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May 16, 2024

Computer Science

The full-time program (with a course load of 30 credits per semester) is offered in two formats – oncampus and online. With on-campus learning, students live and study in Vilnius, attending classes both offline and online. The online format involves distance learning from Monday to Friday during the day, with two to three offline sessions of up to five days throughout the academic year. For online learning, students can be located in any country but must attend the on-campus sessions held on location in Vilnius.

The part-time program is a less intensive form of learning (21–24 credits per semester) with regular online classes during non-working hours and mandatory offline sessions two to three times a year. Students can work or study simultaneously.

April 25, 2024

Aviation Management

Join the forefront of aviation management during a pivotal time for the industry. With a goal of net zero emissions by 2050, the demand for skilled aviation leaders is critical. Kazimieras Simonavicius University’s Aviation Management (MA) programme offers top-tier European education in this dynamic field.

Admission deadlines

Nov 1 — general admission;
July 1 — deadline for citizens of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Armenia;
August 1 — deadline for EU and EEA states’ citizens, and visa-free Eastern Partnership countries’ citizens (Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia).

Programme Highlights

  • Career Opportunities: Airlines, airport authorities, civil aviation departments, consultancies, aerospace companies.
  • Flexible Learning: Online lectures (Teams, Moodle), one-on-one meetings, group work, case studies.
  • On-Campus Sessions: Two-week modules in Vilnius once a semester.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Over 12 specialized subjects.

Ideal For

  • Current aviation professionals
  • Aspiring aviation industry workers
  • Future C-level executives
  • Those seeking in-depth industry knowledge

Unique Features

  • Small class sizes
  • Balance work and study
  • Learn from industry experts
  • Networking events
  • Business projects and simulations

Study Subjects

  • Core Courses: Introduction to Air Transport Industry, Airport and Airlines Business, Aviation Economics and Finance, Aviation Project
  • Methodology: Social Sciences Methodology, Geopolitics and International Aviation Law
  • Strategic Planning: Aviation Strategic Planning, Operations and Design
  • Management: Leadership & HR Management, Airlines and Airports Optimization, Environmental Planning, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Specialized Courses: Master’s Thesis, Strategic Marketing, Maintenance Operations, Market Analysis, Digital Transformation, Digital Airline Management

Career Opportunities

  • Airlines
  • Airports
  • Ground handling companies
  • Aircraft maintenance organizations
  • Tourism companies

Advance your career in Aviation Management with Kazimieras Simonavicius University—where innovation meets excellence.

March 1, 2024

Automation and Electrical Engineering

Initially, the words programmable logic controllers, frequency converters, servo motor control equipment, sensors may sound like spells to you, but soon you can become an automation professional – to be able to design energy supply and automation systems, install,  maintain and repair them yourself.

The programme is interdisciplinary, so you will have really interesting studies in the subjects of electrical and electronic engineering. You should be into science, love technology and be determined to become a qualified professional. Modern Siemens, Festo, Schneider Electric electrical and electronic devices and systems are used in studies.

Employment opportunities for the graduates of the Automatics and Electrical Engineering Study Programme are so abundant that it is difficult to pick one – thats what our graduates say.

Studies at Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija can be combined with work – both in full-time and part-time mode. Individual needs are acommodated on a case-by-case basis.

Why at Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija?

Students learn to automate production processes and work with modern electronic devices and their systems. Practical classess are held in an updated Technological Processes Automation laboratory. The employment prospects of graduates, i.e. specialists in the automation of technological lines, are particularly good.

DEGREE

Professional Bachelor of Engineering Sciences

SCOPE OF THE STUDY

180 credits (ECTS)

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

English

TUITION FEE PER YEAR

Full-time studies – 3300 Eur, part-time  studies – 2475 Eur

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS

Graduates work as electrical engineers in electricity network companies and companies operating, installing and repairing electrical equipment and their control systems as well as in companies engaged in the automation of technological processes.

Studies can be continued at universities under the programmes of the Engineering Science study fields group in Electrical Engineering and Electronics Engineering fields.

Further information can be found here.

January 24, 2024

International Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence (The Arqus Joint MA Programme)

The Master in International Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence is a full-time, English-taught Master’s programme, collaboratively offered by four European universities. Unique in its structure, the programme features a semester-based rotation, with each semester taking place in a different university or country. This dynamic approach provides a diverse educational experience, deepening students’ understanding of international perspectives in cybersecurity. Upon completion, graduates will be adept at integrating into various sectors of the cybersecurity industry, with a particular aptitude for roles in cyber intelligence teams on an international stage.

