Vilnius University
MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
This program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht 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 programs, including fall semester, winter semester, or academic year abroad, is in February. Spring semester placements may be available after the deadline: contact the Study Abroad Coordinator.
| Full name of university | Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Number
of MAUI students you can accept during 2008/2009 academic year (indicate total number of semesters) |
Not limited |
| Areas of study open for MAUI students | All areas available. Courses taught in foreign languages are available on the website http://www.vu.lt/en/studies/foreign_courses/ |
| Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties | |
| Utrecht
Network contact person (name, full address, phone/fax/email) |
Mrs. Raimonda Markeviciene, Head of International Programmes and
Relations Office, Vilnius University, also |
| Contact person for incoming students (name, full address, phone/fax/e-mail) | Mrs.
Rita Vienažindiene, International Student Coordinator International Programmes and Relations Office Vilnius University Universiteto Street 3, LT-01513 Vilnius, Lithuania Phone: (+370-2) 68 70 50, fax: (+370-2) 68 70 69 Rita.vienazindiene@cr.vu.lt |
| General web site of the university | http://www.vu.lt/en |
| Web site of the international office/information web site for incoming students | http://www.vu.lt/en/international/ http://www.vu.lt/en/admission |
| Academic calendar | http://www.vu.lt/en/studies/calendar/ |
| Examination period(s) | http://www.vu.lt/en/studies/calendar/ |
| 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 fall semester. |
| Application material on the web site or being mailed | On web-site: http://www.vu.lt/en/admission/nondegree_studies/ |
| Course registration deadline(s) | June 15 – Autumn semester |
| Language requirements | English |
| Language test certificate requirements | No. |
| Preparatory language course for incoming students | First two weeks of each semester (Lithuanian). Not obligatory (for free) |
| Courses taught in English | http://www.vu.lt/en/studies/foreign_courses/ |
| Internships available | Yes |
| Student employment | No |
| Housing assistance | University dormitory arranged through International Relations Office. Application forms are available on the website http://www.vu.lt/en/international/general_info/accomodation/ |
| Housing options | Housing in the dormitory is arranged through the International Relations Office. |
| Housing application deadline(s) | 2 months before arrival |
| Cost
estimates per month (in EURO) Housing Meals Books Local Transportation Health Insurance |
Housing: double room is 262,5 Litas (about 80 euros) and triple one - 210 Litas (about 60 euros). |
| Additional fees to pay | |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed | Allowed if valid in Lithuania |
| Health facilities at the university | At the university it is not available. |
| Other relevant information | Students will need visa and temporal permit: Students Representation information: http://www.vusa.lt/guide/ |
| Summer courses available? If so, please list | Yes: http://www.vu.lt/en/studies/summer_courses/ |
| Last update of this information | January 2008 |