Scholarships in Lithuania for Indian Students 2026: Government & University Grants

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Bottom Line Up Front: Lithuania offers several scholarship options for Indian students including the Lithuanian Government Scholarship Program, university-specific merit awards, and Erasmus+ Mundus funding. Since Lithuania already has some of Europe’s lowest tuition (₹2–4L/yr) and living costs (₹22,000–38,000/month), even partial scholarships can make Lithuania a near-free education destination.

Lithuanian Government Scholarship Program

The Lithuanian Government, through the Education Exchanges Support Foundation (ŠMSM), offers scholarships to students from non-EU countries including India:

• Amount: Partial or full tuition waiver + monthly stipend of €300–500 (₹27,000–46,000)
• For: Master’s and PhD students at Lithuanian public universities
• Application: Via studyinlithuania.lt; annual calls (typically February–April)
• Eligibility: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from India with strong academic record (70%+)
• Competition: Moderate — Lithuania actively recruits international students

University Scholarships at VGTU and KTU

University	Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
VGTU (Vilnius Tech)	Excellence Scholarship	€1,000–3,000/yr fee reduction	Strong academic profile (70%+)
KTU Kaunas	KTU Excellence Award	€1,000–3,000/yr fee reduction	Academic merit, IELTS 6.5+
Vilnius University	VU International Merit	25–50% tuition reduction	Outstanding applicants
LSMU (Medical)	Rector’s Scholarship	€500–2,000/yr	Top 10% academic performers

Erasmus+ Scholarships for Students in Lithuania

• Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EMJM) — Full funding up to €1,400/month + tuition waiver; Indian students eligible for several EMJM programs hosted partially at Lithuanian universities (Vilnius University, KTU); apply at eacea.ec.europa.eu
• Erasmus+ Mobility Grant — €500–900/month for outgoing exchange semester; available after enrollment at Lithuanian university

Science Lithuania Research Grants

The Research Council of Lithuania (Lietuvos mokslo taryba) funds PhD and postdoctoral research:

• Doctoral stipend: €1,000–1,200/month for funded PhD positions
• Joint India-Lithuania research grants through bilateral science cooperation agreements
• Priority areas: Laser technology (Lithuania is world leader in femtosecond lasers), biotechnology, IT

Lithuania — Why Even Without Scholarship, It’s Affordable

Scenario	Annual Total Cost
Full fee (no scholarship), Kaunas	₹4.5–7 Lakh
University merit award (30% fee reduction)	₹4–6 Lakh
Government scholarship (50% fee + stipend)	₹3–4.5 Lakh
Full scholarship + stipend (PhD)	₹1.5–2.5 Lakh (only living)

How Kadamb Overseas Helps With Lithuania Scholarships

• Scholarship eligibility assessment based on your grades, IELTS, and research background
• Lithuanian Government Scholarship application guidance
• University merit award applications submitted with your admission application
• Erasmus Mundus program identification and application support
• SOP optimization for scholarship committees

Book a free counselling session to identify the best scholarships for your Lithuania application. Also see: Lithuania study guide, VGTU guide, KTU guide, Lithuania visa guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Indian students get a full scholarship in Lithuania?
Full scholarships are available through Erasmus Mundus programs and funded PhD positions. Partial scholarships are more common at MSc level via Lithuanian Government Program and university merit awards.

Is Lithuania worth studying even without scholarship?
Yes — even at full fee, Lithuania costs only ₹4.5–7 Lakh/year total (tuition + living). This is already cheaper than Germany, France, or Italy with scholarships. Kadamb Overseas helps maximize scholarship coverage on top of this already low cost.

How do I apply for Lithuanian Government Scholarship?
Apply via studyinlithuania.lt during the annual call (typically February–April). Requirements: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree, strong academic record (70%+), IELTS 6.0, SOP, and LORs. Kadamb Overseas guides the complete application process.