Fact-checked: 2 November 2026, against admissions.ktu.edu, apply.ktu.edu, en.ktu.edu and dormitory.ktu.edu
This June, 1,645 graduates collected their diplomas at the Žalgiris Arena in Kaunas, the largest multifunctional arena in the Baltic states, as KTU’s 103rd graduating class. The university behind that moment began in 1922 and is today a 104-year-old public university.
Picture yourself in that crowd in 2027. What would it take?
- Question 1Can I get in, and what IELTS score do I need?
- Question 2What will it really cost?
- Question 3Will the permit go through?
Every Pakistani applicant asks these three about KTU Lithuania, and this guide answers them. Applications close on 31 May 2027, but attestation and permit paperwork take months. If you are planning to study in Lithuania, here is KTU’s complete picture, with nothing from rumours.
KTU Lithuania at a Glance: A Public University in Kaunas
Yes, KTU is a public university, not a private one. It began on 16 February 1922, spent 1950 to 1990 as the Kaunas Polytechnic Institute and regained university status in 1990. More than 157,000 graduates have left since 1922.
How Many Students Does KTU Have? The Real Numbers
Where is the KTU Lithuania campus? Find it on the map
Vilnius is about an hour away, and city bus 29 links Kaunas Airport to the centre in 35 to 45 minutes.
New to the country itself? Start with our guide to study in Lithuania from Pakistan, then come back to KTU’s fees, IELTS and visa steps below.
KTU Ranking and Acceptance Rate: What Is Actually Published
The honest answer: KTU is not a global top-100 name, and it does not pretend to be. It is Lithuania’s highest-ranked technological university in THE’s results, strongest in engineering, informatics and applied technology.
In Reitingai’s national ranking KTU scored 56.36 points, the leading engineering university of 15 evaluated. Read rankings as one signal, next to your programme and career goals.
What is the KTU acceptance rate?
KTU publishes no acceptance rate, and websites quoting a percentage are guessing. It does publish the rulebook: a bachelor’s average above 60% in each entry subject plus one exam, a master’s weighted average of at least 60% with a motivation assessment, and English at B2 or C1. Meeting those is your real pass mark.
KTU Lithuania Courses: English-Taught Programmes and Fees for 2027
Tuition is priced by study field for a 60-credit year. Find your programme and read its fee on the same row. The 21 English-taught PhD programmes are applied for through KTU’s main website.
| Level and study field | Fee per year | English-taught programmes |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’sBusiness, Economics, Communication, Linguistics | €3,250 | Business Digitalization Management · Economics · Communication Studies and Information Management Technologies · New Media Language |
| Bachelor’sEngineering, Technology, Informatics, Physical Sciences | €4,201 | Artificial Intelligence · Informatics · Engineering Physics · Materials Physics and Nanotechnologies · Automation and Control · Electrical Engineering · Electronics and Electrical Engineering · Renewable Energy Engineering · Robotics · Transport Electronics · Aviation Engineering · Fashion Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Mechatronics · Applied Chemistry · Biomedical Materials Industries · Chemical Technology and Engineering · Food Science and Technology · Industrial Biotechnology |
| Integrated (5 years)Architecture, first part | €5,676 | Architecture (second part: €6,985) |
| Master’sBusiness, Public Administration, Political Sciences | €4,690 | Accounting and Auditing · Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship · International Business · Public Policy and Security · Social Innovations and Research |
| Master’sEngineering, Technology, Informatics, Sciences, Translations | €5,641 | Artificial Intelligence in Computer Science · Data Science and Artificial Intelligence · Applied Mathematics · Materials Physics · Medical Physics · Biomedical Engineering · Control Technologies · Electrical Power Engineering · Electronics Engineering · Energy Technologies and Economics · Aeronautical Engineering · Industrial Engineering and Management · Mechatronics · Sustainable Intelligent Habitats · Sustainable Management and Production · Vehicle Engineering · Applied Chemistry · Chemical Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Food Science and Nutrition · Industrial Biotechnology · Medicinal Chemistry · Construction Management · Structural and Building Products Engineering · Sustainable and Energy Efficient Buildings · Translation and Post-Editing of Technical Texts |
| Master’sDesign | €7,116 | Design for Sustainable Future |
Source: KTU programme pages at apply.ktu.edu/courses and KTU Admissions at admissions.ktu.edu, checked 2 November 2026. Programmes are grouped here by KTU’s study-field fee groups, and lists change between intakes.
