Who SMK is for
SMK was founded in 1994 and has grown into one of the biggest private colleges in Lithuania, with a large international community. Its programmes are practical and three years long, and you choose the city: Vilnius for business, IT and media, Kaunas for nursing and business, Klaipėda for a cheaper seaside campus.
It is a sensible option for students whose English is at B1 rather than B2, who missed the summer deadlines, or who want nursing, game design or video production at a college fee.
SMK in brief
- Founded: 1994.
- Students: about 4,500, including 1,000 from abroad.
- Type: private university of applied sciences.
- English programmes: 17.
- Application fee: ₹21,300 (€200) for non-EU applicants.
- February 2027 deadline: 1 December 2026.
English programmes and fees
Professional bachelor's programmes (17)
| Programme | Duration | Tuition per year (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic Cosmetology | 3 years | — |
| Business Creation and Management | 3 years | ₹4 lakh €3,800 |
| Computer Games and Animation | 3 years | ₹4.7 lakh €4,400 |
| Digital Communication | 3 years | ₹4 lakh €3,800 |
| Event Management | 3 years | ₹4 lakh €3,800 |
| Finances and Investment Management | 3 years | ₹4 lakh €3,800 |
| Future Business and Artificial Intelligence | 3 years | ₹4 lakh €3,800 |
| General Practice Nursing | 3.5 years | ₹4.7 lakh €4,400 |
| Information and Cyber Security | 3 years | ₹4.7 lakh €4,400 |
| International Business | 3 years | ₹4 lakh €3,800 |
| International Trade and Customs Logistics | 3 years | ₹4 lakh €3,800 |
| Marketing and Advertising | 3 years | ₹4 lakh €3,800 |
| Organizational resilience and innovation | 3 years | ₹4 lakh €3,800 |
| Programming and Multimedia | 3 years | ₹4.7 lakh €4,400 |
| Project management | 3 years | ₹4 lakh €3,800 |
| Tourism and Recreation | 3 years | ₹4 lakh €3,800 |
| Video Production and Media | 3 years | ₹4.8 lakh €4,500 |
The Aesthetic Cosmetology fee in the national catalogue looks like an error, so we have left it blank; ask SMK for the current amount.
Costs and housing
You pay the full first year's tuition before SMK issues your documents. The mediation code for the residence permit follows five to ten working days after the payment arrives. A refund can be requested if the permit fails.
SMK has no dormitory. In Vilnius, co-living rooms cost ₹21,300–69,100 (€200–650) a month; in Klaipėda, dormitory places are available from about ₹7,440–10,600 (€70–100).
Scholarships for new students
- Talent: 40% off tuition in the first year for an average around 85% and B2 English.
- Business Management: 20% for one semester.
- Siblings: 10%.
How to apply
- Apply online and pay the ₹21,300 (€200) fee.
- Prove English: IELTS 5+, TOEFL 59+, LanguageCert B1+, a school letter confirming English-medium teaching, or SMK's own online test.
- Take a 15-minute online motivational interview.
- Pay the first year's tuition and receive the mediation code for the residence permit.
More in English requirements.
Careers
SMK's programmes are tied to employers in tourism, logistics, marketing and IT. Nursing graduates need Lithuanian and a licence to work in Lithuania. For the post-study permit, see after graduation.