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Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU, Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universitetas) is a new appearance in Lithuanian higher education. On 30 June 2010, the Seimas (Parliament) of the Republic of Lithuania passed a resolution to merge Kaunas University of Medicine (KMU) and the Lithuanian Veterinary Academy (LVA). Now LSMU is the most prominent institution of higher education for biomedical sciences in Lithuania, continuing the best traditions of KMU and LVA. The University is the largest institution of higher education for biomedical sciences in Lithuania, successfully integrating studies, research, and clinical practice. LSMU consists of two leading academies: Medical Academy and Veterinary Academy. Students of medicine, odontology, and nursing gain their practical skills at the LSMU Hospital Kauno Klinikos, largest medical institution in the Baltic States. More than 1,200 highly qualified doctors and 2,400 nursing staff members take care of over 78,000 patients at the LSMU Hospital each year. The entire medical staff values innovative and progressive methods of treatment and diagnostics, which meet global standards. Pharmacy students gain practical skills at the University Pharmacy, which is designed not only to serve the public but also to be the Faculty of Pharmacy's primary training facility, offering students a broad spectrum of practical knowledge and skills and providing them with firsthand working experience. Students seeking to become veterinary doctors obtain their practical skills in large and small animal clinics and the Veterinary Academy's operating rooms. LSMU is an active participant in the ERASMUS exchange program. Students may study at foreign universities or go abroad for practice for up to one year. The contracts of academic exchange have been signed with universities in 26 European countries. The majority of ERASMUS partners are in Germany, Spain, France, Finland, and the other EU Member States. The Library and Information Centre of the University is one of the most modern libraries in the EU, a member of the Association of European Research Libraries, LIBER, the leading network for research libraries in Europe. The library has both virtual and RFID technologies. It is prevalent among researchers and students in Lithuania and foreign countries, too, for its unique architecture and information systems. LSMU participates in developing projects that result in new technologies, augmented scientific research and development, and renewed and modernized infrastructure of the University. Soon the Centre of Modern Pharmaceutical and Health Technologies and the new Faculty of Pharmacy with modern laboratories and classes are to be opened. Also, the Faculty of Public Health is currently under construction on the campus of the Veterinary Academy. Since 1990, LSMU has been the Alma Mater of many international students lsmu_tarptautineveikla22.jpg (regular, 500x332)and around 800 full-time international students in 53 countries (mainly from Sweden, Israel, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Lebanon, India, South Korea) are currently enrolled here. It comprised nearly 10% of the total student population at LSMU. The number of studies internationally is increasing every year. Germany, Italy, France, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Finland, and Norway are the most popular Erasmus partner countries among LSMU students. International students choosing to study at LSMU most often come from Spain, Italy, Latvia, Belgium, and Poland. LSMU collaborates with more than inauguracijauzsienieciai.jpg (regular, 500x332)140 European, American and Asian universities for study and research purposes. The University is a member of numerous international organizations, such as the European University Association (EUA), Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER), Association of Medical Schools in Europe (AMSE), Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE), Baltic Sea Region University Network (BSRUN), Organization for Ph.D. Education in Biomedicine and Health Sciences in the European System (ORPHEUS), European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE), World Veterinary Association, etc. LSMU is also a member of the World Health Organization (WHO), where it fulfills the role of a collaboration center for research and training in epidemiology and the prevention of cardiovascular and other chronic non-communicable diseases. The study programs at LSMU meet university education standards applied in EU countries, and graduates are eligible to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and the PLAB examination of the General Medical Council in the UK. View full university

Welcome to the Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences - the most prominent teacher training institution in Lithuania. With the start of its activity in 1935, its primary goal has been to educate a highly qualified professional in the chosen field of science. A professional teacher who can successfully operate in the fast-changing society is knowledgeable about the abilities and skills obtained and professionally active in the national educational institutions of different types and different contexts of international co-operation. Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate studies in humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, biomedicine, and technologies. The mission of the University: Society's education, which is based on modern education philosophy and the newest scientific knowledge. The University is striving to solidify its exceptional place in the Lithuanian and European Union higher education field as a University of Educational nature in studies, research and practice. The vision of the University: The most critical educational University, gradually solidifying this status in Central and Eastern regions of the European Union Institution that can change and adapt, is international, modern, attractive and competitive successfully trains specialists of broad-spectrum, develops fundamental and applied scientific research, applies the results in practice and provides various social, educational services. University is continually developing the specialized education model. It is continually renewing the study process and organization of scientific research the University will strive to keep the training of pedagogues and education specialists a priority. It will extend the variety of services offered to students and community groups of different areas. The origin of the Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences can be traced back to 1935, when the first higher teacher training establishment of Lithuania, the National Pedagogical Institute, was established in Klaipeda. The Institute was intended to educate teachers for primary schools and to develop educational sciences throughout Lithuania. During all the years of the institution's establishment, the Institute underwent numerous changes both in its status and geographical location. In March 1939, when the Nazis invaded and occupied the Region of Klaipeda, the Pedagogical Institute was moved to Panevezys, and in the autumn of the same year - to Vilnius. It was then renamed Vilnius Pedagogical Institute. In 1940, after the Soviet occupation of Lithuania, teacher training in the country was reformed according to the requirements raised for the Soviet schools. Due to the introduction of overall compulsory schooling in Lithuania, students' numbers gradually increased at the Institute. The teacher training scale expanded in Lithuania, and it included teaching educators of all the basic subjects for all-type schools of general education. The essential reforms of the institution started after the re-establishment of Lithuania's independence. In May of 1992, Vilnius Pedagogical Institute was renamed to Vilnius Pedagogical University by resolving the Supreme Council of the Republic of Lithuania. Afterward, in July of 1992, the Lithuanian Supreme Council ratified the University's Statute. The first Statute gave the University the rights of an autonomous institution and a new multilevel system of studies, the power to train scientists, and grant scientific degrees and titles. Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences offers degree study programs and non-degree courses. The primary language of instruction at LEU is Lithuanian. However, several Bachelor's and Master's degree study programs are taught in English and Russian languages. The University also offers doctorate studies for international students. Application information will be announced later. View full university

Lithuanian Sports University (LSU), founded in 1934, is a specialized public higher education institution that has developed its unique sport, leisure, and health sciences. With its mission to contribute to society's sustainable development through international-level research and academic excellence, LSU is known as a leading academic and research center in sports science in the Baltic Sea region. Starting with the enrolment of 100 students, the LSU has developed and expanded over the years and decades into an institution with nearly 2000 students. The LSU offers 19-degree study programs at all three study cycles (8 undergraduate, 9 Master's, and 2 Ph.D.), mainly in sport science, where studies, research, and practice are interconnected. Among the LSU graduates, many distinguished scientists, world-renowned coaches, famous athletes, and prominent public figures. A significant number of the LSU students and graduates have become champions and prize-winners of the Olympic Games, world and European championships, among them are the twice European boxing champion Algirdas Šocikas, the winner of the Olympic gold medal and world basketball champion Modestas Paulauskas, the winners of the Olympic gold medals discus thrower Virgilijus Alekna. and basketball players Voldemaras Chomičius and Rimantas Kurtinaitis. To become one of the leading universities of sports, physical education, rehabilitation (physiotherapy), health sciences in Europe and the best in this area in the Baltic Sea Region. By the year 2017, LSU's uniqueness in sport, physiotherapy and health promotion, and appropriate application of sports science in studies and innovations will have ensured our position as leading sports, physiotherapy, and health science university in the Baltic Sea Region. Promote society's coherent progress and be useful to it, providing exclusive international-level research and sports science studies. Respect for the complete knowledge, ensuring the unity of science and education, development of ongoing progress. Specific promotion of new ideas, initiatives, innovations, professionalism, and leadership. Accessibility and quality assurance of academic services for Lithuanian and foreign schoolchildren and students, the community of employees and seniors, and business and public sector institutions. Promotion of active dialogue with national and foreign partners. Teamwork is based on mutual respect, tolerance, competence, and trust. Promotion, development, and testimony of respect for a healthy lifestyle and Olympic ideas. Promotion of citizenship and patriotism. View full university

