LITHUANIAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (LSMU)

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

The Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) is a public university in Kaunas, Lithuania. It's the largest university in Lithuania that focuses on biomedical sciences. LSMU offers programs in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and more.

History:

In 2010, the Lithuanian Veterinary Academy (LVA) and Kaunas University of Medicine (KMU) merged to form LSMU
LSMU combines the best traditions of both universities

Programs:

LSMU offers integrated and residency study programs at all levels
LSMU trains doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare specialists
LSMU offers many popular programs in English, including medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine

Research:

LSMU's research includes studies of the brain, peripheral nervous system, and hormonal regulatory system
LSMU's own pharmacy manufactures and promotes homeopathic medicines

Rankings:

LSMU is ranked #401-450 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject (Medicine) 2023
LSMU is ranked 801–1000th in the World University Rankings 2024

UNIVERSITY TYPE	ESTABLISHED ON	COUNTRY	QS RANKING
PUBLIC	2010	LITHUANIA	801

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION	OWN HOSPITAL	LOCATION
ENGLISH	YES	A. MICKEVIČIAUS G. 9, KAUNAS, 44307 KAUNO M. SAV., LITHUANIA

WHY CHOOSE THIS UNIVERSITY

The Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) is a top choice for studying medicine and biomedical sciences in Europe. It's also a major center for research and innovation in healthcare.

Why choose LSMU?

Reputation: LSMU is one of the top places to study medicine in Europe. It has an excellent reputation in the medical community.
Research: LSMU is a major center for scientific activity and research.
Programs: LSMU offers integrated and residency study programs in health, life, agricultural, and veterinary sciences.
International partnerships: LSMU has over 240 international partnerships.
English-taught programs: LSMU offers many popular programs in English, including medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine.
Location: Lithuania is known for its high-quality medical education. Many graduates successfully practice medicine in different parts of the world.

Additional information

LSMU is a public university in Lithuania that has been providing education since 1922.
LSMU has two main academies: Medical Academy and Veterinary Academy.
LSMU trains doctors, pharmacists, odontologists, nurses, and other healthcare specialists.

ADMISSION & ELIGIBILITY

To be admitted to the lithuanian university of health sciences (lsmu), you must meet the following requirements:

High school diploma: you must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Entrance exam: you must pass the entrance exam
English proficiency: you must have a certificate of english proficiency at a minimum b1 level
Academic transcripts: you must provide transcripts of your high school or college courses, officially translated into english
Biology and chemistry knowledge: you must have good knowledge of biology and chemistry
Mathematics knowledge: you must have good knowledge of mathematics
Motivation letter: you must submit a motivation letter
Identification: you must provide a passport or id
Photograph: you must provide a passport-type photograph
Application fee: you must pay a non-refundable application fee

You can apply to lsmu online.

English proficiency certificates

Toefl (ibt) with a minimum score of 65
Ielts with a score above 5.5
Pte academic with a minimum score of 55–67
Duolingo with a minimum score of 95

FEE STRUCTURE

Tuition fees at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) vary by program and year.

Tuition fees for integrated studies

Medicine: €12,500 per year for years 1–4, and €13,000 per year for years 5–6
Veterinary medicine: €8,457 per year for years 1–3, €9,887 per year for years 4–6
Dentistry: €13,500 per year for years 1–4, and €14,000 per year for year 5
Pharmacy: €5,600 per year

Tuition fees for other programs

Medical and veterinary genetics: €3,600 per year
Nursing: €4,300 per year
Occupational therapy: €3,590 per year
Health psychology: €3,590 per year
Applied Public Health: €5,266 per year

Application and registration fees Application fee: €150 (non-refundable), Registration fee: €250 (non-refundable), and Deposit: €1000 (non-refundable).

SCHOLARSHIP

According to information available, a scholarship at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) is typically around €420 per month which is equivalent to 1.5 times the Basic Social Benefit (BSB) in Lithuania.

Key points about LSMU scholarships:

Monthly amount:

Usually calculated based on the BSB, which is around €280, meaning a scholarship would be around €420 per month.
Special circumstances:

In cases like the birth of a child, a family member's death, or a natural disaster, an "Incentive scholarship" equal to 2 BSB may be awarded once per semester.
Nominal scholarships:

Some "nominal scholarships" may be available with a different amount, with one example being €250 per month.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

To be admitted to the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), you'll need to submit the following documents:

School leaving certificate: An official document from the government that verifies you've completed high school
Transcripts: Proof that you've passed high school courses in biology and chemistry
English proficiency: Proof of your English language skills, such as a TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic score
Motivation letter: A letter explaining why you want to attend LSMU
Passport or ID: Proof of your identity
Photograph: A passport-style photo
Application fee: A non-refundable fee of 150 EUR

Additional requirements

If you're applying from outside the European Union, you may need to legalize your documents
If you're applying for the Health Psychology program, you'll need to show that you've passed high school math
You'll need to pass an entrance exam that includes an interview and a multiple-choice test