B.Sc. Nursing university comparison
Compare fees, teaching medium, city, hostel, recognition, and admission details to understand which university may suit you better.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per year | $4,752 | $6,480 |
| Duration | 4 years | 4 years |
| City | Vilnius, Lithuania | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| University type | Private | Public |
| Teaching medium | English |
Fees and admission
SMK College of Applied Sciences
Annual fee: $4,752. Teaching medium: English. Intake months: February, September.
Vilnius University
Annual fee: $6,480. Teaching medium: English. Intake months: September.
Student life and support
SMK College of Applied Sciences
SMK does not operate dedicated university dormitories for nursing students — accommodation is the student's responsibility, with SMK providing guidance and assistance for those who need help. Shared room rental costs by city: Vilnius EUR 200–400/month per person; Kaunas EUR 150–300/month; Klaipeda EUR 130–250/month — all among the most affordable private rental markets in the EU. Most Indian students share 2–3 person apartments to keep costs down. SMK assists incoming international students with accommodation search guidance, neighbourhood recommendations, and contacts. Students Traffic provides city-specific accommodation guides and connects new SMK students with existing Indian students at their chosen campus before arrival.
SMK provides comprehensive international student support including a structured first-week induction programme, assigned academic counsellors for each student, a Psychological Counselling Service, and the 'Hey Ready' career centre for employment connections. TRP and immigration guidance is provided upon admission — SMK issues the mediation number required to book VFS Global appointments for Indian students, and provides enrolled students with TRP renewal guidance annually. SMK's Moodle LMS, e-library, and Classter digital management platform support academic progress throughout the programme. Students Traffic provides end-to-end support: eligibility and scholarship assessment (40% talent scholarship eligibility check), motivation interview coaching with SMK-specific mock sessions, complete application management through apply.smk.lt, campus city selection guidance (Vilnius vs Kaunas vs Klaipeda), MIGRIS registration and VFS Global appointment coordination, accommodation search assistance for all three cities, pre-departure briefing (winter clothing list, arrival checklist, Indian community contacts), and annual TRP renewal reminders.
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| Recognition | Lithuania's Ministry of Education Licensed — Authorised Private Higher Education Institution, EQF Level 6 — European Qualifications Framework, equivalent to a university bachelor's degree, EU Directive 2005/36/EC — Professional Qualifications Recognition across 27 EU member states, 210 ECTS — Bologna Process Compliant (EU standard for 3.5-year professional bachelor), Erasmus+ Partner — 100+ International University Agreements in 25 Countries, CGFNS Eligible — USA/Canada NCLEX-RN pathway via credential evaluation, VASPVT Licensed — Lithuania's State Health Care Accreditation Agency, Master's Eligible — Professional Bachelor accepted for MSc admission at LSMU and across the EU | 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.
