September on the Way: LSMU Students Favour Dormitories for Price, Location, and Quality

As the new academic year approaches, prospective students seek the most appealing accommodation. Today, the student dormitories of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) represent not only a comfortable living space, but also a place where new friendships are forged and stories unfold every year. Students emphasise the quality of life, cost saving, and proximity to the university as some of the main advantages of LSMU dormitories.

The Lithuanian University of Health Sciences currently offers nine dormitories, with prices starting from just €45 per month. Erika Rusilaitė, an LSMU student who has been living in the dormitory for three years already, explains that cost-effectiveness was one of the main reasons she chose to move in.

“I chose to live in a dormitory primarily because of the lower rent – the financial aspect is very important for a student,” says Erika. Moreover, the location of the dormitory is very convenient for commuting to lectures and practical classes, which saves time and money, she notes.

Daily life benefits and community

Talking about the dormitory amenities, Erika considers her double room as cosy.

“The greatest advantage of the room is the private bathroom,” – she says, adding that the shared kitchen, used by all residents of the floor, is always clean and tidy, as are the other common areas, including the reading room and shared bathrooms.

LSMU dormitories are not only comfortable to live in, but also make it easier to make friends who can quickly feel like a second family, she notes. Erika highly recommends LSMU dormitories to first-year students, as strong friendships are often formed here and can be invaluable throughout your studies.

The dormitory also has its council, which is responsible for the students’ well-being and organises various events, such as freshers’ initiation, during which the students can get to know each other and enjoy their time together, notes Erika.

Conditions enhanced continuously

Raimundas Endrikis, Head of the LSMU Infrastructure Management Department, points out that the University is constantly upgrading its infrastructure to provide comfortable and up-to-date living conditions for students.

“For example, in the newly renovated dormitory at Dainavos g. 3 in Kaunas, students have access to separate bathrooms, a gym, and a common room. This dormitory remains the most popular choice among students,” – notes R. Endrikis.

LSMU dormitories also promote social integration offering a wide range of leisure activities for students. All dormitories are equipped with laundry facilities, leisure spaces, and reading rooms. Particular emphasis is placed on providing new and comfortable leisure facilities when planning a renovation.

According to R. Endrikis, the dormitories are regularly undergoing routine repairs of both common areas and rooms, while major renovation projects are currently being developed for three dormitories, including insultation of building facades, interior remodelling, partial layout redesign, adaptation of the premises for accessibility, replacement of utility systems, and landscaping.

The students can therefore expect comfortable and up-to-date living conditions regardless of which dormitory they live in.  

New developments this year

LSMU dormitories have seen several major developments this year. R. Endrikis notes that the application form for a place in a dormitory has been updated, making it simpler and clearer. In addition, information is now disseminated in a more effective way for the students to find out about their future living conditions and choose the most suitable option in advance.

According to R. Endrikis, for now, there are no plans to adjust the dormitory prices, which range from €45 to €225 per month, based on a number of factors such as the size of the room, the condition of the building, and the furnishings. This enables every student to choose a place to live that suits their budget.

R. Endrikis has also noted that students have recently been very focused on their studies and student activities, and are looking for more personal space, preferring to live in either single or double rooms. In response to these trends, the University is putting effort to create the conditions that meet the needs of today’s students.