
State-funded places in Lithuania are tuition-free, and EU citizens can compete for them through the central LAMA BPO admissions; at Vilnius University, one English-taught bachelor's costs €3,950 a year for EU citizens and €4,350 for others (2026). Lithuania had 36 higher education institutions in 2022/23 and offers more than 500 English-taught programmes. See the 2026 deadlines and monthly living costs.
In Lithuania there are two routes:
LAMA BPO dates in 2026: main-round applications from 1 June to 23 July (until 12:00), offers on 30 July, contracts signed by 1 August. There are two more additional rounds in August.
At Vilnius University, EU citizens applied for fee-paying places on, for example, the International Business bachelor's until 1 July; the application fee is €100. VU also takes applications for state-funded master's places through apply.vu.lt – likewise until 1 July. If you come from outside the EU, apply early: a residence permit can take up to 3 months (see: Residence and formalities).
For LAMA BPO you upload your school leaving certificate, transcript, final exam results and the decision on the recognition of your qualification. Foreign grades are converted to the Lithuanian scale.
Sources: European Commission – Study in Europe (education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe), Eurostat, official national study and residence portals and authorities, Eurodesk, enic-naric.net, studentnews.eu. As of September 2026.