Vilniaus Kolegija / University of Applied Sciences
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Vilniaus Kolegija offers business, IT, engineering, social-sciences, and design programmes from €2,900/year — among the lowest tuition for English-taught EU degrees — with IELTS 5.5 entry. Lithuania's EU/Schengen membership brings freedom of movement and included work rights, in a compact, safe capital with living costs well below Western Europe.
Vilnius, the Baltic capital, is small enough to cycle or bus everywhere but dense with cafés, galleries, and nightlife. Shared student housing costs €200–350/month, and a café coffee is under €2. The old town is UNESCO-listed, but the vibe is young and casual, not museum-like. The city gets dark and cold in winter, but long summer evenings compensate. International students form tight groups across multiple universities.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberMar 31
Non-EU applicants. Application fee €100. Note: early deadline compared to other LT institutions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Vilniaus Kolegija / University of Applied Sciences as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Vilniaus Kolegija / University of Applied Sciences is €2900 per year. Living costs in Vilnius are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Vilniaus Kolegija / University of Applied Sciences?
English-taught programmes at Vilniaus Kolegija / 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 Vilniaus Kolegija / University of Applied Sciences offer scholarships?
State-funded places allocated centrally. Scholarship details at studyinlithuania.lt. SKVC credential recognition required.
Where is Vilniaus Kolegija / University of Applied Sciences located?
Vilniaus Kolegija / University of Applied Sciences is in Vilnius, Lithuania. Saltoniškių g. 58, LT-08105 Vilnius, Lithuania
What can you study at Vilniaus Kolegija / University of Applied Sciences?
Fields offered include: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Design.
Accommodation
VIKO dormitories are open to admitted first-year students living outside Vilnius — the university's own admissions page is addressed to them. Rooms €145/mo double, €180/mo single. Exchange students are placed in Dorm No.6.
Sourceapplication window · 2026-27 · opened 30 July 2026 · closed 2 August 2026
Source · 2026-09-02Scholarships
- 🏛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
- At €2,900/year, tuition is among the lowest for English-taught programmes in the EU.
- An IELTS 5.5 minimum is accessible for most CIS students without intensive test prep.
- Lithuania is a full EU/Schengen member — graduates gain EU-recognised qualifications and freedom of movement.
- Work rights are included in the residence permit: 20 h/week during term, full-time during holidays.
- Vilnius is a compact, safe capital with a growing student scene and significantly lower living costs than Western Europe.
- One of Lithuania's largest public colleges, covering business, IT, engineering, design, and social sciences under one roof.
What to check
- As an applied-sciences college rather than a university, the diploma may carry lower brand recognition outside the Baltic region.
- Specific program names, English-taught course availability, and application deadlines are not yet published for 2026-27 — verify directly with the institution.
- Dormitory cost data is a country-level estimate (€100–200/month); actual availability and price must be confirmed with the college.
- Mandatory private health insurance (~€30–60/month) adds to costs not visible in the headline tuition figure.
- Daily life in Vilnius largely runs in Lithuanian, which can create a language barrier in services, housing search, and part-time job market.
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