1 Vocational schools

3 Universities

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

ALYTUS VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CENTRE

Address

Putinų g. 40, Alytus

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 315 77979

Fax – Nr.

+370 315 77979

Internet

http://www.aprc.lt
 

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

ANYKSCIAI AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL

Address

Ažupiečių k., Anykščių sen., Anykščių r. sav.

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 381 59404

Fax – Nr.

+370 381 59404

Internet

 http://www.azum.visiems.lt      

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

BIRZAI POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL

Address

Skratiškių g. 6, Biržai

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 450 32134

Fax – Nr.

+370 450 32134

Internet

http://www.bpm.ten.lt   

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

ELEKTRENAI CENTER OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Address

Rungos g. 18, Elektrėnai

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 528 39523

Fax – Nr.

+370 528 39998

Internet

http://www.eem.lm.lt    

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:COMPUTER EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION MASTERCOMPUTER EQUIPMENT ADJUSTER, COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, COMPUTER OPERATOR.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

JONISKIS AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL

Address

Upytės g. 77, Joniškis

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 426 61345

Fax – Nr.

+370 426 61345

Internet

http://www.jzum.lt    

Short description of the institution

·         fields of work,

·         how much teachers / pupils / staff

·         do you work with a ministry, social partners or other VET-institutions?

·         Explain the role that you play in your national VET-system

Joniskis Agricultural School is one of 38 Agricultural schools in Lithuania. It is situated in Joniskis - a small town in the North of Lithuania. The Joniskis region is a piece of 1152 km² land. The northern part of the district borders with Latvia. This border stretches 78 km long. The distance between our town and our capital Vilnius is 270 km. The district center Siauliai is the nearest big city. Only 90 km distance separates Joniskis and the airport of Riga in Latvia. One of main motorways crosses Joniskis as well as a railway Kaliningradas - Riga.
A major part of the region is located in the southern part of Zemgala lowland. Our region is an agricultural area being famous for fertile soils. Those who grow agricultural products usually specialize in grain crops, sugar beets and rape.
There are agricultural industrial branches such as: meat and milk manufacture, forage production.
In 1987 Joniskis Agricultural School was established. About 400 schoolchildren are studying at our school at present. This is a school that buzzes with the activity, motivating students to get the best from their studies under the direction of expert and friendly staff. We have modern teaching facilities both for theory and practise. We have two dormitories, the dining room, the cattle-breeding farm - laboratory, the library-information centre, the modern computer class.
The school farm covers the area about 100 ha of land. The main function of the farm is to meet the education and teaching requirements of the school as well as being farmed commercially. Students use ordinary agricultural machinery for practise.
After graduating from basic school pupils are allowed to enter our school. There they study three years and get secondary education and profession. We offer a wide range of professions.
After getting secondary education students from our school and other schools can enter our college and prepare to enter Agricultural University.
Extracurricular activities: Two basketball teams (boys and girls), gymnastic group, theatre, Greek-Roman wrestling is cultivated.
There is an Agricultural Advisory center in our school. It provides together with our school a lot of seminars and short courses on different agricultural themes which are run by our teachers and research workers from Lithuanian higher schools and research institutions.
The Agreements of Creative Collaboration are signed with Agricultural University, Cattle-breeding Institute, Lithuanian Agriculture Institute, Lithuanian Gardening Institute.

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

KAUNAS VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION SERVICE

Address

Laisvės al. 33, Kaunas

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 37 201710

Fax – Nr.

+370 37 226664

Internet

http://www.krm.lm.lt   

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT OPERATOROR.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

KAUNAS BUILDERS TRAINING CENTRE

Address

V. Krėvės pr. 114, Kaunas

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 37 314105

Fax – Nr.

+370 37 313184

Internet

http://www.src.kaunas.lm.lt     

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS MERCHANT,
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION MASTERCOMPUTER EQUIPMENT ADJUSTER.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

KAUNAS SCHOOL OF APPLIED ARTS

Address

V. Krėvės pr. 112, Kaunas

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 37  312061

Fax – Nr.

+370 37 312061

Internet

http://www.tdm.kaunas.lm.lt    

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT?

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER GRAPHICS DESIGN OPERATOR,
OPERATOR OF COMPUTER DESIGNING,
COMPUTER PUBLISHING BREADBOARDER.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

KEDAINIAI VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE

Address

Šėtos g. 103, Kėdainiai

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 347 68302

Fax – Nr.

+370 347 68302

Internet

http://www.kprc.ku.lt   

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT OPERATOROR.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

KLAIPEDA SERVICE AND BUSINESS SCHOOL

Address

J. Janonio g. 13, Klaipėda

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 412406

Fax – Nr.

+370 412406

Internet

http://www.klpvm.lt    

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT OPERATOROR.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

KLAIPEDA VOCATIONAL SEWING AND BUSINESS SERVICE SCHOOL

Address

Puodžių g. 10, Klaipėda

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 46 313682

Fax – Nr.

+370 46 313682

Internet

http://www.kspvm.lm.lt    

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
OPERATOR OF COMPUTER DESIGNING.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

KLAIPEDA SCHOOL OF BUILDERS

Address

Taikos pr.67, Klaipėda

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 46 340930

Fax – Nr.

+370 46 340930

Internet

http://statmokykla.mokslo.info    

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION MASTERCOMPUTER EQUIPMENT ADJUSTER.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

KUPISKIS VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS

Address

Smilgių k., Noriūnų sen., Kupiškio r. sav.

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 459 35080

Fax – Nr.

+370  459 35355

Internet

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT OPERATOROR.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

M. RIMKEVICAITE TECHNOLOGICAL SCHOOL IN PANEVEZYS

Address

Aldonos g.4, Panevėžys

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 45 587080

Fax – Nr.

