Study Bachelor’s degrees in Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnius at a glance

Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and its largest city. Vilnius is located in the southeast part of Lithuania and is the second largest city of the Baltic States. Because of the city’s Jewish influence until the 20th century, Vilnius was often described as the "Jerusalem of Lithuania". Universities in Vilnius participate in international research and academic activities and are known for preparing specialists who successfully integrate in the modern European community. Local higher educational institutions create research-based innovations that focus on scientific progress. International students coming to Vilnius will find no shortage of activities, such as exploring the many cultural and historical sites, churches, cathedrals, castles, art districts, museums, as well as excellent restaurants and cafes. No wonder in the past years the city has been named the European Capital of Culture.

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Universities

Studying

Studying in Vilnius

Courses for international students in Vilnius are taught in English or other foreign language. A range of degree programmes in English and Russian at undergraduate and graduate level are available.

Students can study numerous fields available at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degree level. They can also enrol in Erasmus programmes and in several undergraduate pathway programmes.

Subject areas available for undergraduate and graduate level are: medicine, dentistry, business administration, international communication, finance, marketing, social work, project management, biochemistry, geopolitics, information systems, engineering, aircraft piloting, real estate management and more.

Most distance (online) learning degree courses are available in Lithuanian, only a few in English, such as: business management, real estate management, construction technology, transport engineering. Find a university short course if you want to find out more about your favourite subject in a short amount of time.

Career

Career opportunities in Vilnius

Vilnius is the major economic centre of Lithuania and one of the largest financial centres of the Baltic States. The main industries supporting the local economy are: health care, real estate, technology manufacturing, construction and renewable energy production.

The biggest employers in Vilnius include: Arginta, Precizika, Baltic Solar, high-performance lasers manufacturers: Ekspla, Eksma, Sicor Biotech, Shell, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, IBM, ABB, Philip Morris, Minolta, Hansabank Group, Olivetti, Motorola.

Life

Vilnius city life

Vilnius is a Baroque style Baltic city, combining the old and the new, as you can see old churches, remains of medieval castles along with skyscrapers.

Important landmarks in Vilnius are:

The Old Town – with beautiful architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Royal Palace
The Town Hall
The Vilnius Castle Complex – a group of defensive, cultural, and religious buildings that includes: Gediminas Tower, Cathedral Square, the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, and the remains of several medieval castles
The National Museum of Lithuania
The House of the Signatories
Vilnius Cathedral and the square

Take promenades in the Vingis Park, or climb the Hill of Three Crosses which offers great views of the city. Go to the Lithuanian Opera and Ballet Theatre whenever you want to hear opera music or watch a ballet performance.

Sports fans can enjoy matches of the basketball, football, baseball, and rugby teams that are based in Vilnius.

Vilnius has quite a vibrant and rich nightlife, you can find mostly pubs rather than clubs. In terms of restaurants, you can taste authentic Lithuanian dishes, as well as many ethnic dishes from all over the world.

International atmosphere in Vilnius

Vilnius is the most ethnically diverse city in Lithuania, having especially many Poles, Russians, Belarusians, and Ukrainians living here.

Vilnius attracts large foreign investments, specifically in the production and manufacturing markets due to the relatively low operational costs. The major investments in Vilnius, were from companies and businesses that are based in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Russia, Estonia and Latvia.

Weather Vilnius

Vilnius has four seasons, with moderate cold winters and pleasantly warm and sometimes hot summers. In the coldest month, January, the average temperature is -5 °C (23 °F), and in the summer months of July and August, the average temperature is around 17.0 °C (63 °F), although the highest temperatures could go above 30 °C (86 °F) throughout the day.

Universities in Vilnius

VILNIUS TECH

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) is one of the biggest research universities in Lithuania, with a focus on technologies, engineering and strong emphasis on university-business cooperation. VILNIUS TECH provides an innovative and responsive learning environment for international students – more than 45 study programmes at a Bachelor, Master and PhD levels are taught in English language in the fields of Engineering, IT, Social Sciences and Arts. A diverse range of study programmes cater to students from all over the world. VILNIUS TECH conducts scientific research and experimental development in 10 faculties, 13 institutes, 3 research centers and 22 research laboratories. Around 8000 students attend the university, with international students from 82 countries. 

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Vilnius University

Vilnius University is an active participant in international scientific and academic activities and boasts many prominent scientists, professors and graduates. Scientific development and the expanding relations with global research centres have contributed to the variety of research and studies at Vilnius University.

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Kazimieras Simonavicius University

Kazimieras Simonavicius University (lat. Casimirus Siemienowicz) is the name of a new institution, a name that symbolises the link with Lithuanias past and one that also symbolises a future of innovation and progress. 

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SMK University of Applied Sciences

The SMK University of Applied Sciences has been growing constantly: the number of offered study programmes, as well as the number of students and employees has increased, branch offices were opened with a new building in Vilnius, there are structural divisions responsible for research activities, international relations and development of project activities were established.

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ISM University of Management and Economics

Since starting its activities in 1999, ISM University of Management and Economics had one aim from the very beginning – to offer innovative, qualitative studies and training of management and economics for creative, ambitious young persons and already experienced business managers.

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Vilnius University of Applied Sciences

Vilniaus kolegija / VIlnius University of Applied Sciences is open to novelties. It is a flexible and continually changing higher educational institution that is harmoniously combining labour market needs with the development of promising areas of science and art.

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Mykolas Romeris University

Located just 20 minutes away from the city centre, Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) is the largest and leading university in social sciences and interdisciplinary research in Lithuania, currently having about 5,900 students from 65 countries.

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