About the university
VILNIUS TECH is Lithuania's main technical university. It grew out of an evening branch of Kaunas Polytechnic Institute opened in Vilnius in 1956, became the Vilnius Civil Engineering Institute in 1969 and took the name Vilnius Gediminas Technical University in 1996. Its faculties cover civil engineering, mechanics, electronics, environmental engineering, transport, architecture, business management, fundamental sciences, creative industries and aviation, and since 2022 it has also run the Lithuanian Maritime Academy in Klaipėda.
The university calls itself the most international in Lithuania: about a quarter of its students come from abroad, and more than half its programmes are taught in English. It is strongest in civil and structural engineering, mechanical and automotive engineering, IT and electronics. The Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute trains pilots and aviation engineers, and the university is part of the European University Alliance ENHANCE with technical universities in Germany, Poland, Spain, Italy and Norway.
Almost all teaching happens on the Saulėtekis campus in the east of Vilnius, next to Vilnius University's science campus and the Sunrise Valley tech park, with dormitories within walking distance. The Faculty of Architecture and some offices are in the Old Town, the aviation institute is near Vilnius airport, and maritime programmes are taught in Klaipėda on the Baltic coast.
For Indian students VILNIUS TECH stands out for its low fees (€4,950 a year for most engineering and IT bachelor's, €6,450 for engineering master's), a relatively modest English requirement (IELTS 5.5) and a later deadline (15 June) than many Lithuanian universities. Indian applicants need 60% in the relevant subjects, and master's applicants from India must hold a B.Tech or B.E. Applicants record a short video interview in the application system, and the university refunds tuition if the residence permit is refused.
- Founded
- 1956, as a branch of Kaunas Polytechnic Institute; independent since 1969 and named after Grand Duke Gediminas in 1996
- Type
- Public technical university (brand name VILNIUS TECH)
- Total students
- About 9,400 in THE 2027 data; the university says over 11,000
- International students
- 24% from more than 90 countries, the highest share in Lithuania (university figure); 20% in THE 2027 data
- Student–staff ratio
- 16.1 to 1 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
- English-taught programmes
- About 28 bachelor's and 26 master's; 59% of all programmes are taught in English
- Intake
- September; non-EU deadline 15 June
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
791–800 in the world
THE World University Rankings 2027
1401–1600 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Information Systems Software Engineering
- Fee / year
- €6,450
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Intakes
- September (apply by 15 June)
- English
- IELTS 5.5 (no section below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 70
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €6,450
- Duration
- 1.5–2 years (full time)
- Intakes
- September (apply by 15 June)
- English
- IELTS 5.5 (no section below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 70
- Postgraduate
Engineering of Artificial Intelligence
- Fee / year
- €6,450
- Duration
- 1.5–2 years (full time)
- Intakes
- September (apply by 15 June)
- English
- IELTS 5.5 (no section below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 70
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €5,450
- Duration
- 1.5–2 years (full time)
- Intakes
- September (apply by 15 June)
- English
- IELTS 5.5 (no section below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 70
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €4,950
- Duration
- About 4 years (full time)
- Intakes
- September (apply by 15 June)
- English
- IELTS 5.5 (no section below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 70
- Postgraduate
Mechanical Engineering (master's)
- Fee / year
- €6,450
- Duration
- 1.5–2 years (full time)
- Intakes
- September (apply by 15 June)
- English
- IELTS 5.5 (no section below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 70
- Postgraduate
Information and Information Technologies Security
- Fee / year
- €6,450
- Duration
- 1.5–2 years (full time)
- Intakes
- September (apply by 15 June)
- English
- IELTS 5.5 (no section below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 70
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €3,950
- Duration
- 3.5–4 years (full time)
- Intakes
- September (apply by 15 June)
- English
- IELTS 5.5 (no section below 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 70
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Systems Software Engineering | 2 years (full time) | €6,450 | ≈ ₹6.8 lakh |
| Data Science and Statistics | 1.5–2 years (full time) | €6,450 | ≈ ₹6.8 lakh |
| Engineering of Artificial Intelligence | 1.5–2 years (full time) | €6,450 | ≈ ₹6.8 lakh |
| International Business | 1.5–2 years (full time) | €5,450 | ≈ ₹5.8 lakh |
| Information Technologies | About 4 years (full time) | €4,950 | ≈ ₹5.2 lakh |
| Mechanical Engineering (master's) | 1.5–2 years (full time) | €6,450 | ≈ ₹6.8 lakh |
| Information and Information Technologies Security | 1.5–2 years (full time) | €6,450 | ≈ ₹6.8 lakh |
| Business Management | 3.5–4 years (full time) | €3,950 | ≈ ₹4.2 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.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) with similar universities in Lithuania.
