Introduction

The Lithuanian Sports University is a public higher education institution located in Kaunas, Lithuania. It features teaching and research in the fields of sports, exercise and health sciences and is an important academic and research center for sports science in the Baltic region.

Overview

Number of students: Currently the university has about 2,000 students.

Number of faculty: 130 academic staff and 125 administrative staff.

History and establishment

The university originated in 1934, when Lithuanian President Antanas Smetona established a higher sports course to provide students with higher education degrees and combine physical training with military training. In 1938, the course was discontinued and its functions were taken over by the Department of Physical Education of Vytautas Magnus University.

In 1945, the Lithuanian National Institute of Physical Education was established as an independent institution with an initial enrollment of 100 students. In 1999, the college was renamed the Lithuanian Institute of Physical Education. In 2012, it was officially renamed the Lithuanian University of Physical Education with the approval of the Lithuanian Parliament.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a professional faculty, including 130 academic staff, who have rich teaching and research experience in fields such as sports science and are able to provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Teaching Resources: The school is equipped with advanced teaching facilities, such as laboratories, etc., which provide good conditions for students' learning and research. At the same time, the school also has a number of sports clubs, including football, basketball, handball, weightlifting, volleyball and other clubs, providing students with rich practical opportunities.

Scientific Research Achievements: The school's laboratories continuously test Lithuanian athletes and provide scientific advice to improve their training process. The school has achieved certain results in strategic research fields such as exercise physiology and genetics, brain and skeletal muscle, physical activity and education for health promotion through sports, sports management and economics.

International Cooperation: The school has signed academic exchange agreements with more than 80 European universities and actively participates in 14 international organizations and networks. Every year through Erasmus + and Nordic Plus and other academic exchange programs, sending and receiving a large number of students and teachers, providing students with broad international exchange opportunities.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to releasing and stimulating human potential through sports and health research, science, innovation and leadership to promote the well-being of society, its mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of society through international level research and outstanding academic achievements.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school's laboratories are mainly distributed in the Institute of Sports Science and Innovation, the European Basketball Research Center and four related departments, providing important support for sports science research and athlete testing and training.

Key disciplines: Sports science is the school's core key discipline, covering multiple professional fields such as physical education, sports management, sports physiology and rehabilitation, sports training, etc., aiming to cultivate professional talents in sports education, sports training, sports management, health rehabilitation, etc.

Department Settings

Sports Biomedical Department: Focuses on teaching and research in the fields of sports human science, sports rehabilitation, etc., and cultivates relevant professional talents.

Sports Education Department: Covers majors such as sports education and sports training, and focuses on cultivating professional talents in sports education and sports training.

Department of Applied Biology and Rehabilitation: Mainly involves teaching and research in sports rehabilitation, sports health care, etc.

Department of Coaching Science: Dedicated to cultivating professional coaches for various sports projects and studying the theories and methods of sports training.

Department of Health, Sports and Social Education: Focuses on the relationship between sports and society and health, and cultivates professionals who can engage in sports social education and health promotion.

Department of Sports Management, Economics and Sociology: Focuses on teaching and research in sports industry management, sports economics, etc., and cultivates professional talents in management and economics for the sports industry.

Ranking

In the latest Shanghai Ranking of Global Sports Science Schools and Departments, Lithuanian University of Physical Education ranks 123rd, surpassing some famous sports schools in the United States, China, Brazil, Sweden, Austria, the United Kingdom, Croatia and other countries.

Expenses

Tuition fees vary depending on the major and degree level. For specific information, please refer to the school's official website. Generally speaking, the overall cost of studying in Lithuania is relatively low, with annual tuition and living expenses of about 50,000-60,000 RMB.

Campus

Campus location: The main campus is located in the Žalia Kalnis district of Kaunas, close to the Kaunas Sports Hall and the S. Darius and S. Girėnas Stadiums.

Campus facilities: The campus has complete teaching and sports facilities, including modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, gymnasiums, sports fields, etc., which provide convenient conditions for students' study and life.