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The Study Model at VMU Enables Students to Design Their Own Study Path
If we had to name a university with the most diverse range of offerings, it would be Vytautas Magnus University, which is currently the most comprehensive university in Lithuania – students have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of study programmes, spanning across as many as 14 groups of study fields (by comparison, there are 17 available throughout Lithuania).
The Most International University VMU: Opportunities for Students
Did you know that more and more foreign students are studying Lithuanian at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU)? And that students of any major can choose to study a foreign language from more than 30 offered? Assoc. Prof. Vilma Bijeikienė, Vice-Rector for Communication at VMU, discusses the importance of language skills and a multicultural environment, not only for getting acquainted with the achievements and innovations of other countries but also for promoting the Lithuanian language, culture, and scientific accomplishments.
Picnic “Sandwiches Around the World” In Kaunas And Vilnius
On Wednesday, July 19th, at 12:30 p.m., an unusual picnic "Sandwiches Around the World" will take place in Kaunas and Vilnius. The participants of the Lithuanian Language and Culture of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) organised for foreigners from more than 33 countries, will invite the residents of both cities will have an opportunity to travel the world through sandwiches made by our students.
With the Advancement of Technology, the Need for Learning Will Persist
At a time when lectures by the world’s leading scientists are easily accessible online and artificial intelligence can perform the most complex tasks, are university studies still relevant?What competences and skills do universities need to equip graduates with today to ensure their ability to continuously learn and successfully navigate the rapidly evolving technological and social environment?
Honorary Consul General of Lithuania in Japan visits VMU
On July 11, Japanese delegation visited Vytautas Magnus University. The delegation consisted of the Honorary Consul General of Lithuania in Japan, Mr. Shigehiro Komaru, Rector of Fukuyama City University (FCU) Toshiyuki Sato, Secretary General of Shibuya Ikueikai Foundation Mr. Hideki Anai, and the Ambassador of Lithuania to Japan, Aurelijus Zykas.
“Hopefully, I will spend the next four years in Kaunas”
After ten months, it is still unbelievable to me that I am able to study and live here. While the research aspect is beyond fantastic, those who administer the program made everything possible.
VMU Awarded Honorary Doctorate to Ukraine’s Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) has bestowed the title of Honorary Doctor on the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The title has been granted to him for extraordinary leadership in the fight for Ukrainian freedom, democracy, and humanist values hereby presenting the young generation with the best example of dignity, determination, and moral strength.
Internship in Tenerife – A Lifetime Journey and Enriching Experience
“If you haven’t gone abroad during your studies, it’s your biggest mistake. An internship abroad can become the journey of a lifetime. It’s absolutely essential,” says Agnė Staupelytė, who studied in Finland under the Erasmus+ programme and also undertook internships in Vilnius and Tenerife. Next year, the third-year student of Pedagogy of Primary Education and Early Foreign Language Teaching at VMU Education Academy is set to undertake an internship in Tokyo, Japan.
Apply Now: Free Online English Refresher Course for Students
Are you interested in studies abroad or intrigued by lectures taught in English? Transform4Europe invites students to improve their English skills at a free online course which will take place online from 24 July until 4 August.
What Are Innovative Teaching Principles In Modern Universities?
On May 31 – June 1, VMU Professional Competence Development Center organized an innovative training – „Trends in Hybrid Education“, which was attended by teachers and non-academic staff of Vytautas Magnus University. The training was conducted by two experienced international trainers and innovative teaching experts – Drs. Roelien Wierda and Ron Barendsen (MEd), who are lecturers at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands and have extensive experience in Innovative Pedagogies, Universal Design for Learning, CompetencyBased Learning, STEAM education, ICT tools, Blended and Hybrid Learning and Design Thinking.
