Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), established in 1922 (re-established in 1989) is one of the most liberal and modern universities in Lithuania, having liberal studies policy, seeking and establishing successful international relations with other universities all over the world. It is an open university where traditions and innovations meet and complement each other.
Special Features of VMU
The University is proud of creative and enthusiastic community – students and academics who feel free to communicate as of equal status what allows to cooperate and not only share what they know but also generate new knowledge.
Graduates with a broad humanistic orientation for Lithuania's needs in research, culture, education and economy.
Academic freedom as one of the most important principles of University's activity.
Languages. The students are offered to learn up to 24 languages, including Latvian, Japanese, Turkish, Ancient Greek, Norwergian, Finnish, Portuguese, etc.
Studying at VMU also gives a great opportunity to learn Lithuanian language, become aquainted with Lithuanian culture, literature, art, history and politics - the university offers Lithuanian Language and Culture Summer Course for foreign students since 1998.
Establishing successful international relations.
Vytautas Magnus University in Outline
Around 7000 Bachelor & 2000 Master students, over 250 PhD students, around 100 Professional development students, over 550 scholars and researches;
over 23 000 alumni (after 1989);
70 BA and MA study programs;
7 MA degree programs and over 350 courses in English, 24 foreign languages courses;
9 faculties: Arts, Catholic Theology, Economics and Management, Humanities, Informatics, Law, Political Science and Diplomacy, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences;
160 partner universities around the world;
Member of 9 international organizations & associations;
Member of Campus Europae university network.
Accommodation
Vytautas Magnus University has two students’ dormitories. The newly renovated dormitory is in the very centre of the city; the second university dormitory is further from the centre. During the academic year foreign students are accommodated in VMU student dormitory (Vytauto pr. 71, Kaunas), in the city centre.
Students in the dormitory of VMU are accommodated in double rooms. Each room has a table, a bed, a wardrobe and chairs. Beddings and towels will be provided. There is a fridge in each room. Usually two rooms are in one block. Internet access is available in each room.
