Map of Lithuania
About Lithuania
- Lithuania officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in Northern Europe. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, to the east of Sweden and Denmark.
- Lithuania is divided into 10 counties.
- Population is 2.8 Million.
- The climate is relatively mild.
- The country boasts a well-developed modern infrastructure of railways, airports and four-lane highways.
- Lithuania has an extensive network of motorways.
- Lithuanian is the official and predominant spoken language in Lithuania.
- Euro is the official currency of Lithuania.
- Some of the famous cities in Lithuania are
➢ Vilnius
➢ Kaunas
➢ Klaipeda
➢ Slauliai
➢ Penvezys
➢ Alytus
➢ Marijampole
➢ Mazeikiai
➢ Jonava
➢ Utena
Why Study in Lithuania?
- Quality Education
Every year 40,000 international students head for Lithuania to enjoy one of the most unique experiences International graduate education has to offer.
- Hall of Residence by Lithuanian Universities
All universities offer the opportunity of living in a hall of residence. Some of the halls of residence are situated near the universities.
Usually, the residents of the hall share common showers and kitchen area. Students share their room with one or two others. This is offset by a comparatively low cost of living Expect the rent to be about 50-100 Euros a month.
- No IELTS/TOEFL
IELTS/TOEFL not mandatory for admission but having the same will have a positive impact on VISA outcome.
- Part time Job
Students can work up to 20 hours/ week. Also 3 months full time work during holidays.
- Schengen Visa
The student will be issued a Schengen Visa to go to Lithuania but can travel to all the Schengen countries as well.
to Lithuania but can travel to all the Schengen
countries as well
- Courses Taught in English
Lithuanian Universities charge very minimal tuition fees from International students and offer Master programs exclusively taught in English.
- Employment
Course-related placements may be available for Science, Engineering, Technology and Applied Arts Courses.
- Internship opportunities in Multinational Companies
Professional internships in Management, Technology, Education and Development are available from 6 weeks to 18 months through Universities.
University Represented by Us in Lithuania
Vilnius University
- About University:
✓ The University of Vilnius, one of the oldest and most famous establishments of higher education in Eastern and Central Europe, was founded in 1579
✓ QS World Rank (2021) – 423
✓ Times Higher Education (THE-2020) – 801 to 1000
Intake & Deadline
- Intakes: September
- Deadlines for Applications: For September Intake – Up to 31st July.
General Entry Requirements
- Medium of Instruction – English.
- IELTS – Not required until and unless specified.
- Academic percentage – above 55% but we can also try with 50%.
- Application Fees – Euro 100 (Vilnius University).
Application Documents
Documents required for making an application:
- 10th Marksheet and Certificate.
- 12th Marksheet and Certificate.
- Bachelor’s Marksheets – All individual semester wise / annual marksheets.
- Degree Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate.
- Passport Copy – First and Last Page.
- Resume.
- Statement of Purpose
- Skype ID
- Passport Size Photograph
- Emergency Contact Number
- Experience certificate – if any.
Documents required for Visa
- Completed Electronic Visa Application Form, 1 recent passport photo 35×45 colorful, with white background.
- A valid travel document – passport (containing at least 2 blank pages, issued within the previous 10 years, its period of validity must exceed the validity period of the requested visa by at least six months).
- A valid medical insurance, covering the duration of stay. It must be valid in all participant states of the Schengen Area. The amount of insurance must not be less than EUR 30,000.
- A confirmed Air ticket reservation.
- Mediation letter electronically submitted through (EPIS): https://epis.vrm.lt. by the Lithuanian scholastic institution (the Visa Office must be provided with the mediation application number).
- Proof of financial means to live in the Republic of Lithuania (sufficient means of subsistence equal to 0.5 of the minimum monthly wage per month – 277 EUR) and to return to the country of his or her origin or a foreign country to which the alien has the right to depart (sufficient amount of funds required to return equals to 1 minimum monthly wage – 555 EUR).
✓ Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank;
✓ Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years
✓ In case of sponsorship – Affidavit of Sponsorship from parents/relatives and their proof of financial means
✓ Documents, providing educational background (legalized)
✓ No Consular fee applied
Documents required for Visa
- Students/education consultants/agents are requested to strictly follow the below listed guidelines:
- Student visa applications are to be submitted personally.
- All visa application supporting documents (air ticket reservation, travel insurance, financial documents etc.) have to be genuine and valid. Visa application containing any fake/invalid document will lead to visa denial.
✓ Air ticket reservation itineraries are to be printed on travel agent/airlines letter head or printed from the website. The flight itinerary must show the details of the traveler, flight details, confirmation number.
✓ Cancelled air ticket reservations are considered invalid. Air ticket reservations will regularly be checked even after issuing visa, and if these are found cancelled, this may lead to cancellation of the visa, while informing airport authorities.
✓ Financial documents like bank account statements/ bank certificates etc. are to be submitted in original.
✓ Police Clearance Certificate
✓ Student visa application processing time is 14 days, if additional consultation is not required
Visa Procedure
- Book an online appointment https://r3.vfsglobal.com/LithuaniaAppt/Account/RegisteredLogin?q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon/x/BbG1ynWEGIgVjaroQX6qrvIiR/QAez5H/lcf/Fbhh4K5U7p/ZH8wxOBeKfCd4ZRvA==
- Visit nearest Lithuanian Embassy at New Delhi: https://www.vfsglobal.com/lithuania/india/contact-us.html
- Submit all required documents.
- At the time of interview applicants should be able to motivate their intentions to study in Lithuania as well as acquaintance with the study program. Non ability of an applicant to communicate in English may lead to visa denial.