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« welcome to VYTAUTAS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY KAUNAS. VYTAUTAS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY KAUNAS. HISTORY. Beginning of 1920 – Higher courses of Study were begun in Kaunas 16 02 1922 – E stablishment of the University of Lithuania in Kaunas 07 06 1930 –
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HISTORY Beginning of 1920 – Higher courses of Study were begun in Kaunas 16 02 1922 – Establishment of the University of Lithuaniain Kaunas 07 06 1930 – The University was namedVytautas Magnus University 31 10 1950 – The University was re-organized into Kaunas Polytechnic Institute and the Kaunas Medical Institute 28 04 1989 – The act of re-establishment of Vytautas Magnus Universitywas signed 16 02 2007 – 85th Anniversary of Vytautas Magnus University 29 04 2009 – 20th Anniversary of re-established Vytautas Magnus University
GOVERNANCE • The Senate is the highest self-governing body of the university which serves a term of fives years. • The Council is an institution of public observation and care which consists of 18 representatives from the university, Lithuanian science, culture, economics organizations, government and local government. • Rector’s Council (consists of 21 members)
VYTAUTAS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY IN OUTLINE • Around 7000 Bachelor & 2000 Master students • over 250 PhD students • Around100 Professional development students • over 550 scholars and researches • over 21 000alumni (after 1989) • 70 BA and MA study programs • 7MA degree programsand over 350 courses in English • 20 foreign languages courses • 10 faculties: Arts, Catholic Theology, Economics and Management, Humanities, Informatics,Law, Political Science and Diplomacy, Natural Sciences, Social Welfare, SocialSciences • 150 partner universities around the world • Member of 9 internationalorganizations & associations • Member of Campus Europae university network
SPECIAL FEATURES OF VMU • Graduates with abroad humanistic orientation for Lithuania's needs in research, culture, education and economy. • Academic freedom as one of the mostimportant principles of University's activity. • Languages. The students are offered to learn up to 17 languages, including Latvian, Japanese, Turkish, Ancient Greek, Norwergian, Finnish, Portuguese,etc. • Studying at VMU also gives a great opportunity to learn Lithuanian language, become aquainted with Lithuanian culture, literature, art, history and politics - the university offers Lithuanian Language and Culture Summer Course for foreign students since 1998. • Establishing successful international relations.
VYTAUTAS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY MEMBERSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS • EUA(European University Association) • EAIE (European Association for International Education) • ELFA (European Law Faculties Association) • AALS (Association of American Law Schools) • NISPAcee (Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe) • ECPR (European Consortium for Political Research) • AABS (Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies) • BSRUN (The Baltic Sea Region University Network) • Academic partner of Baltic Management Institute together with Copenhagen Business School, HEC School of Management of Paris, Louvain School of Management, Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration. Offers a unique programme of International Executive MBA. • Member of Campus Europae university network
STUDYING @ VMU 7 MA degree programmes in English for students from all over the world • FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT (1): Marketing and International Commerce • FACULTY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND DIPLOMACY (4): Baltic Region Studies, East Asia Region Studies, Journalism, Social and Political Critical Studies • FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (1): Social Anthropology • FACULTY OF SOCIAL WELFARE (1): Social Work
INTERNETIONAL RELATIONS • 69 bilateral cooperation partners in 25 countries in Europe and all over the world. • LLP/Erasmus agreements – 120 universities in 26 countries. • Student and teaching staff mobility in LLP/Erasmus programme*: • 198 outgoing students • 73 outgoing teachers • 83 incoming students *Academic year 2008/2009
«KAUNAS – INSPIRING MODERN CITY OF 600 YEARS OF HISTORY • 400 thousand inhabitants • Situated in the centre of Lithuania, at the confluence of the rivers the Neris and the Nemunas, 100 km far from the capital Vilnius • Second largest city in Lithuania • In 1408, Magdeburg rights were granted to the city by the privilege of Vytautas the Great • During the early 20th century, Kaunas was the home of the Lithuanian Government and the capital of the country • For more information:www.StudyKaunas.eu http://visit.kaunas.lt www.inyourpocket.com/city/kaunas www.kaunas.lt
CONTACTS: VMU International Office K. Donelaičio g. 58 LT-44248 Kaunas, Lithuania ph. +370 37 327 986 fax +370 37 203 858 e-mail office@trt.vdu.lt FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.vdu.lt/en www.studykaunas.eu «we are waiting for you @VYTAUTAS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY KAUNAS