KTU’s master’s fees still carried the 2025–26 label when we checked, and some programme pages show different amounts. Confirm your exact fee with international@ktu.lt before you transfer money.
KTU Scholarships: Is Studying There Free?
Not by default, but every applicant is automatically a scholarship candidate. KTU offers partial tuition waivers to bachelor’s candidates and full or partial waivers to master’s candidates with outstanding results, with no separate form. For the 2026 master’s intake, winners were announced by mid-July, so expect a similar rhythm but confirm it.
State scholarships for master’s cover listed countries. Pakistan is not on KTU’s list, so do not plan around it.
For active students with exceptional results. Sponsor, incentive and social scholarships also exist, with social support up to €980.
Per month for up to 12 months abroad, depending on the host country.
IELTS Score and Entry Requirements: Can You Get In?
KTU Lithuania admissions for international applicants are for state non-funded places in full-time English-taught programmes. English is the first gate, so here is the score you need.
| Level | CEFR | IELTS | TOEFL iBT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | B2 | 5.5, no part below 5.5 | 75 |
| Master’s | C1 | 6.0, no part below 5.5 | 85 |
Tests must be within two years, and equivalent tests are accepted. If your previous studies were fully in English, a test may not be needed, or KTU may arrange a free online exam. Still working towards your score? Structured IELTS coaching in Lahore can take you to B2 or C1, and our guide to what is 7 band in IELTS shows what examiners expect when you aim higher.
OMPT Maths Test for KTU Lithuania: Bachelor’s and Master’s Applicants
OMPT (Online Mathematics Proficiency Test) is a pass mark of at least 75% for holders of certain third-country qualifications. KTU’s pages do not say whether Pakistani qualifications are on that list, so ask international@ktu.lt before you apply, whether you are applying for a bachelor’s or a master’s. Other Lithuanian universities do apply OMPT to Pakistani school graduates.
Recognition and Pakistani documents
KTU assesses your foreign qualification free of charge within the same application, aiming to decide within a month of a complete file. Recognition does not guarantee admission. The OMPT maths test is covered in the box above.
Documents must be in English or officially translated, with an apostille where required. IBCC and HEC attestation normally come first, so confirm the steps before you start. Our documents checklist for Lithuania lists what to prepare.
How to Apply to KTU Lithuania in 2027: Step by Step
The window runs 15 October 2026 to 31 May 2027, with studies starting September 2027 and no spring intake. Early files are answered sooner, and attestation and permit steps take months.
- Choose up to three preferencesPick programmes in order of priority. Applications are online only, at apply.ktu.edu.
- Upload your documentsPassport, photo, certificate or diploma with transcripts, English proof, and a motivation letter where required.
- Pay the €100 feeKTU starts reviewing once the bank confirms payment, usually within two to three working days.
- Receive the decision and invitationA conditional letter does not let you start the permit process.
- Pay first-year tuitionPay by your invoice deadline, then sign the learning agreement. Without this payment KTU cannot issue the mediation letter.
- Apply for your permitFile with the final acceptance letter and the mediation letter.
Lists change between intakes, so confirm your exact programme at apply.ktu.edu. The programmes and fees table is above.
Comparing deadlines across universities? See the Lithuania universities admission dates for 2027 before you fix your plan. Transfer students upload transcripts and course descriptions and pay the same €100 fee. Questions go to international@ktu.lt, with consultations on working days from 13:00 to 17:00.
Send us your degree, grades and English score. We will tell you honestly which programmes fit and what to fix before you pay anything.
