Arrival days
Students are supposed to arrive 1 or 2 days before the beginning of a semester:
- 25鈥26 August 鈥 for Autumn semester
- 29鈥30 January 鈥 for Spring semester
If you come earlier please check availability of the Student Dormitory with the accommodation officer by e-mail ;
Late arrival
If for some reason you cannot arrive in Vilnius during the above mentioned days, you have to make it sure that you come within the first 2 weeks of the semester at the latest:
- until 15 September in Autumn semester
- until 18 February in Spring semester
Orientation Days
Orientation Days are organised at the beginning of each semester for all international students. It is free of charge and all the students can join it. No registration is required.
During the Orientation Days you can expect to meet faculty coordinators, to have a guided tour in VU Library, Taste of Lithuanian Language Lecture and many other interesting activities which will help you to get acquainted with many Lithuanian and international students.
ORIENTATION DAYS
Autumn semester |
27th August - 2nd September |
Spring semester |
2nd February - 4th February |
ORIENTATION DAYS FOR AUTUMN SEMESTER, 2025:
- 19 August
MEETINGS WITH FACULTY COORDINATORS
14:00 |
Faculty of Medicine |
Mrs. Vita Petronyt臈 |
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Online (link to be announced) |
- 21 August
ONLINE MEETING WITH COORDINATORS OF EXCHANGE STUDENTS
14:00 |
International Relations Office |
Ms. Paulina Daini奴t臈
Ms. Emilija Papinigyt臈
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Online |
- 27 August
WELCOME EVENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Venue: Compensa Concert Hall
Address: Kernav臈s Street 84, Vilnius, Lithuania
09:00 |
REGISTRATION
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10:00 |
WELCOME
Vice-Rector Assoc. Prof. Art奴ras Vasiliauskas
Exchange Student Coordinator Paulina Daini奴t臈
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10:15 |
HISTORY OF LITHUANIA: DO WE HAVE TO KNOW IT?
Dr. Loreta Skurvydait臈, VU Faculty of History
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10:50 |
WELCOME TO VILNIUS
Jovita 艩ematulskien臈, International House Vilnius
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11:10 |
GUIDE TO LIFE AT VU: STORIES AND TIPS FROM STUDENTS
Aliya Adilbayeva, VU Ambassador
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11:30 |
DON'T MISS IT
L臈ja A啪ukait臈, VU Erasmus Student Network (ESN)
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12:00 |
LUNCH |
13:00 |
BE SAFE!
Tadas Maro拧膷ikas and Vilma Juozevi膷i奴t臈, Emergency Response Center
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13:15 |
STUDY INFORMATION
Greta Michalkevi膷i奴t臈, VU Students Affairs and Career Office
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13:50 |
WAKE UP WITH HEALTH & SPORTS CENTER
Ramun臈 沤ilinskien臈 and Vilma Zarankait臈-Petrikien臈, VU Sports and Health Center
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14:10 |
BE SAFE!
R奴ta Bakanait臈, VU Community Well-being Department
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14:30 |
GETTING AROUND IN VILNIUS
Egl臈 Kala拧nikovait臈, JUDU 鈥 Mobility Services in Vilnius
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14:50 |
CULTURE CENTER INVITES
Gint臈 Jokubaitien臈, VU Culture Centre
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15:10 |
WHAT IS VU SR?
Yaroslav Kostiuk and Sofia Vozniuk, VU Students' Representation
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- 28 August
12:00 - 16:00 GUIDED TOURS:
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1st group |
2nd group |
12:00 |
GUIDED TOUR OF VILNIUS OLD TOWN
meeting point - Bell Tower of the Cathedral
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GUIDED TOUR OF VU LIBRARY, Saul臈tekio al. 5
meeting point - Information Desk of the Library
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14:30 |
GUIDED TOUR OF VU LIBRARY, Saul臈tekio al. 5
meeting point - Information Desk of the Library
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GUIDED TOUR OF VILNIUS OLD TOWN
meeting point - Bell Tower of the Cathedral
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- 29 August
VILNIUS UNIVERSITY E-SERVICES 鈥 FIRST STEPS
10:00 |
Start at VU: how to use e-services? |
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EVENTS
18:00
VU Connecting building in Saul臈tekis campus
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Speed Friending |
The ESN Speed Friending Event is a lively evening for new students to meet and connect with others. Participants will have brief conversations with various people, making it easy to expand their social circles and form new friendships. It's a fun and efficient way to build connections in a welcoming atmosphere. |
MEETINGS WITH FACULTY COORDINATORS
11:00 |
Life Sciences Centre |
Ms. Sigita M臈lynyt臈 |
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The main entrance hall, by the screen TV Saul臈tekio al. 7, Vilnius |
12:00 |
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration |
Ms. Aist臈 Simanavi膷ien臈 |
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Room JR3 Saul臈tekio al. 9, II building, Vilnius |
12:00 |
Faculty of Philology |
Ms. Saul臈 Alminait臈 |
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Room 92 Universiteto g. 5, Vilnius |
- 30 August
EVENTS
15:00
Cathedral Square
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City Games |
The ESN City Games are an exciting city adventure for international students. Participants will explore the city's hidden spots, solve clues, complete challenges, and tackle tasks that test their intelligence, teamwork, and creativity. This event is perfect for international students who want to discover the city's secrets.. |
- 31 August
EVENTS
ESNBuddy Day |
A day for you to meet your ESNBuddy. |
- 1 September
EVENTS
On September 1, we invite all members of the 91桃色 community to welcome the new academic year together!
