Vilnius University is an institution of higher learning with a profound historical heritage and outstanding academic achievements. The following is a detailed introduction to it:

Introduction and Overview

Vilnius University is the first and largest university in Lithuania. It is located in Vilnius, the capital of the country, and has a branch in Kaunas, the second largest city. It is one of the oldest and most famous institutions of higher learning in Central and Eastern Europe. It has long had a huge impact on the cultural life of Lithuania and even neighboring countries, and has trained many outstanding scientists, poets and cultural figures.

History and Establishment Time

The school was founded in 1579. Its history can be traced back to the resolution passed by the Lithuanian Noble Assembly in 1568 to establish the Lithuanian Higher Vocational School. It was originally founded by Catholics and Christians in 1570. In 1999, the Lithuanian Higher Education School was established and later upgraded to a university.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: It has a strong team of teachers who have profound attainments in their respective disciplines. They not only have rich teaching experience, but also actively engage in scientific research, impart cutting-edge professional knowledge and academic ideas to students, and stimulate students' creativity and spirit of exploration.

Teaching Resources: It is equipped with advanced teaching facilities and rich learning resources, with an observatory, botanical garden, computer center, etc. The laboratories, offices, and school-run enterprises of each department also use the latest technology equipment, providing strong support for teaching and scientific research. At the same time, the school's library has a rich collection of books, covering professional books, academic journals, and research reports in various disciplines, etc., to meet the learning and research needs of students.

Student Size: Currently, the school has 14,210 students Multiple.

Nature of institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on improving students' overall quality, broadening professional foundation, optimizing course structure, improving management system, and changing the previous narrow training methods.

Fully attach importance to students' personality development, establish an educational philosophy that promotes students' personality development, and transform students from passive recipients to subjects of conscious learning.

Emphasis on the combination of teaching and scientific research, relying on a large number of scientific research projects and guided by high-quality scientific research results, helping teachers and scholars to acquire new knowledge and materials, and use them in teaching and work practice. At the same time, it also focuses on cultivating students' scientific research capabilities, so that they can actively participate in scientific research activities during the learning process, and improve their innovation and practical abilities.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Covering many disciplines, among which the Department of Chinese is the largest department of the school and the largest language and culture center in Lithuania, with There are majors such as Lithuanian language and literature, Russian language and literature, English, German, French and classical languages; the history major of the history department is one of the oldest majors in the school, and there are also majors such as journalism, library, and psychology; the economics department has majors such as industrial economics, economic cybernetics, trade and finance; the majors offered by the physics department mainly include radio, spectroscopy, theoretical physics, quantum electrodynamics and astrophysics; the main courses offered by the chemistry department include analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry and polymer compound chemistry, and it also cooperates with medical departments to develop drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and rheumatism.

Key laboratories: The school has an observatory, a botanical garden, a computer center, etc., and each department also has corresponding professional laboratories, such as the laboratories of the physics department and the chemistry department, which provide an important practical platform for teaching and scientific research.

Department settings

The school has 12 departments, including the Department of Languages, Department of History, Department of Economics, Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, Department of Mathematics and Informatics, Department of Natural Sciences, Department of Medicine, Department of Transportation, Department of Philosophy, Department of Law, Department of Humanities in Kaunas, and the School of International Relations and Political Science.

Ranking

Vilnius University is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Eastern Europe, with a high academic reputation and international influence, but there is no clear comprehensive ranking data at present. However, from the perspective of its historical status, disciplinary strength and scientific research results, it has a certain competitiveness in Eastern Europe and even internationally.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Tuition fees for undergraduate and master's programs vary depending on the major, and the approximate range is around 2300-7000 euros/year. For example, the tuition fees for some humanities and social sciences majors are relatively low, about 2300-3500 euros/year; while the tuition fees for majors such as medicine and engineering are relatively high, which may reach 5000-7000 euros/year. The tuition fees for doctoral programs are usually between 2000-5000 euros/year.

Living expenses: The living expenses in Vilnius are relatively moderate. The monthly living expenses including accommodation, food, transportation, etc. are about 500-800 euros. Of course, the specific expenses will vary depending on personal lifestyle and consumption habits.

Campus

Campus location: The main campus is located in the main street of the old town of Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. It occupies a unique geographical location, adjacent to Vilnius Cathedral Square and Gediminov Castle, and the surrounding environment is full of historical and cultural atmosphere. In addition, some departments are placed in the newly built modern university town on the outskirts of the city.

Campus facilities: The campus has a unique architectural style, integrating Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance and classical styles, creating a warm and romantic academic atmosphere. The campus is equipped with complete teaching and living facilities such as libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums, student dormitories, canteens, cafes, etc., providing students with a comfortable and convenient learning and living environment.