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VYTAUTAS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY KAUNAS

HISTORY Beginning of 1920 – Higher courses of Study were begun in Kaunas – Establishment of the University of Lithuania in Kaunas – The University was named Vytautas Magnus University – The University was re-organized into Kaunas Polytechnic Institute and the Kaunas Medical Institute – The act of re-establishment of Vytautas Magnus University was signed – 85 th Anniversary of Vytautas Magnus University – 20 th 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)

Around 7000 Bachelor & 2000 Master students over 250 PhD students Around 100 Professional development students over 550 scholars and researches over alumni (after 1989) 70 BA and MA study programs 7 MA degree programs and 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, Social Sciences 150 partner universities around the world Member of 9 international organizations & associations Member of Campus Europae university network VYTAUTAS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY IN OUTLINE

SPECIAL FEATURES OF VMU Graduates with a broad humanistic orientation for Lithuania's needs in research, culture, education and economy. Academic freedom as one of the most important 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 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

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:

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