LMTA

Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre

Vilnius Founded 1933 Top performing arts institution in Baltics

Founded in 1933, LMTA is Lithuania's premier conservatory with ~1,000 students across three faculties — two in Vilnius and one in Klaipėda. The academy collaborates with Lithuania's leading practitioners in performance and creative environments. With three concert halls, three dance studios, a cinema hall, theatre studio, opera studio, and recording studio, LMTA hosts around 500 artistic events annually — most of them public and free.

Music PerformanceCompositionDanceTheatreFilmMusic Production
Avg. Annual Fee (Non-EU) *
€4,500 – €6,500
Performance programmes typically include 1-on-1 instrument tuition.
Monthly Living · Vilnius *
€600 – €900 / month
Located on Gedimino Ave, central Vilnius.
Student Body
~1,000
Scholarships
Available
Limited — merit-based
Why LMTA?

What makes this uni different.

  • Lithuania's premier music and performing arts conservatory
  • Tuition by leading practitioners and visiting international artists
  • Three concert halls, dance studios, theatre and opera studios
  • 500+ artistic events hosted annually
  • Recording studio and Music Innovation Studies Centre
  • Campuses in Vilnius and Klaipėda
  • Strong collaboration with creative industry
Key Info

Admission essentials

Degree Levels Offered
Bachelor · Master · PhD
Language of Instruction
English (selected programmes)
Intake
September
English Requirement
IELTS 5.5
Application Fee
€100
Application Deadline (Non-EU)
1 May 2026
All Programmes

English-taught programmes at LMTA.

These are the programmes currently open to international applicants. Fees shown are per-year (Non-EU) and may vary — confirm exact figures with Nexus EU before applying.

Bachelor's & Integrated Programmes

(5)
ProgrammeDurationFee (Non-EU)
Music Performance (Vilnius)4 years€5,500/year
Music Performance (Klaipėda)4 years€5,000/year
Music Studies (Vilnius)4 years€5,500/year
Dance (Vilnius)4 years€5,500/year
Dance Subcultures (Klaipėda)4 years€5,000/year

Master's Programmes

(2)
ProgrammeDurationFee (Non-EU)
Music Performance (Vilnius/Klaipėda)2 years€6,000/year
Composition (Vilnius)2 years€6,000/year

* Important: All fees and figures are indicative and based on the 2025/2026 academic year published by the university. Specific programme fees, application deadlines, and entry requirements can change without notice. Always confirm directly with Nexus EU or the university before submitting your application. Programme availability for the 2026 intake may shift — message us for the latest list.

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