10:00 |
Raising the flag of 91桃色 |
More information |
14:45 |
Procession of 91桃色 students, staff and alumni |
More information |
15:30 |
Official ceremony marking the beginning of the academic year RENOVATIO STUDIORUM |
More information |
21:00
Pataja
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Pop Quiz |
ESN Pub Quiz is an event where participants form new groups and test their knowledge by answering a series of challenging questions. Teams compete in a lively and fun atmosphere, aiming for the top spot. It鈥檚 a great opportunity for quiz lovers and those seeking an entertaining evening. |
EVENTS FOR KAUNAS FACULTY STUDENTS
10:00 |
Celebration of the new study year at the Kaunas Faculty |
More information |
10:30 |
Speed friending conversation game for students, lecturers, and administrative staff at the Kaunas Faculty |
More information |
- 2 September
MEETINGS WITH FACULTY COORDINATORS
09:00 |
Faculty of Communication |
Ms. Guoda Skripkauskait臈 |
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Room 215 Saul臈tekio al. 9, Vilnius |
11:00 |
Faculty of Law |
Ms. Edita Motiej奴nait臈 |
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Room 706 Saul臈tekio al. 9, I building, Vilnius |
11:00 |
Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics |
Ms. Justina Krauledait臈 |
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Room 101 Naugarduko str. 24, Vilnius |
11:15 |
Kaunas Faculty |
Ms. Livija Grikietis |
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Room III Muitin臈s g. 8, Kaunas |
12:30 |
Faculty of Chemistry & Geosciences |
Assoc. Prof. dr. Rasa 艩imanauskien臈, Ms. Gintar臈 Rimkut臈 |
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Room 117 (Taikomosios chemijos) Naugarduko g. 24, Vilnius |
13:00 |
Institute of International Relations and Political Sciences |
Ms. Marija Kozlovskaja |
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Room 402, Vokie膷i懦 g. 10, Vilnius |
14:00 |
Business School |
Ms. Danut臈 Butkien臈 |
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Room 103 Saul臈tekio al. 22, Vilnius |
15:00 |
Faculty of Philosophy |
Ms. Simona Vi啪inien臈 |
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Room 207 Universiteto g. 9, Vilnius |
15:00 |
Faculty of History |
Ms. Akvil臈 Naud啪i奴nien臈 |
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Room 329 Universiteto g. 7, Vilnius |
15:00 |
Faculty of Physics |
Ms. Marta Adomaityt臈 |
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Room 202 Saul臈tekio av. 9, III building, Vilnius |
EVENTS
18:00
Morgas, VU Central Building
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Squirrel Games |
Squirrel Games is a chance to explore Lithuanian culture and heritage. Enjoy an evening filled with music, dance, art, and traditional food, all celebrating the vibrant traditions of Lithuania. |
EVENTS FOR KAUNAS FACULTY STUDENTS
17:00 |
Student BBQ evening in the Linden Courtyard |
More information |
- 3 September
MEETINGS WITH FACULTY COORDINATORS
11:00 |
艩颈补耻濒颈补颈 Academy |
Ms. Beatri膷臈 Po拧kuvien臈
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Room 309
Vytauto g. 84, 艩颈补耻濒颈补颈
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EVENTS
18:00
Mr. Pub
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Cheers to Lithuanian |
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- 4 September
17:30
EVAF 40 auditorium
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Dear Erasmus... |
This calm and reflective event invites students to write a letter to their future selves. We'll provide water, tea, and a peaceful space to meet new people and set personal goals. The activity is also sustainable 鈥 supported by a publisher that provides recycled paper. Students will leave their letters with our volunteers, who will keep them safe at the ESN office and return them at the end of the semester. |
20:00
Mojitos Casa de Cuba Bar
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Latina party with MRU |
TBA |
- 5 September
EVENTS
13:00 |
VU Students' Representation (SR) integration festival "AD ASTRA鈥 (registration is required) |
More information |
16:00
Sun Walley
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Welcome Hike |
In collaboration with ESN MRU, the Welcome Hike invites students to explore the beauty of Lithuanian nature while staying active, connecting with others, and gaining useful outdoor skills. The event combines physical activity, cultural exchange, and the health benefits of spending time in nature in an engaging way. |
- 6 September
EVENTS
22:00 open
22:30 starts
Soho club
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Karaoke Night |
Karaoke Night is an event where people can sing their favourite songs in front of others. It鈥檚 an amusing opportunity to enjoy music, whether you鈥檙e an experienced singer or just want to have a good time. |
