Vilnius University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #621 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #252 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #1 of 39 | In Lithuania |
| #1 of 15 | In Vilnius |
| #351 of 2,558 | For Atomic and Molecular physics |
| Top50% | For 151 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 23,517
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.vu.lt
- Languages
- Lithuanian;English
- Acceptance rate
- 32%*
* Vilnius University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Brandos Atestatas) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - January; February-July) |
| Enrollment | 23,517 |
| Full time employee | 2,256 |
| Student:staff ratio | 10:1 |
Research profile
Vilnius University is a world-class research university with 34,022 scientific papers published and 605,739 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Materials Science.
Vilnius University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 99 | 145 |
| 1994 | 131 | 248 |
| 1995 | 149 | 315 |
| 1996 | 188 | 411 |
| 1997 | 198 | 465 |
| 1998 | 232 | 624 |
| 1999 | 229 | 752 |
| 2000 | 296 | 930 |
| 2001 | 384 | 1204 |
| 2002 | 389 | 1489 |
| 2003 | 490 | 1892 |
| 2004 | 578 | 2622 |
| 2005 | 633 | 3191 |
| 2006 | 692 | 4163 |
| 2007 | 696 | 4730 |
| 2008 | 713 | 5961 |
| 2009 | 815 | 7048 |
| 2010 | 835 | 8488 |
| 2011 | 1125 | 11277 |
| 2012 | 1246 | 14939 |
| 2013 | 1216 | 18009 |
| 2014 | 1525 | 20574 |
| 2015 | 1500 | 24560 |
| 2016 | 1353 | 27644 |
| 2017 | 1592 | 31132 |
| 2018 | 1722 | 34421 |
| 2019 | 2047 | 39707 |
| 2020 | 2337 | 48685 |
| 2021 | 2382 | 57713 |
| 2022 | 2376 | 57355 |
| 2023 | 2349 | 63435 |
| 2024 | 1948 | 62796 |
| 2025 | 1418 | 56138 |
Tuition
| International studetns | Bachelor Programmes in English, 1300 / 2400 per annum. Master Programmes in English and Russian, 2120 - 6400. Medicine, 8520; Dentistry, 12960. (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | Bachelor courses - from 19-58 per ECTS credit. Master courses - from 25-54 per ECTS credit. (EUR) |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Vilnius University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Magistro diplomas | Arts and Humanities, Computer Engineering, Eastern European Studies, Econometrics, Economics, English, European Union Law, Finance, International Law, Marketing, Russian, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Daktaro diplomas | Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Education, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Medicine, Physics, Public Health, Social Sciences |
Vilnius University alumni
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Adam Mickiewicz
- Enrolled in Vilnius University
- Studied in 1815
- Occupations
- poet
- Biography
-
Adam Bernard Mickiewicz was a Polish poet, dramatist, essayist, publicist, translator and political activist. He is regarded as national poet in Poland, Lithuania and Belarus. He also largely influenced Ukrainian literature and affected Russian literature. A principal figure in Polish Romanticism, he is one of Poland's "Three Bards" (Polish: trzej wieszcze) and is widely regarded as Poland's greatest poet. He is also considered one of the greatest Slavic and European poets and has been dubbed a "Slavic bard". A leading Romantic dramatist, he has been compared in Poland and Europe to Byron and Goethe.
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Witold Pilecki
- Occupations
- soldiermilitary officerfarmerresistance fighter
- Biography
-
Witold Pilecki, known by the codenames Roman Jezierski, Tomasz Serafiński, Druh and Witold, was a Polish World War II cavalry officer, intelligence agent, and resistance leader.
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Czesław Miłosz
- Enrolled in Vilnius University
- In 1934 graduated with magister degree in law
- Occupations
- literary historianpedagogueuniversity teacherwritertranslator
- Biography
-
Czesław Miłosz was a Polish-American poet, prose writer, translator, and diplomat. He primarily wrote his poetry in Polish. Regarded as one of the great poets of the 20th century, he won the 1980 Nobel Prize in Literature. In its citation, the Swedish Academy called Miłosz a writer who "voices man's exposed condition in a world of severe conflicts".
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Juliusz Słowacki
- Occupations
- playwrightpoetwritertranslatorphilosopher
- Biography
-
Juliusz Słowacki was a Polish Romantic poet. He is considered one of the "Three Bards" of Polish literature — a major figure in the Polish Romantic period, and the father of modern Polish drama. His works often feature elements of Slavic paganism, Polish history, mysticism and orientalism. His style includes the employment of neologisms and irony. His primary genre was the drama, but he also wrote lyric poetry. His most popular works include the dramas Kordian and Balladyna and the poems Beniowski, Testament mój and Anhelli.
Vilnius University faculties and divisions
| Academy : Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy | Economics, Natural Resources, Social Work, Software Engineering |
|---|---|
| Centre : Gender Studies | Gender Studies, Men Studies, Women's Studies |
| Centre : Oriental Studies | Arabic, Asian Studies, Chinese, Japanese, Middle Eastern Studies, Oriental Languages, Sanskrit |
| Centre : Religious Studies and Research | Religious Studies |
| Faculty : Chemistry | Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Polymer and Plastics Technology |
| Faculty : Communication | Archiving, Communication Studies, Information Management, Information Sciences, Journalism, Library Science, Public Relations |
| Faculty : Economics | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Economics, Finance, Insurance, International Business, Management |
| Faculty : History | Archaeology, Contemporary History, History, Medieval Studies, Modern History |
| Faculty : Humanities | Business Administration, Computer Science, English, German, Management, Native Language, Philology |
| Faculty : Law | Civil Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Labour Law, Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Informatics | Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Software Engineering, Statistics |
| Faculty : Medicine | Dentistry, Ergotherapy, Hygiene, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Paediatrics, Public Health |
| Faculty : Natural Sciences | Biophysics, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Meteorology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Zoology |
| Faculty : Philology | Classical Languages, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Latin, Native Language, Philology, Polish, Russian, Scandinavian Languages, Slavic Languages, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Philosophy | Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education |
| Faculty : Physics | Applied Physics, Astrophysics, Biophysics, Physics, Radiophysics, Solid State Physics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Institute : Applied Research | Materials Engineering |
| Institute : Biochemistry | Biochemistry |
| Institute : Biotechnology | Biotechnology |
| Institute : Foreign Languages | English, German, Romance Languages |
| Institute : International Relations and Political Science | International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
| Institute : Mathematics and Informatics | Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Institute : Theoretical Physics and Astronomy | Astronomy and Space Science, Physics |
| School : Business | Finance, International Business, International Law, Marketing, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | VU Vilniaus Universitetas |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1579 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Science (Švietimo ir mokslo ministerija) |
| Motto | Hinc itur ad astra |
| Colors | maroon |
Location and contacts
| Address | Universiteto g. 3 Vilnius, 01513 Lithuania |
|---|---|
| City population | 581,000 |