Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

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1) Overview

2) 2. General Information

3) 3. Fee Structure

4) 4. Academic Programs

5) 5. Facilities

6) 6. Accommodation

7) 7. Contact Information

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Overview

The Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) is the country’s premier institution for medical education and research, located in Kaunas. Established in its current form in 2010 through the merger of Kaunas Medical University and Veterinary Academy, its roots trace back to 1919. As Lithuania’s only specialized health sciences university, LSMU trains approximately 60% of the nation’s healthcare professionals. The university is particularly renowned for its medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine programs, many offered in English for international students. LSMU operates two major teaching hospitals and maintains strong partnerships with European medical institutions, providing students exceptional clinical training opportunities.

2. General Information

Name	Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Established	2010 (origins in 1919)
Type	Public specialized university
Location	Kaunas, Lithuania
Website	www.lsmu.lt
Accreditation	Ministry of Health
Students	Approx. 6,000 (1,500 international)
Language of Instruction	Lithuanian, English (medical programs)

3. Fee Structure

Program	Tuition Fee (Annual, EUR)
Medicine (MD)	12,000
Dentistry	13,000
Veterinary Medicine	7,500
Pharmacy	6,500
Nursing	4,200
Public Health	3,800
PhD Programs	5,000–7,000

4. Academic Programs

Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Nursing
Faculty of Public Health
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Neuroscience Institute
Cardiovascular Research Institute

5. Facilities

Kaunas Clinics (1,300-bed teaching hospital)
Veterinary Academy Hospital
Modern Simulation Center
Anatomy Museum
Biotechnology Research Center
Medical Library with extensive digital resources
Student Research Society facilities
Sports and Wellness Center

6. Accommodation

LSMU provides dormitory accommodation for about 1,200 students across several locations in Kaunas. International medical students receive priority for housing in dormitories located near teaching hospitals and faculty buildings.

Dormitory fees: 100–180 EUR/month
Single and shared room options
Common kitchens and study rooms
24-hour security
Walking distance to clinical facilities

7. Contact Information

Email: admission@lsmu.lt
Phone: +370 37 326 555
Address: Mickevičiaus g. 9, Kaunas 44307, Lithuania

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