Make sure you have all documents with you:
- Learning agreement.
- Letter of Acceptance from European Humanities University.
- Lithuanian visa, if required.
- Health insurance or European Health Insurance Card.
- ID card or Passport.
- One photograph.
Be in touch with your Buddy from European Humanities University, with her/his help get to know all practical details already before your arrival and inform him/her when and where you plan to arrive! Don’t hesitate to disturb your BUDDY – he/she will be happy to guide you before and during your stay in Vilnius!
Additional information
- What makes Vilnius a great place to live? Find out more here.
- “Relocation Guide“ will explain every step that you might face before and after coming to Vilnius – from basic information about the city, job offers and documentation to accommodation, gym or kindergarten search and joining various communities and organisations.
More information
Students, who are EU citizens, do not need a visa to enter Lithuania. Only a valid ID card or passport is required. If you are staying in the country longer than for 3 months, you have to apply to the Migration Office and local authority called Seniūnija for a certificate confirming the right of EU Member State citizen to permanently reside in the Republic of Lithuania.
Non-European students before their arrival to Lithuania must receive a National D-type visa. You should apply for a visa at the Lithuanian embassy or consular office in your home country. Visa is valid for up to 12 months. You will need a mediation letter from European Humanities University confirming your admission to exchange studies. For this purpose please send us a request and a copy of your passport by e-mail international@ehu.lt.
If the period of stay in Lithuania is longer, an international student is required to receive a permanent residence permit.
Dormitories
Please be aware that EHU does not have its own dormitories, therefore it is the students’ responsibility to find a place to stay. However, we are always ready to help – please send the request via email international@ehu.lt. We will try to help you.
Most students choose to live in apartments in central Vilnius sharing them with fellow students.
Facebook group:
ERASMUS VILNIUS SEARCHING FLATMATES
Private Accomodation
Another possibility for accommodation – search for an apartment in a private market. The best way to look for private housing is the online portals:
Just like with the dormitories, you will need to sign a contract with the flat lessor and pay a deposit which may vary from 1 to 3 month rent price. The deposit is used as a rent fee for the last months or returned to the tenant deducting damages if any. The conditions may differ from the lessor.
The price of the flat depends on the district and the number of rooms in the flat. Rent fee may vary from 200 to 350 EUR. Utility costs (water, heating, electricity, internet) will add extra 50-100 EUR. Be aware that during cold season (appr. from mid-October till mid-April) heating price is much higher and utility costs will considerably grow.
Hostels
If you haven’t made any choice from available dormitories or private apartments prior to your arrival, you may choose to stay at a youth hostel for the first few days.
Please look for options here.
Contacts
Tel.: (+370 5) 263 96 50
international@ehu.lt
Health Insurance is one of the obligatory requirements for all international students at European Humanities University (EHU) that must be organized before students’ arrival. There are two types of Health Insurance recognized in Lithuanian health care institutions:
The insurance must be valid throughout the entire study period and cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage of the private insurance must be not less than 30.000,00 EUR.
Note! The documents must be original and written in English language. Documents printed from e-mail will not be accepted.
International students who need to extend their health insurance while being in Lithuania, can address one of these companies:
You can choose the private medical clinic “Fama Bona” which has an agreement with EHU for health services what makes the process easier and much more convenient then at public medical care institutions.
However, your health insurance provides you a possibility to address to any other private or public clinic or hospital of your own choice. The list of medical care institutions.
National emergency phone number – 112
Before and during your exchange period in Vilnius you will have a buddy – an EHU student – who is open to help you in different circumstances. He/she will contact you a few weeks before your studies in Vilnius, therefore, use this opportunity and find out about your stay as much as possible already before your arrival.
As well as representatives of the Communications and Development Unit the buddies will be with you during the orientation week in order to acquaint you with Lithuanian culture, language and national peculiarities and will help you to make the adaptation period easy and smooth. You can contact them any time you need or visit the Communications and Development Unit.
At end of your mobility you will be asked to fill in the questionnaire which will help us to improve the Buddy services in the future.
Students typically spend 150-180 EUR per month on food. The price of a meal at a cafe in the city center ranges from 4 to 15 EUR. The price of a monthly ticket for public transportation is 5.79 EUR (for both bus and trolleybus). Monthly rent for a bed in a dormitory room is 50-80 EUR. Off-campus rooms typically rent for 150-350 EUR.
