B.Sc. Nursing country comparison
This page compares fees, climate, eligibility, living cost, and current university options for Indian students considering B.Sc. Nursing in these two countries.
| Metric | Canada | Lithuania |
|---|---|---|
| Listed universities | 40 | 6 |
| Listed programs | 42 | 6 |
| Annual fee range | $11,000 - $27,000 | $3,685 - $6,480 |
| Teaching medium | English, English and French (programme-dependent) | English |
| Main intake months | September, January | September, February |
| Climate | Canada has sharply distinct regional climates. Ontario and the Atlantic provinces experience four full seasons — winters range from −10°C to −25°C and summers reach 25–35°C. British Columbia is milder, with wet winters and warm dry summers. Alberta is dry and cold in winter. All Canadian university cities are equipped for winter living — heated campuses, indoor pathways, and transit systems ensure students adapt quickly. |
Canada
Canada is one of the world's most accessible destinations for Indian nursing students. CASN-accredited four-year BScN programs are taught entirely in English, and graduates enter the CNO registration and NCLEX-RN pathway as Canadian-educated nurses — a structural advantage over internationally educated nurses competing for the same RN licences.
Admission process
Lithuania
For LSMU's BSc in Health Sciences (General Practice Nurse), eligibility is straightforward — but Indian students should confirm their entrance test status and Apostille requirements before applying.
Canada
The combination of English-medium education, globally recognised CASN accreditation, and a Post-Graduation Work Permit that opens Express Entry healthcare draws makes Canada the leading destination for Indian nursing students with long-term settlement ambitions. Healthcare draws in 2024–25 cleared at CRS scores of 462–476, meaning a BScN graduate with Canadian work experience has a realistic permanent residency timeline of three to five years after graduation.
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B.Sc. Nursing country comparison
This page compares fees, climate, eligibility, living cost, and current university options for Indian students considering B.Sc. Nursing in these two countries.
| Metric | Canada | Lithuania |
|---|---|---|
| Listed universities | 40 | 6 |
| Listed programs | 42 | 6 |
| Annual fee range | $11,000 - $27,000 | $3,685 - $6,480 |
| Teaching medium | English, English and French (programme-dependent) | English |
| Main intake months | September, January | September, February |
| Climate | Canada has sharply distinct regional climates. Ontario and the Atlantic provinces experience four full seasons — winters range from −10°C to −25°C and summers reach 25–35°C. British Columbia is milder, with wet winters and warm dry summers. Alberta is dry and cold in winter. All Canadian university cities are equipped for winter living — heated campuses, indoor pathways, and transit systems ensure students adapt quickly. |
Canada
Canada is one of the world's most accessible destinations for Indian nursing students. CASN-accredited four-year BScN programs are taught entirely in English, and graduates enter the CNO registration and NCLEX-RN pathway as Canadian-educated nurses — a structural advantage over internationally educated nurses competing for the same RN licences.
Admission process
Lithuania
For LSMU's BSc in Health Sciences (General Practice Nurse), eligibility is straightforward — but Indian students should confirm their entrance test status and Apostille requirements before applying.
Canada
The combination of English-medium education, globally recognised CASN accreditation, and a Post-Graduation Work Permit that opens Express Entry healthcare draws makes Canada the leading destination for Indian nursing students with long-term settlement ambitions. Healthcare draws in 2024–25 cleared at CRS scores of 462–476, meaning a BScN graduate with Canadian work experience has a realistic permanent residency timeline of three to five years after graduation.
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If you want help based on your budget, NEET profile, or preferred country, submit your details and our team will contact you.
Baltic — warm summers (18–26°C, up to 18 hours daylight in June), cold winters (-5 to -15°C, heavy snow from November through March). Spring and autumn are mild at 5–15°C with beautiful seasonal landscapes. Kaunas is located in central Lithuania at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers. The Baltic winter is the biggest climate adjustment for Indian students — proper thermal clothing, waterproof boots, gloves, and a quality winter jacket are essential from the first year. |
| Living cost estimate | Check city-wise living cost | EUR 450 – 700/month |
| Admission cycle | Check official details | Check official details |
Admission process
We verify your Class 12 Biology and Chemistry marks, IELTS or English test score, and NEET score (if applicable) to assess your LSMU competitiveness and entrance test exemption status. If your NEET score is 650 or above, we confirm your exemption with LSMU admissions immediately. We prepare your complete document set in the exact format LSMU requires: Class 10 and 12 certificates and marksheets Apostilled by MEA India, authorised English translations of any regional-language documents, IELTS/English certificate, passport copy, passport photograph (3×4 cm), and motivation letter. Apostille is mandatory — we guide you through the MEA process from your city.
Lithuania
Indian students choose Lithuania for nursing primarily because of LSMU's unique position: it is one of only 5 WHO Collaborating Centres for Nursing in all of Europe, and its BSc degree is automatically recognised across all 27 EU member states under EU Directive 2005/36/EC. The total 4-year cost of approximately EUR 31,000–45,000 (INR 28–41 lakhs) is dramatically lower than equivalent nursing programmes in Canada or the UK. Lithuania's Schengen membership is a key practical advantage — students can travel across 26 European countries on their residence permit, and a Lithuanian TRP is the foundation for building a European nursing career. Germany's nursing shortage (150,000+ additional nurses needed by 2027) creates documented long-term demand at EUR 2,800–3,800/month gross — a salary multiple of 10–15x what Indian hospitals pay. Part-time work rights (20 hours/week during term) allow students to offset living costs. Kaunas is an affordable, safe, student-friendly Baltic city with budget airline connections to all major European hubs.
Baltic — warm summers (18–26°C, up to 18 hours daylight in June), cold winters (-5 to -15°C, heavy snow from November through March). Spring and autumn are mild at 5–15°C with beautiful seasonal landscapes. Kaunas is located in central Lithuania at the confluence of the Nemunas and Neris rivers. The Baltic winter is the biggest climate adjustment for Indian students — proper thermal clothing, waterproof boots, gloves, and a quality winter jacket are essential from the first year. |
| Living cost estimate | Check city-wise living cost | EUR 450 – 700/month |
| Admission cycle | Check official details | Check official details |
Admission process
We verify your Class 12 Biology and Chemistry marks, IELTS or English test score, and NEET score (if applicable) to assess your LSMU competitiveness and entrance test exemption status. If your NEET score is 650 or above, we confirm your exemption with LSMU admissions immediately. We prepare your complete document set in the exact format LSMU requires: Class 10 and 12 certificates and marksheets Apostilled by MEA India, authorised English translations of any regional-language documents, IELTS/English certificate, passport copy, passport photograph (3×4 cm), and motivation letter. Apostille is mandatory — we guide you through the MEA process from your city.
Lithuania
Indian students choose Lithuania for nursing primarily because of LSMU's unique position: it is one of only 5 WHO Collaborating Centres for Nursing in all of Europe, and its BSc degree is automatically recognised across all 27 EU member states under EU Directive 2005/36/EC. The total 4-year cost of approximately EUR 31,000–45,000 (INR 28–41 lakhs) is dramatically lower than equivalent nursing programmes in Canada or the UK. Lithuania's Schengen membership is a key practical advantage — students can travel across 26 European countries on their residence permit, and a Lithuanian TRP is the foundation for building a European nursing career. Germany's nursing shortage (150,000+ additional nurses needed by 2027) creates documented long-term demand at EUR 2,800–3,800/month gross — a salary multiple of 10–15x what Indian hospitals pay. Part-time work rights (20 hours/week during term) allow students to offset living costs. Kaunas is an affordable, safe, student-friendly Baltic city with budget airline connections to all major European hubs.
