Why Lithuania for Nursing
- EU & Schengen; affordable tuition; growing healthcare sector; English-friendly.
Education & Pathways
- B.Sc. Nursing (4 years) | €4,000–€5,000/yr.
- Master’s (1.5–2 years) | €5,000–€8,000/yr.
Intakes: Sep (primary), Feb.
Nurse Salary:€20,000–€27,000/yr.
Benefits: Study gap up to 5 years accepted; IELTS often not required.
What you get with DESMA (for every destination)
- Free counseling & eligibility check
- Shortlisting right-fit universities/colleges
- Application, SOPs, documentation & scholarships guidance
- Licensing/RN pathway roadmaps (country-specific)
- Visa support (and spouse/PSW/PR where applicable)
- Pre-departure, accommodation & post-arrival assistance
Fast Comparison (at a glance)
| Country | Core Degree (duration) | Typical Intakes | Registration/Notes | Indicative Pay* |
| Australia 🇦🇺 | Bachelor of Nursing (3 yrs) | Feb / Jul / Nov | NMBA pathways; clinical placements | High demand (state & private) |
| New Zealand 🇳🇿 | Bachelor of Nursing (3 yrs) | Feb / Jul / (Oct/Nov limited) | NCNZ registration; IEN competency | NZD 54k–90k/yr |
| Malta 🇲🇹 | B.Sc. Nursing (3–4 yrs) + RN bridging | Sep / Feb (varies) | EU-aligned MQF/EQF | €23k–€35k/yr |
| Finland 🇫🇮 | Bachelor of Health Care (Nursing) (3.5–4 yrs) | Aug/Sep (main) | RN pathway possible without exam (criteria apply) | €25k–€40k/yr |
| Poland 🇵🇱 | Bachelor of Nursing (3 yrs) | Oct (main) / Feb | EU-recognized | €15k–€25k+/yr |
| United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | B.Sc. Nursing (3 yrs) | Sep (main) / Jan (some) | NMC: English + CBT + OSCE | £25k–£38k/yr |
| Georgia 🇬🇪 | B.Sc. Nursing (4 yrs) | Sep / Mar | English-taught; IELTS often not required | Affordable destination |
| Canada 🇨🇦 | BScN/BN (4 yrs) • PN Diploma (2 yrs) • IEN bridging | Sep / Jan / May | Provincial RN/LPN pathways; strong PSW/PR routes | RN: CAD 65k–95k/yr |
| Lithuania 🇱🇹 | B.Sc. Nursing (4 yrs) | Sep (main) / Feb | EU & Schengen mobility | €20k–€27k/yr |
Lithuania is an increasingly popular destination for international students pursuing health sciences at the Bachelor’s and Master’s level. Lithuania stands out for its flexible admission requirements, allowing many international students to enrol without IELTS through conditional English programs or alternative proficiency tests. With affordable tuition fees, a low cost of living, and a rich cultural heritage.
The country also provides modern campus facilities, extensive clinical training opportunities for healthcare programs, and easy travel across the EU, making it an attractive choice for international students seeking quality education at a reasonable cost. Additionally, international students benefit from the Schengen visa, which allows easy travel across 26 European countries,
Lithuanian University of Health Science, Vilnius University are most prestigious universities in Lithuania in top rankings.
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