Vilnius University - LITHUANIA
Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
The Partnership
This
program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students
from member institutions only. Interested students should contact
their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement
process and for additional information. Application deadlines
for all MAUI-Utrecht Network programs, including fall semester, winter
semester, or academic year abroad, is in late February/early March. Spring semester
placements may be available after the deadline: contact your Study
Abroad Coordinator.
The University-Vilnius University
Details & Information:
| Full name of the University | Vilnius University | |
| Number of students you can accept during 2012/13 (total number of semesters) | Not limited | |
| Areas of study open for exchange students | Humanities, Law, Philological, Social, Natural, Business, Communication, Informatics and Computer sciences. Courses taught in foreign languages are available on the website http://www.vu.lt/en/studies/exchange-students/courses-taught-in-foreign-languages |
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| Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties | ||
| Areas of study not available to MAUI students | Medical Sciences might be restricted |
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| Utrecht Network contact person | Mrs. Raimonda Markevičienė, Head of International programmes and Relations Office, Vilnius University, Universiteto str. 3, LT-01513 Vilnius, Lithuania, Ph. +370 5 268 7182, fax. +370 5 268 7069, Raimonda.markeviciene@cr.vu.lt | |
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| General website of the university | http://www.vu.lt/en | |
| Website of the international office/website for incoming students | http://www.vu.lt/en/international-cooperation | |
| Academic calendar | http://www.vu.lt/en/studies/academic-calendar | |
| Examination period | December 22- January 26 in autumn semester June 3 – June30 in spring semester |
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| Orientation session(s) for incoming students | First week of semester, free of charge | |
| ECTS available | Yes | |
| Application deadline(s) for admission | November 15th for spring semester. June 15th for autumn semester |
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| Application materials on the website or paper copies only? | On the website http://www.vu.lt/en/studies/exchange-students/enrolment-procedure | |
| Course registration deadline(s) | The same as for the application | |
| Language requirements | English, German or French depending on the courses in foreign languages a student chooses. Lithuanian for all other courses both for undergraduate and graduate students, except for PhD students who agree on the study program and language individually | |
| Language test certificate required? If so, which and when | No | |
| Preparatory language course for incoming students | The language course for incoming students is offered alongside other courses. For exchange students it is free of charge. There is no preparatory language course before studies commence | |
| Courses taught in English | http://www.vu.lt/en/studies/exchange-students/courses-taught-in-foreign-languages | |
| Internships available? | So far, only in the Social Work area | |
| Student jobs available/allowed? | Not allowed | |
| Housing assistance & how to apply | University dormitory arranged through Accommodation Office of Vilnius University. Application forms are available on the website http://www.vu.lt/en/studies/practical-information/56-studies/studies/389 | |
| Housing options | Housing in the dormitory is arranged through the Accommodation Office of Vilnius University. Housing in the private sector is available through the Students Representation | |
| Housing application deadline(s) | 2 months before arrival | |
| Cost estimates per month (in Euro) | ||
| Housing | €75 | |
| Meals | €200 | |
| Books | €60 | |
| Local Transportation | €6 | |
| Health Insurance | €15 | |
| Other | ||
| Additional fees to pay | 6 euro for student ID card | |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed? | Allowed | |
| Health facilities at the university | None | |
| Other relevant information |
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| Summer courses available? | http://www.vu.lt/en/studies/study-programmes/summer-courses | |
| Last update of this information | January 5, 2012 |
How to Apply/Application Process: Please check with your home university advisor for deadlines & application procedures for this program. If you are a UMSL student who would like to apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page.