Arrival days
Students are supposed to arrive 1 or 2 days before the beginning of a semester:
- 26鈥27 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 week of a semester at the latest:
- until 7 September in Autumn semester
- until 8 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 |
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ORIENTATION DAYS FOR SPRING SEMESTER, 2025:
- 24 January
ONLINE MEETING WITH FACULTY COORDINATOR
11:00 |
Faculty of Medicine |
Mrs. Vita Petronyt臈 |
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- 27 January
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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- 30 January
WELCOME EVENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Theater Hall, Universiteto St. 3, Vilnius
09:00-10:00 |
REGISTRATION |
10:00-10:15 |
WELCOME
Vice-Rector Assoc. Prof. Art奴ras Vasiliauskas
Exchange Student Coordinator Paulina Daini奴t臈
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10:15-10:45 |
HISTORY OF LITHUANIA: DO WE HAVE TO KNOW IT?
Dr. Loreta Skurvydait臈, Faculty of History
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10:45-11:05 |
WAKE UP WITH HEALTH & SPORTS CENTER
Egl臈 Draugelyt臈, 91桃色 Sports and Health Center
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11:05-11:35 |
STUDY INFORMATION
Greta Michalkevi膷i奴t臈, Students Affairs and Career Office
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11:35-12:45 |
LUNCH |
12:45-13:05 |
WELCOME TO VILNIUS
Yana Khromiak, Project Manager, International House Vilnius
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13:05-13:20 |
BE SAFE!
Tadas Maro拧膷ikas, Vilma Juozevi膷i奴t臈, Emergency Response Center
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13:20-13:40 |
BE SAFE!
Sandra 膶etrauskien臈, Lina Garben膷i奴t臈, Community well-being department at 91桃色
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13:40-14:00 |
DON'T MISS IT
L臈ja A啪ukait臈, VU ESN President
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14:00-14:20 |
GETTING AROUND IN VILNIUS
Vitalija Ro膷臈, "Susisiekimo paslaugos"
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14:20-14:40 |
CULTURE CENTER INVITES
Actor Vytautas Kontrimas, 91桃色 Culture Center
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14:40-14:50 |
WHAT IS VU SR?
91桃色 Students' Representation
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- 31 January
12:00 - 15:30 GUIDED TOURS:
12:00 |
GUIDED TOUR OF VU LIBRARY, Saul臈tekio al. 5 meeting point 鈥 Information Desk of the Library
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14:00 |
GUIDED TOUR OF VILNIUS OLD TOWN meeting point - Bell Tower of the Cathedral
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- 1 February
SPEED FRIENDING |
17:00
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VIlnius University Connecting Building (VU JR)
Saul臈tekio al. 9, Vilnius
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The Speed Friending Event is a lively evening for new students to meet and connect with others. Participants will have brief conversations with various people and will complete fun tasks together, 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. |
- 2 February
ESNbuddy DAY |
The whole day |
Students decide location individually |
The ESNbuddy Day is about cultural exchange and friendship. It brings international students and local students together for a day of exploration and interaction. Participants will discover new perspectives, share experiences, and create lasting bonds in a friendly atmosphere. |
- 3 February
MEETINGS WITH FACULTY COORDINATORS
09:00 |
Faculty of Communication |
Dr. Ingrida Girnien臈, Ms. Guoda Skripkauskait臈 |
Room 215 Saul臈tekio al. 9, Vilnius |
09:00 |
Business School |
Mrs. Danut臈 Butkien臈 |
Room 103 Saul臈tekio al. 22, Vilnius |
09:00 |
Faculty of History |
Mrs. Akvil臈 Naud啪i奴nien臈 |
The Centre for the Study of East European Jewish History (entrance from S. Daukantas courtyard, first door on the right, ground floor) Universiteto g. 7, Vilnius |
10:00 |
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration |
Mrs. Aist臈 Simanavi膷ien臈 |
Room JR3 Saul臈tekio al. 9, II building, Vilnius |
10:00 |
Faculty of Chemistry & Geosciences |
Assoc. Prof. dr. Rasa 艩imanauskien臈, Ms. Gintar臈 Rimkut臈 |
Room 117 (TChA) Naugarduko g. 24, Vilnius |
11:00 |
Faculty of Philosophy |
Mrs. R奴ta Drag奴nevi膷ien臈 |
Room 201 Universiteto g. 7, Vilnius |
11:00 |
Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics |
Ms. Justina Krauledait臈 |
Room 102 Didlaukio g. 47, Vilnius |
11:00 |
Kaunas Faculty |
Ms. Livija Grikietis |
Room III Muitin臈s g. 8, Kaunas |
12:00 |
Institute of International Relations and Political Sciences |
Ms. Marija Kozlovskaja |
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12:00 |
Life Sciences Centre |
Ms. Sigita M臈lynyt臈 |
Saul臈tekio al. 7, The main entrance hall, by the screen TV, Vilnius |
13:00 |
Faculty of Law |
Prof. dr. Vigita V臈brait臈, Ms. Jurgita Mickevi膷i奴t臈 |
Room 302 Saul臈tekio al. 9, I building, Vilnius |
14:00 |
Faculty of Philology |
Ms. Viktorija Zuj奴t臈 |
Room 92 Universiteto g. 5, Vilnius |
16:30 |
Faculty of Physics |
Ms. And啪elika Jankauskyt臈 |
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- 4 February
Students can choose based on interest and location what event they would like to join the most.
