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2018-06-20

Vilnius University launches Lithuania’s first MBA in Entrepreneurship

Vilnius University Business School presents a new accredited Master’s study programme “MBA Entrepreneurship“. This Master of Business Administration study programme is unique in Lithuania, being aimed at developing entrepreneurship competences. “We are pleased to introduce a new MBA programme, designed to train entrepreneurs—people who recognise new possibilities, create new jobs, and generate added value for their clients, partners and the public. The programme is intended for people seeking to transform their idea into a business, and for those responsible for product/service development in their organisations,’ explains Dr. B. Miškinienė, the Director of VU Business School. The programme was developed in […]

2018-06-25

Apply for State-funded (tuition fee free) studies at Vytautas Magnus University

If you are Lithuanian citizen or other member countries of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) or Lithuanian national residing abroad, you can apply for studies without tuition fee at Vytautas Magnus University. All you need to do is to fill out this online application form, submit all the required documents and look forward for the results to be announced. Application deadline for Master degree studies: June 28, 2018, so hurry up and take your chances! Please click on this link for more information about the Study programmes to choose and documents to be submitted.

2018-06-26

One more step towards the Nobel Prize: VU professor received the prestigious Kavli Prize

Vilnius University (VU) professor Virginijus Šikšnys was awarded with the prestigious Kavli prize for his discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary tool for DNA editing. The prize, which includes 1 million dollars, is rewarded every two years. The Kavli Prize in Nanoscience will be shared between prof. V. Šikšnys and two other scientists, who also work on improving the CRISPR-Cas9 technology: Emmanuelle Charpentier from Max Planck Society, and Jennifer Doudna from University of California, Berkeley. V. Šikšnys says that the call from the president of The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, announcing that he will be awarded with the […]

2018-06-26

Where do Lithuanian universities rank in QS World University Rankings?

Every day “Study in LT“ team receives messages from interested international students who are in the process of deciding whether or not Lithuania is a suitable study destination for them. Students usually ask such questions as “What are the top universities in Lithuania?” and “What are the admission requirements?”. There currently are more than 40 different universities and schools of applied science in Lithuania, each of them offering a wide variety of study programmes taught in English. As each university is a separate institution, each one has a different set of requirements and admits students through a separate application process. […]

2018-07-08

Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences organised 2nd summer training workshop for foreign students

On 19 June – 3 July 2018 Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences hosted 9 students and 1 professor coming from higher education institutions from India. This visit was a part of Summer Workshops programme organized by the state university earlier in the year. This programme offered workshops with best lectors, practical training in faculty laboratories as well as real companies, cultural programme, excursions and fun. During their stay in Klaipeda students gained practical knowledge in Informatics, Mechanical and Civil Engineering fields, visited various companies and developed a specific project entitled “Smart Bench”. Also, during their training period […]

2018-07-10

VGTU’s master students make an impression on representatives of the Lithuanian industry

On 6-8 June, Master students from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University’s (VGTU) Department of Mechanical and Material Engineering defended their master thesis. The highly respected thesis defence commission was chaired by the CEO of Vilpros pramonė and alumnus of the department Dr. Darius Ozarovskis. This year, students defending their master thesis at the Department of Mechanical and Material Engineering pleasantly surprised the representatives of the Lithuanian industry, though, usually, the members of the thesis defence commission are highly critical when assessing the theses. It is worth noting that these are the graduates of the first class of the new specialisation […]

2018-07-17

International students feel welcome in Lithuania

At the moment, Vilnius University (VU) offers 47 study programmes and over 600 courses in English. This number increases every year, therefore more and more foreign students decide to study at VU. Craig Thomson, a student at VU Institute of International Relations and Political Science (VU IIRPS), says foreign students feel welcome in the university and rarely encounter any major problems. Craig grew up in Derby (United Kingdom). After graduating from high school, he chose to study Youth and children’s work, because he wanted to give back to the community. “I used to go into a youth group when I […]

2018-08-07

Intan from Indonesia: “Not only I use my mind, but also my heart to learn Lithuanian”

Intan Destia Helmi is studying in Lithuanian language and culture summer courses at Vytautas Magnus University in Lithuania this summer. Intan is originally from Indonesia, Aceh Province, which is roughly 10,000 km away from Kaunas, where she resides right now. Intan says that she picked Lithuania specifically because of the history and the language. She describes Lithuania as being “one of the most historical places in the world”. What attracted Intan to Lithuanian language the most was the fact that it is one of the oldest in the world. She also describes it as having close relation with Sanskrit‘s language, […]

2018-11-02

Students of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) started their internship at NASA

Two Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) students –Julija Kravčenko and Vladas Jurgis Labanauskas – are among the 4 Lithuanians who have just started their internship in National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center. NASA brings to mind images of first humans in space, inconceivable research and innovation beyond belief. However, for four Lithuanian students NASA will be also an addition to their resume – an incredible workplace, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. “I am sure that internship in NASA could open-up my career. I have some ideas about new technologies that I would like to introduce to the researchers working […]

2018-11-02

Project “Let’s Make a Bridge!” seeks to develop the participants’ competencies

The students of Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences (KVK) together with the students of National University of Ostroh Academy took part in a project entitled “Let’s make a Bridge!”. The project took place from 17th to 21st of September. The project “Let’s make a Bridge!” was aimed at the development of the competencies required for active social, public, and professional life. Twenty-four participants took part in the project. The students of Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences with their peers of Ostroh Academy undertook self-reliant activities and participated in seminars, discussions, games, informal sessions, excursions to the army battalion and Lithuanian Sea Museum. The […]

2018-11-07

“Study in LT” team is heading to Ukraine!

Attention, students of Ukraine! Have you ever considered studying in Europe? Are you considering your options and want to know more? If so, we have good news for you! “Study in LT” team will be participating in “Education of Slobozhanshchyna and Study Abroad 2018” higher education fair in Kharkiv. Prospective Ukrainian students are invited to visit our stand and learn more about what Lithuania has to offer – modern academic environment, EU-wide recognized diplomas, friendly and welcoming society. “Study in LT” will also invite visitors of the fair to experience and discover the endless possibilities in a Virtual Reality tour inside Lithuanian universities. […]

2018-11-22

International Students Visited VGTU Partners – Global Business Centers in Vilnius

November 8th foreign students of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) visited global business centers – some of VGTU partners based in Technopolis – the biggest complex of international business offices in Lithuania. International students from 15 countries were introduced to working opportunities in Lithuania and options regarding legal stay in Lithuania after graduation. They also had presentations regarding their working opportunities. “Attracting new tallents is one of the key priorities for Lithuanian economy. International students who have chosen our country for studies are among the most wanted potential employees. Having one of the largest international student communities in Lithuania overarching […]