+370 45 587566

Internet

http://margarita.w3.lt    

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT OPERATOROR.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

SIAULIAI VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING CENTRE

Address

Gardino g.4, Šiauliai

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 41 552589

Fax – Nr.

+370 41 390172

Internet

http://www.sprc.lt

 Short description of the institution
·         fields of work,
·         how much teachers / pupils / staff
·         do you work with a ministry, social partners or other VET-institutions?
·         Explain the role that you play in your national VET-system 

Šiauliai Vocational Education and Training Centre is an educational institution, which provides with professional qualification and general education. There are five departments: Department of Technologies, Department of Construction and Mechanics, Department of Everyday Services, Department of Business and Trades, and Department of Electronics and Administration.
The Centre trains qualified workers of 43 specialities. In addition the Centre has 3 technology gymnasium classes. There are about 2940 students and 455 employees in the Centre. 78 teachers train general education subjects and 152 teachers train professional subjects.

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT OPERATOROR,
DRAFTSMAN AND COMPUTER OPERATOR.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

PUBLIC INSTITUTION TELSIAI REGIONAL CENTER OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Address

S. Daukanto g. Nr. 6B, Varniai, Telšių r. sav.

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 444 47696

Fax – Nr.

+370 444 47696

Internet

http://zub.w3.lt          

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT OPERATOROR.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

VILNIUS VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF RAILWAY AND BUSINESS SERVICES

Address

Islandijos g.3, Vilnius

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 5 2629728

Fax – Nr.

+370 5 2629728

Internet

http://vgm.w3.lt   

Short description of the institution

·         fields of work,

·         how much teachers / pupils / staff

·         do you work with a ministry, social partners or other VET-institutions?

·         Explain the role that you play in your national VET-system

 Vilnius Railway Transport and Business Services School was founded in 1944 October 4. It is the oldest School in Lithuanian. School has its own history and traditions. Teachers understand their requirements and majority of teachers have been working there for 15-20 years. Youth is also intelligent and diligent. School has been preparing the specialist for railway transport for more than 50 years. As the economical situation in the country has changed, school decided partially to change its profile. Since 1999 we began to prepare business services employees. In future we’ll prepare specialists of Information Technologies.

Railway school was founded in the capital of Lithuanian Vilnius in 1876, when railway building began in Russian empire and Lithuanian territory too. There could study teenagers of 14-18 years. Entering School teenagers had to take two examinations: Russian and Arithmetic. Education was payable and the students had to pay 10 roubles e year. This school existed in Lithuanian till 1915. It was moved to Russian. Since 1915 till 1944 there was no special railway school. At the end of the Second World war, in October 4, 1944 the first vocational school was founded in Lithuanian. It was called “Railway School ?1”. Later the title of School changed for several times.

1963 – 26th Vocational School.
1969 - 26th Railway Technical School.
1978 - 26th Technical School.
1984 - 26th Secondary Vocational Technical School.
1988 – 11th Secondary Vocational Technical School.
1990 – Vilnius Railway transport and Business Services School.

In 1944 School prepared such specialists: Engine locksmith-repairers, Engine Driver’s Assistants, Engine firemen, and other railway specialists. School always tried to provide Lithuanian Railway transport enterprises with necessary specialists. School prepared such professions:

• Guards of international passenger trains.
• Duty persons of the station – Cashiers of goods, passengers and luggage looking-offices.
• Engine-driver’s assistants of engine, electric and diesel trains.
• Train electricians.
• Carriage surveyors-repairers of the passenger and goods trains.
• Locksmiths of train rolling-stock and repairers.
• Electricians of signal and contact system.

The educational programs changed due to changing needs in Lithuanian railway. During the school’s history there were over 20 specialities needful for railway transport. As the economical conditions changed in Lithuanian railways, there is no need to have so many railway transport specialists. School began to cooperate with other social partners. We began to prepare joiners, transport businessman, employees of insurance offices. Since 2002 we’ll be preparing the specialists of Information Technologies.  

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT?

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER GRAPHICS DESIGN OPERATOR,
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS MERCHANT,
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT OPERATOROR.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

VILNIUS TECHNOLOGY AND BUISINESS VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE

Address

Kalvarijų g. 159, Vilnius

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 5 2477560

Fax – Nr.

+370 5 2477560

Internet

http://www.profmokymocentras.vilnius.lm.lt         

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT?

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION MASTERCOMPUTER EQUIPMENT ADJUSTER,
DRAFTSMAN AND COMPUTER OPERATOR.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

VISAGINAS TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE

Address

Festivalio g. 7, Visaginas

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 386-34186

Fax – Nr.

+370 386-34186

Internet

http://www.vpm.lt    

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION MASTERCOMPUTER EQUIPMENT ADJUSTER.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

ALYTUS COLLEGE

Address

Merkinės g.2b, Alytus

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 315 79132

Fax – Nr.

+370 315 79132

Internet

http://www.akolegija.lt   

Short description of the institution

·         fields of work,

·         how much teachers / pupils / staff

·         do you work with a ministry, social partners or other VET-institutions?

