Why do foreigners want to study Lithuanian language? What do they admire about Lithuania? Is it difficult for them to assimilate in this country? These questions were discussed and answered in the discussion called „What image of Lithuania do foreign Lithuanian language students form?“, which was organized by the International Relations Department of Vytautas Magnus University and took place on January 14th at Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania. The participants of the discussion included Lithuanian language teacher Indrė Šadvilaitė, the Head of International Relations Group at VMU Vilma Leonavičienė and three former students of Lithuanian Language and Culture Courses, […]
Read moreStudents coming to Lithuania for Erasmus+ studies or a traineeship have the opportunity to learn the Lithuanian language and to prepare themselves for their mobility period in Lithuania! The Intensive Lithuanian Language Courses are financed by the Education Exchanges Support Foundation. Participating students do not have to pay for tuition. Participants of the courses are expected to cover housing and other living costs during the period of the courses. In winter of 2020, the following higher education institution will be offering Intensive Lithuanian Language Courses in Lithuania: Vytautas Magnus University, Vilnius (4 January–2 February 2020); Deadline to apply is 24 […]
Read moreReleased last week, the latest publication of QS University Rankings: Emerging Europe and Central Asia (EECA) include several Lithuanian universities. Vilnius University (VU) holds a top position among the Lithuanian universities. It is ranked in the 18th place in the EECA rating this year. Vilnius University is followed by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU), ranked 32, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), ranked 53, Vytautas Magnus University, ranked 61, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, ranked 115, Klaipėda University, ranked 116, Mykolas Romeris University, ranked 142, and Siauliai University, ranked 301-350. The QS World University Rankings is an annual publication of university […]
Read moreFrom 2020, Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) will begin offering a unique Master in Business Administration (MBA) specializing in Basketball along with the International Basketball University (IBU). Well-recognized global leaders in the basketball field will lecture including NBA Vice-President for Europe Jesus Bueno Pascual, the former Australian Basketball League Head Matt Weston and many Lithuanian basketball officials. Programme Director and organizational leadership specialist Dr. Ray Smith from the U.S. said the programme will offer lectures by MRU and recognized basketball industry heads allowing to learn about marketing, human resources and leadership from those already established in the field. International Basketball University […]
Read moreYoshiyuki Miyasaka from Japan is studying Psychology at LCC International University. Now, a sophomore, Yoshiyuki is learning more about Lithuanian culture and seeks opportunities for personal development. Here are some of his thoughts… Japan – is my home. Whenever I go there I feel the good atmosphere, I feel safe. This is where I grew up. I miss Japan so much, especially the food. The main reason to go back to Japan is to eat the food. Personal development – since I am majoring in Psychology, personal development is very important to me. I think about how I can improve myself, develop […]
Read moreSopheaktra Dim and Menghuo Lay are International Exchange students from the National University of Management in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. They will spend one semester at LCC International University studying International Business Administration. Sopheaktra and Menghuo have traveled a long way to come to Lithuania and have faced some challenges while adapting to the new culture and lifestyle. Even though they knew it would be a challenging transition, they decided to accept it and make Klaipėda their second home. Why did you decide to come to LCC for a semester as Erasmus students? Menghuo: One of the students from our university told […]
Read moreThe numbers of educated and highly skilled internationals who choose to work and live in Lithuania is increasing. An interest of international students in studies in Lithuania is also growing and feedback about the quality of studies is very good. This year Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) welcomed new full-time degree seeking international students from 58 countries, including Egypt, Ecuador, the United Arab Emirates and Kazakhstan. VGTU’s community of international students is expanding; thus, we decided to ask why they have chosen Lithuania, what cultural differences do they notice, and what has surprised them so far. Good conditions make Lithuania […]
Read moreAn international web series festival “Seoul Webfest” took place in Seoul on 21-23 August. Every year film artists from all continents participate in this festival. A web series Little Incidents created at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University’s (VGTU) Creative Industries television was part of the official festival’s programme and gained international recognition. This web series was nominated in four categories: Best Editing, Best Concept, Best Sketch Comedy and Best Creator. The author of Little Incidents – Aistė Ptakauskė –won the Best Creator award in this festival. Little Incidents is a situation comedy about two incompatible and quite egocentric young persons who, […]
Read moreDaria Mozheiko from Ukraine graduated from LCC International University this Spring with a BA in Psychology. Her path towards graduation has been filled with interest in neuroscience, teaching in China, and volunteering in South Africa. During her last year at LCC, Daria was working with Dr. Wayne Norman on her thesis project connected to neuroscience, which resulted in interesting discoveries that will serve as a good foundation for further research. Daria, last month you were volunteering as an English teacher in the Summer Kids and Teens camps. Why did you decide to come to LCC as an English teacher during […]
Read moreFrom now on everybody interested can see and “walk” in the laboratories, study rooms and offices to have a peek inside the University life. As September and the new academic year is approaching, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) is inviting its prospective students, their parents and anyone interested to get familiar with the university life by participating in a virtual tour in KTU campus. The tour provides the possibility to virtually visit laboratories, library, dormitories, study rooms, offices and other environments where the University community is carrying out research, are immersed in their everyday job, studying or enjoying their free time. […]
Read moreLithuanian Maritime Academy provides higher maritime education studies in the professional bachelor degree programmes, based on requirements of International Maritime Organisation or on experience of close cooperation with well known European maritime academies and universities. Port and Shipping Management: graduates can successfully perform in maritime complex and related enterprises as multifunctional manager and major in the fields of intermodal logistics, ship agency, crewing, freight forwarding, stevedoring etc. Marine Navigation: after acquiring professional bachelor degree diploma and certificate of the competence of Lithuanian or national marine administration, graduates become a Chief officer or later the Master on ships with no limitation […]
Read moreKaunas University of Technology (KTU) and the University of Central Florida (UCF) are joining forces to prepare highly qualified public servants are ready to meet the needs of a contemporary global society. Admission to Public Governance at KTU, the first in Lithuania dual degree programme with a U.S. university, has already started. Public Governance students accepted from September will have the opportunity to study part of their time in the U.S. Needless to say – without a hefty price tag attached to the offer. University of Central Florida (UCF), offering more than 210 study programmes across the fields, is among the leaders in […]
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