- Degree and programme match
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KTU Student Visa and Residence Permit (TRP) for Pakistani Students
For Pakistani applicants, a Lithuania student visa is in practice a Temporary Residence Permit. You apply on MIGRIS, Lithuania’s migration system, then give biometrics at a VFS Global centre if you must hold the permit before entering the Schengen Area. KTU’s document list is the same in every case.
Applicants are often invited to a remote interview with the Migration Department, so read the Migris interview for Lithuania guide, then practise with our interview preparation support.
Living and Studying in Kaunas
KTU dormitory prices and booking
KTU has 12 dormitories, from €109.62 to €300.67 per person a month, with utilities and internet included. A deposit of €160 to €330 applies, bedding is €15 a month, and payment is due by the 25th. You can reserve once you receive your Academic Information System login, usually a couple of weeks before term. Private rooms rent for about €200 to €400, and flats for €300 to €600 or more.
| Monthly cost | Amount in € | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Private rent | 300 – 800 | Plus €80–170 utilities |
| Groceries | 200 | Restaurant meal €8–15 |
| Transport and entertainment | 14 + 80 | Students with ISIC or LSP get 80% off city transport |
| Whole student budget | 450 – 1,000 | KTU’s estimate, including rent |
Can you work while studying at KTU?
KTU says that with a valid permit you may work up to 40 hours a week, but studies stay your priority and the 40-credit rule still applies. Confirm current rules with the Migration Department. After graduating you can apply for a permit of up to 12 months to look for a job, though KTU does not help with that application.
Student life: sports, clubs and a very Pakistani surprise
KTU has 18 student organisations, 6 art groups and 10 sports teams, with training in 8 sports, including cricket, a rare option in Lithuania. Welcome Week covers permits, health care and a campus tour, and there are Lithuanian courses for foreigners. ISIC or LSP holders get 50% off intercity buses and trains.
Frequently Asked Questions About KTU
Is KTU Lithuania a good university for Pakistani students?
It suits students who want an engineering, IT, business or applied-science degree in English at EU-level prices. With no published acceptance rate, the entry requirements are your real guide.
What IELTS score do I need for KTU?
For a bachelor’s, CEFR B2: IELTS 5.5 with no part below 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 75. For a master’s, CEFR C1: IELTS 6.0 with no part below 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 85. Tests must be within two years.
What are KTU’s tuition fees for 2027?
Bachelor’s tuition is €3,250, €4,201 or €5,676 a year by field, and master’s is €4,690, €5,641 or €7,116, with the master’s fees still labelled 2025–26. The €100 application fee is not refunded. Confirm your programme’s exact amount before paying.
Is KTU free for international students?
No, but KTU considers every applicant for partial waivers in bachelor’s and full or partial waivers in master’s, based on academic record and motivation. The Lithuanian state scholarship list on KTU’s page does not include Pakistan.
What is the KTU application deadline for 2027?
Applications run from 15 October 2026 to 31 May 2027, and studies start in September 2027. KTU has no spring intake.
Can I work while studying at KTU?
Up to 40 hours a week with a valid permit, per KTU, with studies as the priority and 40 credits a year. Confirm current rules with the Migration Department.
Final Thoughts: Is KTU Lithuania Worth Applying To?
KTU is a serious, technology-focused option with a transparent online process, real scholarship consideration and a refund route if your permit fails. Match your degree to a programme, hit your IELTS target, ask KTU the two questions it does not answer publicly (the OMPT maths test and 2027 master’s fees), start attestation now and apply well before 31 May 2027. For a second opinion before you pay, speak with our professional study abroad consultants in Lahore. For the permit itself, our visa assistance service covers document preparation, filing and interview coaching.
Sources: admissions.ktu.edu, apply.ktu.edu, en.ktu.edu and dormitory.ktu.edu, checked 2 November 2026. Fees, rankings and permit rules change, so confirm with international@ktu.lt and the Lithuanian authorities before paying.
