and walkable, with good café culture and strong cultural institutions — museums, theatre, and galleries are accessible and often student-friendly.
Application deadlines
- October (Study Start Oct 1)May 20
Only ONE English-taught programme (Hospitality Management) is currently open to international non-EU students; the other seven ILK programmes are Lithuanian-medium only. Full pipeline: application submission Mar 2 - May 20 -> motivational interview May 21-28 -> admission notification May 29-Jun 5 -> study agreement signed Jun 19-Jul 7 -> student registration by Sep 21 -> studies start Oct 1 (hybrid: online + in-person).
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at St. Ignatius Loyola College as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at St. Ignatius Loyola College is €4700 per year. Living costs in Kaunas are separate.
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).
Where is St. Ignatius Loyola College located?
St. Ignatius Loyola College is in Kaunas, Lithuania. Vilniaus str. 29, LT-44286 Kaunas
What can you study at St. Ignatius Loyola College?
Fields offered include: Business, Hospitality, Arts, Health, Social Sciences.
Accommodation
ILK offers subsidized housing in a renovated historic building in Kaunas Old Town (Rotušės a. 21): a bed costs the student €230/month (market price €330; the college covers the €100 difference). Rooms have private bathrooms and shared study/rest areas. Private housing figure is a general Kaunas market estimate, not ILK-specific.
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Why this works
- Independent Catholic institution with strong pedagogical framework (Ignatian approach)
- Practical and entrepreneurial focus integrated into curriculum
- Central location in Kaunas with modern facilities
- Personal attention to values and social responsibility development
What to check
- Only one English-taught programme available (Hospitality Management); all other programmes are Lithuanian-medium only
- Limited international recognition as vocational college vs. traditional university
- Small institution with limited campus resources compared to larger universities
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