History
Scholars from Lithuania and abroad who participated in the reestablishment of VMU in 1989 have also defined our principles, which we have been following ever since: a commitment to foster a liberal and democratic learning environment, emphasising the importance of aesthetics, honesty, tolerance and independent thought.
Education
VMU has a reputation as a university with a globally oriented, free-spirited, liberal mindset. The time spent at VMU is a formative step in the lives of our students, facilitating not only career opportunities but also personal growth, strength of character and a sense of self-fulfilment.
Research
The main strength of research at VMU is our ability to respond to an increasingly globalised and competitive landscape prompting the dynamic formation of new research priorities and facilitating ongoing improvements in research performance both at a national and an international level.
VMU is currently conducting about 100 projects in the fields of biotechnology, biophysics, technology law, education, sociology, philosophy, computational linguistics, language acquisition and bilingualism, creative industries, and others.
Career
A matter of great relevance to anyone applying for studies at a university is the question of future career prospects provided by the diploma of higher education. University students improve their thinking process, participate in the academic life, take part in creative activities and acquire vital skills by taking internship.
Vytautas Magnus University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #741 Ranking
- 18 Masters
- 52 Scholarships
- 586 Academic Staff
- 7,328 Students
- 1,466 Students (int'l)
- 4,324 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Vytautas Magnus University Overview
Vytautas Magnus University Scholarships
Vytautas Magnus University Scholarships
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Vytautas Magnus University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 96 reviews
- 5 Star 49 Reviews
- 4 Star 39 Reviews
- 3 Star 5 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.4
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.5
- Student Diversity 4.3
- Admission Process 4.5
- Quality of Student Life 4.2
- Career Development 4.5
Good Experience
To be more practical having internship or things on real ground
Erasmus + ICM
Greatest opportunity, I had so much fun and I learned a lot
Coffee and Deadlines
Studying Economics and Finance at Vytautas Magnus University felt like a mix of serious academic thinking and learning how to survive on coffee during exam weeks. The international atmosphere is one of the biggest highlights you constantly meet people from different countries, which makes group work, discussions, and even casual conversations much more interesting. Lecturers generally know their subject well and are open to discussion, especially when you show initiative or critical thinking.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
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Vytautas Magnus University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 801 | 741 | 741 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | - | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1818 | - | - |
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Student services
Services for Students
- career counselling;
- assistance in preparation of Curriculum vitae (CV), covering letter;
- assistance get ready for a job, internship and volunteering interviews;
- various events on career counselling: practical seminars, lectures, meetings with employers, “Career days”, etc.;
- information about job, internship or volunteering offers;
Housing services
During the academic year all foreign students are accommodated only in VMU dormitory No. 2 named BALTIJA, which is located in the city center (Vytauto pr. 71, Kaunas) close to the university.
Library services
Vytautas Magnus University Library (5828 m2) mission − to provide the University studies, research with information resources and information services, to develop the information literacy of the members of University academic community, to implement and develop advanced library services and technologies.
Medical services
Health Insurance is one of the obligatory requirements for all international students at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) that shall be organized before students’ arrival. There are two types of Health Insurance recognized in Lithuanian health care institutions:
- European Health Insurance Card
- Private health insurance
Campus life
Located at the heart of the city, VMU is deeply ingrained in the culture of Kaunas, as the city enjoys the university’s Jazz Connections Festival, performances by the VMU Music Academy’s lecturers, students and Alumni, the first professional university theatre in Lithuania, etc.
Sports facilities
VMU Sports Centre provides space for the lovers of basketball, football, track and field athletics, table tennis, outdoor tennis, chess, power triathlon, kyokushin karate, orienteering, badminton, swimming and sport aerobics. Training hall is available for those who are not interested in professional sports, but pursuing sports as a meaningful way to spend spare time.
Student clubs
VMU Sports Centre provides space for the lovers of basketball, football, track and field athletics, table tennis, outdoor tennis, chess, power triathlon, kyokushin karate, orienteering, badminton, swimming and sport aerobics. Training hall is available for those who are not interested in professional sports, but pursuing sports as a meaningful way to spend spare time.
Accreditation
The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) recently decided to award EPAS accreditation for the maximum 5-year period to BMI’s International Executive MBA programme.