 Kaunas
City
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 1579
Foundation
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 22000
Number of students
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 1200€ - 12000€
Semester Tuition Fees
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 650 - 850 euro per month€
Ø monthly cost of living
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 Yes
Scholarships available
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 May 18, September 15
Application Deadline
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 12/1
Student - staff ratio
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 66
Nations represented
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A-Level Certificate A-Level Certificate Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree
The university takes the top spot for one of the least expensive quality higher education institutions in Europe and all international students from the EU and other countries pay typically the same amount for programs in bachelor's, masters and doctorate levels. Academic fees at Vilnius University vary co-dependently on the study program and the language with which they are taught.
The tuition cost at Vilnius University for 2019/2020 academic periods include: Vilnius University
Bachelor Programs: Ranges from €2,400 to €3,620 for undergraduates courses in English and Russian per academic year.
Master’s Programs: Ranges from €3,000 to €10,00 for varying graduate master courses in English and Russian per academic year.
The university has a very advanced Medical and Dental program named one of the best not only in the country but also in Europe.
One year tuition at the faculty of medicine costs €11,000 and one-year tuition at the faculty of dentistry costs €12,960 for both EU citizens and applicants from other countries.
The university has a very robust scholarship and financial assistance channel provided for the interests of all it’s students who are pursuing various degree programs. These scholarships come as tuition waivers, incentives, grants, scholar benefits, and academic funding.
 250 - 380 Euro / month
Accomodation
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350 Euro / month
Cost of living
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 120 Euro / month
Food
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 Free, the University offers shuttles
Transportation
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Vilnius University is one of the oldest and best known higher educational establishments in Lithuania and Central-Eastern Europe. VU offers the widest range of studies in humanities, life sciences as well as social, physical, biomedical and technological sciences. The university has more than 80 bachelor's and integrated study programs, more than 100 master’s programs and 29 doctorate programs in various fields of science.
The university also has about 63 residency programs in medicine and odontology. The university also boasts of over 2,000 academic staff members who are qualified and come from different backgrounds. These staff members are internationally trained as well and they offer a broad world-wide perspective in their teaching methods.
The university devotes great attention to the development of fundamental and applied sciences, research and the quality of studies. Although VU is the oldest university in the Baltic region, the university still continues to update and grow with the times, attracting a very young, dynamic, open and progressive student population.
Interesting facts about Vilnius University:
The university’s world standard library houses 5 million publications, one of the highest in Europe.
The first Lithuanian literature (book) is safely showcased at Vilnius University’s library.
The first laser equipment was developed at Vilnius University
Lithuania’s first internet connection was done by a researcher at Vilnius University
The first Lithuanian satellite (Lituanica SAT-1) was developed by Vilnius University scientists.
Presently 25 foreign languages are taught at Vilnius University.
International study environementVilnius University has a respectable number of students (20236) and the number is expected to continue accelerating. Students come from over 106 countries. |
Modern InfrastructureVilnius University has laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technology, a computer center and an extensive resource library. |
Affordable EducationCompared to many universities within Europe, Vilnius University tuition fees are rather affordable and students have the opportunity to apply for scholarships. |
Competent StuffVilnius University institution has a diverse group of lecturers with substantial experience, having worked with respected international organizations worldwide. |
There several dormitories in Vilnius for both male and female understudies and a dormitory facility that accommodate both genders. Dormitories at Vilnius University are designed to make student life very easy. Student rooms are very comfortable and affordable. They come installed with modern utilities and services such as housekeeping, security and wireless internet connectivity all at first-grade qualities. Their twin beds or bunk beds are set up in a room depending on your package. The room also contains a sitting convertible double couch, coffee table, wardrobe, working authentic wood burner. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, teapot gas stove.
Dormitories in Vilnius University has pretty interesting geography, they're situated in Sauletekio, Olandu or Didlaukio streets. They are close enough to the faculties. The time that is necessary to reach a faculty or any other object depends on their geographical location and the traffic causes. This makes life for students much easier as there have no need to worry about being late for classes they can easily run from their dorms to class within a reasonable time, for those who won't take buses or taxes there are always available there are close and dint take time to come and also thanks to the use of applications like Uber.
The university has several off-campus housing situated just a few distances from the university campus. These options exist as private apartments, private dormitories, home-stay, and apartment complexes. There is an array of apartments littered around Vilnius, many of which rent out properties to students or many of which offer premium accommodation settings for students at Vilnius University.
Many houses are set up at just a walking distance from the university as one-bedroom, two and three-bedroom flats fully furnished. Rental prices are somewhere between €200 to €450 depending on the building type and the extra amenities available.
The university has a sports and health center that have different plays host to various physical events and activities throughout the year. Vilnius University promotes various sports activities such as football, volleyball, basketball, swimming, and hockey. With a very unique team of sports professionals and coaches.
The university provides medical care to students on campus via the 24-hours open university clinic that is on the ground to respond to any medical emergencies that students might incur. The university clinic also offers apt treatment services for students with various concerns.
All freshman and sophomore students that live on campus are required to purchase a meal plan. Each resident student meal plan comes with a certain number of swipes. Meals are only in the dining hall (all you Can care to eat).
Plans containing meals per week allow students to use up to the allotted meals provided by that plan per week. Their meals provided for the whole semester there are to be used within their n meals carried over to the next semester
For non-residents, they can get a meal plan for a week or they can buy meals by the cafeteria’s which will be slightly expensive due to them not being planned but are equally as nice. There no limits to what you can eat with the array of restaurants, canteens, and cafeterias at different sections of the university’s campus.
Their student discount for foreign students the Vilnius transport system allows the use of ISIC cards for transportation to other locations or universities. Students pay monthly for their transportation to any location in Lithuania this makes life easy and if paid yearly there are more discounts up to 60% discount. Public transport is very effective and accessible anywhere within the city. buses, trains, taxis, are common options many students move around with. This can also be found on applications like Uber which one can call their taxi while ones still dressing and by the time ones ready they simply walk out of their apartment and walk straight into the taxi
Vilnius is a historic gem of Lithuania and the country’s capital and most populous city. The city post-independence in 1990 continues to grow and develop, becoming more attractive, tolerant modern, and progressive over the coming years. The city center of Vilnius consists of 5 major areas; The Old Town, one of the largest surviving medieval old towns in Europe that have developed over the course of many centuries and home to some of the continent’s greatest architectural sites.
Užupis a self-proclaimed republic is the artistic district of the city and houses all the shops, restaurants and art galleries. What formerly used to be the dodgiest part of the city, Šnipiškĕs, has now been transformed into a central business district housing several companies and corporate establishments. In that aspect, Vilnius was named by the Financial Times in 2019 as the most attractive city for tech start-ups. The Žvĕrynas district is the greenest area of the central city and has a very sub-urban atmosphere.
The New Town is the fifth and most recent area in Vilnius, experiencing very rapid redevelopment and infrastructural growth, the area is modern and very urban attracting tons of Lithuanian resettlers every year. Vilnius is a very strategic city that has stayed true to its cultural heritage yet adapting to the new world. The city is home to a very ethnically diverse group of people from all walks of life.
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