·         Explain the role that you play in your national VET-system

Alytus College is the first state institution of higher education in the region of Southern Lithuania. Its main goals are: to confer higher education and professional qualification, satisfying the needs of Lithuanian economy and the level of science and modern technologies, to develop regional science investigation and applied research, to consult economic subjects, to create conditions for continuous learning, to organize professional qualification upgrading and requalification, to foster society knowing how to work under the conditions of rapid change of technologies.
Alytus College was established in 2000, when the Law of Higher Education, which introduced binary system of higher education in Lithuania, came into force. Accumulated experience and values that have been fostered here since 1960 when Alytus Mechanical-Technical School was established and later reorganized into Polytechnic School are appreciated in this educational institution. Requirements for quality of studies, for creation of methodic and material base, for improvement of teacher qualifications were constantly changing together with the changing profile.
There are two faculties: Management and Technologies. Eight academic branches - departments guarantee preparation of high qualification specialists and confer professional competencies. Practical teaching bases and centres, public enterprises - Alytus Business Incubator and Business Innovation Centre are established for student practical development. The College actively participates in regional business society life, cooperates with state and private institutions, and participates in international projects.
Alytus College students study full time (duration of studies - 3 years), and part-time (duration of studies - 4 years). Secondary school graduates are eligible to enter the College. 120 credits make the study programme. The college graduates get diplomas of higher education. 

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Study programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING,
TECHNOLOGIES OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

KAUNAS COLLEGE

Address

Pramonės pr. 20, Kaunas

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 37 352324

Fax – Nr.

+370 37 751135

Internet

http://www.kauko.lt    

Short description of the institution

·         fields of work,

·         how much teachers / pupils / staff

·         do you work with a ministry, social partners or other VET-institutions?

·         Explain the role that you play in your national VET-system

The rapid change in Lithuanian society, a social-economic reform, the process of integration with Europe is forcing the renovation of the entire Lithuanian education system. After the Higher Education Law has come into force in Lithuania in year 2000, the binary system of higher education has been introduced.
Kaunas College is one of the first state colleges in Lithuania and the only one in Kaunas region, which have been qualified for implementing higher non-university studies.
Kaunas College has originated from several colleges after they have merged when seeking the effectiveness and quality of higher education studies. From September 2001 and once again from September 2002 and 2003 it was enlarged when other institutions were integrated into it. Right now Kaunas College has four faculties and three study centres which carry out 39 study programs. The number of students during the past few years has increased from 1200 up to 7200 and now it is the second biggest college in Lithuania.
The institution is undergoing essential changes at present, namely, in the fields of strategy, human resource development, organisational structure, management, curricula and quality assurance.
The general plan for the strategic development of Kaunas College is defined by its mission: to create, accumulate and disseminate scientific knowledge and cultural values, to foster the uniqueness of natural culture, and to develop the individual and society. The main functions of the College are to prepare students for future activities and to develop their creative powers, critical thinking, and decision-making and business communication skills. Kaunas College strategy has adopted such European dimensions as fostering principles of open society, democracy, and study process modernisation, international exchange.
Studies are organised in 5 faculties and 2 study centres.  

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT?

Study programmes related with IT:
ADMINISTRATION OF COMPUTER NETWORKS.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

KLAIPEDA BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

Address

Jaunystės g. 1, Klaipėda

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 46 489132

Fax – Nr.

+370 46 314575

Internet

http://www.klvtk.lt   

Short description of the institution

·         fields of work,

·         how much teachers / pupils / staff

·         do you work with a ministry, social partners or other VET-institutions?

·         Explain the role that you play in your national VET-system

Klaipeda Business and Technology College was founded in 2002 on the base of Klaipeda Higher Agricultural School (established in 1946), Klaipeda Higher Technical School (1959), and Klaipeda Agricultural Book-keeping School (1954). In 2003 Kretinga Higher Agricultural School joined the college as a Kretinga Department.

Klaipeda Higher Agricultural School

The school was founded in 1946 on the base of Raseiniai Agricultural School. It was subordinate to the Ministry of Agriculture. The newly instituted school was settled in the past mental hospital (currently the building of students hostile) and Bachman manor house.
The building was severely damaged during the World War II. First students made desks and the blackboard themselves. The first school year started with 60 students – future agronomists – and 5 teachers. In 1949 the hospital was reconstructed and fitted to the school needs.
During the period from 1950 to 1990 the site has changed a lot. There was built a new main school building, students’ hostel and the canteen.
In 1991 the school was renamed as Klaipeda Higher Agricultural School. In 1992 it was joined by Klaipeda Agricultural Book-keeping School. Klaipeda Business and Technology College was founded in 2002 on the base of Klaipeda Higher Agricultural School, Klaipeda Higher Technical School, and Klaipeda Agricultural Book-keeping School.
The school has been graduated by: 1058 agronomists, 3011 zoo technicians, 2653 veterinarians, 1642 technicians. Some of the graduates are famous Lithuanian people:
V.Inta – founder and the director of the unique Stone Museum in Skuodas, dr.V.Kydikas – participant of Atlanta and Sidney Olympic Games, a member of Lithuanian Veterinary Confederation, K.Saja – famous Lithuanian play-writer, signatory of the Lithuanian Independency Act.
Starting from 1991 the school has become a rather flexible educational institution. The study programmes have been redesigned to meet current labour market needs and to provide the graduates with numerous job opportunities. There appeared new specialities, such as: milk product technologist, accountancy, green plantation and design, office administration, transportation by road vehicles, housekeeping, tourism and hotel administration.

By 2002 Klaipeda Higher Agricultural School was finished by 11000 graduates.

In 2000 Ministry of Education and Science issued the order, introducing a dual system of higher education in Lithuanian. College – a new institution providing higher non-university education was established.

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Study programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

PANEVEZYS COLLEGE

Address

Laisvės a. 23, Panevėžys

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 45 460322

Fax – Nr.

+370 45 510009

Internet

http://www.panko.lt      

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·         how much teachers / pupils / staff

·         do you work with a ministry, social partners or other VET-institutions?

