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The leaders of innovation at manufacturing companies: who are they?
The new decade started with tricky challenges for the manufacturing industry in Lithuania. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is bringing significant changes in the way we work. The revolution is gaining pace and the utilization of new technologies is growing, and we are reimagining the way humans, machines and data interact. It is important to recognise that highly skilled engineers are at the heart of a successful implementation of new digital technologies. Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) monitors closely the situation on the job market and manufacturing industry and implements changes in their study process. Students at VGTU gain the latest […]
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KTU student Jhosua: I wanted to be one of the first Ecuadorians in Lithuania
“I had a friend who was studying abroad and I wanted to experience that – life in a different country. Also, it had to be in Europe, as Europe has all this diversity of culture, traditions, languages”, says Jhosua Sebastian Hermosa Jaramillo from Ecuador, studying public governance at KTU Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities. After school, Jhosua was considering becoming a professional football player, and was trying the life of a professional sportsman for a while: “I was studying online and was playing football, but it was quite different from what I had expected”. Jhosua admits that this […]
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Alumni Stories: International Students on Studying in Lithuania
Javed Iqbal, Pakistan Javed currently works for Retal Lithuania, an international PET-packaging producer. What brought you to study in Lithuania? I was keen on studying in an institution focused on Sciences and came across the VMU faculty profiles. Then I started with more research and finally selected it as a study destination. Were you expecting to find a job in Lithuania after your studies? Frankly, I didn’t have any expectations back then, as economy size and the language barrier was a key factor. Soemhow I was sourced by a recruiter during my study days so didn’t go through the hassles […]
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QS Top Universities Ranked 4 Lithuanian Universities Among the Best in the World
The QS World University Rankings 2021 ranked four Lithuanian universities among the top universities in the world, and we could not be happier about it! 🙂 The latest rankings published today by QS Top Universities revealed the top 1000 universities from around the world and covered 80 different locations. According to the latest data Vilnius University (VU) ranked =423 and holds a top position among the Lithuanian universities. VU is followed by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) at 651-700, as well as Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) and Vytautas Magnus University, both ranked at 801-1000. The QS World University Rankings […]
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VGTU Shoots for the Stars by Raising the New Gen of Aerospace Startups
As Lithuania seeks membership of the European Space Agency, Antanas Gustaitis’ aviation institute of Vilnius Gediminas technical university (VGTU) undertook the measures to facilitate the aerospace community in the country. A revised study program of aeronautical engineering (second study cycle/ master’s degree) offers the unique possibility — to set up a startup company during the studies, and therefore exploit the opportunities of emerging aerospace sector. The dean of Antanas Gustaitis’ aviation institute (VGTU) dr. Justas Nugaras is firm, he says it is not a surprise that governments, scientific and business communities show their interest in aerospace technologies. “According the study […]
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Choose Your Scholarship for Mykolas Romeris University
Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) is one of the top universities in Lithuania. It currently has about 6,500 students from 58 different countries. For International Students the University offers Bachelor, Master and Doctoral study programmes in English language in the field of Social Sciences and Informatics. Mykolas Romeris University seeks to ensure the best international quality studies for students from all around the world, therefore applicants are offered various scholarships including the first year tuition fee waiver! Check out the list of scholarships here! Application deadline is 22nd of June. Do not miss your chance!
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No More Lockdown in Lithuania!
The lockdown in Lithuania ends today, however the country will further remain under the conditions of an emergency situation, a legal regime introduced back in February. The quarantine, which took place due to COVID-19 pandemic, took effect exactly three months ago on March 16. Today the quarantine will be lifted, which means the requirements for personal protection equipment in shops, on public transportation, inside indoor offices and during events are no longer mandatory, but still highly recommended. The physical distance requirement will remain in cafes and restaurants. As of Wednesday, up to 700 people can attend open-air events, and up […]
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“Work in Lithuania” Launches Student-Specific Portal of Job Offers
Are you a foreign student in Lithuania eager to find a perfect job? students.workinlithuania.lt will help you to kickstart your career here! This foreign student-specific website features student job postings (internships and junior positions included), latest migration information, other job offers and the latest relevant news. The website was launched by “Study in LT” partners “Work in Lithuania” – the initiative which encourages professionals living abroad to build their careers in Lithuania and helps international companies meet their potential employees.
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Foreign students share their thoughts about studying at Lithuanian Sports University (LSU)
Lithuanian Sports University (LSU) is a specialized public higher education institution that has developed its unique traditions in sport, leisure and health sciences. Studying abroad is adventurous, fascinating and challenging at the same time. As one foreign student said about his experience at LSU – “It was the voyage to the unknown”. So, we invite you to listen to the opinions of 3 LSU students – Muskaan, George, and Samrat – and learn about their experiences of studying at LSU! Source – Lithuanian Sports University (LSU)
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The Increasing Need of Seafarers Determines Perspective Career in Maritime Industry
You can start your seaferers‘ career in prestiqious and quality maritime academy in Lithuania. The maritime industry is one of the biggest industries globally and employs a considerable number of seafarers. There is a need for more qualified ships’ officers to meet the skills required by international shipping companies (ISC, 2019). Shipping is an ideal occupation for young people seeking something perspective, exciting and different to just working in an office, which in the long run will also lead to an enjoyable and well paid executive career in a major international industry. These jobs have attracted the youth for decades […]
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LCC International University’s Reaction to COVID-19: Hundreds of Thousands of Euros in Support of its Students
Solidarity with its students and their families while looking for ways to make studies available to all students – this has been the philosophy of LCC International University in Klaipėda, a university with students from over 50 countries. Each year this higher-education institution allocates half a million euros to various support initiatives and scholarships. In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, LCC has not only refused to reduce this fund, but has also significantly increased it. More than 600,000 EUR of support have already been distributed to students. In addition, over 100,000 EUR have been allocated toward new scholarships and […]
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Vilnius University Business School Offers Five Scholarships for Bachelor Students of International Business Programme
Five one-time scholarships equal of 500 Eur each for the most motivated and competent international students applying to Bachelor programme of International Business are offered by Vilnius University Business School. Scholarship is payable directly to the successful applicant after his/her arrival to study at Vilnius University Business School. Eligibility: Candidate can apply from any foreign country and has to be unconditionally accepted to study International Business Bachelor’s study program at Vilnius University Business School. Applicant must submit a motivational letter explaining why he/she decided to study International Business and how these studies would contribute to his/her professional and personal growth. […]
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