VMU Now and Before

Established in 1922 (re-established in 1989) and ranked as  the TOP 700 university in the world (QS World University Rankings),  Vytautas Magnus University is one of the most liberal and modern academic institutions in Lithuania, boasting an exciting history, nurturing and continuing deep-rooted traditions, playing a leading role in not just Lithuanian, but also the entire Baltic and European intellectual and cultural sphere. The academic community of VMU is united by the idea of artes liberales, i.e. the classical university of liberal arts. Warm, honest interaction and liberal humanist spirit always follow and provide strength to the community.

Why VMU? 

Vytautas Magnus University has set itself the task of putting people and their personal dignity first, which entails recognition of their achievements and individuality; showing openness to, and toleration of, various cultures and worldviews; achieving leadership positions in research and teaching of the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, and biomedicine; developing international networks and intercultural communications; fostering international studies in the Lithuanian language; becoming relevant to challenges facing world universities; and promoting innovative research and modern teaching.

Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) – one of the largest universities in the Baltic States! Dating back to 1922, the University has developed a great potential for studies and research.

We base the University’s principal activities on our strengths and traditions – links with industry, wide spectrum of technology related studies and research as well as the latest trends in international development.

KTU is famous throughout the world for its breakthroughs in ultrasound, organic chemistry, mechatronics, system diagnostics, environmental engineering and in many other fields of science. The University successfully implements European research programmes and closely collaborates with domestic and foreign industry sectors having the largest number of research contracts with business among Lithuanian universities. 

The University develops research-based and activity-oriented multidisciplinary studies, talent nurturing system and joint programmes with foreign universities. Today 11000 students study at 9 university faculties where they can choose from more than 137 programmes at Undergraduate and Master’s level as well as focus on the research studying 19 Doctoral programmes.

Today we offer 16 Undergraduate study programmes for our international students, 31 Master programmes, as well as doctoral studies in English and Russian in seven main fields: Architecture, Business & Administration, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, and Technologies.