Orientation days are organised at the beginning of the semester and it will be your first student experience here in Kaunas. During this time, you will get to know VMU faculties, Lithuanian history and culture during the Survival Lithuanian courses, and our beautiful city Kaunas. You are also more than welcome to be a part of interesting events, where you will find new friends and will spend a fascinating and fun time.
Dates: from January 26 to January 31.
The semester starts on February 2nd.
Before Orientation Days, join our ONLINE INFO SESSION for exchange students on January 22, 2026 | 2 P.M. (GMT+2) University staff will introduce VMU, the upcoming Orientation Week, and guide you through the course registration process. Don’t miss this essential event to ensure a smooth start to your academic journey! Please join the session here.
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | ONLINE*
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 106*
11:00–15:00 | Registration for exchange students at VMU International Cooperation Department | V. Putvinskio g. 23, first floor lobby
15:00–16:00 | Presentation of accommodation system in VMU dormitories | ONLINE
16:00–18:00 | Get to know VMU: Orientation game by VMU Mentors and ESN VMU | V. Putvinskio g. 23, first floor lobby
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | ONLINE
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 106
13:00–13:30 | Kaunas like a local: things not to miss from VMU students’ ambassadors | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 103
13:30–14:00 | Presentation of ESN VMU | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 103
14:00–14:30 | Presentation of Transform4Europe | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 103
15:30–17:00 | Discover Kaunas: walking tour around the city | V. Putvinskio g. 23, first floor lobby
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | ONLINE
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 106
14:00–16:00 | Opening of the semester: Welcome to Lithuania by VMU International Cooperation Department and VMU Mentors | VMU Great Hall 1st foor lobby (S. Daukanto g. 28) REGISTRATION REQUIRED
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | ONLINE
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 106
16:00–18:00 | Brain Battle by ESN VMU | V. Putvinskio g 23, room 103
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | ONLINE
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 106
11:00–14:00 | Registration for exchange students at VMU International Cooperation Department | V. Putvinskio g. 23, first floor lobby
09:00 | Trip to Vilnius together with VMU Mentors | Kaunas Railway Station (M. K. Čiurlionio g. 16) | All information regarding the trip will be available via WHATSAPP CHAT
Survival Lithuanian (2 ECTS) - Lithuanian Language course before the beginning of semester for those who want to learn very basic of Lithuanian Language. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Meetings in the Faculties/Academies - International Coordinators working in the Faculties and Academies will provide all relevant information about your study programs. Most faculties offer both on-site and online meetings.
Registration of Students - Registration of incoming international students at VMU International Cooperation will be held at Putvinskio g. 23.
Meet Your Coordinator - International Cooperation Department Team will introduce all the relevant information about your studies at VMU.
Discover Kaunas: Excursion Around the City - A city tour with a professional guide for both degree and exchange students.
Opening of the Semester - On this day VMU international community will be opening new semester all together! Traditional foods, music and entertainment will be waiting for you! REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Trip to Vilnius - Together with VMU Mentors and ESN VMU you will be traveling to the capital of Lithuania - Vilnius. All information regarding this Saturday trip will be avilable
via WHATSAPP CHAT.
Kaunas like a local: things not to miss from VMU students’ ambassadors - Discover the ins and outs of the city and local gems. Current students will share their unique and first-hand experiences about studies and life in Kaunas.
Registration for the courses is MANDATORY for all VMU students at the beginning of each new semester.
IMPORTANT STEPS OF THE REGISTRATION:
Note:
VMU IT Tools:
VMU Student Services:
Living in Lithuania:
Before the beginning of every semester, we are inviting students to participate in the Survival Lithuanian course. This course introduces students to a very basic knowledge of Lithuanian that would help to “survive” in Lithuania. In this intensive course, students learn to introduce themselves, provide basic biographical information, ask for the prices while shopping, ask for directions, order food, and learn basic information about the university, as well as other useful everyday phrases in Lithuanian.
The duration of this course is only one week. This course has 2 ECTS.
The course is organised in two forms: online and onsite (you can choose).
Only those who register can participate. Students can choose the type of course: online or on-site.
Registration deadline - January 18
Registration form
Note for exchange programme students: if you decide to join this course, it must be included in your Learning Agreement.
DON@ – Donation Opportunities for Newcomers was an Erasmus+ Key Action 2 project under Partnership for Cooperation, implemented from 2022 to 2024.
Within the project, the initiative “Sharing is Caring” was launched, allowing departing students to leave items they no longer need and enabling newcomers to take items they require.
Since 2025, ESN VMU Kaunas has been responsible for organizing the “Sharing is Caring” events for students. The project’s main objective is to support student integration and improve the living conditions of students with fewer opportunities by promoting mutual support, inclusion, and sustainable development.
The next “Sharing is Caring” event is planned for August 2026. For updates, please follow ESN VMU on Instagram.
Check out the video and photos to see how previous events were held:
The “Sharing is caring” event in January 2025: photos and article
The “Sharing is caring” event in August 2024: photos and article
The “Sharing is caring” event in January 2024: video and article
The “Sharing is caring” event in August 2023: video and article
