VMU

Vytautas Magnus University

Kaunas Founded 1922 QS World #741–750

VMU is one of the few universities in the Baltic region offering a comprehensive liberal arts education. Students can change and organise their schedules freely, minor in one field and major in another, travel on international exchanges, and prepare with 30+ foreign language courses. More and more lectures, courses, and whole programmes are taught in English by international professors.

BusinessPoliticsPerforming ArtsITBiologySustainabilityLanguages
Avg. Annual Fee (Non-EU) *
€3,000 – €5,000
Most BA & MA programmes within this range; specialised tracks vary.
Monthly Living · Kaunas *
€450 – €750 / month
VMU offers guaranteed Year-1 dormitory; monthly expenses ~€450 (uni estimate).
Student Body
~7,000
Multilingual, international community
Scholarships
Available
Fee waivers & merit-based aid
Why VMU?

What makes this uni different.

  • Liberal arts education — minor and major flexibility
  • 30+ foreign language courses available
  • Performing Arts ranked QS Top #51–100
  • Guaranteed Year-1 dormitory accommodation
  • Monthly living expenses among the lowest in Lithuania (~€450)
  • Active mentor support system for international students
  • Two annual intakes — September and February
Key Info

Admission essentials

Degree Levels Offered
Bachelor · Master · PhD
Language of Instruction
English
Intake
September & February
English Requirement
IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 70
Application Fee
€100
Application Deadline (Non-EU)
May 1, 2026 (BA) · April 1, 2026 (MA)
All Programmes

English-taught programmes at VMU.

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)
ProgrammeDurationFee (Non-EU)
Business Administration4 years€3,500/year
English Philology4 years€3,500/year
Informatics Systems4 years€4,000/year
Biology and Genetics4 years€4,200/year
Biotechnology4 years€4,200/year
Political Studies: World Politics and Economy4 years€3,500/year
Performing Arts4 years€4,500/year
Sustainable Engineering4 years€4,000/year

Master's Programmes

(6)
ProgrammeDurationFee (Non-EU)
Diplomacy and International Relations2 years€4,000/year
Marketing and International Commerce2 years€4,000/year
Sports Business MBA1.5 years€5,000/year
Applied Informatics2 years€4,500/year
Future Media and Journalism1.5 years€4,000/year
Ecology and Climate Change2 years€4,200/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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