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Panevėžys College is high non university school established in August 30, 2002, due to reorganization of Panevėžys higher technical school, Panevėžys Andrius Domaševičius higher medical school and Rokiškis higher pedagogical school. Main objective of our organization is :preparation of various specialists with high non-university education backround meeting social, economical, medical, cultural and educational needs of Lithuania and Panevėžys region. College includes 2 faculties and one branch where students can choose from various high education curriculum. More than 1800 are studying in the college in the year 2003 /2004.

Main goals of our institution are:

• Involve College as independent educational institution in to Panevėžys County, city and region strategic planning.
• Develop study quality control system, improve self-examination methodology.
• Improve teachers’ qualification.
• Expand relations with universities and colleges on mobility and life long learning.

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Study programmes related with IT:
INFORMATION SYSTEMS,
COMPUTER ENGINEERING.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

SIAULIAI COLLEGE

Address

Aušros al. 40, Šiauliai

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 41 523768

Fax – Nr.

+370 41 525091

Internet

http://www.siauliukolegija.lt   

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Study programmes related with IT:
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

UTENA COLLEGE

Address

Maironio g.7, Utena

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 389 51662

Fax – Nr.

+370 389 51662

Internet

http://www.utenos-kolegija.lt    

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·         fields of work,

·         how much teachers / pupils / staff

·         do you work with a ministry, social partners or other VET-institutions?

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The year 2000 opened the door to Utena College. It is a new kind of educational institution, training professionals in higher non-university education. Two Schools - Utena Business School and Utena Medical School were joined together. Both of the schools can look back on a long and proud history.

The road to a college status started in 1991 when a new kind of high schools was established. Since then not only the name of the schools has changed but also the image. The technologies at schools underwent rapid improvement, new classrooms and laboratories have been established, Study programs have been co-ordinated, new perspective specialities have been developed.

According to newly developed curricula Utena Business School started the training of embroidery technologists, and Utena Medical School started the training of social workers. Later, there appeared some new professions that met the new needs of the market: tourism administration, business and office administration, law, ergotherapy, dentist's assistant, social pedagogic. During the recent years some areas have been significantly improved: classrooms, laboratories, modern informational technologies, teaching and learning centres that correspond modern requirements, firms for practical training. All that served as the basis for starting higher non-university studies. Two Utena schools took part in the contest successfully and all that resulted in the establishment of Utena College in higher education.

The aim of the organisation is to reach the level of competence, culture and resources, that would allow the organisation to realise the curricula in a qualified way, perform scientific research, become recognised among other national schools in higher education and internationally. 

The most important goals are to:

This is the beginning of another important step forward. New ideas, noble aspirations and good intentions are companions in the way.

The two faculties of the college are:

• The Faculty of Business and Technologies
• The Faculty of Health Care and Social Care.

Over the course of the years the college attracted a number of new curricula that now meet the needs of the changing market: business management, tourism administration, accountancy, law, social work, nursing, social pedagogic, dental care and ergotherapy.

There are the following departments at the faculty of Business and Technologies: Department of Economics; Department of Technologies; Tourism Department and Department of Social Sciences. The faculty realises the following curricula: Business Management; Tourism Administration; Accountancy; Law and Embroidery Technology. All these curricula consist of a three-year cycle. The studies may take usual form - studying full-time or a student may choose part-time studies.

The following departments there are at the faculty of Health Care and Social Care: Health Care Department; Social Care Department; Pedagogic Department and Dental Care Department. The faculty offers the students the following curricula: Nursing; Ergotherapy; Social work; Social Pedagogic; Dental technology and Dental Care. The students may also choose different forms of studying - full-time (Nursing, Ergotherapy, Dental Technology, Dental Care) and in addition the form of part-time studies (Social Work, Social Pedagogic).  

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Study programmes related with IT:
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

KLAIPĖDA COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, PUBLIC INSTITUTION

Address

Puodžių g. 1, Klaipėda

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 46 397077

Fax – Nr.

+370 46  397077

Internet

http://www.klsmk.lt     

Short description of the institution

·         fields of work,

·         how much teachers / pupils / staff

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During all the period of its existence the College has been accompanied by rapid pace of growth in all spheres. The number of students has grown to 1600. What attracts students to our college? First of all it is attention for our students, orientation to their needs, and formation of a harmonious and friendly academic community. Everyone in our college is provided with conditions for perfection. High quality of the studies is another relevant factor motivating students to choose our College. Every year study programmes are being improved taking into account needs of the labour market; modern methods and forms of teaching are constantly being introduced. A great attention is devoted to practical learning that develops competence and practical skills, allows to successfully act and promotes versatile adjustment to the changing conditions of the environment and technological innovations. Finally we are working in new and modern premises. There are favourable conditions for the creative and efficient work of students and lecturers: modern auditoriums, computer classrooms, a conference hall, library, a reading room, and two Internet cafes (reading rooms).

In 1999 we started international cooperation and today we can be proud that we have partners from 20 foreign countries. Internationalisation is treated as integral part of the College broader mission; therefore we take special pride in the last step – reception of foreign students. Being aware of the fact that that will of our internationalisation

We see our student as a future leader, able to successfully act on both: national and international level, and capable of adjusting oneself to the rapidly changing environment and requirements of labour market. He/she is an individual having those skills, abilities and experiences that are essential for a successful professional life.

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Study programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

PUBLIC INSTITUTION NORTH LITHUANIA COLLEGE

Address

Tilžės g. 22, Šiauliai

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 41 525100

Fax – Nr.

+370 41 525100

Internet

http://www.slk.lt    

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Public institution Northern Lithuania College is non-governmental High School of Lithuania. It was founded in 2002 and approved by Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania.
College has basic non-university studies and gives high education and professional qualification relevant to labour market needs, science and new technologies level.

