Why Kauno kolegija
Kauno kolegija was founded in 2000 and is one of the largest colleges in Lithuania. Its English programmes are a mix you rarely find in one place: business and tourism, software and multimedia, nursing and oral hygiene, photography and fashion design. Three-year degrees and fees from ₹2.9 lakh (€2,750) make it one of the most affordable routes to an EU bachelor's.
The college is also unusually easy to reach from India: its South East Asia Office in New Delhi answers questions and checks documents for Indian, Sri Lankan and Nepali applicants.
Key points
- Founded: 2000.
- Students: more than 4,900.
- Type: state university of applied sciences, Kaunas.
- English programmes: 11.
- Deadline for non-EU applicants: 1 May.
- Application fee: ₹12,800 (€120), non-refundable.
- India contact: +91 84475 90378, [email protected].
Programmes
Professional bachelor's programmes (11)
| Programme | Duration | Tuition per year (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| English for Public Relations | 3 years | ₹3.3 lakh €3,100 |
| Fashion Design | 3.5 years | ₹5 lakh €4,680 |
| General Practice Nursing | 3.5 years | ₹3.3 lakh €3,100 |
| International Business | 3 years | ₹2.9 lakh €2,750 |
| Multimedia Technology | 3 years | ₹3.3 lakh €3,100 |
| Oral Hygiene | 3 years | ₹3.7 lakh €3,510 |
| Organizational Management | 3 years | ₹2.9 lakh €2,750 |
| Photography | 3 years | ₹5 lakh €4,680 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3 years | ₹2.9 lakh €2,750 |
| Software systems | 3.5 years | ₹3.3 lakh €3,100 |
| Tourism and Hotel Management | 3 years | ₹2.9 lakh €2,750 |
Costs
First-year students pay the full annual fee, after which the college starts the residence permit process. The fees range from ₹2.9 lakh (€2,750) for business and tourism to ₹5 lakh (€4,680) for the creative programmes. Snippets on the college's site put dormitory rent at roughly ₹7,230–16,500 (€68–155) a month; we could not confirm the current price list, so ask the international office.
Admission
- Apply by 1 May and pay the ₹12,800 (€120) fee.
- Your school average must be at least 50%. Add a motivation letter and at least one reference.
- Show English: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 75, PTE 59, EnglishScore 400, or take the college's own test for ₹4,780 (€45).
- Take the key competence test and the motivational interview online.
- Pay the year's tuition; the college then starts your residence permit.
See also admission and residence permit.
Careers
Business and software graduates find jobs in Kaunas's service and manufacturing companies; multimedia, photography and fashion graduates often work freelance. Nursing and oral hygiene graduates need Lithuanian and registration to work in Lithuanian clinics. More on after graduation.