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Student and researcher started a business in VGTU
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) tandem – a student and a researcher – created an innovative material – cellulose nanocrystals, derived from the fibre of hemp, grown in Lithuania. They can use the raw material, visually similar to flour, for the production of compositional bioplastics. Food packaging, made from such an environmentally friendly material, would be ecological and would break up quicker. Currently, one of the most common food packaging is plastic, which accounts for about ten per cent of all waste in Lithuania. In our country, about fifty thousand tons of plastic packaging appear on the market, about […]
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Lithuanian Universities – among the best in Europe and Asia
QS World University Rankings has published a list of the best universities in emerging Europe and central Asia. Four Lithuanian Universities made it to the top 100, proving that Lithuania is among the best emerging destinations for international students. Among 100, Vilnius University is 32nd, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University – 47th, Kaunas University of Technology is sharing 61-70th and Vytautas Magnus University – 81-90th places. Method of ranking the universities consisted of Academic and employer reputation, faculty/student ratio and other measurers, which you can browse through at the official website for this rating here. By visiting the website you’ll also […]
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The first joint U.K. – Lithuanian diplomas awarded to graduates
This week, the first joint U.K.-Lithuanian diplomas of the MRU and London Middlesex University (MU) Business and Media School (BMS) awarded to Master’s Degree programmes graduates. The BMS began activities in 2013. BMS Director Assoc. Prof. Marius Lanskoronskis said diploma awarded to students who completed the Master’s Degree programmes: Financial Markets, Communication & Creative Industries and Electronic Business Management. “Partners from London participated in the final thesis defense and were very satisfied with the organization of the study process, the quality of thesis, as well as student preparation,” BMS Director said. BMS programmes are accredited in both Lithuania and the […]
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KTU Graduate from India Najeeb Hasan: ‘I Could not Adapt Back Home’
To retrieve his Masters degree certificate Najeeb Hasan arrived to Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) all the way from Budapest where he is an intern at one the United Nations (UN). ‘I am an Indian, who studied both in Lithuania and Hungary, now working with people from 21 different countries’, 29 year old Najeeb finds a nice way to sum up his international experience. Lithuania is the first foreign country Hasan visited and KTU Strategic Leadership Studies became his start to a new life. Although he misses Indian colours, food and holiday spirit, Najeeb admits that he is not thinking […]
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What is Lithuania really like?
Here we share a link to live feed cameras from all around Lithuania, monitoring the pace of life and changes in the nature 24/7. It is a commercial project by one of our mobile networks and the site itself is in Lithuanian language, but it easy enough to navigate – few buttons only and you get the feed by pressing on the pictures on the first site and then on the middle button at the bottom of the site. Hopefully, that will look interesting both to those already here, and those who are still wondering how reality differs from all […]
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KTU Has Joined the Club of the Best Executive Schools
Wednesday 28 January Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Aalto University (Finland). The Memorandum foresees the possibility of obtaining a Scandinavian Executive Masters Degree (EMBA) at KTU Executive School. Hands-on Business Leadership Experience for Students The Memorandum was signed by the Dean of KTU School of Economics and Business Edita Gimžauskienė and Miina Hiillos, Associate Dean, Head of MBA and EMBA Programmes and Aalto University Executive Education. Business management studies will provide top executives with knowledge and practical skills necessary for international business environment. The programme will focus on development of best business managing […]
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How much does living in Lithuania cost?
Well, that is one of the top most asked questions we find in our inbox! We have covered this topic on our site here, however if you are really into crunching numbers and comparing, say, Vilnius (our capital) to other cities in other countries, we found a tool which will be perfect for you! Numbeo.com has data on meals, food ingredients, water, taxi, rent and much more on wide range of cities around the globe. You could probably imagine, that life in Lithuania would be much less expensive than, say London – but how much less exactly? You can find […]
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Take a quiz and win trip for two to Lithuania!
Ever thought about visiting Lithuania? Take the quiz made by Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to mark the 25th anniversary of the restoration of Lithuania’s independence, and win a trip for two to Lithuania! 2nd and 3rd place will also be awarded. Follow this link, chose your language, answer questions about Lithuania and we’ll see you here shortly!
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Once more – can foreign students work in Lithuania? Of course they can!
That is one of the top questions we get asked in our trips and events promoting Lithuania. Short answer is – yes! The devil is in the details, however, so read on! In order to work as a foreign student in Lithuania, you have two options. One is to get a work permit, which is issued by the Lithuanian labour exchange. This permit is given to a second year Bachelor degree students or first year of your Masters degree, PhD, or integrated studies. There is a limit on how many hours you can work – part-time (no more than four […]
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Turkey and Uzbekistan next week!
Next week Study in Lithuania team together with a number of Lithuanian Universities will visit two countries – Turkey (Izmir and Istanbul) and Uzbekistan (Tashkent). If you are considering studying in Lithuania, or have done so already and can help us spread the word – come and meet us at: 2 April Izmir Hilton Hotel IEFT Fair 4-5 April Istanbul Congress Center (European side) IEFT Fair 2-4 April Tashkent Palace of Yuuth Creativity In Turkey, we will have 10 Universities with us (Kaunas University of Technology, Klaipeda University, Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences, Lithuanian Sports University, Mykolas Romeris University, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius University, Vytautas Magnus […]
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Next week – European Higher Education Fair in Japan!
Next week Study in Lithuania team along with a number of Lithuanian Universities will visit the country of Japan and participate at the European Higher Education Fair (EHEF). On May 15 and 16 the fair will take place in Tokyo and on May 17 in Kyoto. Study In Lithuania team will give a special presentation at both locations. If you are considering studying in Lithuania – you should come and meet us! Kanto Event (Tokyo): Meiji University, Surugadai Campus, Academy Common 2nd Floor 1-1 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-8301 Kansai Event (Kyoto): Doshisha University, Imadegawa Campus Karasuma-Higashi-iru, Imadegawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, […]
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The 2015 Annual NAFSA Conference & Expo starts this weekend!
Come and meet our team at the 2015 Annual NAFSA Conference & Expo in Boston!
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