Lithuanian Maritime Academy (LMA) is a public institution of higher education training highly qualified seafarers and other specialists for the Maritime Industry. LMA vision - a modern higher education institution, the Lithuanian leader in seafarers' and maritime business specialists' education. LMA mission: To provide higher college education, preparing highly qualified professionals that can work in the international environment under the conditions of rapid change of technologies for marine, river, Navy fleet, and port. To develop applied scientific research and consultation activities necessary for the Lithuanian maritime sector, provide quality improvement services. To spread the idea of Lithuania as a maritime state, to propagate marine occupations. To create a modern base for studies, corresponding to the international requirements, to develop new marine technologies to train and educate citizens and act in various fields of public activities successfully. In 2001, Quality Management System comprising seafarers' training and professional development was introduced in Lithuanian Maritime Academy. It was repeatedly certified in 2014 by UAB "Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Lietuva" according to the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 standard. Lithuanian Maritime school was established on 28 April 1948. It was a closed-type paramilitary education institution. Students had to live at the school, follow a stringent regime, and wear the uniform at school and outside its limits. During the first years, the school did not have suitable classrooms. Navigators knew navigation devices just from books, and navigational tasks for determining to head were solved using the Gulf of Finland's available charts. In 1991 Klaipėda Maritime School was renamed Klaipėda Higher Maritime School. The school was reorganized to fulfill all Lithuanian fleet needs, not only the ones of the fishing fleet. On 12 October 1991, Lithuania adhered to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. In 1996, the training base of the school was renewed and improved. After a short time, Lithuanian seafarers' training base corresponded to the requirements of the STCW 95 Convention. In 1998 it was renamed Klaipėda University Maritime Institute College. View full university

Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) is an internationally recognized higher education institution, which trains artists for a professional career in music, theatre, dance, and film. Specializing in art education, the Academy also offers the didactics of music disciplines, art management, and art research studies, which, combined with artistic and creative practice, make the Academy's profile distinguished. Academy is beautifully situated in the center of Vilnius and currently owns six buildings. Facilities include three Concert Halls, two Dance Studios, Cinema Hall, Theatre Studio (Balkono tetras), Opera Studio, Music Library, Music Innovation Study Centre, and Folk Music Archive. Student-centered teaching and learning, research and artistic research, artistic practice and creation, performance, improvisation, and collaboration with creative industries shift the Academy towards open innovation and constant development. Degree studies in Music (Music Performance, Composition, Sound Directing, Musical Folklore, Music Theory, and Criticism), Theatre and Film (Acting, Cinematography, Screenwriting, Film Directing, Theatre Directing, History, and Criticism of Performing and Film Arts), Dance (classical and contemporary), Pedagogy (Didactics of Music, Music Pedagogy), Art Studies (Arts Management), and Music Therapy are available. See Course Catalogue for a full list of bachelor and master programs. Since the year 2011, Academy offers artistic doctorate (4-year third-cycle studies). Every year the Academy hosts about four hundred concerts, competitions, festivals, and other artistic events that are open to the public, free entrance. Research, artistic research, and educational achievements are being presented at international conferences and published in scientific journals of LMTA. Founded in 1933, currently, LMTA trains about 900 students in 40 art disciplines. The history of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre is an inseparable part of music education in Lithuania. Professional musical development in the country began during Lithuania's great duke Vytautas Magnus when in 1397, a school of the chant was formed at Vilnius Cathedral. The publication of songbooks started in the 16th century. Some hymns were included in the first book published in the Lithuanian language – "Katekizmas" by Martynas Mažvydas (1547). In 1667 Žygimantas Liauksminas published a primer of the Gregorian chant "Ars et praxis musical." Some music schools – "bursts" had been formed during the 16th – 17th centuries, where singing and instrumentation for ecclesiastic orchestras were taught. Private music schools were established in Vilnius, Kaunas, and other towns at the end of the 19th and 20th centuries. In 1919 composer Juozas Naujalis founded the music school of Kaunas. This school was acknowledged as a school of higher education and, in 1933, was reorganized into the Conservatoire of Kaunas. 1933 is therefore considered to be the founding year of the current Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. In 1949 the Conservatoire of Kaunas and the Conservatoire of Vilnius (founded in 1945) were merged into the Lithuanian State Conservatoire. In 1992 the Conservatoire was renamed the Lithuanian Academy of Music (LMA) and in 2004 – the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA). The Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre is an art university that specializes in music, theatre, film, and dance with the mission to ensure sustainable development of arts and artistic research, participate in shaping the policy of the national art education and culture, foster the spiritual harmony and the national identity, and educate the most artistically gifted young people into creative, initiative, entrepreneurial members of the society who would be open to Lithuania and the entire world. View full university