Throughout the programme, students will engage in a range of specialised activities, including:

  • Analyse: Conduct in-depth reviews and evaluations of incoming cybersecurity information to assess its relevance for intelligence purposes.
  • Collect and Operate: Engage in advanced denial and deception operations, collecting cybersecurity data for intelligence development.
  • Investigate: Probe into cybersecurity incidents or crimes linked to IT systems, networks, and digital evidence.
  • Operate and Maintain: Ensure the effective and secure performance of IT systems through dedicated support, administration, and maintenance.
  • Oversee and Govern: Provide strategic leadership and direction in cybersecurity matters, ensuring effective conduct within the organisation.
  • Protect and Defend: Identify, analyse, and mitigate threats to internal IT systems and networks.
  • Securely Provision: Design, acquire, and construct secure IT systems, taking responsibility for various aspects of system and network development.

Why choose this programme?

  • The programme offers specialised academic education in Cybersecurity, Cyberintelligence and International Relations and Law for Cybersecurity;
  • The programme is jointly carried out by four European Universities: Granada (Spain), Minho (Portugal), Padua (Italy) and Vilnius (Lithuania);
  • The programme uses physical mobility around these four universities, and students will have the possibility to attend virtual, blended and local courses.

What comes after?

The Master in International Cybersecurity and Cyberintelligence is designed with a document known as the European Cybersecurity Skills Framework Role Profiles and European e-Competence Framework (e-CF) in mind to guarantee that the learning outcomes will fulfil the requirements for these professions in the field of cybersecurity:

  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • Cyber Incident Responder
  • Cyber Legal, Policy & Compliance Officer
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist
  • Cybersecurity Architect
  • Cybersecurity Auditor
  • Cybersecurity Educator
  • Cybersecurity Implementer
  • Cybersecurity Researcher
  • Cybersecurity Risk Manager
  • Digital Forensics Investigator
  • Penetration Tester

July 9, 2023

PhD in Law

Have you finished your master degree studies? Are you looking to become an expert in your field? Are there topics you wish to research in detail and find answers to? Do you want to find solutions to some of the problems faced in various fields of law? 

If any of the questions above raise your interest, then you’ve come to the right place. Doctoral degree in Law will help you achieve all of those goals. At MRU, we invite you to take your doctoral studies in social sciences and elevate your education to become a true master of law. Graduate from the university that is rated to be among 250 best universities worldwide in the field of law  

Conduct your studies in English, to solidify your status as an international expert of law

By choosing the topic of a future dissertation, you can examine a specific legal problem or explore a field of law from a philosophical perspective. Your dissertation preparation and research will be supervised by a scientific supervisor who is a specialist in his/her field.

At MRU, you will also find a comparatively low tuition fee, together with potential state and private scholarships available 

PhD studies and research are coordinated by the Doctoral Committee of Law. Contact Social Innovations Doctoral School that organizes the process of doctoral studies for more information. And if you’re all ready and eager, submit your application now!

Find out 6 Reasons to Study in Lithuania!

 

July 9, 2023

PhD in Management

Searching for what to study after your master degree? Want to advance the research in the field of social science and more specifically – management? Looking to become an expert in your study field, be it marketing, governance or organizational development?  

If any of the above questions came back with positive answers, consider furthering your education by attaining a doctoral degree in Management.

At MRU and even in this joint study programme, you will find a truly affordable, comparatively low tuition fee. Additionally, you may also apply for potential scholarships available, based on your research field. It’s a great investment into yourself, as after graduation, you will be able to pursue a well-paid career in the academic field, or work in public or private sectors as a high-end management specialist, consultant, start your own company or work independently on various projects.  

PhD studies and research are coordinated by the Doctoral Committee of Management Science FieldSocial Innovation Doctoral School organizes the process of doctoral studies. Go through the acceptance requirements and see if this research path is what you are looking for. And if it is, don’t hesitate and apply!

Find out 6 Reasons to Study in Lithuania!

 

July 9, 2023

PhD in Economics

Looking to cement your knowledge in economic or financial theory? Searching for what to study after your master degree? Thought of ways that global economy could be improved and want to research them? Want to pursue detailed macroeconomic analysis and share your findings with the scientific and business community?  

If you have strongly considered any of the above questions, perhaps you are ready to pursue your doctoral degree in Economics. If you have questions that you’re absolutely must delve into and research, you have come to the right place. MRU is implementing a joint study programme together with three other universities in order to help you become an expert in your economics field. You will conduct these studies in English, so you can contribute your research to the international body of knowledge about economics. To take full advantage of this program, you will be required to show your English level at least at C1.

Finally, you will find that MRU offers a low tuition fee and scholarship opportunities, depending on your field. Go through the acceptance requirements and see if this research path is what you are looking for. And if it is, don’t hesitate and apply!

PhD studies and research are coordinated by the Doctoral Committee of Economics. Contact Social Innovations Doctoral School that organizes the process of doctoral studies for more information.

Find out 6 Reasons to Study in Lithuania!

 

May 10, 2023

PhD in Education Science

Searching where to study after your master degree? Always had a passion for education and want to further it with quality research? Want to help the next generation receive the best possible education, or assist those less privileged with cutting-edge educational techniques?  

