Obtaining a higher education in Lithuania is prestigious due to its quality and international recognition. It is difficult to single out the best universities in Lithuania, each of them has its own advantages and features.
There are a total of 22 higher education institutions in the country, 8 of which are private. The following universities can be distinguished among the best universities in the country:
Vilnius University
Vilnius University, founded in 1579, is the oldest and one of the largest educational institutions in Lithuania. It was included in the ranking of the best universities in 2008, which confirmed its authority not only in the Baltic countries, but also in the whole world.
One of the main contributions to world science is research conducted by university scientists in various fields, from laser physics and biochemistry to linguistics.
Today, more than 20,000 students study at the university, including more than 1,200 foreigners. The educational process is carried out by more than 3,600 employees, including about 1,300 teachers and 256 professors.
Vilnius University includes 12 faculties, 7 institutes, 4 research centers, 2 hospitals, museums, a modern library, an astronomical observatory, and a botanical garden. Many programs are presented in English.
University of Vytautas the Great
One of the most prestigious educational institutions in Lithuania is Vytautas the Great University, located in Kaunas, which is considered the second most important in the country after the city of Vilnius.
Vytautas the Great University is included in 3% of the best universities in the world. Date of establishment – 1922 The university offers world-class education based on a unique model developed by Harvard University. More than 80% of the teaching staff of the University of Vytautas the Great have an academic degree and are highly qualified, allowing them to combine theory and practice in the educational process. It cooperates with more than 470 universities of the world, offering exchange or internship programs.
The university has modern infrastructure – classrooms, computer classes, laboratories, a library, sports facilities. Wireless Internet WI-FI works on 95% of the territory of this university. The educational institution includes 10 faculties located in 17 buildings. 3 dormitories with more than 900 places have been built for students. Education is offered in 51 bachelor’s programs and 55 master’s programs, including in English. In addition, the university offers more than 30 intensive language courses.