Scholarships
- First-year bachelor's
VILNIUS TECH tuition-free scholarship (bachelor's)
Value: 100% tuition waiver
Eligibility: The best international applicants with at least 80% of the maximum grade and B2 English. Apply with your study application (deadline was 20 April for 2026 entry) and pay the application fee.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - First-year bachelor's
VILNIUS TECH partial scholarship (bachelor's)
Value: 50% or 25% off tuition
Eligibility: International applicants with at least 70% of the maximum grade and B2 English, by the scholarship deadline (20 April for 2026 entry).
Official page (opens in a new tab) - First-year master's
VILNIUS TECH tuition-free scholarship (master's)
Value: 100% tuition waiver
Eligibility: Outstanding international applicants with a bachelor's average of at least 80% of the maximum and B2 English.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - First-year master's
VILNIUS TECH partial scholarship (master's)
Value: 50% or 25% off tuition
Eligibility: International applicants with a bachelor's average of at least 70% of the maximum and B2 English.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Class 12 with at least 60% in maths, physics (or another science or social science subject) and English. The entrance score is calculated from these three subjects.
- No more than 3 years since you finished school.
- Indian applicants send the secondary and senior secondary certificates and mark sheets, apostilled. The Study in Lithuania centre contacts every Indian applicant to check documents.
- Architecture applicants also pass an entrance test.
- Apply online, pay the €100 application fee and record a video interview within 5 days. The non-EU deadline is 15 June.
Postgraduate
- Indian applicants need a B.Tech or B.E. degree with at least 60% of the maximum GPA; business master's accept relevant business or economics degrees.
- A recorded interview reviewed by the programme director, and at least two academic references.
- No more than 3 years since your last degree, unless you show relevant work experience.
- After the conditional acceptance letter, pay the first year's tuition and the €200 registration fee; the university then uploads your documents to MIGRIS and gives you a mediation letter number for the residence permit.
- Tuition and the registration fee are refunded if your residence permit is refused.
Documents
- Passport valid at least one year from your first entry to Lithuania
- Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and mark sheets, apostilled (bachelor's)
- B.Tech/B.E. degree certificate and consolidated mark sheet, apostilled (master's)
- Official English translations of any document not in English
- English test certificate, unless your previous studies were fully in English
- Two academic references (master's)
- Police clearance certificate, apostilled (for the residence permit)
- Bank certificate and notarised sponsor letter showing at least €7,500 a year
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 overall with no section below 5.5 |
| TOEFL | iBT 70 (paper 510, CBT 180) |
| PTE Academic | 48 in all four skills |
| Duolingo English Test | 100 |
| Exemption | Not needed if your previous studies were fully in English |
Accommodation and living costs
VILNIUS TECH has five dormitories on Saulėtekio Avenue, a short walk from most faculties, plus one on V. Grybo Street. Students book through the university information system after admission and pay a €600 refundable deposit; rooms go on a first-come basis, so book as soon as booking opens. Monthly rent is paid on arrival. Prices below are from the dormitory page (last updated in 2026); confirm them with the dormitory administrator.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Place in a double room (standard)Dormitories No. 4 and 5 | €115–160per month | ≈ ₹12,190 – ₹16,960 |
| Place in a double room (renovated)Dormitories No. 1, 3 and 4 | €160–220per month | ≈ ₹16,960 – ₹23,320 |
| Single roomStandard €200 (No. 5); renovated €280 (No. 1) | €200–280per month | ≈ ₹21,200 – ₹29,680 |
| Dormitory depositRefunded when you leave if there is no damage | €600one-off | ≈ ₹63,600 |
| Registration feePaid with the first tuition payment | €200one-off | ≈ ₹21,200 |
| Funds you must showUniversity requirement for the residence permit file; the state minimum for 2026–27 is €8,077 for the first year | €7,500per year | ≈ ₹8 lakh |
Campus and location
The Saulėtekis campus is in a green residential district about 7 km east of Vilnius Old Town, linked by frequent buses. It sits next to Vilnius University's science faculties and the Sunrise Valley science and technology park, so the area is full of students, labs and start-ups.
