On March 3 – 12 24 Lithuanian universities will participate in an online fair / webinar series organized by Education Abroad. The fair is for students of Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Students will have a chance to learn about participating universities, available study programmes, admission requirements, deadlines, scholarships and much more. You can find MORE INFORMATION about the event here! Please follow the schedule below for dates and times of specific universities. Register for universities in advance and don’t miss your favorites! March 3 12:00-13:30 Kazimieras Simonavičius University 13:30-15:00 Vilnius College of Technologies and Design 15:00-16:30 Mykolas Romeris […]
Read moreWith the pandemic disrupting our learning, jobs, and health, it’s no surprise many of us are feeling blue this winter. Although some students are happy with the new learning situation and the time they save on the commute, anxiety, sensitivity, emotional difficulties and inability to relax is observed more often under the quarantine conditions. Even without a pandemic, this time of year is usually challenging for students. The following tips will not make you immune to being homesick or studies-related worries, but there are ways to ease the pressure. Do not push yourself too hard We hear from international students […]
Read more“One thing that I enjoy at KTU is how approachable the lecturers are. I never felt embarrassed about asking ‘stupid’ questions and most lecturers try hard to teach clearly and engage with students”, says Ana Rodrigues from Portugal, who is graduating from her PhD at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) this spring. Ana came to Kaunas for an internship at KTU Biomedical Engineering Institute in her bachelor’s and liked it so much here that she decided to stay for master’s and to continue with doctoral studies. “Unlike in Portugal, in which some studies are funded while others aren’t, all accepted PhD students […]
Read moreJust a reminder… From the beginning of the year the call for applications to study in Lithuanian universities this autumn semester is OPEN! That’s right. You can apply online today and study in Lithuania later this year! How to do that? The application process is fairly simple. What you must do first is figure out which university you want to study at and which study programme you wish to choose. The list of all available study programmes is here: https://studyin.lt/study-programmes/. The list of all Lithuanian universities is here: https://studyin.lt/universities/. Once you find the programme you are interested in – evaluate […]
Read moreIn order to control the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, quarantine has been introduced in Lithuania, therefore non-formal sports and physical activities have been cancelled or are conducted remotely. “Consequently, the majority of Lithuanian students cannot attend any sports clubs, so they are physically active only during physical education lessons. But they are also mostly remote. So now the teacher of physical education has become probably the main promoter of physical activity for students. However, not only physical education, but also primary school teachers, students and their parents should not forget that the process of physical education must take place […]
Read more“I might have a rather strange request”, – the email received by Kaunas University of Technolofy (KTU) International Studies Office began. Its author, Marie Hühne, Kaunas University of Technology Erasmus+ exchange student was aiming to contact one of her teachers at KTU. “I had one course called Environmental Management and it was fantastic”, explained Marie. Now, a fresh graduate from HTWK Leipzig (Germany), she’s on her first job and is applying good practices learned here, at KTU. “I always wanted to do something useful with my work and have a positive impact on the world. Making packaging more sustainable and […]
Read moreWhat qualifications do I need to apply? How much does it cost to live here? What is KTU campus life like? From now on, you can ask all these questions from your peers, fellow students who are currently studying or have been students at Kaunas University of Technology. The peer-to-peer chat is powered by Unibuddy, the dedicated platform helping students make the most important decision in their life. “Being the owner of a scholarship for free study in Kazakhstan and Turkey, I chose KTU for my bachelor degree because it is a very reputable university focusing on scientific research based […]
Read moreWould you consider going to an entirely different side of the ocean, to a country you never heard about and commit to spend 4 years there? LCC International University student, Emma McDonald did! As an active representative of the international community, Emma wants to help other students. Inspired to make and facilitate change within the student body, Emma ran for President of Student Council this year! Your home country is New Zealand. Why did you decide to go so far from your home to study at LCC? How did you learn about LCC International University? The short version of the […]
Read moreIf you are an “Erasmus+” student in Lithuania – you have an opportunity to learn the Lithuanian language! Did you know that students 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 Online Lithuanian Language and Culture Winter Courses are financed by the Education Exchanges Support Foundation: participating students do not have to pay for tuition. In winter of 2021, the following higher education institution will be offering Online Lithuanian Language Courses in Lithuania: Vytautas Magnus UniversityDate: 04 January – 02 […]
Read moreIf you decide to make Lithuania your study abroad destination, choosing a study programme that is right for you might seem tricky at first. Where do you even start? “Study in LT” is here to help. We are proud to announce that we now have over 500 study programmes available on “Study in LT” website. All of them, offered by the Lithuanian universities, are collected here in one place for prospective students to choose from. And the options are wide! From medicine to business administration, and from software engineering to physiotherapy. Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree? You name it! So […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, September 29, 2020, the President of France Emmanuel Macron visited Vilnius University (VU) and took part in a discussion with the university students. After the discussion, the Senate of Vilnius University awarded Mr. Macron the title of Doctor Honoris Causa of the University. The discussion with Vilnius University students was moderated by assoc. Prof Margarita Šešelgytė, director of the Institute of International Relations and Political Science of VU. “I am convinced that Mr Macron’s idea to integrate European universities is a good reason for awarding the French President the title of Doctor Honoris Causa of Vilnius University. By […]
Read moreAn unexpected global pandemic – confusion regarding necessary teaching changes – concerns on handling graduation and defending thesis – doubts about starting a new academic year in the classrooms – constantly changing situations due to self-insulation requirements and procedures. LCC International University has tackled all of these challenges. Now the largest freshman student number in it’s university history only proves that challenges can bring new opportunities! The year 2020, most would simply like to forget, but it has brought 250 new students from 27 countries around the world to LCC International University. With 24 percent of our freshman student population […]
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