International students from outside Lithuania can be admitted to state funded places in Lithuanian universities/colleges or apply for scholarships via a competitive admission process in the manner laid down in the law and provided that they are:

1. citizens / family members of the citizens of the Republic of Lithuania or other countries in the European Union and the European Economic Area;

2. non-EU/EEA nationals or stateless persons holding a permanent Lithuanian residence permit;

3. Lithuanians living abroad.

If the above criteria are not satisfied, foreign nationals and stateless persons are accepted to universities/colleges via a competitive admission process to study at their own expense.