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Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) is an innovative Lithuanian University, educating highly qualified and creative specialists. The University is the leader among technological science education institutions, ensuring modern studies, orientated to the labor market. Scientific research and experimental development are performed by 14 institutes, two research centers, and 34 research laboratories. VGTU is proud of the Civil Engineering Research Centre, the most modern center in Eastern Europe. The Mobile Applications Laboratory, the biggest one in Lithuania, and Creativity and Innovation Centre "LinkMenų fabrics." Having more than 500 international higher education institutions as partners, VGTU offers a wide range of international studies and internships. VGTU is the Lithuania leader by the number of students studying under the Erasmus Exchange Programme abroad. In 2017–2018 QS World University Rankings, VGTU ranks at 551-600 places and is now among the top 2,1% of the world's best universities. VGTU is ranked 43rd in the "QS University Rankings: Emerging Europe and Central Asia 2015-2016" rankings and is the leader among Lithuania's technical universities. According to international University ranking QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017 in Engineering – Civil & Structural subject group, VGTU ranks at 101–150 place and is the only University in the Baltic States at such a high position in the area of Civil Engineering sciences. In the subject of Architecture / Built Environment, VGTU also stands at 101–150 places. The University is also ranked in Business & Management Studies (201–250 place) and Economics & Econometrics (301–350 place) among top world universities. These results are the best in Lithuania. The University's mission is to develop a publicly responsible, creative, competitive individual who is receptive to science, the latest technologies, and cultural values to promote scientific progress, social and economic well-being to create value that ensures the development of both Lithuania and the region in the global context. The University's vision is to be a prestigious Lithuanian institution of higher education, the scientific and studies level that conforms to the best European technical universities' level. The University is attractive for both Lithuanian and foreign scientists, and students can respond to the environmental challenges and have great social importance to the national progress. Vilnius Gediminas Technical University implementing its mission as well as executing priority objectives in the field of studies, science, and infrastructure, University developed and implemented Quality Management System covering all its business processes in line with the international standard ISO 9001 and the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area. We are one of the largest innovative higher education institutions in Lithuania. Our goal is to educate socially responsible, creative personalities receptive to the latest scientific discoveries and modern technologies. While promoting the advancement of science, we aim to contribute to Lithuania's social and economic welfare, to the development of our country and the entire region. We are open and transparent: our initiatives gain recognition not only in Lithuania but also on the international level due to our encouraged continuous innovations, the diversity of approaches, and cooperation. We base our activities on such values as openness, efficiency, and continuous improvement, so we appreciate every member of our community's creativity, continuous search for new opportunities, and fast reaction to the changes of the environment. Such spirit helps VGTU students and teachers to become leaders and innovators in social, economic, and technological areas. We put much effort into strengthening our community. We believe that mutual trust and respect for each member of our community, focus on personality development and individual initiatives, contribute to achieving the best results. The Public Relations Department is responsible for the University public communication: announcement of the most important University events, scientific achievements, studies innovations and other significant activities, preparation of press releases, and representative texts. The Public Relations Department is also responsible for media relations, University website content, events photographs, and University magazine "Sapere Aude. " The Marketing Department is responsible for marketing campaigns and development of projects, selecting advertising channels and preparing materials, developing and administering internal communication channels for students, and social networking sites. Moreover, the Marketing Department is in charge of the University's integral visual communication, preparation, promotional materials, and event planning. View full university