ABOUT ŠIAULIAI

Where opportunities flourish and possibilities await!

Šiauliai is rightfully called a strong industrial city and the economic center of Northern Lithuania. The unemployment rate here remains the lowest among all major cities in Lithuania while both the budget and the foreign direct investments have more than tripled in recent years. Wages in Šiauliai are also rapidly growing, and generous incentives are available for highly qualified specialists and students.


However, pupils, students, professionals of various fields, and young families choose Šiauliai not only because of the rapid economic growth but also due to the city’s cultural uniqueness, wide learning and education opportunities, compactness, and, of course, the variety of entertainment and leisure activities. This list is certainly not complete, so we invite you to choose the Sun City and add to it yourselves!

WHAT'S OUR MISSION?

“Career in Šiauliai” (Lithuanian: Karjera Šiauliuose) is all about showcasing the educational and career opportunities that Šiauliai has to offer. Our aim is to highlight the city’s dynamic learning programs and exciting professional prospects to students, their families, and professionals alike. Join us and explore the bright future waiting for you in the city of the Sun!

STRONGINDUSTRY

Šiauliai, the fourth largest city in Lithuania by population and Gross Domestic Product (GDP), is renowned for its robust industrial sector and is also the fastest growing city in the country.

INNOVATIVESTUDIES

The educational institutions in Šiauliai – Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy, Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija/Higher Education Institution, and Šiauliai Vocational Training Center – prepare top-tier specialists who are highly sought after in the job market.

ADDEDVALUE

Companies in Šiauliai excel in creating high-value products that cater to global markets. These businesses specialize in innovative solutions, advanced manufacturing, and cutting-edge technologies, contributing significantly to international supply chains and setting a benchmark for quality and efficiency.

CAREEROPPORTUNITIES

Šiauliai greatly values creators, including designers, technologists, and a range of engineers, such as mechanical and production engineers.

Šiauliai - Your Ideal Place to Call Home

Šiauliai is an attractive city to settle in, offering a convenient and comfortable lifestyle. With practical traffic flow and no major congestion, navigating your daily routes is a breeze. Access to kindergartens and schools is easy, and a wide range of extracurricular activities provides children with endless opportunities. The city boasts numerous healthcare facilities, family doctors’ offices, and a regional hospital.

Real estate in Šiauliai is more affordable than in other major cities, allowing residents to enjoy better living conditions at lower costs. Newly built apartments in the city center with partial finishing start at just just 1,950 EUR per square meter, compared to 4,200 EUR in Vilnius and 3,000 EUR in Kaunas (as of December 2024). Rental prices also reflect this affordability, starting at 290 EUR in Šiauliai’s center, while in Vilnius they start at 400 EUR, and in Kaunas at 340 EUR.

Discover the comfort and affordability of life in Šiauliai – your ideal place to call home.

RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CITY OF ŠIAULIAI

Šiauliai has long been recognized as a vibrant and innovation-driven industrial city: a place where businesses have thrived for centuries, forward-thinking ideas are born, and high-quality products and services drive prosperity. The city of the Sun warmly welcomes motivated professionals, ambitious students, aspiring professionals, and young families eager to grow and make a difference!

Šiauliai City Municipality https://www.siauliai.lt/en

Information for foreigners about living and working in Lithuania https://www.renkuosilietuva.lt/en/

Employment opportunities for foreigners: Lithuanian Employment Service information https://uzt.lt/en

Lithuanian language courses https://micenter.lt/en/lietuviu-kalbos-mokymasis

 

ENTERTAINMENT IN ŠIAULIAI

Life in Šiauliai is vibrant from morning till night, and after sunset, the city awakens a second time. As befits a major city, there are plenty of places to spend leisure time meaningfully. Šiauliai Arena, the State Drama Theatre of Šiauliai, concert halls, cultural centers, galleries, stadiums, sports complexes, restaurants, cafes, nightlife, and the opportunity to spend time actively in nature without straying far from the city center – the city of the Sun, residents and guests can easily find suitable activities or entertainment.

For more information about entertainment and leisure in Šiauliai visit the Šiauliai Tourism Information Center website https://www.visitsiauliai.lt/en/