If all of the above questions have stirred something positive within you, then consider applying with your thesis topic for a doctoral degree in Education Science. If your topic will be considered a valuable asset to the international body of knowledge, you will get a chance to contribute your research into furthering the theory and practice of education.  

After graduation, you will be able to work as a researcher or teacher in higher education institutions, a policy-maker in education, an organizer and executor of educational projects and hold executive posts in educational and research institutions. It is a worthwhile investment into yourself, especially given that at MRU, the low tuition fee makes this degree in the field of social sciences ever more attractive. Not to mention potential scholarships available depending on your exact field of research.  

PhD studies and research are coordinated by Doctoral Committee of Education Science Field. Contact Social Innovations Doctoral School that organizes the process of doctoral studies for more information. Don’t hesitate and apply!

Find out 6 Reasons to Study in Lithuania!

 

December 13, 2022

Educational Management

The study programme Educational Management responds to the demands of the contemporary educational systems and therefore is popular among the applicants. The study programme aims to prepare educational managers for different types of organisations involved in learning and teaching activities. The complexity of the programme learning outcomes leads our future graduates to the career of an educator, an educational manager, a human resources developer.

Students will have a great opportunity to experience a blended learning method, which will develop their competence in technology enhanced and self-directed learning.

Students, who successfully complete the programme, along with a Master’s degree in Education Sciences will be also awarded a Certificate in Curriculum Design and Development issued by UNESCO International Bureau of Education.

Student Testimonials

I’m proud to be graduate of study programme Educational Management. I have worked as a consultant in NGO. Now I am a career consultant in Kaunas Jesuit Gymnasium.
Aiste Bertasiene, Lithuania. Graduate.

Educational Management Master program is a unique program that gathers students with different background in education – teachers, managers, non-formal educators. These studies helped me look at education from the perspective of multiple disciplines and get acquainted with research methods in the field. Studies take place in a small cohort of colleagues, so there is a possibility to establish contact with teachers, ask questions and receive support when needed, and personalize the learning experience according to career goals. Besides, thanks to the extensive international connections of VMU I had a chance to go on study exchange abroad and gain even more international experience.
Kayako Takagi. Japan. Graduate of the programme and now lecturer of Japanese language at VMU.

Feedback of Lecturers

The programme is for students who see themselves as the future leaders of educational organisations.
Assoc. Prof. Lina Kaminskiene

Why do I advise this program for other students?

  • The ME program provides a comprehensive image of educational management from economical, sociological, psychological and philosophical points of view.
  • You can see broader picture getting both special and universal knowledge and apply it within different working fields – education or business.
  • Democratic mode of teaching and development of creative, pragmatic thinking, even on the exams.
  • Friendly atmosphere and freedom of choice.

Tetiana Ponomarenko. Ukraine. Graduate and PhD in Education.

Professors

Competencies acquired

Upon graduation of the study programme Educational Managementyou will be able to work in:

  • Public educational institutions and private organisations providing education services.
  • Education governance institutions.
  • Human resource departments of enterprises and business organizations.
  • Non-governmental organizations working in the field of education.
  • Or to continue with the doctoral studies.

 

December 12, 2022

Accounting and Finance / Учет и Финансы (in Russian/English)

The traditional image of Accounting and Finance is a thing of the past! Creative, digitised accounting, sustainable finance management, tax optimisation, organisational value creation, risk management, and assessment of future opportunities all become the work of highly qualified accounting and finance professionals! All of this is offered by the interdisciplinary Accounting and Finance study programme. Equipped with knowledge of national and international accounting standards and principles of financial management, graduates of this programme are able to manage accounting and financial processes, identify new facts and problem areas in accounting and finance and select appropriate problem-solving methods, analyse and forecast an organisation’s finances and evaluate its future prospects, and to assist the organisation’s manager in making informed decisions. Choose precision and learn the modern language of numbers in business!

Why to choose this programme?

• Accounting is a business language, that helps to understand the meaning of numbers and the significant processes that takes place in any company
• Programme prepares highly qualified, innovative financiers that operates creative, digitized accounting, sustainable (green) financial management, tax optimization, organizational value creation, risk management and assessment of future opportunities
• You will be prepared for managing both – accounting and finances
• You will be able to help the managers of the biggest companies to make the right decisions how successfully manage the business
• Every business needs its professional accountant – you will have wide job opportunities and a possibility to choose whether you want to lead a company or manage your own business

Language of instruction: First study year is taught in Russian, from the second-year language of instruction is English.

Career opportunities

Graduates will be able to work as leading specialists in the field of accounting, financial analysts, financial managers, internal auditors in national and international business enterprises, public sector organizations, audit firms, tax, insurance, control, and consulting institutions, financial institutions. They can also independently provide accounting, tax, and consulting services. Graduates have the opportunity to continue their studies in the master’s programs of accounting, finance, economics, management and business administration, and other social sciences.