- Most faculties, the central library and five dormitories are on or near Saulėtekio Avenue.
- The Faculty of Architecture is in Vilnius Old Town.
- The Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute is close to Vilnius International Airport and has its own training aircraft.
- The Lithuanian Maritime Academy, part of VILNIUS TECH, teaches marine engineering and navigation in the port city of Klaipėda.
- The university belongs to the ENHANCE European University alliance, which opens exchange and joint-course options with technical universities across Europe.
- Indian students form one of the larger international groups in Vilnius, and Indian groceries and restaurants are easy to find.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Engineering and IT graduates are in demand in Lithuania, and Vilnius has most of the country's English-speaking tech and engineering employers. Students can work without a separate permit and graduates can stay up to about 15 months to look for a job. Many non-IT jobs expect Lithuanian, so take the free language classes. The university does not publish outcomes for international graduates, so the figures below are national.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Work allowed during studies (from 22 May 2026) | 20 hrs/week for bachelor's years 1–2; 40 hrs/week for later bachelor's years and master's | Lithuanian Migration Department |
| Time graduates can stay to look for work | Up to about 15 months | Lithuanian Migration Department; Study in Lithuania |
| National average gross monthly salary (Q3 2025) | About €2,427 | State Data Agency of Lithuania |
| Minimum monthly wage (2026) | €1,153 gross | State Labour Inspectorate of Lithuania |
| International students at VILNIUS TECH | 24%, from more than 90 countries | VILNIUS TECH |
Studying in Lithuania
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FAQs
What is the deadline for Indian students?
15 June for non-EU applicants for the September intake. Scholarship applications close earlier (20 April for 2026 entry), so apply by then if you want a waiver.
What IELTS score does VILNIUS TECH need?
IELTS 5.5 with no section below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 70, PTE 48 or Duolingo 100. If your previous studies were fully in English, you may not need a test.
Can I apply for a master's with a BSc or BCA?
For Indian master's applicants the university lists a B.Tech or B.E. degree only, with at least 60%. Ask admissions before applying with any other degree.
Is there an interview?
Yes. After you pay the application fee you record a video interview in the application system within 5 days, and the faculty reviews it.
What happens if my residence permit is refused?
VILNIUS TECH says tuition and registration fees can be refunded if the visa or temporary residence permit is denied, with proof of the refusal.
How much is the dormitory?
Roughly €115 to €220 a month for a place in a double room and €200 to €280 for a single, plus a €600 refundable deposit.
Sources
- VILNIUS TECH: tuition and other fees (opens in a new tab)
- VILNIUS TECH: admission requirements (opens in a new tab)
- VILNIUS TECH: country-specific requirements (opens in a new tab)
- VILNIUS TECH: application procedure (opens in a new tab)
- VILNIUS TECH: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- VILNIUS TECH: undergraduate programmes (opens in a new tab)
- VILNIUS TECH: graduate programmes (opens in a new tab)
- VILNIUS TECH: dormitories (opens in a new tab)
- Times Higher Education: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (opens in a new tab)
- Study in Lithuania: tuition fees (opens in a new tab)
Official website: vilniustech.lt (opens in a new tab)
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