Vilnius University

The oldest and largest of Lithuania`s higher education institutions, Vilnius University, established in 1579, is an active participant in international scientific and academic activity and embodies the concept of a classical university the unity of studies and research. Among it`s graduates – Nobel prizewinner Czeslaw Milosz ( 1980). Today, Vilnius University has over 22,000 students and over 1,830 teaching and research staff. There are 14 faculties, 5 institutes, 3 university hospitals and 4 study and research centres. Vilnius University offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies in humanities, social sciences, physical and biomedical sciences and technologies. Vilnius University is among 5 percents of the best universities in the world according to QS World University Ranking.

The mission of Vilnius University is to create, accumulate and disseminate knowledge by ensuring continuity of authentic university culture distinguished by the atmosphere where old traditions and new ideas enrich each other. Freedom of thought and diversity of opinions are the main values of the University community. A unity of research and studies is the core principle of the overall activity of the University. The University should distinguish itself by a broad spectrum of fundamental and applied research. It should seek to assume the leading position among other Lithuanian institutions in all research areas that are essential to the very nature of a comprehensive University and set itself the goal of international excellence in the interdisciplinary research. The University should be committed to the mission of opening the doors and providing universal education for the most talented young people from all districts of Lithuania and educating active and responsible specialists, who demonstrate the need to expand their knowledge and improve professionally and who are able to learn throughout their lifetime. The University should seek that the quality of all forms of studies conforms to the modern culture and technologies and pertains to the needs of the state and society.

Foundation year:1579
Short name:VU
Type:Public
Students:16770
Faculty:1450
Faculty/Students Ratio:12:1
Region:Europe
Location:Vilnius