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2016-10-05

“Study In Lithuania“ team is on the way to Azerbaijan!

We are happy to announce that we have the honour to participate in the 10th Anniversary Azerbaijan International Education Exhibition! The exhibition will take place at Baku Expo Center on 7-9 October, 2016. The 10th Anniversary Azerbaijan International Education Exhibition is the only event in the field of education in Azerbaijan. The event is organized with the support and active participation of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan. During the event the representatives of universities, colleges and other higher education institutions from various countries will acquaint the visitors with available bachelors, masters and postgraduate […]

2016-10-25

Vilnius University researcher may get Nobel Prize

Vilnius University professor Virginijus Šikšnys who has patented a gene editing technology stands a good chance of being awarded the Nobel Prize, the university’s rector professor Artūras Žukauskas says. The rector said he was aware that the Nobel committee last year considered a Nobel Prize for the invention, however, did not include it due to a high number of other applicants. In his words, the Warren Alpert Fund of the Harvard University’s Medical School awarded a prize to five researchers including Siksnys last year. The Nobel Prize is awarded to the maximum number of three scientists. “Today […]

2016-11-10

The first meeting of Lithuanian State Scholarship holders took place!

On November 10, 2016 the Government of the Republic of Lithuania hosted the first meeting of the Lithuanian State Scholarship holders. Operating since 1997 Lithuanian State Scholarship Programme not only provides an opportunity for Lithuanian students and professors to study and do internships abroad, but also gives an opportunity for foreigners to study and do internships in Lithuania. The Education Exchanges Support Foundation administers the Lithuanian State Scholarship Programme since 2007. More than one hundred students and researchers, who have been awarded the Lithuanian State Scholarship for full-time Master degree studies, Baltic studies and research visits in Lithuania in 2015 […]

2016-11-16

Congratulations to all students on International Students’ Day!

November 11th is recognized as an International Students’ Day. On this occasion we would like to congratulate all students in Lithuanian higher education institutions. There are approximately 126 thousand students in Lithuanian higher education institutions this year, out of which approximately 5,200 are foreigners. We hope that you are highly satisfied with your choice of the field of study, that your extra-curricular activities allow your full potential to blossom, and that your student life is full of wonders and opportunities. We wish that your studies would encourage your creativity, but also give you the opportunity to pursue the career […]

2016-11-29

We are happy to announce our new collaboration with Study.EU!

Study.EU is a new international study portal which provides information on universities and study programmes all over Europe. Study.EU database contains several thousand Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degree programmes. The covered countries include the European Union and other countries in Europe. This and next week Study.EU is promoting Lithuania and focusing the opportunities this country has to offer for international students. To find out more about Lithuania’s major cities, read international students’ interviews and gather information about actual study opportunities – please follow Study.EU on Facebook and Twitter, as well as visit the site.

2016-12-28

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

On behalf of the whole “Study In Lithuania” team we wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May the upcoming year is healthy, wealthy and full of joy. And if you haven’t yet, we also encourage you to visit Lithuania’s national Christmas tree and Christmas town in the Cathedral Square of Vilnius. For more beautiful pictures of our National Christmas tree please visit Bored Panda.

2017-01-04

Lithuania has been a part of Natasha’s heritage since the day she was born

Natasha Pratusiavicius, a Brazilian student, is currently studying at Kauno Kolegija University of Applied Sciences. Her great grandfather was born in Kaunas, so Lithuania has been a part of her heritage since the day she was born. We invite you to watch this short film and learn about Natasha‘s experiences in Kaunas, her study programme, and her opinion on the taste of Lithuanian food. To see the film click on the image below:

2017-01-10

European Union project “Study in Europe” opens exciting new student film competition!

We are pleased to announce that our collaborators and partners, the European Union project “Study in Europe”, opened an exciting new student film competition, and we are encouraging YOU to participate! Are you a student studying at a higher education institution in Europe? Want to show the world why you love studying here? “Study in Europe” is looking for fun, fresh short films that celebrate why it is great to study abroad in Europe. “Study in Europe” is inviting students across Europe to make short films and share their experiences of student life here. Your mission is […]

2017-01-23

The International School of Law and Business/University of Applied Sciences (ISLB) – a hub for higher education of quality

The International School of Law and Business/University of Applied Sciences (ISLB) is one of the largest private higher education institutions in Lithuania. By offering study programmes in Business Management, International Business Law, and Tourism and Hotel Management the school attracts international students every year. According to the data collected by the Centre of Information Technologies in Education (founded by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania) there are currently 132 foreign students studying in The International School of Law and Business/University of Applied Sciences (ISLB). Here are the stories of three alumni students, sharing what was […]

2017-02-09

LSMU student Anish: „If you can book the next flight over to Kaunas – do it!“

Anish, a 23 year old medicine student from united Kingdom is is currently studying at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU). In the following short interview Anish talks about his decision to study at LSMU, the first impressions of the university and the country, as well as his free time in Kaunas city. What made you decide to choose Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU)? My decision to study in Kaunas was made without too much thought. I heard about a few universities within the EU that provided the medical courses in English language. After getting in touch with […]

2017-02-27

Gulnara from Azerbaijan: “Find the program of your dreams!”

Gulnara Taghiyeva is a student at Mykolas Romeris University. She is currently enrolled in a Joint master study programme “European and International Business Law”. In her short interview below Gulnara is telling about her experience at Mykolas Romeris University and the decisions students should make when choosing the right study programme for themselves. What influenced your decision to come to study in Lithuania / at Mykolas Romeris University the most? I was working in the sphere of contracts and faced a lot of issues related to taxes, business law and understood that I have gaps. Therefore, I decided […]

2017-03-02

Vilnius is one of top 100 Best Student Cities according to students!

The 2017 edition of the QS Best Student Cities index, which showcases the best urban destinations for international students, included a new category called Student View. More than 18,000 students and graduates rated their cities in eight categories: arts and culture, affordability, nightlife, employment opportunities, diversity, tolerance and inclusion, ease of getting around, and friendliness. They were also asked whether they would stay, or had stayed, in the city after graduating. Vilnius made the top 100 Best Student Cities list. When asked what the best thing was about Vilnius, students praised it for being affordable, beautiful and one student […]