Why LSMU is the main choice for medicine in Lithuania
Medicine has been taught in Kaunas since 1919, and the Faculty of Medicine was founded in 1922. The present university was formed in 2010 by joining the Kaunas University of Medicine with the Lithuanian Veterinary Academy. It runs the Kaunas Clinics, the largest hospital in the Baltic states, where students do most of their clinical training.
Indian families shortlist LSMU for a few clear reasons. It has the longest record of teaching medicine in English in the country and a large international community: about a quarter of its students are from abroad, and Indians are among the four biggest groups alongside students from Israel, Sweden and Germany. The fee is lower than at Vilnius University, the entrance test is short and online, and a NEET score of 650 replaces it altogether.
What LSMU is not: a cheap MBBS. At ₹14 lakh a year for tuition, it costs more than medicine in Bulgaria or Georgia. You are paying for an EU degree, smaller groups and a well-equipped hospital.
Key facts
- Founded: 2010 in its current form; medical studies in Kaunas since 1919.
- Students: over 8,000 from 88 countries.
- Medicine: six years, 360 ECTS, taught in English.
- Application window for 2027: 1 November 2026 to 6 July 2027; tests and interviews 12 January to 15 July 2027; studies start on 1 September 2027.
- Fees on application: ₹15,900 (€150) after positive preliminary feedback, plus ₹26,600 (€250) registration fee after the offer letter. Neither is refunded.
Programmes in English
Bachelor's programmes (6)
| Programme | Duration | Tuition per year (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene | 4 years | ₹4.4 lakh €4,108 |
| Health Psychology | 4 years | ₹4.4 lakh €4,108 |
| Medical and Veterinary Genetics | 3.5 years | ₹4.4 lakh €4,108 |
| Nursing | 4 years | ₹4.6 lakh €4,300 |
| Occupational Therapy | 4 years | ₹4.4 lakh €4,108 |
| Physiotherapy | 4 years | ₹4.4 lakh €4,108 |
Integrated (long-cycle) programmes (4)
| Programme | Duration | Tuition per year (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 6 years | ₹14 lakh €12,800 |
| Odontology (Dentistry) | 5 years | ₹14 lakh €13,600 |
| Pharmacy | 5 years | ₹6 lakh €5,600 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 6 years | ₹9.6 lakh €9,000 |
Master's programmes (7)
| Programme | Duration | Tuition per year (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Science | 2 years | ₹5.9 lakh €5,538 |
| Animal and Human Interaction | 1.5 years | ₹5.9 lakh €5,538 |
| Applied Public Health | 2 years | ₹5.9 lakh €5,538 |
| Clinical Health Psychology | 2 years | ₹5.9 lakh €5,538 |
| Food Science | 2 years | ₹5.9 lakh €5,538 |
| Laboratory Medicine Biology | 2 years | ₹7.4 lakh €6,985 |
| Medicinal Chemistry | 2 years | ₹5.9 lakh €5,538 |
Medicine costs ₹14 lakh (€12,800) a year in years I–III and ₹14 lakh (€13,300) in years IV–VI. Odontology costs ₹14 lakh (€13,600) in years I–III and ₹15 lakh (€14,100) in years IV–V. The table shows the first-year rate.
Six-year cost of medicine
At 2026/27 rates, tuition alone is:
- years I–III: 3 × ₹14 lakh (€12,800);
- years IV–VI: 3 × ₹14 lakh (€13,300);
- total: about ₹83 lakh (€78,300).
Add housing at ₹8,610–26,600 (€81–250) a month, food and transport, the residence permit renewals, health insurance and books. Our MBBS in Lithuania page has a full six-year budget, and education loan explains how Indian banks treat it.
For medicine, odontology, pharmacy and veterinary medicine, non-EU students pay a deposit of half the yearly tuition to confirm the place. For other programmes the deposit is the full year's fee.
Scholarships
LSMU says plainly that it gives no financial aid to international students in English programmes. Ignore any agent who promises an "LSMU scholarship". The realistic ways to reduce the cost are an education loan and, for strong NEET scorers, saving the time and fee of the entrance test.
NMC checklist
Before you pay, check the programme against the NMC's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021:
- Duration: at least 54 months of study. LSMU medicine is six years, so this is met.
- Medium: the whole course in English.
- Internship: at least 12 months at the same university abroad. Ask LSMU how the final year of clinical practice is documented, and keep the reply.
- Licence: you must be eligible for a licence to practise in Lithuania, as a Lithuanian graduate would be. Ask what language level the Lithuanian licensing body requires.
- NEET: you must qualify NEET before admission, even if you take the LSMU test instead of using the score.
- In India: pass FMGE (or NExT once it replaces FMGE) and complete the internship the NMC sets.
The NMC changes these rules from time to time. Read the current text on the NMC website before you sign anything.
FMGE results of LSMU graduates
LSMU is listed in the NBEMS reports under its old and new names. These are all rows we found:
| Exam | Appeared | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| 2015–2018 (four years combined) | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 and 2022 | no Lithuanian row in the reports | |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 5 |
Two things follow. The numbers are tiny: few LSMU graduates have sat FMGE so far. And a pass rate calculated from one to five candidates a year says almost nothing about teaching quality. Look instead at what the course covers and how well you prepare. More in FMGE pass rate of Lithuanian graduates.
NEET and the entrance test
You can enter LSMU medicine in one of two ways:
- With a score: NEET 650 or more, UCAT 2,100, MCAT 511 or IMAT 57. You skip the test.
- With the LSMU test: an online motivational interview and a 90-minute multiple-choice exam of 30 biology and 30 chemistry questions. The results come the next day.
LSMU also runs a ten-week online Pre-Med course for ₹2.3 lakh (€2,200). In 2027 there are two sessions, 1 February to 9 April and 26 April to 2 July. It is optional, but it helps students who are weak in biology or chemistry in English.
English: B1 level is enough. You can show a certificate or pass LSMU's English test with at least 50%.
Career after LSMU
Graduates who want to work in the EU usually go on to a residency; Lithuanian or the language of another EU country becomes necessary at that point. Those who return to India must pass the screening test and do an internship. The health-science bachelor's and master's programmes, such as physiotherapy and public health, lead to jobs in clinics and research, mostly with Lithuanian. See after graduation.
Admission step by step
- Apply online between 1 November 2026 and 6 July 2027 with your Class 12 mark sheet (physics, chemistry, biology), passport and English proof.
- After positive preliminary feedback, pay the ₹15,900 (€150) fee.
- Book the online test and interview, or send your NEET 650+ scorecard.
- Accept the offer, pay the ₹26,600 (€250) registration fee and the deposit of half a year's tuition.
- LSMU issues the mediation letter, and you apply for the residence permit; see residence permit.
Campus and dormitories
LSMU's main buildings are in central Kaunas, and the Kaunas Clinics are a short bus ride away. The university has several dorms; the three most used by international students are:
- Dorm 5: ₹8,610–12,400 (€81–117) a month;
- Dorm 8: ₹10,700–15,300 (€101–144);
- Dorm 1: ₹15,900–26,600 (€150–250).
Kaunas is cheaper than Vilnius, and the large group of Indian medical students means you will find others to cook and celebrate festivals with. Read studying in Kaunas.