News for Students
Studies in Mauritius – an Island Where Various Traditions Blend
“The culture of Mauritius is unique and rich, combining African, Indian, European, and Chinese traditions. It was a strange experience to live in a country where so many different cultures and beliefs coexist,” says Jacinta Vaičekauskaitė, a VMU student who studied in Mauritius through the Erasmus+ exchange programme.
Citizens of Ukraine are Invited to Enroll at VMU
Vytautas Magnus University is inviting Ukrainians to choose full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree studies in Kaunas and Vilnius. The university also offers tuition fee waivers up to 100 percent.
Biotechnology – One of the Engines of Global Economic Growth
“Today, biotechnology is one of the engines of European and global economic growth: in 2023, the global biotechnology market reached a staggering USD 1.55 trillion. Its applications are extensive, ranging from new and healthy food products and disease treatments to genetic engineering and environmental protection. Green and agricultural biotechnology are among the EU’s top priorities, with various EU programmes focusing on food innovations, such as the use of alternative materials like corn protein or fishmeal,” says Prof. Saulius Mickevičius, Doctor of Physics and Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at VMU, discussing the potential of biotechnology.
Apply Now: Student Summer School (Co)happiness Lab at VMU
The summer is here, along with the opportunity to try out different learning experiences at the university: this time, students are invited to focus on their inner selves and their relationship with the surroundings. The European university alliance Transform4Europe invites students to three-day summer school (Co)happiness Lab, which will take place at Vytautas Magnus University on 27–29 August.
Opportunities for VMU Students to Start the Summer with “Coursera”
"Coursera" platform offers a flexible self-learning model and a wide range of learning and professional development opportunities, allowing to explore new areas, improve skills and gain a competitive advantage when planning future career in the labour market. Anyone who wants to learn can plan the duration and timing of the courses according to own availability, at a time that suits them, by joining the "Coursera" platform. The platform offers learners access to a wide range of topics such as coding, language learning, public speaking, psychology, career planning, etc. Registered users can learn from more than 275 leading universities and companies from all over the world (Google, Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, Meta, etc.).
The Hybrid Regional Heritage Workshops for Students
Transform4Europe invites university students to participate in a hybrid event – the Regional Heritage Workshops. These workshops will provide an opportunity to delve into cultural heritage and its management in contemporary Europe, exploring its various dimensions – local, regional, national, and European.