ORIGAMI, TEA, TALK |
16:00 |
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Saul臈tekio ave. 9
40 auditorium
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Unwind with tea, origami, and good conversation! This event gives you a chance to create beautiful, practical origami decorations for your new apartment while chatting with fellow students. It鈥檚 a great opportunity to relax, make something useful, and get to know others in a creative, hands-on setting. |
ECHOES OF LITHUANIA: MOVIE NIGHT |
17:30 |
Philosophy faculty auditorium 306
Universiteto g. 9
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Join us for a screening of Ashes in the Snow, a powerful and moving film that offers a beautiful introduction to Lithuania's history and independence. Set during the Soviet occupation, this film tells the story of a young woman鈥檚 resilience and courage in the face of hardship. It鈥檚 the perfect way to start reflecting on Lithuania's Independence Days, coming up on February 16 and March 11. Watch the film, learn about Lithuania鈥檚 past, and connect with others through the shared experience of this important piece of cinema. |
VISION BOARD/BOOK MAKING |
18:00 |
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
Saul臈tekio ave. 9
40 auditorium
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Join us for a laid-back, creative session where you鈥檒l craft your semester and study visions. Together, we'll plan and write down what you want to achieve this semester. Whether it's academic goals, personal dreams, or fun activities, this chill event will help you set the tone for success. Grab your pens, get inspired, and bring your vision to life! |
- 5 February
SQUIRREL CULTURE GAMES
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17:00 |
"Morgas"
Universiteto g. 3, Vilnius
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Squirrel Culture 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. |
- 6 February
RAIN OR SHINE - IT'S SELFIE TIME |
17:00 |
Meeting point - Vinco Kurikos Aik拧t臈
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Ready to explore the city center with a twist? Grab your friends and join us for a fun photo challenge! Discover the coolest spots while snapping selfies along the way, all while mastering essential survival skills for Lithuania鈥檚 unpredictable weather. Afterward, join us at Bar Artistai from 7:00 PM to relax and evaluate the best pictures of the day. It鈥檚 the perfect way to wrap up your adventure, enjoy a drink, and spend time with your new friends! |
19:00 |
"Artistai"
Kazimiero g. 3
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- 7 February
CHEERS TO LITHUANIAN |
18:00 |
"Mr. Pub"
Gedimino Pr. 2a
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Want to impress locals or just get by with a few key phrases? This fun, interactive session will teach you the basics of the Lithuanian language in a relaxed, bar-like setting. Think of it as a language caf茅 where you learn some useful sentences that will help you survive and thrive in Lithuania 鈥 plus, you'll have a blast doing it! |
- 8 February
KARAOKE NIGHT |
22:00 Door Opens
22:30 Karaoke Starts
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"SOHO club"
艩vitrigailos g. 7, Vilnius
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Karaoke Night is an event where people can sing their favorite songs in front of others. It鈥檚 a fun opportunity to enjoy music, whether you鈥檙e an experienced singer or just want to have a good time. |
- 9 February
BOARD GAMES EVENING |
20:00 |
"B奴si Tre膷ias"
Totori懦 g. 18, Vilnius
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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 1 semester 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.