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Studying in Šiauliai for Indian Students: Lithuania's Cheapest Student City

Šiauliai, in the north of Lithuania, is the country's fourth city with about 111,000 people. For international students it means one thing: the lowest costs in Lithuania, at Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences, with tuition from ₹2.7 lakh (€2,500) and dorms from ₹6,910 (€65) a month.

₹2.7 lakhlowest tuition a year
₹6,910–13,800dorm rent a month
111,000people
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Updated 23 October 2026 · How we check facts

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  1. Where to study
  2. Costs
  3. Life and climate
  4. Questions

Where to study

Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences teaches business, information management, IT, electrical and automotive electronics and nursing in English. Vilnius University's Šiauliai Academy is also in the city, but its English degree offer is limited.

Costs

College dorms cost ₹6,910–13,800 (€65–130) a month; an average studio about ₹31,900 (€300). Living costs are the lowest of the four student cities.

Life and climate

A compact city with a pedestrian centre and the Hill of Crosses nearby. Winters are colder than in Vilnius, with a January average around −7 °C and July around 18 °C. Trains reach Vilnius in two to two and a half hours.

Studying in Šiauliai: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Šiauliai good for Indian students?
For a low-cost college degree, yes. It is quiet, safe and cheap, but jobs in English and Indian food are scarce, and winters are cold (about −7 °C in January).

Sources

  1. Šiauliai State UAS — accommodation — checked 23 October 2026
  2. Šiauliai city — climate — checked 23 October 2026

Last checked: 2026-10-23