Welcome to Vilnius University – the oldest and largest Lithuanian higher education institution.
Founded in 1579, Vilnius University Is a leader in most fields of study and research in the country and is among the 400 best universities in the world. Since its establishment, the university has become an integral part of European science and culture, embodying the concept of a classical university and the unity of studies and research.
With the support of social partners, the university educates globally–minded specialists who successfully integrate in the modern European community.
With the widest range of study programmes in Lithuania, Vilnius University is an active participant in international scientific and academic activities and boasts many prominent scientists, professors and graduates.
The mission of Vilnius University is to create, accumulate and disseminate knowledge by ensuring an authentic university culture where old traditions and new ideas enrich each other.
Freedom of thought and diversity of opinions are among its community’s main values.
Committed to the mission of providing universal education and educating active and responsible specialists, the University is also focused on providing the right tools to expand the student’s knowledge and improve their professiona careers with methods that will be useful throughout their lifetime.
Vilnius University belongs to the top 500 universities in the world and the top 250 universities in Europe.
Ranking | Year | Rank (in the world) |
Rank (in Europe) |
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Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2023 | 501 | 184 |
QS World University Rankings | 2024 | 473 | 208 |
Times Higher Education World University Rankings | 2024 | 801 | 365 |
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