Šiauliai Academy, Vilnius University is one of fifteen faculties of Vilnius University, located in the Northern region of Lithuania, Šiauliai City. It was established when Šiauliai University (a regional and classical type higher education institution, founded in 1997) was merged with Vilnius University on the 1st of January, 2021.
Vilnius University is the biggest and the oldest national university in Lithuania and is in the list of top universities in the world (https://www.vu.lt/en/). The mission of Vilnius University is to create, accumulate and disseminate knowledge by ensuring continuity of authentic university culture distinguished by the atmosphere where old traditions and new ideas enrich each other.
- COMMUNITY of 23 000 people (20 000 students and 3 000 academic staff).
- 15 FACULTIES.
- 3 STUDY CYCLES: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree and Doctoral degree.
- INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION: agreements with foreign higher education institutions (HEI) from many countries all over the world. University successfully participates in various activities of LLP / ERASMUS programmes: exchange of students and lecturers, ECTS adjustment, intensive programmes and European networks.
- WORLDWIDE recognized diplomas and accredited programmes.
- INTERNATIONALISATION OF STUDIES: University successfully participates in various international activities: exchange of students and lecturers, ECTS application, intensive programmes, projects and worldwide networks, joint degree study programmes.
- RATINGS: Vilnius University is in the list of top universities in the world.
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ŠIAULIAI
Šiauliai is a city, which maintained the name of Šiauliai land attributable to the oldest Lithuanian towns group, which settled at the beginning of the 16th century. Nowadays Siauliai is considered to be the fourth largest city in Lithuania which is active in modern developing. Siauliai already has a modern sports arena, an airport, usually used for military purposes, in the future the city is planning to have a well-developed industry park.
The population of Šiauliai is 112 thousand inhabitants. Šiauliai City is also a center of culture and science. Besides the Academy there are a Music Conservatoire, 3 Colleges, Šiauliai Vocational Education and Training Centre in the city. Šiauliai is one of the major cultural centres in Lithuania. Professional art companies and single performers make the town famous. Both residents of Šiauliai and visiting guests may sweep into the vortex of the intensive cultural life, which is full of original events.
Despite being in North Lithuania, Siauliai is called the City of Sun because of some historical circumstances. Siauliai City is famous for its 7 Sun objects, which symbolize the regeneration of Lithuanian culture and language, enlightening, the Battle of Sun and the beauty of the Sun City. The 7 objects include the sculpture of Daylight, the church of St. Peter and St. Paul, the Sun Clock Square, the stained glass named “The Battle of Sun” in concert hall “The Sun”, the monument for the Battle of Sun at a Salduvė park, the fountain called “The Sun Disks” and finally the famous Cock Clock square which is an usual place for romantic dates or objective meets as it is even generally initiated to locate the meeting saying ”we`ll see you at a Cock”.
Siauliai citizens are very proud of their city and are always happy to welcome city guests while showing them the best what they have. Here is everything to make your stay complete, whether you prefer peace and tranquillity, countryside activity, heritage tours or fun.
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