Career Consultations for VMU students

In the Career Centre you may get free, confidential and private career consultations.

Depending on your individual need your consultation will include one or more of the following:

  • Taking career decisions (e.g. if you have some doubts on the study programme, future profession (job) that you have chosen);
  • Writing CV (Resume) and cover letter or improving ones you have already written;
  • Developing the strategy of searching for a job, internship or volunteering place and choosing the most effective ways to do it;
  • Evaluating you current career situation and planning further steps;
  • Getting to know yourself better – clarifying your values, interests, your strengths and skills;
  • Getting prepared for a job interview and “practicing” for it;
  • Creating your own career vision, setting career goals, planning its implementation, etc.

To book a consultation or for more information contact us:

  • By an e-mail: career@vdu.lt
  • By phone: (+370 37) 327 983
  • By visiting the Career Centre (S. Daukanto str. 27, room 301)

 

VMU is Leading University in Region by Internationality

In the latest QS World University Rankings 2018, Vytautas Magnus University was ranked among the top 3 per cent universities of the world. VMU once again proved to be the leading university in Lithuania by its internationality and was ranked by QS as one of four best universities in the country.

VMU was ranked “401+” in all six categories of the QS ranking: academic reputation, employer reputation, citations per faculty, faculty students, international faculty, and international students. Compared to last year, the university’s results were improved in five categories.

You can read the full article here.

VMU Career Centre has moved to a new premises!

Joyfully anounce that
since 2017.05.15 VMU Career Centre has moved to a new premises,
S. Daukanto str. 27, room 301.

We are waiting VDU students and graduates applying for individual career consultations.

In the Career Centre you may get free, confidential and private career consultations.

Depending on your individual need your consultation will include one or more of the following:

  • Taking career decisions (e.g. if you have some doubts on the study programme, future profession (job) that you have chosen);
  • Writing CV (Resume) and cover letter or improving ones you have already written;
  • Developing the strategy of searching for a job, internship or volunteering place and choosing the most effective ways to do it;
  • Evaluating you current career situation and planning further steps;
  • Getting to know yourself better – clarifying your values, interests, your strengths and skills;
  • Getting prepared for a job interview and “practicing” for it;
  • Creating your own career vision, setting career goals, planning its implementation, etc.

To book a consultation or for more information contact us:

  • By an e-mail: career@vdu.lt
  • By phone: (+370 37) 327 983
  • By visiting the Career Centre (S. Daukanto str. 27, room 301.)

 

Call for proposals for short-term studies is open

Two types of scholarships for students, lecturers and researchers of foreign countries are offered in the academic year 2017-2018:

The autumn semester in higher education and research institutions of Lithuania normally lasts from September until January and the spring semester – from February until June. In order to arrange a study in Lithuania and receive an official approval of acceptance, a candidate is advised to contact directly the International Office of the chosen Lithuanian higher education institution. Information about study programmes delivered in English at Lithuanian higher education institutions is available at www.studyinlithuania.lt.

More information you can find here: http://www.vdu.lt/en/call-for-proposals-for-short-term-studies-is-open/

C# Academy & BBQ party

Xplicity announces to organise a summer event – C# Academy (in August, 2017).

This is a chance to improve your programming skills, network and gain new and international connections, get a job offer and have fun at various interactive activities!

More information about the event coming soon. Follow the news on social media: www.facebook.com/xplicitysocial

Early registration started! www.xplicity.com/academy-2017

 

 

Xplicity team also would like to invite you to summer inauguration BBQ! They are organizing an event for the IT community around!

30th of May, 18.00
Chemijos gatve 9D, Kaunas
because you don’t want to miss it!

You will meet Xplicity team, have no chance to get to know the company better, play games, drink beer, eat food and have loads of fun!

Bring your summer vibes and a friend if you wish! Join the event on Xplicity Facebook page, stay updated with news and please let them know you coming at hello@xplicity.com

 

Lithuanian Language Summer Course

Each summer the University offers an intensive (4 weeks) Lithuanian Language and Culture Summer Course. During the summer course students are offered an intensive programme consisting of lectures, workshops and discussions, sightseeing tours and excursions to learn the Lithuanian language and deepen the knowledge about Lithuanian lifestyle. Qualified teachers and professors will head the programme. This course will be on 14 July – 12 August, 2017. Application deadline: June 30, 2017.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

  • You are a student coming to study in Lithuania;
  • You are interested in Lithuania and the Lithuanian language;
  • You value the experience of highly qualified professionals and enjoy creative work;
  • You are interested in meeting students from other countries;
  • You would like to spend a wonderful summer month in Kaunas – the most Lithuanian city of Lithuania – and see the places of interest in Lithuania.

FEES

The summer course fee, including tuition and social programme is 650 Eur. The registration fee is 30 Eur.
Accommodation in a student dormitory will cost 5 Eur / night or students can arrange their own accommodation if they wish.
All the fees must be paid within 5 days after the arrival.

APPLICATION

The deadline of submitting the application for applicants is June 30, 2017.

Application form

 

More information you can find here: http://www.vdu.lt/en/lithuanian-language-summer-course/

Petition Regarding University of Kaunas

We find the actions of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania preparing the plan for university network optimisation completely hasty, non-transparent, disregarding the positions taken by the academic communities and avoiding dialogues with universities.

