Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) Tuition Fee Waiver 2026
Organization: Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)
Host country: Lithuania
Degree level: Undergraduate, Masters
Funding: Merit-Based
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Fields of study: Engineering, Information Technology, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Business, Arts
Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) offers highly competitive full or partial tuition fee waivers to outstanding international students applying for English-taught Bachelor's or Master's degree programs. There is no separate application for this scholarship; all prospective students who apply for admission through the official KTU application portal are automatically considered. The waiver is awarded based on academic excellence and motivation, directly reducing or completely covering the tuition costs for the first year of study, making a top-tier European technical education highly accessible.
Benefits
Full (100%) or partial tuition fee waiver for the study program
The waiver is applied directly to the student's tuition costs
Awardees are also eligible to apply for other university incentives, such as the Talent Scholarship (€250/month), once enrolled
Eligibility
Must be an international applicant applying for a first-year Bachelor's or Master's program taught in English at KTU
Must have a strong academic record with a minimum CGPA of 60% in each entry subject
Must meet the specific academic and language requirements for the chosen study program
Must not have already completed a degree at the same level of study in Lithuania
Requirements
Arithmetic average of academic grades from previous education (constitutes 50% of the selection score)
Applicant's motivation (constitutes 50% of the selection score)
Proof of English language proficiency
Official recognition of foreign qualifications by the Lithuanian Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC)
Required Documents
Completed online admission application via the KTU portal
Official educational documents (diplomas and transcripts) officially legalized or with an Apostille
Proof of English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL)
Motivation letter
Copy of a valid passport or ID card
Passport-style photograph
Programs of Study
Bachelor's Degree Programs
Master's Degree Programs
Application Process
Choose your desired English-taught Bachelor's or Master's program on the KTU admissions website
Prepare all required academic, language, and identification documents
Create an account and submit your admission application through the KTU online portal
Pay the non-refundable application fee required to process your admission
You are automatically entered into the scholarship competition upon successful submission of your admission application
How to Apply
Ensure your academic grades are well above the minimum 60% requirement to be competitive for the waiver
Write a compelling motivation letter, as it accounts for half of your scholarship evaluation score
Submit your complete application well before the June 30 deadline to ensure timely evaluation
Monitor your email and KTU application portal for the final decision, which is usually announced in mid-July
Selection Process
Evaluation is strictly merit-based, combining the arithmetic average of your academic grades (50%) and your motivation (50%)
The admission committee reviews all complete applications and ranks candidates
Top-ranking candidates are selected to receive either a full or partial waiver depending on available funding quotas
Successful recipients are notified individually via email