EU Degree + European Medical Licence
LSMU is fully EU-accredited. Graduates are eligible for a European medical licence to practise across all 27 EU member states after graduation.

Lithuania is the third Baltic state in our MBBS abroad portfolio and offers an EU degree, English-medium instruction, NMC approval, and a total cost of 6 years cost of MBBS in Lithuania directly competes with MBBS in Estonia and MBBS in Latvia. The Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) in Kaunas, Lithuania's second-largest city and its medical capital. LSMU is one of the largest medical universities in the Baltic states and has been offering English-medium programmes for international students for decades. Kaunas is a pleasant surprise for most students, larger than Tartu (Estonia) but more manageable and affordable than Riga (Latvia), with a well-preserved Old Town, a thriving cafΓ© culture, and a student population that gives the city genuine energy. Lithuania has the largest economy of the three Baltic states, and Kaunas, in particular, is undergoing significant urban regeneration, having been the European Capital of Culture in 2022. The quality of life is good, costs are low by EU standards, and the academic environment at LSMU is well-organised for international students. FMGE pass rates for LSMU graduates are in the 37β44% range, comparable to Latvia and Estonia. Lithuania is a Schengen and EU member, offering the standard EU advantages: eligibility for a European medical licence after graduation and Schengen zone travel throughout your studies. MBBS fees in Lithuania range from βΉ65β78 Lakhs over 6 years of tuition and living costs. Lithuania offers one of the most affordable genuine EU MBBS degrees, comparable to Estonia, slightly below Latvia, and significantly below Poland or the Czech Republic.
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LSMU is fully EU-accredited. Graduates are eligible for a European medical licence to practise across all 27 EU member states after graduation.
βΉ50β65 Lakhs total Kaunas is the most affordable Baltic university city for EU MBBS, with lower living costs than Riga or Tallinn
Significant cultural investment, restored art deco architecture, vibrant cafΓ© scene, and a student population that makes the city energetic and liveable.
One of the largest medical universities in the Baltic states by student enrollment. Long-established English-medium international programme.
Lithuania is an EU and Schengen member state. Indian students require a Lithuanian national visa (Type D) before departure. Lithuanian National Visa. Type D Applied for at the Lithuanian Embassy in New Delhi before departure. Required documents include: β Completed visa application form β Valid passport (minimum 6 months beyond intended stay) β LSMU admission letter β Proof of financial means (minimum β¬400/month in bank statements) β Medical insurance valid for Lithuania and the Schengen zone β Proof of accommodation (LSMU student housing or rental contract) β Academic certificates (10th, 12th, NEET scorecard) β Passport-size photographs Processing Time: 4β8 weeks. Start planning 2 months before departure. A temporary Residence Permit is needed after arrival. Students apply for a Temporary Residence Permit for Studies at the Lithuanian Migration Department. Key Notes β No IELTS required, LSMU assesses English proficiency independently β Lithuania uses the Euro with no currency conversion complexity β Our team manages all visa and permit documentation end-to-end.
From counselling to visa readiness, here is the usual sequence students follow when planning admission in Lithuania.
Lithuania specialist explains LSMU, Baltic EU comparison, EU licence, and total cost.
Full LSMU application and Lithuanian visa document package prepared.
Direct submission to Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. Offer letter in 10β14 days.
Our team receives the offer, explains the terms, and manages the initial payment.
Full documentation submitted to the Lithuanian Embassy in New Delhi.
Lithuania is one of the most cost-efficient Baltic EU MBBS abroad destinations. Kaunas offers the lowest living costs of the three Baltic medical university cities. Our team manages the full LSMU application, Lithuanian visa, Kaunas arrival, and Migration Department permit process. Our FMGE coaching from Year 4 is integrated for all Lithuania-enrolled students. Lithuania is a strong choice for students seeking a genuine EU medical degree with Schengen access at the most budget-friendly end of the EU MBBS spectrum.
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Arrange a free counselling sessionYes. LSMU is NMC-approved and WHO-listed. After completing the 6-year programme with a valid NEET score, you must clear FMGE/NExT to practise in India.
Yes. LSMU's international medicine programme is conducted entirely in English. The university has offered English-medium programmes for international students for decades and has a large, well-organised infrastructure for international students.
All three are Baltic EU MBBS options with English-medium instruction and NMC approval at comparable total costs (βΉ50β65L). Lithuania (LSMU) has the largest international student cohort, Kaunas is the most affordable city, and Riga (Latvia/RSU) has the strongest city experience. Tartu (Estonia/University of Tartu) has the highest academic prestige.
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Riga is 3 hours away, Tallinn is 5 hours, and Warsaw is 8 hours. Full Schengen access from your student permit, affordable budget flights from Kaunas Airport.
37β44% FMGE pass rate consistent with the Baltic EU MBBS cohort.
Kaunas orientation LSMU campus, accommodation, transport, banking, SIM card.
Our team advises on routing to Kaunas Airport (KUN) or Vilnius (VNO), then by bus. Confirms arrival.
Our local team meets you and handles transfer and first-week setup.
Registration and dormitory check-in handled by our local team.
Our team to file a Temporary Residence Permit at the Migration Department. Renewed annually.
LSMU graduates average approximately 37β44%, consistent with the Baltic EU MBBS cohort. Year 4 FMGE coaching targets enrolled students significantly above this figure.
Approximately βΉ60β75 Lakhs total over 6 years tuition ($60,000 β $80,000) or (β¬55,000 β β¬75,000) plus Kaunas living costs (very affordable at β¬300β500/month for accommodation plus food and transport). Lithuania uses the Euro with no exchange rate uncertainty.
Kaunas is Lithuania's primary student city, well-organised, affordable, and culturally active since its designation as the 2022 European Capital of Culture. The Old Town is well-preserved, the student population is large and diverse, and the cost of living is very low by EU standards. Most students find it more livable than expected.
Yes. Lithuania is consistently rated among the safer EU countries. Kaunas is safe for international students, crime is low, and university districts are well-established.
Yes. Lithuania is in Schengen. Your student permit grants full access to the Schengen zone. Riga is 3 hours by bus, Warsaw is 8 hours, Vilnius (the capital) is 90 minutes. Budget flights from Kaunas Airport connect across Europe.
No. LSMU's international medicine programme is taught entirely in English. Basic Lithuanian for daily life is helpful but not required. Most students pick up basic Lithuanian naturally over time.
Yes. Our team manages the Lithuanian Type D visa, LSMU application, Kaunas arrival, Migration Department permit application, and all annual renewals throughout your 6 years.
Yes. Flights from Kaunas or Vilnius to India run via Warsaw, Frankfurt, or Amsterdam, with a total travel time of approximately 10β13 hours. Semester breaks provide good home visit windows.
Yes, one of the better-developed Baltic Indian student communities. LSMU's large international student intake includes a significant number of Indian students, and Indian-specific grocery items and restaurants have established themselves near the campus.