Vytautas Magnus University

Their beginnings are traced back to the lectures held at VMU by the members of the Lithuanian Diaspora, who nurtured thoughts of intellectual and cultural rebirth in 1989. Today VMU is collaborating with many universities and scientists around the world, carrying out projects, student and staff exchange, constantly improving the system of studying and research. VMU is a member of the most important European associations and international organisations of higher education and research, such as the European University Association, the European Association for International Education, the Baltic Sea Region University Network and the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies. University faculties also communicate with international organizations and are granted memberships in them. The university has also signed over 120 bilateral collaborative agreements with universities in 40 countries in Europe, Asia, South and North America. VMU frequently holds various international summer schools. Vytautas Magnus University, re-established under the joint effort of Lithuanian and the Diaspora scientists two decades ago, is striving to become an academic centre for all Lithuanians in the world. The university project Lithuanian Diaspora Academy unites the Lithuanian Diaspora, fosters cooperation among Lithuanian emigrants and local Lithuanian scientists and students in academic projects, and attracts everyone who is interested in Lithuania and its culture. Learn more