MBBS in Lithuania

Living Cost

Like other European countries, the cost of living in Lithuania is affordable. On average, you can live well if you spend €300 per month.
Check out the table below to get an idea of the different commonly used goods in Lithuania.

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Hostel

Though many universities in Lithuania offer hostels, the likelihood of you getting a hostel room is slim. However, like many smaller European countries, there are numerous private apartments available for rent that Indian students share.

When you rent such accommodation and share it, you will be spending around €200–250 per month. These apartments are generally let to students so you will find all amenities like cooktops, study tables, etc.

MBBS in Lithuania: Tuition fees

The tuition fee in Lithuania falls on the higher side. The universities that we mentioned above will cost you between €11,000 and €12,000 per year. There will be some other expenses, including the Registration fee, visa extension fee, medical insurance, etc. This will be around €3,000 in 1st year and around €300 in subsequent years, for 5 years.

So, you may end up spending roughly €75,000 to €80,000 for the entire degree as the education cost.

MBBS in Lithuania Eligibility

The eligibility in the Lithuanian universities varies, and the above 2 universities also look for different criteria. The main difference is in the requirement for PCB scores in Class XII. The Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine entertains applications with a minimum Class XII score of 50% in PCB.

However, to apply to the Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine, you need to have a minimum score of 80% in PCB in Class XII.

Other eligibility criteria include your age, which must be between 17 and 25 years old. You must have qualified for NEET.

Most importantly, Lithuanian universities ask for TOEFL or IELTS scores at this point in time. However, this criterion is under review, and you will need to confirm at the time of application.

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Why study MBBS in Lithuania?

Studying medicine in Lithuania has the following advantages:

• The EU advantage can be of great value in determining your career
• Good quality of education
• The universities are recognised and accredited
• You shall be eligible for NEXT as the duration of MD is 6 years
• Lithuania is a peaceful country with mild weather and welcoming natives.

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PG Options After MBBS in Lithuania

NEET PG or NEXT

success ratio to get Clinical PG Seat in Govt Medical College which is 9% only, broadly we can say that only 1 out of 10 will get Govt Seat, even after paying 1.5-2 Cr in Pvt Medical college your chances are just 1 out of 6. 

NEXT Exam is applicable from 2024 batch onward, replacing NEET-PG and FMGE. NEXT aims to assess knowledge in Pre, Para, and Clinical subjects nationally. 

Step	Eligibility	Result	Opportunity
NEXT-1	After 4th Year	Pass	Entry to Internship
		Merit	PG seat is Secured
NEXT-2	After Internship	Pass	License to Practice

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Medical PG in USA (USMLE)

USMLE is a 3 step Exam. One can appear in USMLE Step 1 after 2nd Year, USMLE Step 2 CK during an internship, and Step-3 during your residency (Medical PG). The USMLE is an online exam and can be taken at the PROMETRIC centres present across India any time.

USMLE Exam passing ratio is 60% which is 6 time the NEET-PG Exam. NEXT Exam designed on USMLE pattern, refer the table below

Criteria	USMLE	NExT
Purpose	PG & Practice in US	PG & Practice in India
Phases	3 Steps	2 Steps
Eligibility	From 2nd Yr onward	After 4th Yr
Qus Format	Clinical Application / Patient Centered	Clinical Application / Patient Centered
Attempt	4 Attempt	Practically 4 Years to attempt
Validity	7 Years	3 Years
Practice	All countries Incl India	Only in India

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Medical PG IN UK (MRCP)

There are Two ways to Start your Medical Career in UK either by MRCP/MRCS. You can complete all steps in India , your refer the table below

Criteria	PLAB	MRCP/MRCS
Purpose	Internship in UK hospitals	PG & Practice in UK
Phases	2 Steps	3 Steps
Eligibility	After Graduation	2 Yr Work Exp required
Qus Format	MCQ , Clinical Qus	MCQ , Clinical Qus
Salary	Low	High

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