Sources of College origin:
·1993-2001 – Šiauliai Business Consultation Center;
·2001-2002 m – Northern Lithuania Business School established;
·From 2002 m. – Northern Lithuania College.
Main strives of successful activity of College is 10 years experience in practical business consultation and training and cooperation with Šiauliai University, Šiauliai Manufacturers Association, Šiauliai Trade, Chamber of Industry and Handicraft, Business Incubator, Labour Exchange and other organizations of Šiauliai city and district.

Knowledge of real market needs and changes allows ensuring of engaging and qualitative services for students.
Seeking to maintain quality of studies there are working teachers from different Universities and practising teachers that have long-term practical work experience. In College is widely developed project activity. Our best students can use opportunity to have practice placements in foreign countries.

Flexible adapting to market needs we are capable to give knowledge that ensures good practical skills in future career.

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Study programmes related with IT:
ADMINISTRATION OF COMPUTER NETWORKS.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

WEST LITHUANIA BUSINESS COLLEGE PUBLIC INSTITUTION

Address

Paryžiaus Komunos g. 27, Klaipėda

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 46 311099

Fax – Nr.

+370 46 314320

Internet

http://www.vlvk.lt  

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Study programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

VILNIUS LAW AND BUSINESS COLLEGE, PUBLIC INSTITUTION

Address

Laisvės pr. 58, Vilnius

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 5 2426000

Fax – Nr.

+370 5 2426000

Internet

http://www.vtvk.lt   

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Vilnius Law and Business College is a non-State higher education institution with prevailing non-university studies. The College was established on 1 September 1998 as Daugvilienė Higher Business School. The foundress and the director of the College is Mrs Daiva Daugvilienė. On 24 August 2001 upon the Government decree No. 1036 Vilnius Law and Business College was given the status of an institution of higher non-university education.

Vilnius Law and Business College is a modern institution of higher education. Open to society, it is integrating into both Lithuanian and European systems. The College is oriented towards the needs and interests of the region as well as towards the changes in infrastructure and the development of the education system. The College combines academic activity and scientific research thus realizing equal relations between teachers and students and implementing democratic principles

Today there are 4 faculties at the College: Law, Economics, Informatics and Humanities with a total number of 2500 students. Every year they are provided with traineeships at Lithuanian enterprises. Cooperation with Lithuanian employers and participation in numerous business associations are of great help here. With the help of employers we constantly renew study programmes, so that our young professionals could enter the market with the most up-to-date knowledge.

This year our first students have gone to study for the bachelor’s degree at the University of Abertay of Dundee (Scotland) upon a mutual agreement.

Quality education accessible to everyone is a precondition for the well-being of the society. Matured democracy and social and cultural advance of contemporary society depends directly on education. Consistent education, implementing social, economical and cultural competence and civic consciousness must become part of a young person‘s life.

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Study programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

VILNIUS BUSINESS COLLEGE, PUBLIC INSTITUTION

Address

Filaretų g. 36a, Vilnius

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 5 2154884

Fax – Nr.

+370 5 2154884

Internet

http://www.kolegija.lt   

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Study programmes related with IT:

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING.

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

VILNIUS COLLEGE

Address

Jasinskio g. 15, LT-01111 Vilnius

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 5 249 81 07

Fax – Nr.

+370 5 249 79 09

Internet

http://www.viko.lt  

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Vilnius College in Higher Education was established in 2000 with the adoption of a new Law on Higher Education which introduced a binary system of higher education in Lithuania.
A good basis for the establishment of Vilnius College in Higher Education was provided by the former higher vocational schools which proved to be the best at that time in Vilnius: Vilnius Higher Vocational School of Electronics, Vilnius Higher Vocational School of Economics and Vilnius Higher Vocational School of Business. Having received the external national and international evaluation and developed their new study programmes the former higher vocational schools merged to become a contemporary new higher education institution - College in Higher Education.
Vilnius College in Higher Education is the largest non-university higher education institution in Lithuania providing higher non-university education for the specialists in the areas of informatics, electronics, chemistry, industry engineering, economics, business management and administration, health of society, rehabilitation and nursing, veterinary, social work, national order, philology, education, art, music.
At present Vilnius College in Higher Education consists of 8 faculties: Electronics and Informatics, Economics, Business Management, Health Care, Pedagogics, Design and Technology, Art and Agrotechnologies. 40 study programmes are pursued, among which the most popular in the market are: Office and Enterprise Administration, Banking, Insurance Management, Tourism and Hotel Administration, Business Management, Advertising Management, Trade Management, Information Systems, Finances, Social Pedagogy, Telecommunications, Computer Programming. The duration of full-time studies is 3 years and extramural – 4 years. Apart from basic studies short-time refresher courses are offered. Every year the study programmes are being revised to respond to the society needs.
The studies in Vilnius College in Higher Education are orientated to practical application of gained knowledge. Therefore, as compared to university studies, more attention is paid to practical training, closer contacts with the world of work. We are members of many associations: Lithuanian Association INFOBALT, Lithuanian Tourism Association, Lithuanian Hotels and Restaurants Association, Lithuanian Commerce Association, Vilnius Chamber of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts. We co-operate with Vilnius University, Kaunas University of Technology, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuanian University of Agriculture, Lithuanian Veterinary Academy.
There study more than 10,250 students, work 400 qualified teachers, there are established good laboratories and study centres in Vilnius College in Higher Education. Computer centre has 30 computer classrooms with 890 computers. The funds of the college’s library contain about 225,000 copies.
The students spend interesting and purposeful leisure time. Their interests are represented by the students’ council. There are such organizations as dancing company “VORUTA”, sports club “VIKAS”. Two basketball teams play in Vilnius championship, and women handball team Eastcon AG – VIKO became the national champion in 2002.
Close contacts with our social partners, universities and fruitful international co-operation enable us to meet the labour market needs. Vilnius College in Higher Education is the member of the European Association of Institutions in Higher Education (EURASHE), International Association composed of a network of European Institutions of Higher Education (SPACE), European Network of Physiotherapy in Higher Education (ENPHE).
We successfully participate in international EU programmes: SOCRATES/ERASMUS, SOCRATES/Grundvig, Leonardo da Vinci, students’ and teachers’ exchange programmes are performed.
Vilnius College in Higher Education is one of the thirteen public institutions, the founders of Visoriai Information Technology Park.
 

