Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) is one of the biggest research universities in Lithuania with a focus on technologies and engineering and a strong emphasis on university-business cooperation. The number of students in VILNIUS TECH currently is 8 400 (15.1% are international students – degree-seeking or exchange). The university has around 500 business partners and actively participates in multiple international networks and has extensive experience in the implementation of international projects within the Erasmus+ programme, Horizon2020, Erasmus Mundus, Tempus, Marie-Curie and other EU funded programmes.
According to QS World University Rankings in Computer Science and Information Systems subject, VILNIUS TECH is number one in Lithuania and is ranked in 501-550 position in the World. The research activities in the subject are concentrated in the Institute of Applied Computer Science with laboratories on Security of Information Systems, Parallel computing, Information Systems. While bachelor, master and PhD studies are distributed within multiple faculties. Both studies and research are highly oriented on research-based computer science application, to assure practical adaptation of the gained skills and achieved results.
Facts and figures:
- Over 9000 students (20% international – degree seeking or exchange)
- 11:1 Student/Academic staff ratio
- 11 faculties: Antanas Gustaitis’ Aviation Institute, Architecture, Business Management, Civil Engineering, Creative Industries, Electronics, Environmental Engineering, Fundamental Sciences, Mechanics, Transport Engineering, Lithuanian Maritime Academy (located in Klaipėda).
- 13 research institutes, 3 research centres, 22 research laboratories
- Study programmes in the field of engineering sciences make 60% of all study programmes
- 960 academic staff members (72% with PhD degree)
- 112 study programmes based on three-cycle structure: undergraduate (BSc), graduate (MSc) and post-graduate (PhD) studies
- Around 400 partner higher education and research institutions in 67 countries
- Around 300 business partners
- 40 international research and study projects
- 90 000 alumni
- VILNIUS TECH publishes 15 research journals (9 of which are listed in Clarivate Analytics Web of Science)
In 2024, VILNIUS TECH has been ranked in the following QS WUR Subjects:
#451-500 in Economics and Econometrics
#451-500 in Engineering and Technology
#451-500 in Engineering – Mechanical
#501-530 In Engineering – Electrical and Electronics
#501-550 in Business and Management Studies
#114 in QS WUR 2024
Europe University Rankings – Northern Europe region
Contacts
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Saulėtekio al. 11, LT-10223 Vilnius
For international students: +370 5 274 5026, +370 5 274 4897, tsc@vilniustech.lt
For general information: +370 5 274 5030, vilniustech@vilniustech.lt
Fax +370 5 270 0112
