About Lithuania
- Lithuania officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in Northern Europe. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, to the east of Sweden and Denmark.
- Lithuania is divided into 10 counties.
- Population is 2.8 Million.
- The climate is relatively mild.
- The country boasts a well-developed modern infrastructure of railways, airports and four-lane highways.
- Lithuania has an extensive network of motorways.
- Lithuanian is the official and predominant spoken language in Lithuania.
- Euro is the official currency of Lithuania.
Some of the famous cities in Spain are:
- Vilnius
- Kaunas
- Klaipeda
- Slauliai
- Penvezys
- Alytus
- Marijampole
- Mazeikiai
- Jonava
- Utena
Why study in Lithuania?
Quality Education:
Every year 40,000 international students head for Lithuania to enjoy one of the most unique experiences International graduate education has to offer.
Hall of Residence by Lithuanian Universities:
• All universities offer the opportunity of living in a hall of residence. Some of the halls of residence are situated near the universities.
• Usually, the residents of the hall share common showers and kitchen area. Students share their room with one or two others. This is offset by a comparatively low cost of living Expect the rent to be about 50-100 Euros a month.
No IELTS/TOEFL:
IELTS/TOEFL not mandatory for admission but having the same will have a positive impact on VISA outcome.
Schengen Visa:
The student will be issued a Schengen Visa to go to Lithuania but can travel to all the Schengen countries as well.
Stay back:
1 year (after completion of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree)
Courses Taught in English:
Lithuanian Universities charge very minimal tuition fees from International students and offer Master programs exclusively taught in English.
Employment:
Course-related placements may be available for Science, Engineering, Technology and Applied Arts Courses.
Internship opportunities in Multinational Companies:
Professional internships in Management, Technology, Education and Development are available from 6 weeks to 18 months through universities.
Intake & Deadline
Intakes:
- Winter - September / October
- Summer - February
General Deadline for Applications:
- Winter - 1st May
- Summer - 1st October/1st November
Entry Requirements:
Direct Entry to Bachelor’s or Master’s:
Academic percentage :
- 60-65% and above in previous education. (High ranked Universities may need 70% and above)
- Mathematics can be a requirement for applying to a Bachelor’s program in some universities
- GMAT is required for an MBA in high ranked universities.
IELTS :
- Masters: 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- Bachelors: 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
- (Some programs may need a higher IELTS score of 6.5)
Popular Courses
Bachelors Courses:
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Industrial Engineering & Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Business and Management
- Sports Business Management
- Business Economics
- Psychology
- Logistics Management
Master Courses:
- MSc in Artificial Intelligence
- MSc in Biology
- MBA - Master of Business Administration
- MSc in Economics
- Master International Tourism Management
- Master International Hospitality Management
- Master in Finance and Accounting
- LLM
- Master’s in Psychology
- MSc in Computing Science
- MSc in Chemical Engineering
- MSc in Civil Engineering and Management
Salient Features Partnered Institutions
University of Twente:
- University of Twente is one of the high ranked universities in Europe. It is a public university located in Enschede, Netherlands.
- The University was founded in 1961.
- The degree programs at the University of Twente range from Business Administration, Psychology, Applied Physics, Engineering and Biomedical Technology.
- Rankings:
- QS Ranking (2024) – 210
- ARWU / Shanghai Ranking (2024) – 401 to 500
- Times Higher Education Ranking (THE-2024)- 184
Radboud University:
- Radboud University is a broad, international oriented university that aspires to be one of the best in Europe.
- According to the Dutch university information guide Keuzegids Universiteiten 2020 (for Bachelor's programmes), Radboud University is the best traditional, general university in the Netherlands. Two programmes have received a Top Programme designation, nine programmes are deemed the best in their field by the Keuzegids.
- The Keuzegids Masters 2019 awarded nine master's programmes Top Programme status and six were deemed best in their field.
- Rankings:
- QS Ranking (2024) - 222
- ARWU / Shanghai Ranking (2023) – 123
- Times Higher Education Ranking – 140 (2024)
Visa Process
- Nationals of countries outside the EU who wish to come to the Netherlands for a stay of more than three months need an authorization for temporary stay (MVV).
- The University will process the visa application (MVV) by applying for the same in the Netherlands on behalf of the students.
- Visa shall be received in around 4-8 weeks. Student needs to go for Biometrics at the local Embassy.
- On arriving in the Netherlands, the University will apply for a residence permit on behalf of the student.
- The Fees for Visa and residence permit application is usually included in the University Tuition fees package which is approx. € 210
Documents Required for Visa:
- You meet the general requirements that apply to everyone.
- You have proof of registration or temporary proof of registration as a student at a university or institute of higher professional education (in Dutch: hoger beroepsonderwijs or HBO).
- Your study program is accredited: this means that it has been recognized by Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders or NVAO (in the Netherlands) or the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education or EQAR (Europe).
- Your educational institution is a recognised sponsor with the IND.
- You will enrol on a full-time study program.
- You meet the income requirements.
- Every year you make enough progress in your studies. This means that you obtain at least 50% of the credits for each study year. Your educational institution assesses your progress and lets you know if you have obtained enough credits. What if you do not make enough study progress and your educational institution does not think there is a good reason for this? Then your educational institution will register you at the IND. If you want to know more about study progress monitoring, please contact your educational institution.
STEP BY STEP PROCESS
Refer to : https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education
Visa Application Form - https://ind.nl/en/forms/7504.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions
What will be the budget for a student going to study a Masters in Netherlands?
Euro 20,000 to 25,000 approx.
Do Institutions accept a 3 years Bachelor’s or 15 years of education for a Master’s?
Yes, it is accepted.
Can a student apply without an IELTS score and a final year/12th marksheet for a conditional offer letter?
No conditional admission is not possible.
What is the turnaround time for Offer letters from Institutions?
The turnaround time is around 3 to 6 weeks.
Are backlogs accepted by Dutch universities?
No
A student completed his Bachelor’s degree in 2010 and is working since then. He has a total work experience of 9 years. Can the student apply for a Masters’ course?
Yes
Can IELTS be waived off in Netherlands?
No, IELTS is a mandatory requirement.
If a student has already completed a Master’s and would like to pursue a second Master’s program in Netherlands, is it possible?
Yes, a student can apply for a second Master’s in Netherlands.
How much funds does the student need to show at the time of filing visa ? Which funds are acceptable for filing visa?
Total tuition fees + living expenses (Euro 15,000 for a year)
Savings Account, Fixed Deposits and Education Loan.
List Of Universities Represented By Get Direction Global
1. "Unknown University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Hague
2. (Previously known as: Global School of Entrepreneurship, Amsterdam and Haarlem Campus)"
3. Maastricht School of Management, Maastricht
4. Radboud University, Nijmegen
5. The Hague University of Applied Sciences (UG Pathway), Hague
6. Tio Business School, Utrecht
7. University of Twente (Twente College UG Pathway)
8. University of Twente, Enschede (UG Pathway and Direct Entry - UG & PG)
9. Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam and Apeldoorn Campus (PG Programs)
10. Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam and Apeldoorn Campus (UG Programs)

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