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Training programmes related with IT:
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING,
INFORMATION SYSTEMS,
COMPUTER ENGINEERING 

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

KAUNAS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Address

K. Donelaičio g. Nr. 73, Kaunas

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 37 300000

Fax – Nr.

+370 37 324144

Internet

http://www.ktu.lt    

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The highest decision-making body in the University is the Senate; the highest executive body is the Rectorate.

More than 17 thousand undergraduate (B.S.) and 450 graduate (Ph.D.) students are enrolled in KTU's eleven faculties.  Undergraduates have a choice of 32 majors, and graduate students may choose among 41 graduate areas of study leading to the Master's degree and among 17 graduate areas of study leading to the Ph.D. degree.

KTU's library , founded in 1923, houses more than 2 million publications. It houses more than 2 million publications. In addition to the central library and reading room, there are 6 faculty libraries in Kaunas and Panevezys. The University publishing house "Technologija" publishes three TO four hundred TITLES of teaching and scientific publications every year.  In 1991, KTU took the lead among Lithuania's universities in implementing post-Soviet educational reforms.  The current system of studies promotes the conditions in the University enabling training of specialists with broad profiles capable of using knowledge from many educational areas to organize total processes of creation and manufacture, from preliminary research to final sale. University graduates are able to upgrade and combine existing technologies as well as invent new ones. They are capable of developing new prospects in addition to producing already known, yet competitive, consumer-oriented goods. Throughout the process of reorganization, care has been taken to intensify and expand research activities, for only studies with firm foundations in research determine the conditions cultivating truly mature personalities.

The training system for all specialists with qualification degrees is based on:

·       profound and comprehensive study of both hard and natural sciences, in addition to the main engineering subject;

·       thorough study of the humanities and social sciences;

·       liberalized and individualized study of special education subjects divided into modules and evaluated by credits;

·       open and competitive selection of module educators;

·       coordination of academic/engineering studies with professional/engineering studies.

The applied system of modules and credits enables the exchange of students with other foreign universities, as well as integration into the European system of studies. The reformed studies provide students with the space to develop both their individuality and responsibility.

The University of Technology, having freed itself of the restrictive "chains" of its former engineering specialization, has developed a new understanding of the interrelation between humanity and technology.

The main principle is the humanization of technology, the application of all technical systems to social requirements. As the University of Technology has reconceived itself, the style and substance of University studies have changed. Studies and research in the humanities and social sciences no longer merely complement the standard of general education, but have become vitally important tools in the creation of a humanized technology.

We have signed an important agreement with the other higher schools in Kaunas to expand educational possibilities at the University. We also broadly cooperate with high schools, secondary as well as professional schools. Students may now attend lectures in other higher schools and their examination and credits taken elsewhere are recognized and counted. This is a very important step toward the concept of an open university. We are also working on other measures that will enable higher schools to concentrate on those branches of study in which they truly excel.

We consider the influence of the community to be of great importance, therefore, we combine the traditional aims of the University with the dynamic needs of the present. We feel that only an open university is able to attract attention and constructive advice. In our turn, we propagate the idea of continuous education for society, and many free listeners study at our University.
We are pleased that having established and disseminated the ideas of study reform, our popularity among young people is growing and competition for study positions is stiff.

To make better use of the material and intellectual wealth of the country, agreements of cooperation have been signed with the following institutions and organizations: Municipality of the City of Kaunas; Administration of Kaunas County; Kaunas Philharmonic; Litimpex Bank; Industrialists’ Confederation of Lithuania; the Lithuanian-German joint venture "Baltic Amadeus"; Division General S. Rastikis Sergeant School; Research Institutes of Energy, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Food, Mathematics and Informatics, Agricultural Engineering, Philosophy and Sociology, Forestry; Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant; and the joint-stock companies "Ekranas", "Kauno aviacijos gamykla", "Achema", "Lietuvos energija", "Mazeikiu nafta", "Akmenes cementas" and "Helisota".

On January 11, 2002, KTU approved the memorandum on establishment of science and technology park in Kaunas during the seminar "Perspectives of Science and Technology Park in Kaunas developing priority scientific areas in Lithuania".

University scientists not only carry out research, but also publish the following prominent scientific journals: "Environmental Research, Engineering and Management", "Chemical Technology", "Electronics and Electrotechnics", "Information Technology and Control", "Measurements", "Mechanics", "Materials Science", "Social Sciences", "Engineering Economics" and "Ultrasound".

KTU scientists take part in various international programmes. International research cooperation and activities are mainly related to participation in European Community 5 framework, EUREKA, Cost programmes. In 2002 KTU carried out 27 such projects. Currently KTU actively participates in process of proposals preparation for Sixth FRAMEWORK programme, which started at the end of 2002. In the autumn of 1998 Lithuania jointed European Community action programme in the field of education SOCRATES. According institutional SOCRATES/ERASMUS agreement 131 students studied and 26 lectures gave lectures in EU institutions of higher education in the academic year 2002/2003. Since 1998 University participate in EC vocational training action LEONARDO DA VINCI programme.