We hereby invite all who support this appeal:

The complete text of the declaration is available here.

Taking into consideration the historic development of universities and acknowledging the provisions of the Law on Universities of 13 December 1939 adopted by the First Independent Republic of Lithuania, the attempt to consolidate the universities of Kaunas is acceptable only if the name and academic tradition of Vytautas Magnus University is preserved.

The University of Lithuania established on 16 February 1922 in Kaunas was the first school of higher education in Lithuania which became a vitally important beacon of culture and science as well as a modern and independent intellectual thought for our country. When the 500th anniversary of the death of the Grand Duke Vytautas Magnus was commemorated in 1930, the University of Lithuania was granted the name of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) to honour his name. Implementing the Law on Universities of 13 December 1939, three faculties of Vytautas Magnus University (humanities, law and mathematics-natural sciences) were moved to Vilnius hereby re-establishing Vilnius University. In order to destroy the Lithuanian national identity, the Soviet government renamed VMU to Kaunas University in 1940 and 1946, and eventually closed it completely in 1950.

On 28 April 1989, in a collective effort of Lithuanian and diaspora scientists, the declaration on reestablishment of Vytautas Magnus University was announced. Its statutes were validated by the Law of the Supreme Council of 4 July 1989 “On the Reestablishment of Vytautas Magnus University”, Article 1 of which announces the “reestablishment of Vytautas Magnus University, granting it the status of an independent institution of higher education”. Therefore, as announced in Article 1 of the Law on Universities of 1939, Lithuania attained the 11 March (the Restoration of Lithuania’s Independence) with two universities: Vilnius University in Vilnius and Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas.

Today, celebrating the 28th anniversary of its reestablishment, Vytautas Magnus University is one of the most liberal schools of higher education in Lithuania, continuing the mission of the University of Lithuania established in Kaunas in 1922. VMU students, teachers and graduates are united by the idea of artes liberales. It fosters an independent creative thought, focuses on the quality of studies, science and arts and is highly successful in developing its international relations. Both international and national ratings position VMU among the top 4 strongest Lithuanian state universities taking leadership in scientific research and internationalisation.

Petition for the preservation of VMU

The complete text of the declaration by the VMU community

Apply now: Additional Competition for Erasmus+ studies

VMU International Cooperation Department invites all VMU students to use possibility to gain international study experience by studying in Erasmus+ partner countries‘ higher education institution (HEI).

Students have to submit completed online application form until 14th of May, 2017.

More information you can find HERE.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN VOLUNTEERS ON A MISSION TO KEEP ICG 2017 FRIENDLY, POSITIVE & WELL GOING?

During the International Children’s Games 2017, around 300 volunteers will have a unique experience by taking part in this great cultural and multi-sports event. Volunteers will be the backbone of the organization, thus the success of ICG 2017 depends largely on the motivation and skills of our volunteers.

Do you want to TRY yourself, GAIN invaluable experience, MEET new friends and GET positive emotions? If YES, then you should BECOME a volunteer of the International Children’s Games.

If you are INTERESTED in applying for a volunteer position, please FILL in this application form www.lsu.lt/node/7057

What do we offer for you as a volunteer?
*
You will get meals and drinks during your shifts.
* You will get accreditation to the entire competition with a possibility to use the public transport free of charge.
* You will get a volunteer’s uniform.
* You will get a certificate of participation in which we will specify the number of volunteer hours.

General benefit you could get:
*
Volunteering is the first step towards a successful career;
* Invaluable experience;
* Participating in an international event means the opportunity to be in contact with people from all over the world;
* Good emotions;
* Ability to realize yourself;
* Development of foreign languages;
* Being part of such a large-scale event is a great way to start friendship with hundreds of young people;
* Valuable record in your CV.

What do we expect from you as a volunteer?
*
We expect you to be available at the end of June and the beginning of July 2017.
* Volunteers should speak English (other foreign languages will be a great advantage).
* Volunteers should be at least 16 years old at the beginning of volunteering. You will need your parents’ consent if you are older than 16 years and younger than 18 years in July 2017.

GENERAL VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
* Responsibility
* Motivation
* Foreign language skills
* Enthusiasm

More information is available here: http://icg2017.kaunas.lt/?page_id=1048

Public lecture “Making the Future YOU Want”

On Thursday 6 April, 6 p.m., President of Southwestern Advantage, Dan Moore, will hold a public lecture at VMU Great Hall (28 S. Daukanto g.) entitled “Making the Future YOU Want”.

Living in the best way possible brings many challenges, like sailing across a stormy ocean. Navigating life successfully means starting with a VISION of your destination, and the MIND-SET necessary to stay on the path, despite the obstacles.

Come spend two hours with Dan Moore (B.A. from Harvard, M.B.A. from Vanderbilt), President of Southwestern Advantage, as he guides us through a process of dreaming bigger, followed by understanding how to employ the most valuable tool we will ever have: our own minds!

Take advantage of more than four decades of Dan’s experience in helping young people progress toward being the kind of people they truly want to be. Expect to be learn, expect to have fun, and expect to leave inspired!

More information is available here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1895544124050349/