Lithuanian authorities have announced additional precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country from the 16th to the 30th of March, 2020. YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE INFORMATIONAL SPREADSHEET HERE. The spreadsheet was prepared by “GoVilnius”, the official development agency of the City of Vilnius. Please note that all latest information can be found on the websites of Lithuanian Ministry of Health and World Health Organization. Stay healthy! Stay safe!
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We have recently been notified of some illegal activity happening in China and we would like to notify everyone about it ASAP! It is now apparent that a third party, which is in no way affiliated to our organization, has registered a fake “Study in LT” account on “WeChat” (a mobile text and voice messaging communication service developed by Tencent in China) and have been scamming Chinese students, who are curious about studying in Lithuania. This fake “WeChat” account is using “Study in LT” logo and visual identification, which is copyrighted material. The creators of this fake account have been […]
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Are you, like us, quarantined at home? Are you, like us, wondering how to not lose your sanity and keep yourself occupied during this time? We have compiled a short list of things to do online, which will hopefully keep your mind and energy away from the pandemic. That being said we encourage you to stay inside, unless it is absolutely crucial to leave your house, and to try the following activities: Have you visited the impressive exhibition “The Origin of Species: 1990s DNA” at the MO Museum in Vilnius? The exhibition is now over, but you can still (thanks […]
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Springtime is different from usual this year not just for the global higher education community, but also for everyone in the world. However, even during these difficult times we hope you do not lose your bright mood and inner peace. Happy Easter, everyone! Stay healthy. Stay strong. Stay patient. #StayHome
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“For me, Antanas Mockus was the only association that I had with Lithuanians. And when I arrived here, it was very nice to find out that he’s just a sample of what Lithuania is – I met a lot of very nice, smart people here”, says Alexandra Alonso, studying Sustainable Management and Production at Kaunas University of Technology Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design. The first-year master’s student arrived at Kaunas in July 2019. A mechanical engineer by her first degree, Alexandra was working and living in Bogota aiming to gain job experience and to earn money for her master’s studies in […]
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Gustavo Gonçalves Coelho is a 25 years old Brazilian from a small city called Vargem Grande Paulista. Since 2018, Gustavo has been living in the north of Portugal and studying at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança. Gustavo always has dreamed about improving his engineering skills. He achieved this desire in Vilnius – in a drastically different environment from his country of origin. He finished his internship just before the global pandemic but got stuck in Portugal on his way home back to Brazil. So, we sit down virtually for a talk with Gustavo to speak about his experience. Gustavo, we […]
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“Being a member of the GIFTed community is my favourite part of studying in Lithuania”, says Sona Yavrumyan, a first-year student of Informatics at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU). An avid fan of arts and football she enjoys a variety of free-time choices at KTU and the beauty of Lithuanian nature. Although according to Sona, the weather in Lithuania is not as sunny as back home, it is comparable to England where she was living for two years before coming to Kaunas. In the United Kingdom, Sona graduated from a private school, where she studied with a full scholarship. “After graduation from […]
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ISM University of Management and Economics is currently offering early admission! ISM University of Management and Economics is one of the top ranked business universities in the Baltics. Founded by BI Norwegian Business School, ISM has always been closely associated with quality, international experience, prestige, leadership and progress. It is a modern Lithuanian university, which quickly reacts to new trends in the market and applies the most novel teaching methods. The academic faculty of ISM has studied in the best-ranked universities in the world, such as Oxford, Harvard and NYU. The university is conveniently located in the heart of Vilnius, […]
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Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences (KVK) presents a series of seminars entitled „INFO DAYS AT KVK: explore KVK online!“ 1. “Diseases of Peripheral Nerves and Skeletal Muscles”.2. “How to Grow Your Business Through Win-Win Partnerships in Marketing“.3. “Health Literacy”.4. “Ethical dilemmas concerning decision – making within health care leadership”. Please find more information about these seminars via the official KVK website and Facebook. Don‘t miss a chance to explore KVK remotely and discover the beauty of Klaipeda seaside by yourself!
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Air pollution remains one of the most serious issues facing the world today, even though air quality has improved a lot due to recent pandemic restrictions. It is common for us to think about outdoor air pollution, but indoor air quality – office, home, or education institution – is equally important. Students, who came from Georgia to study at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU), tried to solve this problem by designing a multifunctional device that resembles a waterfall to purify air within large public premises. “A lot of people are working on solutions that tackle indoor air pollution. We decided […]
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“There are a lot of local and international students around and plenty of nice places to meet new people and make new acquaintances. Kaunas is full of convenient facilities, such as rentable scooters, bicycles, cars, massive shopping malls, grocery delivery services, students have discounts on public transportation”, says Konstantinos Loukas, studying Mechatronics at the KTU Faculty Mechanical Engineering and Design. Kostas, as he prefers to be called, came from Greece for his master’s, taking the opportunity to study it for free. All EU nationals and global citizens of Lithuanian origin can compete for a state-funded study place. A mechanical engineer by first education, Kostas […]
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Education is one of the key factors of success when talking about achieving career goals and overall life satisfaction. Top-quality studies without a hefty price tag is even better. Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania is taking care of this: every applicant automatically becomes a candidate to receive the scholarship dedicated to international students with strong academic record and motivation. “The classes usually aren’t big, the lecturers are friendly and willing to help with any questions you have and you also get a lot of free time outside the university. I like that the university is flexible and the study […]
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