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Social Work in Lithuania for Indian Students: BSW and MSW Programmes, Fees in INR and Admission

Four Lithuanian universities teach social work in English: MRU (Social Work and Human Rights) and Klaipėda University (Social Work and Crisis Intervention) at bachelor's level, for ₹3.5 lakh (€3,250) a year, and Vilnius University and VMU at master's level, for about ₹5.3 lakh (€5,000).

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₹3.5 lakha year for a bachelor's
1.5–2 yearsmaster's programmes
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  1. What you study
  2. Programmes taught in English
  3. Admission for Indian students
  4. Career
  5. Questions

What you study

Social policy, human rights, social work methods with individuals, families and communities, crisis intervention, and supervised placements. VMU's master's focuses on social work in a global context.

Programmes taught in English

ProgrammeUniversityDegreeDurationTuition per year
Social Work and Human RightsMRUBachelor's3.5 years₹3.5 lakh
€3,250
Social Work and Crisis InterventionKlaipėda UniversityBachelor's3.5 years₹3.5 lakh
€3,250
Social Work: specialisation Social Work in the Context of Global CrisesVMUMaster's2 years₹5.3 lakh
€5,000
Social WorkVUMaster's1.5 years₹5.4 lakh
€5,040

Admission for Indian students

Any Class 12 stream for bachelor's. For master's, a BSW, BA in sociology or psychology or a related degree.

Career

NGOs, international organisations, refugee and migrant support, research. In India, an EU social work degree is valued by NGOs and CSR teams.

Social work in Lithuania: Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do an MSW in Lithuania after a BA?
Yes, at Vilnius University and VMU, usually with a social sciences BA. Practical experience in social work strengthens the application.
Can I work as a social worker in Lithuania?
Social work with clients requires Lithuanian. International NGOs and research projects are more open to English speakers.

Sources

  1. Study in Lithuania — national programme catalogue — checked 23 October 2026

Last checked: 2026-10-23