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Since 1579.

World changing ideas are born here. Hand in hand with the best in .

Among top 1579 ~21 000 No 1 500 Founded students by national ranking of of the best universities Lithuanian universities worldwide

STUDY PROGRAMMES 600+ 3 Courses in English and Double-degree other foreign languages programmes You will find a cutting-edge learning environment com- bining long traditions and academic heritage, modern approaches and state-of-the-art learning facilities. Ranking in the top 20 of universities in the region (Emer- ging Europe and Central Asia QS University Rankings 2020), is ’s leading academic 50+ institution. 29 Degree programmes in The university offers studies in all three cycles: under- PhD disciplines English and Russian graduate, graduate and postgraduate in the fields of natural sciences, technological sciences, humanities, so- cial sciences, medicine and health sciences. Vilnius University Business School is the first institution in Northern Europe to offer an MBA in Entrepreneurship. www.vu.lt/en – Studies

PhD STUDIES

Hone your research skills on Doctoral (PhD) Studies. PhD students benefit from: — Constantly developing methodologies and approaches to research; — Participation in international events and academic projects.

TUITION FEES FOR NON-STATE FUNDED DOCTORAL STUDIES: Regular studies (except Law) – € 10646 per year Extended studies (except Law) – € 7097 per year Regular Law studies – € 5760 per year Extended Law studies – € 3840 per year

Doctoral studies begin on October 1st every year.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DOCTORAL STUDIES: [email protected] SCHOLARSHIPS

Doctoral studies at Vilnius University are FOR MASTER offered in the following disciplines: STUDIES

— State Scholarships for Full-time Master and Humanities Social Integrated Studies; Sciences — Tuition Fee Waiver For Full-time Master Studies;

Natural — Special Scholarship for Full-time Master Studies Sciences at the of Law;

— Tuition Fee Waiver at Institute of International Medicine and Technological Relations and Political Science. Health Sciences Sciences

www.vu.lt/en → Master Studies → Scholarships APPLICATION PROCEDURE

APPLICATION DEADLINES WAIT WHILE WE CHECK

1 May – for non EU/EEA applicants We’ll check your application and let you 3. know if you need to pass any exams or/ 15 July – for EU/EEA and for non EU/EEA applicants with and provide additional documents. Lithuanian Embassies residing in their home countries

1 June – for applicants applying to Medicine or/and Dentistry programmes

RECEIVE AN OFFER CONTACT OUR ADMISSIONS OFFICER [email protected] If your application is successful, we’ll 4. send you an offer by email – please read this email carefully as it will contain APPLY important information. Make your choice then fill in an online 1. application: https://apply.vu.lt

GET YOUR VISA

Once you’ve received your admission 5. letter, you’ll need to submit any doc- uments necessary for processing your UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS visa. 2. — Proof of your previous education — Proof of English competence: IELTS 5.5+, iBT TOEFL 65+ ARRIVE AT VILNIUS UNIVERSITY — A letter of motivation Your adventure starts here. Don’t forget — A copy of your application fee 6. to apply for a mentor, check out our payment website, and take part in our many — A copy of your passport or ID card orientation activities.

THE UNIVERSITY ON YOUR DOORSTEP

All our accomodation is in easy reach of your classes, meaning you’ll have less time in transport and more time to yourself.

UNIVERSITY DORMITORIES Apply for accomodation via online form at least one month before the scheduled arrival. Monthly prices: — Double rooms – 87 EUR per person — Tripple rooms – 58 EUR per person

Accommodation Officer E-mail: [email protected] WE HAVE CAMPUSES IN THREE Contact telephone number +370 618 62 281 LITHUANIAN CITIES

PRIVATE HOUSING If you prefer accommodation in a private sector, lots of cool places available in town! Just ask for your mentor’s advise: local students may have some really good tips – be Šiauliai smart to use them! www.vu.lt/en → Studies → Practical information → Accommodation Vilnius Study and live in Vilnius, where history dwells on the roofs VILNIUS of the labyrinthine and modern art thrives in local galleries, theatres and streets. Catch the beat of the city in the swirl of its festivals, open–airs and concerts. Ejoy the cosiness of Vilnius courtyards and fresh air of its parks and gardens. KAUNAS

Find inspiration in Kaunas, where past meets future. Explore the extensive old town, or try the modern shopping malls for international cuisine and cinemas. Open your mind at the annual jazz and film festivals, or get your adrenalin pumping with live EuroLeague basketball at Žalgiris Arena. Plus Lithuania’s capital Vilnius is just 1.5 hours away by bus or train.

