B.Sc. Nursing university comparison
Compare fees, teaching medium, city, hostel, recognition, and admission details to understand which university may suit you better.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Annual tuition | $915 | $6,480 |
| Duration | 4 years | 4 years |
| City | Hamburg, Germany | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| University type | Public | Public |
| Teaching medium | German |
Fees and admission
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)
Annual fee: $915. Teaching medium: German. Intake months: October.
Vilnius University
Annual fee: $6,480. Teaching medium: English. Intake months: September.
Student life and support
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)
Hamburg has a competitive housing market — begin searching immediately upon receiving an admission confirmation, ideally 3–4 months before the October start. Accommodation options: (1) Studierendenwerk Hamburg dormitories (Studentenwohnheim): EUR 250–400/month — best value, includes communal utilities, but limited availability. Apply online at studierendenwerk-hamburg.de as early as possible — dorm places fill months before semester start. (2) Wohngemeinschaft (WG — shared apartment): EUR 400–650/month per room — the most popular student option. Find via WG-Gesucht.de, Immoscout24.de, or university notice boards. Hamburg WG culture is well-established; Indian students regularly find shared apartments in Wandsbek, Altona, Barmbek, and Eimsbüttel. (3) Private studio apartments: EUR 700–1,100/month — most expensive, typically not necessary for students. The HAW Hamburg Berliner Tor campus is centrally located with U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and bus access — transport to any part of Hamburg is fully covered by the semester ticket included in the EUR 397 contribution. Students Traffic provides Hamburg accommodation guidance and pre-arrival connection with existing Indian students.
HAW Hamburg provides: International Office (visa guidance, accommodation, administrative registration), weBuddy programme (German student buddy for incoming international students), student union AStA (events, clubs, cultural activities), mental health and counselling services, career centre, and academic advising. The myHAW portal (myhaw.haw-hamburg.de) manages all applications and enrolment communications. HAW Hamburg's Department of Nursing and Management maintains small class sizes (relative to the 60-seat intake), enabling direct student-professor contact. Students Traffic provides end-to-end support: eligibility assessment across all 6 entry pathways, German language preparation guidance and partner network, APS Certificate application management, uni-assist VPD application and document preparation, HAW Hamburg partner hospital application strategy and interview preparation (in German), myHAW online application submission and document verification, blocked account (Sperrkonto) setup guidance, German national visa document preparation and VFS Global appointment coordination, pre-departure orientation (Hamburg life, climate, Indian community, arrival checklist), and post-arrival support (Ausländerbehörde, health insurance, banking).
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B.Sc. Nursing
Compare Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) and Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) by fees, teaching medium, city, recognition, and admission details for Indian students.
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Compare Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) and Vilnius University by fees, teaching medium, city, recognition, and admission details for Indian students.
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Compare SMK College of Applied Sciences and Vilnius University by fees, teaching medium, city, recognition, and admission details for Indian students.
Open comparisonB.Sc. Nursing university comparison
Compare fees, teaching medium, city, hostel, recognition, and admission details to understand which university may suit you better.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Annual tuition | $915 | $6,480 |
| Duration | 4 years | 4 years |
| City | Hamburg, Germany | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| University type | Public | Public |
| Teaching medium | German |
Fees and admission
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)
Annual fee: $915. Teaching medium: German. Intake months: October.
Vilnius University
Annual fee: $6,480. Teaching medium: English. Intake months: September.
Student life and support
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)
Hamburg has a competitive housing market — begin searching immediately upon receiving an admission confirmation, ideally 3–4 months before the October start. Accommodation options: (1) Studierendenwerk Hamburg dormitories (Studentenwohnheim): EUR 250–400/month — best value, includes communal utilities, but limited availability. Apply online at studierendenwerk-hamburg.de as early as possible — dorm places fill months before semester start. (2) Wohngemeinschaft (WG — shared apartment): EUR 400–650/month per room — the most popular student option. Find via WG-Gesucht.de, Immoscout24.de, or university notice boards. Hamburg WG culture is well-established; Indian students regularly find shared apartments in Wandsbek, Altona, Barmbek, and Eimsbüttel. (3) Private studio apartments: EUR 700–1,100/month — most expensive, typically not necessary for students. The HAW Hamburg Berliner Tor campus is centrally located with U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and bus access — transport to any part of Hamburg is fully covered by the semester ticket included in the EUR 397 contribution. Students Traffic provides Hamburg accommodation guidance and pre-arrival connection with existing Indian students.
HAW Hamburg provides: International Office (visa guidance, accommodation, administrative registration), weBuddy programme (German student buddy for incoming international students), student union AStA (events, clubs, cultural activities), mental health and counselling services, career centre, and academic advising. The myHAW portal (myhaw.haw-hamburg.de) manages all applications and enrolment communications. HAW Hamburg's Department of Nursing and Management maintains small class sizes (relative to the 60-seat intake), enabling direct student-professor contact. Students Traffic provides end-to-end support: eligibility assessment across all 6 entry pathways, German language preparation guidance and partner network, APS Certificate application management, uni-assist VPD application and document preparation, HAW Hamburg partner hospital application strategy and interview preparation (in German), myHAW online application submission and document verification, blocked account (Sperrkonto) setup guidance, German national visa document preparation and VFS Global appointment coordination, pre-departure orientation (Hamburg life, climate, Indian community, arrival checklist), and post-arrival support (Ausländerbehörde, health insurance, banking).
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B.Sc. Nursing
Compare Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) and Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) by fees, teaching medium, city, recognition, and admission details for Indian students.
