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.
- #400 Ranking
- 15 Bachelors
- 2,511 Academic Staff
- 23,517 Students
- 2,498 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
Top reasons to study here
- Vilnius University is a classical university with over 430 years of academic traditions and the widest range of study programmes in Lithuania.
- With the support of social partners, the university educates globally–minded specialists who successfully integrate in the modern European community.
- The university offers an academic environment focused on excellence in research and teaching.
Bachelor's programmes
Business & Management (4)
- Bachelor Accounting and Audit
- Bachelor Global Marketing
- Bachelor International Business
- B.A. Management
Humanities (3)
- Bachelor English Philology
- Bachelor German Philology
Social Sciences (3)
- Bachelor Economics and Investment
- Bachelor Politics of Global Challenges
- Bachelor Quantitative Economics
Computer Science & IT (2)
- Bachelor Software Engineering
Engineering & Technology (1)
- Bachelor Software Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- Bachelor Light Engineering
About
History
Since its establishment in the 16th century, Vilnius University, as integral part of European science and culture has embodied the concept of a classical university and the unity of studies and research.
Education
- Vilnius University is a comprehensive university.
- Vilnius University offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies in humanities, social sciences, physical and biomedical sciences and technologies.
- The extent of studies are calculated in credits. One credit is equal to 40 hours of workload (lectures, seminars, individual study and etc).
Research
Researchers' excellence network (RENET) was iniciated in the end of 2015. This international network was created and now it is coordinated by Šiauliai University, Lithuania. This network connected researchers from almost 50 different institutions from the 24 countries of the world (United States of America, Taiwan, The Republic of Korea, Indonesia, India, Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, the Republic of Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Rumunia, Serbia, the Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Poland, Latvia, Belarus, Ukraine and Lithuania).
Career
VU Student Affairs and Career Office helps students choose their career path and ensures graduates' career tracking after studies. In this section you can find out what proportion of graduates worked under an employment contract and / or were self-employed, either continuing their studies or not.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
400
2022
400 23
2021
423
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
701
2021
701
2020
701
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
801
2022
801
2021
801
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
801 -66
2022
735 -100
2021
635
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Orientation Week is designed to assist you - a new student - to settle into University life at Vilnius University. Orientation week takes place in the first week of the beginning of each semester for all international students free of charge. Participation in the Orientation Week is strongly recommended.
Housing services
There are many accommodation options for international students in Kaunas:
- Kaunas Forestry and Environmental Engineering University of Applied Sciences (KMAIK) dormitories in Girionys, Kaunas District
- Vytautas Magnus University, Academy of Agriculture dormitories in Akademija, Kaunas District
SOLO SOCIETY student house in the city centre
- 1 Home agency – affordable shared accommodation for students
Library services
- The Library was established in 1570 and is inseparable from the history of Vilnius University, Lithuania and Europe.
- The Library provides information services at several locations: the main ones are the Central Library (Universiteto Str. 3) and the Scholarly Communication and Information Centre (Saulėtekio al. 5).
ICT services
Each reading room provides study spaces with computers and Internet access (including wireless access).
All those with user card are welcome to use computers.
Medical services
All international students are supposed to have medical insurance valid in Lithuania for the study period (it can be obtained each year).
Even though you shall get medical help in all cases, there are some health institutions in Vilnius that provide easier access to health care services for international students because of the language barrier.
Student Life
Campus life
The complex of University buildings extends over a whole block of the Old Town. Its original architecture attracts the visitor’s attention. The construction of the University buildings was carried on over the centuries under the changing influences of the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical styles. The campus began to take shape in about 1570 in a city quarter belonging to the Bishop of Vilnius. By that time, the area had already been built up with brick houses
Sports facilities
Vilnius University Health and Sport Centre is responsible for sports and healthy lifestyle at the University.
The Centre offers various health and sports events as well as fitness and sports halls for the University community. In addition, high-profile sports teams are training here and competitions, as well as various tournaments between faculty students and staff, are organised.
Student clubs
Vilnius University Students Representation (VU SA)
VU SA is an independent, non-profit orientated, non-political organization which represents the interests of all students of Vilnius University.
- acts for the good of students
- improves the process of studies
- takes care of social welfare
- organizes meaningful leisure activities
- spreads information
Erasmus Student Network (ESN)
ESN is the key volunteer student organization in international higher education in Europe. They provide opportunities for cultural understanding and self-development under the principle of Students Helping Students.
Student Reviews
A review about VU
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
My university has a lot of theorical information and a lot of internships. Students and teachers are very helpful to each other. I learned a lot of stuff in my program.
Student life at Vilnius university
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My experience at Vilnius university has been extremely fascinating, with well-trained professors and equipped laboratory. There is a complete blending of theoretical works with practice. the university is full of students from diverse cultural backgrounds. it's the best university for international students.
Glad to be here.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall I love my studies, they are interesting, the professors are competent and professional.
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