What you study
Networks and operating systems, cryptography, secure software development, penetration testing, incident response, digital forensics and security management standards such as ISO 27001. Technical programmes include lab work on attack and defence; management programmes cover risk, compliance and EU law (NIS2, GDPR).
Programmes taught in English
| Programme | University | Degree | Duration | Tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity and Communication Technologies | VILNIUS TECH | Bachelor's | 4 years | ₹5.3 lakh €4,950 |
| Information Systems and Cyber Security | VU | Bachelor's | 3.5 years | ₹5.3 lakh €5,000 |
| Information Systems and Cyber Security | VIKO | Professional bachelor's | 3.5 years | ₹4 lakh €3,800 |
| Information and Cyber Security | SMK | Professional bachelor's | 3 years | ₹4.7 lakh €4,400 |
| Cybersecurity Technologies | Vilnius Business College | Professional bachelor's | 3 years | ₹4.8 lakh €4,500 |
| Cybersecurity Management | MRU | Master's | 2 years | ₹5 lakh €4,690 |
| International Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence (The Arqus Joint MA Programme) | VU | Master's | 2 years | ₹6.4 lakh €6,000 |
| Information and Information Technologies Security | VILNIUS TECH | Master's | 2 years | ₹6.9 lakh €6,450 |
Admission for Indian students
For bachelor's, Class 12 with mathematics; for master's, a B.Tech, B.E., B.Sc. or BCA in IT, depending on the university. MRU does not accept three-year Indian degrees for master's and VILNIUS TECH accepts only B.Tech or B.E. VIKO takes only direct applications, without agents.
Career and salaries
Security operations, IT audit, network security and compliance roles are found at banks, telecoms, IT service providers and government contractors. Some public-sector and defence-related security jobs require Lithuanian citizenship or clearance, so the private sector is the realistic market. Lithuania's average gross wage was ₹2.8 lakh (€2,628.20) a month in mid-2026; security specialists are paid above it.
Recognition in India
A cyber security degree from Lithuania is recognised as an EU degree in IT. Industry certifications (CompTIA, CEH, OSCP) that you can add during your studies are valued in India as much as the degree itself.