Vilnius Academy of Arts
Established in 1793 as an Architecture department at the Chief School of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, VDA is the biggest and oldest state art academy in the Baltic region. Today it has 1,800+ students across four cities — Vilnius (fine arts, design, architecture), Kaunas (glass art, ceramics), Klaipėda (graphic design, modern art), and Telšiai (metal art, restoration). 180+ Erasmus partners across the EU.
What makes this uni different.
- Oldest art academy in the Baltic region (founded 1793)
- 50+ accredited study programmes
- Four campuses across Lithuania
- 30+ art and design workshops with modern equipment
- 180+ Erasmus partner institutions across the EU
- Off-campus facilities like Nida Art Colony and Panemunė Castle
- Active gallery network for student work exhibitions
Admission essentials
English-taught programmes at VDA.
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
(8)| Programme | Duration | Fee (Non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Design (Vilnius) | 4 years | €4,200/year |
| Sculpture (Vilnius) | 4 years | €4,000/year |
| Textile and Art Design (Vilnius) | 4 years | €4,200/year |
| Architecture (Kaunas) | 5 years | €5,000/year |
| Interior Design (Kaunas) | 4 years | €4,200/year |
| Interior Design (Klaipėda) | 4 years | €4,000/year |
| Graphic Design (Klaipėda) | 4 years | €4,000/year |
| Metal Art and Jewelry (Telšiai) | 4 years | €3,800/year |
Master's Programmes
(4)| Programme | Duration | Fee (Non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography and Media Arts (Vilnius) | 2 years | €4,800/year |
| Animation (Vilnius) | 2 years | €4,800/year |
| Restoration of Art and Interior Heritage (Vilnius) | 2 years | €4,800/year |
| Visual Communication Design (Vilnius) | 2 years | €4,800/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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