Vilnius University

Vilnius University

Vilnius University is an active participant in international scientific and academic activities and boasts many prominent scientists, professors and graduates. Scientific development and the expanding relations with global research centres have contributed to the variety of research and studies at Vilnius University.

History

Since its establishment in the 16th century, Vilnius University, as integral part of European science and culture has embodied the concept­ of a classical university and the unity of studies and research.

Education

  • Vilnius University is a comprehensive university.
  • Vilnius University offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies in humanities, social sciences, physical and biomedical sciences and technologies.
  • The extent of studies are calculated in credits. One credit is equal to 40 hours of workload (lectures, seminars, individual study and etc).

Research

Researchers' excellence network (RENET) was iniciated in the end of 2015. This international network was created and now it is coordinated by Šiauliai University, Lithuania. This network connected researchers from almost 50 different institutions from the 24 countries of the world (United States of America, Taiwan, The Republic of Korea, Indonesia, India, Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, the Republic of Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Rumunia, Serbia, the Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Poland, Latvia, Belarus, Ukraine and Lithuania).

Career

VU Student Affairs and Career Office helps students choose their career path and ensures graduates' career tracking after studies. In this section you can find out what proportion of graduates worked under an employment contract and / or were self-employed, either continuing their studies or not.

Top reasons to study here

  • Vilnius University is a classical university with over 446 years of academic traditions and the widest range of study programmes in Lithuania.
  • With the support of social partners, the university educates globally–minded specialists who successfully integrate in the modern European community.
  • The university offers an academic environment focused on excellence in research and teaching.

Vilnius University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #446 Ranking
  • 24 Scholarships
  • Public Institution Type

Vilnius University Overview

Vilnius University Scholarships

Vilnius University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Vilnius University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Creative BioMart
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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BOCSCI Inc.
Location not available

Complete overview of scholarships

Vilnius University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 9.1% Lithuania
Top 3.6% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

QS World University Rankings

446

By TopUniversities

Dropped 7 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
473 439 446

Academic Ranking of World Universities

501

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
501 501 501

Best Global Universities Rankings

959

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 38 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
801 921 959

World University Rankings

801

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
801 - 801

Student services

Orientation Week is designed to assist you - a new student - to settle into University life at Vilnius University. Orientation week takes place in the first week of the beginning of each semester for all international students free of charge. Participation in the Orientation Week is strongly recommended.

Housing services

There are many accommodation options for international students in Kaunas:

  • Kaunas Forestry and Environmental Engineering University of Applied Sciences (KMAIK) dormitories in Girionys, Kaunas District
  • Vytautas Magnus University, Academy of Agriculture dormitories in Akademija, Kaunas District
  • SOLO SOCIETY student house in the city centre

  • 1 Home agency – affordable shared accommodation for students

Library services

  • The Library was established in 1570 and is inseparable from the history of Vilnius University, Lithuania and Europe.
  • The Library provides information services at several locations: the main ones are the Central Library (Universiteto Str. 3) and the Scholarly Communication and Information Centre (Saulėtekio al. 5). 

ICT services

Each reading room provides study spaces with computers and Internet access (including wireless access).

All those with user card are welcome to use computers.

Medical services

All international students are supposed to have medical insurance valid in Lithuania for the study period (it can be obtained each year).

Even though you shall get medical help in all cases, there are some health institutions in Vilnius that provide easier access to health care services for international students because of the language barrier. 

Campus life

The complex of University buildings extends over a whole block of the Old Town. Its original architecture attracts the visitor’s attention. The construction of the University buildings was carried on over t­he centuries under the changing influences of the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical styles. The campus began to take shape in about 1570 in a city quarter belonging to the Bishop of Vilnius. By that time, the area had already been built up with brick houses

Sports facilities

Vilnius University Health and Sport Centre is responsible for sports and healthy lifestyle at the University.

The Centre offers various health and sports events as well as fitness and sports halls for the University community. In addition, high-profile sports teams are training here and competitions, as well as various tournaments between faculty students and staff, are organised.

Student clubs

Vilnius University Students Representation (VU SA)

VU SA is an independent, non-profit orientated, non-political organization which represents the interests of all students of Vilnius University.

  • acts for the good of students
  • improves the process of studies
  • takes care of social welfare
  • organizes meaningful leisure activities
  • spreads information

Erasmus Student Network (ESN)

ESN is the key volunteer student organization in international higher education in Europe. They provide opportunities for cultural understanding and self-development under the principle of Students Helping Students. 

Vilnius University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Lithuania Country
Vilnius City
#2 Branch Campus
Lithuania Country
Šiauliai City
#3 Branch Campus
Lithuania Country
Kaunas City
#4 Branch Campus
Italy Country
Parma City
#5 Branch Campus
Italy Country
Abano Terme City

Vilnius University Student Reviews & Awards

4.2

Based on 84 reviews

  • 5 Star
    31 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    45 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    4 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    3 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    1 Review

How Students Rated This University

  • Overall Satisfaction 4.3
  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.1
  • Student Diversity 4.0
  • Admission Process 4.6
  • Quality of Student Life 4.1
5/5

Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalysis

The program developed my research mindset and experimental skills in chemistry, especially materials synthesis, while improvements in advanced laboratory infrastructure would further strengthen the learning experience.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Jan 2026 - Sep 2028
Posted on Jan 2026
4/5

My experience with Vilnius University

Starting my studies at Vilnius University was a turning point in my life. I’m very satisfied with the assignments given by my professors and the classroom environment, but as a business student, I wish there were a few more courses focused on finance and mathematics. I’ve had many opportunities to stand out, and the university offers scholarships for academic achievements and extracurricular activities, which really motivates you to accomplish something.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Sep 2024 - Jan 2028
Posted on Apr 2026
4/5

It's a great option to consider

Vilnius Academy of Arts is a great choice for studying art in Lithuania. The academy offers a variety of study programs and well equipped labs that can really support your creative goals. Personally, I'd recommend studying here as it helped me grow as an artist and express myself in ways I never thought possible.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Sep 2022 - Jun 2026
Posted on Jul 2025
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