The University has signed 70 agreements of cooperation with various foreign institutions. Especially fruitful and friendly relations established between KTU and Scandinavian countries. The name of KTU is well known in the Swedish Linköping, Lund, Göteborg universities, and Royal Technological Institute in Stockholm, as well as in Iceland (Reykjavik) and Norway (Trondheim and Oslo). KTU actively cooperates with Technical University of Denmark, Roskilde University, and various Danish firms. Good relations also exist with German, American, English, and French colleagues as well as with those in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The University has signed agreements with La Maine University in France, London City University and Wales University in the United Kingdom, SUNY Farmingdale in New York (USA), Mikkeli Polytechnic Institute in Finland, Technical University of Denmark, and other institutions. KTU itself is a member of the European University Association (EUA), the International Association of Universities (IAU), the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI), the International Association for Continuing Engineering Education (IACEE), the UNESCO International Centre for Engineering Education (UICEE), and the Association of Technical Universities of the Baltic States (ATUBS). The University hosts the National Committee of the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE).

The University has awarded honorary Doctor's Degrees to a number of foreign scientists:

Prof. Rimas Vaicaitis of Columbia University, a well-known specialist in aeronautics and mechanics, who has established several scholarships for KTU students;
Prof. Rimas Vaisnys of Yale University;
Dr. Stasys Backaitis of Washington, D.C., senior engineer for the U. S. National Automobile Traffic Safety Administration and great proponent of Lithuanian science and education;
Prof. Dr. Ir. Roland G. Verhe of Gent University, who has significantly supported the Faculty of Chemical Technology, especially in food science;
Prof. Jeffrey A. G. Knight of De Montforth University in Great Britain, an expert in precision electrical mechanics;
a well-known investigator of nuclear reactors and their reliability Prof. Algirdas Marchertas of Northern Illinois University;
Dipl. Eng. Friedrich Marcks of the German construction concern "Bilfinger+Bergen";
Prof. Hab. Dr. Kazimieras Seselgis, an expert in theoretical architecture;
Prof. Lars Ryden of Uppsala University, Sweden;
the fifth President of the Republic of Lithuania Valdas Voldemaras Adamkus;
the Dean of the Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology at the University of Northern Illinois Romualdas Kasuba;
Prof. Lavadelis is the Rector of the Riga University of Technology Egons Lavendelis;
Prof. Lange is the Chair of the Department of Marketing at Columbia State University Irene Lange;
a member of Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology, an Author of 273 patents 15 worldwide Kazys  Sekmakas;
Businessman, Economy consultant Juozas Petras Kazickas;
Professor, Habilitated doctor, member of Lithuanian Academy of Science,  member of Science Council of Lithuania, head of Recognition Processes Department at the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics Adolfas Laimutis Telksnys;
professor, habilitated doctor, director of Lithuanian Energy Institute, Member of Lithuanian Academy of Science Jurgis Vilemas;
professor Edvardas Jasaitis;
professor at the Department of Textile Technology (KTU) Algirdas Matukonis;
Professor in Chemistry at the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany Klaus K. Unger;
Professor John A. Berendse- Since 1985 Mr. Berendse General Managing Director FESTO bv. in Delft (NL);
Doctor, 1991 Ph.D degree in Education (London University) Terence Henry McLaughlin;
Professor Feliksas Palubinskas;
Honorary Doctors name awarded by the Faculty of Mathematics and Nature of Lithuanian University on 14th December 1928 Aleksandras Dambrauskas – Jakstas;
Honorary Doctors name awarded by the Technical Faculty of Lithuanian University on 14th May 1926 Petras Vileisis;
Honorary Doctors name awarded by the Faculty of Mathematics and Nature of Lithuanian University on 17th December 1923 Pranas Masiotas;
Doctor, Academic Director University of Bayreuth, Germany Dr. Günter Lattermann;
Teaching Professor at the I.T.T. of the University of Applied Science Cologne Dr.  Daldrup Ulrich;
Prime Minister of Lithuanian Republic President Dr.  Algirdas Mykolas Brazauskas;
president of corporations ,,Achemos grupė”, ,,Klaipėdos jūrų krovinių kompanija”, president of Lithuanian industrialists confederation Dr. Bronislovas Lubys;
diplomatic service in Iraq Dr.   SCWEIZER Max;
Professor of Informatics Faculty of Software Engineering Department Jonas Mockus;
and Professor of Polytechnic University of New York, USA Romualdas Sviedrys.

KTU Students are active members of such international students' organizations as AIESEC and ESTIEM. Their clubs are well-known and include the young politicians, businessmen, LEDI, RAFES, and INFO. One of the most famous student organizations is the Student Association. The Art and Culture Centre invites young people to join its associations: the national artistic ensemble "Nemunas", the academic choir "Jaunyste", the sport dance group "Viesulas", student theatre, "KTU-FOTO", "Art and Design Studio" and "Painting Studio".

University sportsmen participate in city, country and international sports competitions as well as organize sports events themselves. KTU art and sport groups have visited United States, England, Austria, Spain, Italy, Canada, France, Turkey, Sweden, and other countries.

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT?

Training programmes related with IT:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (bachelor and master’s degree),
INFORMATICS (bachelor and master’s degree),
INFORMATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING  (master’s degree),
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (master’s degree),
PROGRAM SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (master’s degree),
SYSTEMS ON-CHIP (master’s degree).

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

KLAIPEDA UNIVERSITY

Address

H. Manto g. 84, Klaipėda

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 46 398900

Fax – Nr.

+370 46 398999

Internet

http://www.ku.lt         

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Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Study programmes related with IT:
INFORMATICS (bachelor and master’s degree),
ENGINEERING INFORMATICS (bachelor).