ŠIAULIAI

Find time for yourself in this cozy city, set on a picturesque lake. Relax in a café on Šiau- liai’s central boulevard, or kick back with friends at one of the new shopping malls, with cinemas, bowling and ice rinks. The city also boasts theatres, a sports arena, great local nature to explore, and the UNESCO protected Hill of Crosses. Reach Vilnius in just 2.5 hours by bus or train, or enjoy a trip to Lithuania’s unspoilt coast. LITHUANIA

— Area: 65 000 km2 — Population: 2,79 mln — Capital: Vilnius — Largest cities: Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys — Currency: EURO — Climate: maritime/ continental — Average temperature in July is +18Co, in January -5Co OUR PARTNERS WORLDWIDE

— Armenia — Japan — Australia — Jordan — — Latvia — Bhutan — Macedonia — Brazil — Malta — — Malaysia — Canada — Mexico — Chile — Moldova — China — Nepal — Cyprus — Netherlands — Colombia — Norway — — Portugal — Denmark — — Estonia — WE ARE — Fiji — Singapore — Finland — MEMBERS OF: — Georgia — South Korea — — Greece — Sweeden Associations: EUA / IAU / EAIE / ALTE — Hong Kong — Networks: ARQUS, / UTRECHT / — — Taiwan UNICA / BUP / UTRECHT-AEN / UTRECHT-MAUI / — Iceland — Thailand Scholars at Risk — India — Programs: ISEP / CREPUQ / ERASMUS+ / — Iran — Wietnam ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTER / NORDPLUS / — Ireland — Uzbekistan CREATIVE EUROPE / EUROPE FOR CITIZENS — — UK — Israel — USA 200+ 1050+ 900+ Bilateral agreements Erasmus+ agreements Exchange students International students from over 75+ countries ARQUS

The Arqus European University Alliance brings together the universities of , Granada, Graz, Leipzig, Lyon, Padua and Vilnius, seven longstanding prestigious uni- versities who share the conviction that Euro- pean cooperation is essential to the global future of their institutions. Arqus, being a people-centred Alliance, aims to promote a multilingual, international, entrepreneurial and innovative approach in the provision of education, research and innovation. TESTIMONIALS

“I really appreciate the unique and modern teach- ing approach, openness to our creative ideas, huge diversity of culture and communication with my groupmates and professors from all over the world”.

Kristina Kairite from

“It is the perfect place to be a student. For me the biggest highlight is the lifestyle, tuition and living are affordable, assignments and projects are more challenging, while the environment is peaceful and relaxed. This balance is important to me.“

Nikko from Hong Kong

STUDY FACILITIES AT VILNIUS UNIVERSITY

The Old Library: one of the richest collections of old books, historical documents and manuscripts.

Scholarly Communication and Information Centre (SCIC): modern library, open 24/7, providing working places equipped with computers, lounge chairs for discus- sions / relaxation, silent reading room, reading room for students with children, room for individual work for profes- sors and PhD students.

Computer facilities: computers with printers and scan- ners available at Vilnius University libraries. Free unlimited WiFi across all University campuses.

NEED A MENTOR?

A mentor at Vilnius University is a fellow student who in most cases studies at the same faculty as you. Mentor would help you get practical information and learn about student life here. Your mentor will contact you prior to your arrival to Vilnius University, but if you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. www.vu.lt/en → Studies → Bachelor and Integrated studies / Master studies → Living in Lithuania → Mentors CONTACT US

Vilnius University Universiteto st. 3 LT-01513 Vilnius, Lithuania https://www.vu.lt/en

International Admissions Office Saulėtekio st. 9, III Building, Room 713A LT-10222 Vilnius, Lithuania

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