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Compare Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) and Vilnius University by fees, teaching medium, city, recognition, and admission details for Indian students.
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Compare SMK College of Applied Sciences and Vilnius University by fees, teaching medium, city, recognition, and admission details for Indian students.
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| Recognition | German State-Accredited — Fachhochschule, Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg, Pflegeberufegesetz (PflBG 2020) Compliant — Federal German Nursing Act, Double Qualification: BSc + Berufserlaubnis als Pflegefachkraft (State Nursing Licence), EU Directive 2005/36/EC — Automatic Professional Recognition Across 27 EU Member States, EU Blue Card Eligible — Nursing Shortage Occupation (lower salary threshold applies), 18-Month Post-Study Work Permit — Job Seeker Residence Permit (Section 20 AufenthG), TVöD-P Collective Bargaining — Structured Annual Salary Increases in Public Hospitals | QS World Ranking #446 (2026) — #1 in Lithuania, #19 in EECA, THE World Ranking #801 (2026), ARWU Shanghai #501 (2025), SKVC Accredited — Lithuanian Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency, EU Directive 2005/36/EC — Automatic Professional Qualifications Recognition across 27 EU member states, 240 ECTS — Bologna Process Compliant (EU standard for 4-year university BSc), Arqus European University Alliance Member, EUA Member — European University Association, CGFNS Eligible — USA/Canada NCLEX-RN pathway via credential evaluation |
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Vilnius University
VU dormitories are available to international students at EUR 70–180/month — located near academic campuses, with communal utilities typically included. This is significantly below private market rates in Vilnius (EUR 200–450/month for a shared room). Dormitory places are competitive — apply immediately after receiving your admission offer. VU's International Office provides guidance on dormitory applications and alternative private accommodation. For students not accommodated in VU dormitories, shared apartments near the Faculty of Medicine campus or in central Vilnius typically cost EUR 200–350/month per person. Students Traffic provides Vilnius accommodation guidance and connects incoming VU students with existing Indian students before arrival.
VU's International Office assists international students with visa/TRP guidance, accommodation, and administrative registration. VU runs dedicated welcome and orientation programmes for international students. Erasmus+ ambassador networks, psychological counselling, academic mentoring, and career services are all available. VU provides enrolled students with a mediation number for VFS Global appointment booking and TRP renewal guidance annually. The VU library, Moodle LMS, and digital academic resources are accessible to all enrolled students. Students Traffic provides end-to-end support: pathway eligibility assessment (5-year gap rule check, subject verification, IELTS planning), motivation letter coaching (all 7 required VU questions), motivational interview preparation, complete application management at apply.vu.lt, MEA Apostille coordination, tuition payment deadline monitoring (15-day window after Pre-Acceptance Letter), MIGRIS registration, VFS Global appointment coordination, Vilnius dormitory application guidance, pre-departure briefing (winter clothing, arrival checklist, Indian community contacts), and annual TRP renewal reminders.
English |
| Recognition | German State-Accredited — Fachhochschule, Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg, Pflegeberufegesetz (PflBG 2020) Compliant — Federal German Nursing Act, Double Qualification: BSc + Berufserlaubnis als Pflegefachkraft (State Nursing Licence), EU Directive 2005/36/EC — Automatic Professional Recognition Across 27 EU Member States, EU Blue Card Eligible — Nursing Shortage Occupation (lower salary threshold applies), 18-Month Post-Study Work Permit — Job Seeker Residence Permit (Section 20 AufenthG), TVöD-P Collective Bargaining — Structured Annual Salary Increases in Public Hospitals | QS World Ranking #446 (2026) — #1 in Lithuania, #19 in EECA, THE World Ranking #801 (2026), ARWU Shanghai #501 (2025), SKVC Accredited — Lithuanian Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency, EU Directive 2005/36/EC — Automatic Professional Qualifications Recognition across 27 EU member states, 240 ECTS — Bologna Process Compliant (EU standard for 4-year university BSc), Arqus European University Alliance Member, EUA Member — European University Association, CGFNS Eligible — USA/Canada NCLEX-RN pathway via credential evaluation |
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Vilnius University
VU dormitories are available to international students at EUR 70–180/month — located near academic campuses, with communal utilities typically included. This is significantly below private market rates in Vilnius (EUR 200–450/month for a shared room). Dormitory places are competitive — apply immediately after receiving your admission offer. VU's International Office provides guidance on dormitory applications and alternative private accommodation. For students not accommodated in VU dormitories, shared apartments near the Faculty of Medicine campus or in central Vilnius typically cost EUR 200–350/month per person. Students Traffic provides Vilnius accommodation guidance and connects incoming VU students with existing Indian students before arrival.
VU's International Office assists international students with visa/TRP guidance, accommodation, and administrative registration. VU runs dedicated welcome and orientation programmes for international students. Erasmus+ ambassador networks, psychological counselling, academic mentoring, and career services are all available. VU provides enrolled students with a mediation number for VFS Global appointment booking and TRP renewal guidance annually. The VU library, Moodle LMS, and digital academic resources are accessible to all enrolled students. Students Traffic provides end-to-end support: pathway eligibility assessment (5-year gap rule check, subject verification, IELTS planning), motivation letter coaching (all 7 required VU questions), motivational interview preparation, complete application management at apply.vu.lt, MEA Apostille coordination, tuition payment deadline monitoring (15-day window after Pre-Acceptance Letter), MIGRIS registration, VFS Global appointment coordination, Vilnius dormitory application guidance, pre-departure briefing (winter clothing, arrival checklist, Indian community contacts), and annual TRP renewal reminders.
