Vilnius University — Bachelor of Health Sciences (General Practice Nurse)

Vilnius University's Faculty of Medicine is located at M. K. Ciurlionio str. 21, Vilnius — a modern medical campus integrated with the clinical environment of Santaros Klinikos teaching hospital. VU is a comprehensive research university with 12 faculties across Vilnius and a branch campus in Kaunas, enrolling approximately 15,000–20,000 students including 750+ new international students annually from 90+ countries. VU is a member of the Arqus European University Alliance — a network of elite European research universities — and the European University Association (EUA), reflecting its standing as a genuine research institution, not merely a teaching college. Nursing students benefit from the full VU student services ecosystem: the VU International Office (visa guidance, accommodation, administrative support), Erasmus+ access at 750+ partner institutions globally, VU dormitories at EUR 70–180/month, psychological counselling, academic mentoring, and career services. VU's research output of 34,000+ indexed publications places it among the leading research institutions of Central and Eastern Europe. The nursing programme launched its English-taught bachelor's in September 2019, with the Department of Nursing subsequently expanding in September 2025 with the launch of a Midwifery programme. The department actively participates in national and international nursing research — VU nursing graduates can contribute to nursing policy development and academic work in ways not possible with college-level nursing qualifications.

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.

Vilnius has the most developed Indian food infrastructure of any Lithuanian city. Indian restaurants, Asian grocery stores, and supermarkets stocking basmati rice, lentils, chickpeas, spices, and cooking essentials are all established in the capital. A growing Indian student and professional community (across VU and other Vilnius universities) provides a social network and shared knowledge of where to shop and how to settle in. Halal meat is available at specialised butchers and some supermarkets. Most Indian students cook at home — the most budget-friendly approach at EUR 150–200/month for groceries. Students Traffic connects all enrolled VU students with the existing Indian student network in Vilnius before arrival.

Vilnius is consistently rated one of the safest European capitals. Lithuania is an EU and NATO member state with stable democratic governance, a low violent crime rate, and European standards for civil safety, emergency services, and rule of law. The large international student community (750+ new international students annually from 90+ countries) at VU means Indian students are not isolated or conspicuous. Indian students — including female students — at Vilnius universities consistently report feeling safe and welcomed. Standard urban precautions apply (stay aware late at night, use reputable transport), but no exceptional safety concerns have been reported. 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.