The four cities at a glance
| Vilnius | Kaunas | Klaipėda | Šiauliai | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 619,000 | 303,000 | 160,000 | 111,000 |
| Institutions on this site | VU, VILNIUS TECH, MRU, ISM, VIKO, Vilnius Business College, SMK | KTU, LSMU, VMU, LSU, Kauno kolegija | Klaipėda University, LCC, Klaipėda State UAS, SMK | Šiauliai State UAS |
| Average studio rent (Q2 2026) | ₹50,500 (€475) | ₹39,300 (€370) | ₹37,200 (€350) | ₹31,900 (€300) |
| English-speaking jobs | most | good | limited | few |
| Indian community | largest | large among students | small | very small |
SMK also has a campus in Kaunas, and Vilnius University has an academy in Šiauliai and a faculty in Kaunas.
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Getting there from India
There are no direct flights between India and Lithuania. Students fly to Vilnius (or Kaunas) with one connection through a European or Gulf hub, or to Riga and continue by bus. Vilnius airport is served by airBaltic, Wizz Air and other European carriers.