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Studying in Kaunas for Indian Students: Universities, Rent in Rupees, Indian Food and Student Life

Kaunas, Lithuania's second city with about 303,000 people, is its classic student town: home to KTU, LSMU, VMU, the Lithuanian Sports University and Kauno kolegija. Rent is about a fifth lower than in Vilnius, and LSMU's large group of Indian medical students has made it a familiar place for Indian families.

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₹39,300average studio rent a month (Q2 2026)
₹600student monthly transport pass
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  1. Universities and colleges
  2. Housing
  3. Life in Kaunas
  4. Getting around and away
  5. Climate
  6. Questions

Universities and colleges

  • KTU — technology and engineering.
  • LSMU — medicine and health sciences.
  • VMU — liberal arts, business, biotech.
  • LSU — sport and physiotherapy.
  • Kauno kolegija — college, with an office in New Delhi.

Housing

KTU dorms cost ₹11,700–32,000 (€110–301) a month and LSMU dorms ₹8,610–26,600 (€81–250); VMU charges by the day, roughly ₹22,300–25,500 (€210–240) a month. Private studios average ₹39,300 (€370). Most students live within a short bus ride of the centre.

Life in Kaunas

The centre is built around Laisvės alėja, a long pedestrian avenue, and the Old Town at the meeting of two rivers. Kaunas is known for its interwar modernist architecture and was a European Capital of Culture in 2022. Basketball is the local passion: Žalgiris Kaunas games are an experience.

Getting around and away

Buses and trolleybuses with a student pass of about ₹600 (€5.60) a month. Trains to Vilnius take about an hour. Kaunas airport has low-cost flights to European cities.

Climate

January averages about −2 °C; summers are mild. The annual mean is about 8 °C.

Studying in Kaunas: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaunas good for Indian students?
Yes, especially for medicine (LSMU), engineering (KTU) and budget-conscious students. It is compact, cheaper than Vilnius and has a sizeable Indian student community.
Are there Indian restaurants in Kaunas?
Yes, including Moksha on Vasario 16-osios Street and Masalaciti in the Old Town.

Sources

  1. Global Property Guide — Lithuania rents (Q2 2026) — checked 23 October 2026
  2. In Your Pocket — Moksha, Kaunas — checked 23 October 2026

Last checked: 2026-10-23