Lithuania 2015/16 - student fees and grants

National student fee

Students studying in state subsidised places do not pay fees. There are exceptions if students change their study programme. All fees are determined by Government and vary depending on the study  programme (influenced by study field) or the form of study (full-time/part-time).

First cycle fees range from EUR 1 053 to 11 587 per year in full-time studies and between EUR 702 and 7 725 per year in part-time studies.

Second cycle fees range from EUR 2 242 and 12 581 per year in full-time and from EUR 1 495 to EUR 8 387 per year in part-time studies.

Higher education institutions (HEIs) can set different fees for citizens of non-EU and non-EEA countries.

Student grants

There are three main types of grants: for academic achievement, social scholarships and study scholarship

The amount of the academic achievement scholarship ranges from EUR 6 to 290 per month. The total period of receiving the scholarship depends on HEIs and varies from 10 to 12 months. About 6.2 % first cycle and 6 % second cycle students receive that type of scholarship.

The study scholarship amount is the same as the fee amount (varying according to the study programme, and/or form of study). In 2014, about 1.34 % received a study scholarship.

Social scholarships are available for students from a low socio-economic background, disabled students and orphans. It is EUR 114 per month. Students can apply for this scholarship twice a year. If a student meets requirements each time, s/he gets the scholarship for 12 months. About 4 % students receive social scholarship.

First cycle or integrated study students not funded by the State who have finished the first two academic years withthe best results (in the case of part-time studies – half of a study programme) may also be reimbursed for the tuition fee paid. The number of students receiving this support represents no more than 10 % of the total number of statefunded students who have finished the appropriate period with the best results.

Loans

In 2014, about 5 % of students took out a student loan mainly designed to cover the cost of tuition fees.

Tax benefit for student's parents

Tax benefits for parents: students’ parents who pay tuition fees are eligible for an annual income tax refund, if the student is awarded his/her first degree. The income tax refund is up to 15 % of the paid tuition fee.

Family allowances

Students' parents can get family allowances if the family has three or more children under 18 years and/or older children who are full-time students (until they become 24 years old). The amount is LTL 52 per child per month.