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

SIAULIAI UNIVERSITY

Address

Vilniaus g. 88

Šiauliai

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 41 595800

Fax – Nr.

+370 41 595809

Internet

http://www.su.lt                   

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT? 

Study programmes related with IT:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (bachelor),
INFORMATICS (bachelor).

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

VILNIUS GEDIMINAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

Address

Saulėtekio al. 11, Vilnius

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 5 274 50 30 

Fax – Nr.

+370 5 270 01 12 

Internet

http://www.vgtu.lt

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At present the University includes 8 faculties, Aviation Institute named after A.Gustaitis, International Studies Centre, Centre for Continuous Education, 10 research institutes and 19 laboratories.
On Sept 1, 2004 over 13 554 students came to the University's classrooms, with 8465 of them being first-year students. The university has 1736 staff members (1449 of them working full-time). Teaching staff numbers 904, including 49  Research fellows. There are also 117 Doctors Habil and Professors, 472 Doctors or Associate Professors, 67 Lectors and 238 Assistants.
The University trains Bachelors, Engineers and Masters of sciences according to 88 programmes of studies, including Humanities sciences, Physical sciences, Social sciences, Technological sciences. Every year VGTU is provided with more various facilities. Thus, according to Resolution No 860 of Lithuanian Government, the University has got the building of 9073 m ² in 1/26 Traku str.
On Oct 22, 1998  Prime Minister  Gediminas Vagnorius took part in the ceremony of turning on in VGTU the most powerful computer in Lithuania (RS/6000 SP) in a computer class with plenty room and equipment for training Bachelors and Masters of sciences. This computer class is also available for researchers from all over the country. The university also organises Doctoral studies in 15 areas (ie Technological, Humanities, Social, and Physical sciences, etc)
All the faculties have the right for Habilitation.This certifies that the University's scope of education and research is rather versatile and of high academic level. The aim of the University is to do what is mostly helpful for the State.

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT?

Study programmes related with IT:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (bachelor and master’s degree),
ENGINEERING INFORMATICS (bachelor and master’s degree),
INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES (bachelor),
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (master’s degree).

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

VILNIUS PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Address

Studentų g.39
Vilnius

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 5 2790281

Fax – Nr.

+370 5 2790281

Internet

http://www.vpu.lt     

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Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT?

Study programmes related with IT:
PHYSICS AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS  (bachelor),
MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATICS (bachelor),
INFORMATICS (master’s degree).

Country

Lithuania

Name of the Institution

VILNIUS UNIVERSITY

Address

Universiteto g. 3

Vilnius

LITHUANIA

(LIETUVA)

Telefon – Nr.

+370 5 2687001

Fax – Nr.

+370-52687009

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http://www.vu.lt   

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The University of Vilnius, one of the oldest and most famous establishments of higher education in Eastern and Central Europe, was founded in 1579. Functioning for a long time as the only school of higher learning in Lithuania, it was a preserver of cultural and scientific traditions, and has played a significant part in the cultural life not only of Lithuania, but the neighboring countries as well. During more than four centuries of its existence, the University of Vilnius has seen periods of growth and decline, revival, and closure. The University is a unique witness to the history of the Lithuanian state.

In 1579, King Stephen Bathory's charter transformed the Jesuit college, founded in 1570, into an establishment of higher education, Academia et Universitas Vilnensis Societatis Jesu, the transformation being confirmed by Pope Gregory XIII. Although being away from other European cultural centers, the University equaled other famous European Universities and had outstanding professors and students, some of who were : the poet Mathias Casimir Sarbievius ; the famous professor of rhetoric and philosophy Zygimantas Liauksminas; the author of the first history of Lithuania Albertas Vijukas-Kojelavicius; professor Martin Smiglecki, whose book"Logics" was very popular in United Kingdom and France, and many others. The first book in the Lithuanian language on the territory of the Great Duchy of Lithuania was published at the University. In 1753, the Astronomical Observatory was set up.

In 1773, the Jesuit order was dissolved in Europe and the University was taken over by the secular authority. After Lithuania was annexed by Russia, the University was renamed into Vilnius Principal School. In 1803, the University received a new statute and the title of the Imperial University of Vilnius. Many famous names were associated with the University at that period: the famous medical men from Vienna Johann Peter Frank and his son Joseph Frank, the historian and public figure Joachim Lelewel, the poets Adam Mickiewicz and Juliusz Slowacki, historian Simonas Daukantas, etc. As a number of students and professors became engaged in the anti-tsarist movement, the University was closed down according to the orders of tsar Nicholas I, and it was not reopened until 1919. Vilnius and its region were then annexed by Poland, and the University functioned under the Polish auspices until 1939 by the name of Stephen Bathory University. Among students of the University at that time was the future Nobel prizewinner Czeslaw Milosz.

In 1939, the University was brought back under the control of Lithuania, but in 1940 after the Soviet occupation it was reorganized according to the Soviet model. In 1943, the University was closed down by the Nazis, and resumed its activities in the autumn of 1944. Though restrained by the Soviet system, Vilnius University grew and gained force. Vilnius University started to free itself from the Soviet ideology in 1988 even before Lithuania regained independence in 1990. The University got back its autonomy and adopted its own statute. 

The University of Vilnius has 12 faculties, 8 institutes, 10 study and research centers, the oldest Library in Lithuania, the University Hospital, an Astronomical Observatory, a Botanical Garden, a Computer Center, and St. John's Church.

Special experiences in the sector Mechatronic or IT?

Study programmes related with IT:
INFORMATICS (bachelor and master’s degree),
SOFTWARE SYSTEMS (bachelor),
BUSINESS INFORMATICS (bachelor and master’s degree)
COMPUTER SIMULATION (master’s degree).