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SMK College of Applied Sciences

Vilnius, Lithuania · Private · Est. 1994

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1994

Type

Private

Location

Vilnius, Lithuania

Ranking

Not ranked

About the university

SMK College of Applied Sciences was founded in 1994 and describes itself as the largest private higher education institution in Lithuania. It has about 4,500 students, including around 1,000 international students from more than 50 countries, and more than 13,000 alumni.

SMK teaches three-year professional bachelor's degrees in business, IT, media and health, at campuses in Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda. Programmes are taught in English and Lithuanian, and some business, IT and media programmes are also offered online.

For Indian students the draws are two intakes a year (September and February), a modest English requirement (IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 110), no entrance exam beyond a 15-minute online interview, and fees of €3,800–€4,400 a year. A 40% first-year talent scholarship is open to strong applicants.

SMK also runs an English Foundation course every semester for applicants who do not yet meet the English requirement.

Founded
1994
Type
Private college of applied sciences; it calls itself Lithuania's largest private higher education institution
Students
About 4,500, including about 1,000 international students
Nationalities
Students from more than 50 countries
Campuses
Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda
Alumni
More than 13,000
Intakes
September and February

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (EUR)Approx. in rupees
    Information and Cyber Security3 years€4,400≈ ₹4.7 lakh
    Future Business and Artificial Intelligence3 years€3,800≈ ₹4 lakh
    International Business3 years€3,800≈ ₹4 lakh
    Programming and Multimedia3 years€4,400≈ ₹4.7 lakh
    Computer Games and Animation3 years€4,400≈ ₹4.7 lakh
    General Practice Nursing Studies3.5 years€4,400≈ ₹4.7 lakh
    Finances and Investment Management3 years€3,800≈ ₹4 lakh
    Project Management3 years€3,800≈ ₹4 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

    • First year of a bachelor's

      40% talent scholarship

      Value: 40% off first-year tuition

      Eligibility: School-leaving average of at least 85% (8.5/10), a scholarship assignment and B2 English (IELTS, TOEFL or SMK test). Deadlines: 20 August (autumn) and 20 January (spring).

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    • Business programmes such as International Business, Marketing and Advertising, Project Management

      20% business management scholarship

      Value: 20% off one semester's tuition, renewable on application

      Eligibility: Graduation grade of at least 8.5/10, B2 English and active social or volunteer involvement.

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    • All programmes

      Sibling discount

      Value: 10% of the semester fee for the whole study period

      Eligibility: A brother or sister studying at, or graduated from, SMK.

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    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Class 12 certificate with mark sheets, recognised through Lithuania's ENIC/NARIC (SMK handles verification, usually one to four weeks).
    • A teacher reference.
    • A 15-minute online motivational interview after your application is reviewed; no entrance exam.
    • English at B2 (IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 69, PTE 59, Duolingo 110 or SMK's own test). If your previous school taught in English, a letter from it confirming this is accepted.
    • Non-EU deadlines: 1 July for September and 1 December for February. SMK advises applying three to four months ahead because the residence permit can take about three months.

    Postgraduate

    • SMK teaches professional bachelor's degrees and does not offer master's programmes.

    Documents

    • Passport copy, valid for at least six months
    • Class 12 certificate and mark sheets, translated into English if needed
    • Teacher reference
    • English certificate or a letter confirming English-medium schooling
    • Application fee receipt
    • Check SMK's country-specific requirements document for India

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS Academic5.5
    TOEFL iBT69
    PTE Academic59
    Duolingo110
    Other routesFCE, LanguageCert B2, SMK's internal test (€50), a letter confirming English-medium schooling, or SMK's English Foundation course

    Accommodation and living costs

    SMK's admission and scholarship pages do not publish accommodation prices. Students usually rent privately in Vilnius, Kaunas or Klaipėda; ask SMK admissions about housing help once you have an offer.

    Accommodation and living costs
    ItemIn EURApprox. in rupees

    Campus and location

    SMK has study spaces in three Lithuanian cities, Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda, with most programmes offered in all three.

    • Campuses in Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda.
    • Programmes taught in English and Lithuanian; some also online.
    • English Foundation course every semester.
    • International students' network and Erasmus+ exchanges.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    SMK's degrees are three-year professional bachelor's aimed at direct entry to jobs in business, IT, media and health care. It does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we reviewed. For work rights during and after study, see our Lithuania guide.

    Graduate outcomes
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    FAQs

    How much are SMK's fees for Indian students?

    Business programmes cost €3,800 a year and IT, games and nursing programmes €4,400 a year for non-EU students, according to the programme pages. The full first-year fee is paid before your residence permit documents are issued.

    Can I start in February?

    Yes. SMK has September and February intakes. Non-EU deadlines are 1 July for September and 1 December for February.

    Do I need IELTS?

    You need B2 English: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 69, PTE 59 or Duolingo 110, or SMK's own €50 test. A letter from your school confirming English-medium teaching is also accepted.

    Is there an entrance exam?

    No. After SMK reviews your documents, you have a 15-minute online motivational interview.

    Is the fee refunded if my visa is refused?

    SMK says tuition can be refunded if you do not obtain a visa.

    Sources

    1. SMK: home page (English) (opens in a new tab)
    2. SMK: about SMK (opens in a new tab)
    3. SMK: admission (opens in a new tab)
    4. SMK: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
    5. SMK: Information and Cyber Security (opens in a new tab)
    6. SMK: Future Business and Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)
    7. SMK: International Business (opens in a new tab)
    8. SMK: General Practice Nursing Studies (opens in a new tab)
    9. SMK: Programming and Multimedia (opens in a new tab)

    Official website: smk.lt/en (opens in a new tab)

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