In the rankings, the cities were ranked according to student opinions, cost of living, tuition fees, living conditions, employment opportunities and diversity. Kaunas has secured the 147th position with an overall score of 44.4.
“Kaunas is a beautiful city, it’s just the right size in the sense that everything is a bus or walking distance away. It’s next to two rivers and there are plenty of parks and outdoor activities across the city,” says Johannes Coetsee from Cape Town, South Africa, who has just graduated with a bachelor’s in mechatronics from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU).
In the eyes of KTU international students, Kaunas is compact but full of culture, has efficient city transport, is interesting for those who love historical sites, is a great place for nature lovers and is very affordable. Overall, they say, life here is very satisfying.
According to official statistics, almost 40 thousand students studied in Kaunas in 2023; a large proportion out of the 300 thousand city population – that is why it has been nicknamed the student city for decades. Kaunas is becoming increasingly attractive to international residents – in 2022, they accounted for about 3 per cent of Kaunas population, and their number is steadily growing. A significant amount of international Kaunas residents are international students.
At KTU, students from 71 countries from all continents in the world are studying. Every year, the diversity of KTU’s international community is increasing, creating an inclusive, open-minded and vibrant study environment for all.
