There is one British Council test centre in Lithuanias capital Vilnius. According to our database, there are 15 universities in Lithuania that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Lithuania is 5.8.Lithuania is a crossroad between west and east Europe, and despite its complicated history, has developed a unique culture, which encompasses both deep respect for traditions and a robust wish to learn and innovate. We are members of the EU and NATO, and are among the most bilingual and educated nations in Europe, however costs of living here are lower than in western countries, which makes Lithuania ideal for aspiring students. All of the 350+ English-taught study programmes in Lithuania are evaluated according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), with each year of study being awarded with 60 ECTS credits. You can find all of them on http://www.studyinlithuania.lt. University degrees are offered in three cycles: the first cycle is undergraduate (Bachelor), the second cycle is graduate (Master, and/or specialised professional studies), and the third one is postgraduate (Doctoral; residency; postgraduate in the Arts). Bachelor degrees and professional qualifications are offered at universities; professional qualifications, but not degrees, can be taken at colleges. The academic year starts in September and ends in mid-June and is divided into two semesters – spring and autumn. Students can opt to study full-time or part-time. If you are at the second cycle stage (or aim to be there) and you want to study for a Master’s degree and/or a specialised professional qualification one of the options open to you is the Integrated study programmes. These programmes combine university studies at the first and second cycles. The successful graduates are awarded a Master’s Diploma which testifies to their Master’s degree status.To study in English at one of the universities in Lithuania, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations world-wide.
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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Lithuania
How much does the IELTS exam cost in Lithuania?
The IELTS test in Lithuania costs between EUR 206 and EUR 210.
Please note that you may need to make extra costs such as transportation or accomodation if you need to travel to a city to take IELTS.
See our article on IELTS costs how to save money on your IELTS test.
How can I apply for IELTS in Lithuania?
First make sure that you apply for the right type of IELTS. The IELTS exam is offered as Academic or a General Training variant. The Academic variant is for studying abroad and the General Training if you want to migrate to an English-speaking country and work there, or if you plan to attend a secondary school.
Applying for all variants of IELTS in Lithuania can be done by following this link to the official IELTS registration website .
Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Lithuania?
If you plan to study or work in the United Kingdom, you need IELTS for UKVI. The UK Home Office has authorized the Secure English language exams (SELT) IELTS for UKVI Academic and General Training and IELTS Life Skills for visa applications to the UK coming from Lithuania.
Read more on the different types of IELTS in our article
Which test center in Lithuania is the best to take the IELTS exam?
There is no "best test center" in Lithuania , all of them are equally good.
The IELTS test is a standardized test that is conducted in exactly the same way on different locations. So, it doesn't really matter which test center you will go, you will always get the same high quality experience.
Go directly to test centers in Lithuania to find a test centers that is most convenient for you.
When will IELTS exams start in Lithuania?
IELTS exams in Lithuania are conducted through the whole year.
You can find all dates for IELTS exams in Lithuania on the official IELTS registration website .
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