- 7 September
EVENTS
20:00
B奴si Tre膷ias
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Board Games Evening |
The Board Games Evening is a fun event where participants play a variety of board games.The event is designed for all ages and skill levels, making it a great opportunity to have fun and socialize with others. |
Student Card
All students at 91桃色 are required to obtain the Lithuanian Student Identity Card (LSIC or LSP as in the Lithuanian language). This is a list of important things to know why an LSP card can be useful for you:
- it is necessary for getting access to the University library services;
- it is the best proof of your identity as a student at the University itself (especially while taking exams);
- it gives you various discounts at theatres, cinemas, and many other services and purchases;
- it gives you discounts for public transport in the biggest cities of Lithuania and travels between the cities and towns by buses or trains.
LSIC price for one or two semesters is 6.00 EUR.
Getting your LSIC:
You can register on the online LSIC system at www.lsp.lt/en as soon as you get your acceptance letter from 91桃色 although you will only be able to order your LSIC after the University registers your data in the system. This is usually done on the second part of August so do not worry about this beforehand.
The whole procedure of obtaining your LSIC is listed on the 91桃色 Student Representation website .
Identity Management System
The Identity Management System identifies user and provides access to VU electronic services. All international students must register at the Identity Management System at to be able to access all of the IT services provided at 91桃色. The registration should be done as soon as the semester begins.
Students services like personal email, eStudent Information system, Virtual Learning Environment, Virtual Library and Internet access can be accessed after registering at the Identity Management System.
VU SSO (Single Sing On) permits user to use one Login Name and Password for all VU e-Service.
Check the website for more information
Registration in Lithuania
All EU citizens coming for a longer period than 3 months studies must register at the Migration Office and the local authority body called Seniunija. All non EU citizens coming for exchange studies for any study period must get Visa D. All information about it is available on VU website or .
Making changes to the Study Plan in the VU Information System
During the first two weeks of each semester students can make the changes to their Study Plans using the . Once the changes are confirmed by the coordinators of the faculties, students are officially enrolled to their chosen courses. The changes should be done in the System by:
- 16 September 鈥 in Autumn semester
- 18 February 鈥 in Spring semester
Please note that:
It's not possible to add any new courses after the deadline above. Removing the courses from your study plan is possible during the semester, please inform the exchange student coordinator via the email if you wish to do so.
Changes to Learning Agreement
After the changes to the study plan are done in the University Study System, it is necessary to list them in the Learning Agreement by completing the during the mobility part of the document. Please make sure to send the document to the exchange student coordinator once you complete and sign your document.
The end of the semester
There are some important things students should be aware of at the end of semester and/or before leaving 91桃色.
The results of all passed exams will be recorded by lecturers in the University database (VU IS) within 5 days after the official date of the exam. Student鈥檚 Transcript of Records (ToR) will be issued automatically from the University database as soon as all the examination data of the student exams is recorded. Usually, ToRs are issued within two weeks after the end of a semester (middle of February in Autumn semester and middle of July in Spring).
Once the document is ready, it will be sent to your and your coordinator email address. If it is necessary, the hard copy of the document can also be sent to your address.
Confirmations of study period can be issued at the end of your semester. The documents are all signed digitally, please send the required document to us via the email.
Students who arrived for the whole year will receive their ToRs after both semesters have been completed.
Student鈥檚 Questionnaire. Did you enjoy your stay at 91桃色? In order to improve our work you will be asked to complete the Questionnaire which will be sent to you at the end of a semester by e-mail.