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Klaipėda University

Klaipėda, Lithuania · Public · Est. Early 1990s (now in its fourth decade)

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

Early 1990s (now in its fourth decade)

Type

Public

Location

Klaipėda, Lithuania

Ranking

Not ranked

About the university

Klaipėda University (KU) is an internationally accredited state university in Klaipėda, Lithuania. The national Study in Lithuania portal describes it as being in its fourth decade, with international students from 27 countries.

KU is best known for marine and maritime studies: it has a Faculty of Marine Technologies and Natural Sciences and a Marine Research Institute, and runs degrees such as Marine Transport Engineering, Shipping and Port Engineering, and Physical Geography and Oceanography. It also has faculties of health sciences and of social sciences and humanities, and is a member of the EU-CONEXUS European university alliance.

For Indian students, KU offers English-taught bachelor's degrees from €3,250 a year (management, economics, tourism) and €4,201 a year (informatics, engineering, physiotherapy), and master's from €4,690 a year. The English requirement is modest (IELTS 5.5+), and tuition is refunded if your visa or residence permit is refused.

The academic year opens on 2 September with a ceremony on the campus square.

Type
Internationally accredited state university
International students
From 27 countries
English-taught degrees
About 25 bachelor's and master's programmes on its application portal
Strengths
Marine and maritime engineering, natural sciences, health sciences, social sciences and humanities
Intakes
September for all; February for some master's and bachelor's
Fees (non-EU)
€3,250–€4,201 a year for bachelor's; €4,690–€5,641 for master's (2026/27)
Alliance
EU-CONEXUS European university for smart coastal urban development

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

    View all 11 courses with filters

    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (EUR)Approx. in rupees
    BSc Informatics4 years (240 ECTS)€4,201≈ ₹4.5 lakh
    MSc Business Management2 years€4,690≈ ₹5 lakh
    MSc Health Care Management2 years€4,690≈ ₹5 lakh
    MSc Shipping and Port Engineering (seaports management; naval architecture and shipbuilding)2 years€5,641≈ ₹6 lakh
    MSc Innovative Electrical and Automation Systems2 years€5,641≈ ₹6 lakh
    BSc Mechanical Engineering4 years€4,201≈ ₹4.5 lakh
    BSc Marine Transport Engineering (naval architecture and shipbuilding)4 years€4,201≈ ₹4.5 lakh
    BSc Management3.5 years€3,250≈ ₹3.4 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      • Class 12 completed, with an average above 60% (KU asks for a "good average grade").
      • A motivation letter and an online interview with KU's Studies Office or a university representative.
      • English at B2 level: IELTS above 5.5, TOEFL above 75, Duolingo above 110 or PTE above 59.
      • Education documents in English (or officially translated) and apostilled, unless issued in the EU, Belarus or Ukraine. Only final certificates are accepted, not provisional ones.
      • Application fee €180. Autumn applications run from 1 January to 1 June.

      Postgraduate

      • A bachelor's degree in a related field, with the same document and apostille rules.
      • English at B2 level, a motivation letter and an online interview.
      • Some master's (Business Management, Health Care Management) also start in February, with a 1 November deadline.
      • After an offer, you pay the tuition fee to receive the Letter of Acceptance; KU refunds tuition in full if your visa or residence permit is refused.

      Documents

      • Passport copy and passport-style photo
      • Class 12 or bachelor's certificate and transcript (final, not provisional), apostilled
      • English test result
      • Motivation letter
      • Proof of the €180 application fee

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      English language requirements

      English requirements
      Test or routeTypical requirement
      IELTS AcademicAbove 5.5
      TOEFL iBTAbove 75
      DuolingoAbove 110
      PTE AcademicAbove 59
      WaiverOnly native English speakers are listed as exempt

      Accommodation and living costs

      KU has student dormitories in Klaipėda for full-time students. Its published price list dates from July 2021, so expect current prices to be higher and check with the university. There is also a one-off initial fee and charges for bed linen and laundry.

      Accommodation and living costs
      ItemIn EURApprox. in rupees
      Statybininkų pr. 43, bed in a double or triple roomFull-time students, 2021 price list€60–75per month≈ ₹6,360 – ₹7,950
      Universiteto al. 12, double room (per person)Full-time students, 2021 price list€105–155per month≈ ₹11,130 – ₹16,430
      Universiteto al. 12, single roomFull-time students, September to June, 2021 price list€135per month≈ ₹14,310
      Initial feeDepends on the dormitory€120–180one-off≈ ₹12,720 – ₹19,080

      Campus and location

      KU is based in Klaipėda, with faculties and research institutes focused strongly on the sea, from shipbuilding and port engineering to oceanography and marine research.

      • Faculty of Marine Technologies and Natural Sciences and the Marine Research Institute.
      • Faculty of Health Sciences and Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
      • Institute of Baltic Region History and Archaeology.
      • Member of the EU-CONEXUS European university alliance.
      • Two student dormitories, at Statybininkų pr. 43 and Universiteto al. 12.

      Careers and graduate outcomes

      KU's degrees with the strongest career focus are in maritime engineering, IT, health and business. KU does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we reviewed. For work rights during and after study, see our Lithuania guide.

      Graduate outcomes
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      FAQs

      How much are the fees at Klaipėda University?

      For 2026/27, non-EU bachelor's fees are €3,250 a year (Management, Economics, Recreation and Tourism) or €4,201 a year (Informatics, engineering, Physiotherapy). Master's are listed at €4,690–€5,641. The application fee is €180.

      What IELTS score do I need?

      KU asks for B2 English: IELTS above 5.5, TOEFL above 75, Duolingo above 110 or PTE above 59.

      Is there a February intake?

      Yes, for some programmes such as BSc Management and the MSc Business Management and Health Care Management, with a 1 November deadline. Most programmes start only in September (deadline 1 June).

      What happens if my visa is refused?

      You pay tuition after your offer to get the Letter of Acceptance. KU says the tuition is refunded in full if the visa or residence permit is rejected; the €180 application fee is not refundable.

      Sources

      1. Klaipėda University: home page (opens in a new tab)
      2. Klaipėda University: application procedure for degree students (opens in a new tab)
      3. Klaipėda University application portal: application procedure (opens in a new tab)
      4. Klaipėda University application portal: BSc Informatics (opens in a new tab)
      5. Klaipėda University: dormitory price list (2021) (opens in a new tab)
      6. Study in Lithuania: Klaipėda University profile (opens in a new tab)
      7. Study in Lithuania: Klaipėda University, Management (opens in a new tab)
      8. Study in Lithuania: Klaipėda University, Business Management (opens in a new tab)
      9. Study in Lithuania: Klaipėda University, Shipping and Port Engineering (opens in a new tab)
      10. Study in Lithuania: Klaipėda University, Mechanical Engineering (opens in a new tab)

      Official website: www.ku.lt/en (opens in a new tab)

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