Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre

Information updated 15.08.2026

Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre or Lietuvos muzikos ir teatro akademija (LMTA) – public higher education institution in Lithuania. LMTA began its activity in 1933. It has an urban campus located in Vilnius. Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre is among top 20 universities of Lithuania. Application process and the cost of tuition. In most cases the admission committee prioritizes applicant’s academic performance when considering him/her for admission. Throughout the admission period more than 70 percent of applicants successfully enroll to the university. Nevertheless, in LMTA the ratio may vary dramatically depending on the study program. Academic year of the university consists of two semesters. The cost of tuition for the bachelor’s programs is around 7,500 USD per year. LMTA is considered to be a pricey option when it comes to obtaining a master’s degree – 7,500 USD per year of study. Also the university allows students to participate in scholarship programs, that can dramatically reduce the cost of their tuition. The university also offers an online format of study for the students who are interested. Before starting to plan your education at LMTA read more information on the official website http://lmta.lt. The composition of the university. Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre is on the smaller side, it teaches about 2000 students. Foreign citizens can also apply to the university. About 499 teachers and professors are employed by LMTA. LMTA has international student exchange programs between partner universities. More information regarding the life of the university can be found on its social media pages:Facebook. Infrastructure of LMTA. The university has a functioning library. For those who require accommodations dormitories on and off campus are offered. Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre is a part of a few associations like – European Association of Conservatoires (AEC), Association of Baltic Academies of Music (ABAM), Association of Nordic Academies of Music (ANMA), European Chamber Music Association (ECMA), Ecole de Ecoles (EdE).