Summer Internship Programme (SIP) Registration Now Open
Youths from anywhere in the world are invited to register for Summer Internship Programme (SIP). SIP online registration is now open, the deadline is 15 March 2016.
The programme is a part of the VMU social project entitled World Lithuanian University (WLU). The participants do not have to be of Lithuanian origin: world Lithuanians and anyone interested in the southern-most Baltic country may apply. Students who successfully end their internship and defend the final project are awarded 6 academic credits (ECTS).
The length of the student internships is six weeks (from 7 July until 18 August 2016). The planned programme includes introductory week, Lithuanian language courses, accommodation at VMU dormitory, etc. Internship placements for the students are provided based on their chosen fields including finance and economics, politics and international relations, medicine and social work, communication and public relations, marketing, advertising, technology, engineering, etc. Opportunities are offered to do internship at workplaces or institutions which are social partners of VMU, including Kaunas city municipality, medical institutions, museums and NGOs.
Students from Gabon, Spain, South Korea, France, Brazil, Turkey, Ukraine and Germany have already taken the chance to participate in the Summer Internship Programme (SIP):
This programme united me not only with the native country of my grandparents, but also with all Lithuanians, who hold their motherland deep in their hearts no matter where they live in the world. I am pleased to have made new contacts and discovered something I have in common with other world Lithuanians: a shared history. (Thammy, Brazil)
My internship was beyond amazing. I gained various skills at many levels. The programme itself helped me to get to know Lithuania from different perspectives. I would love to actually apply again next summer (is it technically possible?!) and I would definitely recommend it to my friends since it only brings positive things. Thank you once more for everything! (Maelle, France)
More information on SIP programme will be provided soon.
**Students will not be registered for the programme if they cannot obtain a visa for travel to the Republic of Lithuania themselves. Vytautas Magnus University does not provide visas of any kind to foreign students.
Registration
Registration is now open online for the SIP programme, which will take place from 7 July until 18 August 2016. The registration deadline is 15 March. Registration fee is EUR 390.
About World Lithuanian University (WLU)
World Lithuanian University (WLU) is an initiative inspired by joint efforts of Lithuanian and Diaspora scientists who contributed to the reestablishment of Vytautas Magnus University a quarter-century ago. It became a pattern for further collaboration that fosters creative exchange between scientists and students from Lithuanian Diaspora, and aims to attract everyone interested in modern Lithuania, its daily life, traditions and culture.
WLU is involved in a variety of activities: VMU Summer Academy events, study and internship programs for students and researchers, Lithuanian education projects, etc. At the same time, WLU functions as a conceptual, virtual entity, which is open to various initiatives. More information is available on the WLU website.
Apply Now: Competition for Erasmus+ Studies Abroad
VMU International Office invites students to participate in the competition for Erasmus+ studies for the 2016/2017 Autumn or Spring semester.
The competition is dedicated to those who wish to gain even more international study experience, improve their foreign language skills, become VMU Ambassadors and a part of even bigger international community. The participants are requested to fill in the online application form on trtdb.vdu.lt/en until March 1, 2016.
Eligible applicants are full time and part time students. Students with disabilities or special needs have an opportunity to receive additional funding.
The results of competition will be announced on March 10, 2016 on the VMU website and the VMU International Office’s bulletin board. Each selected student will also be informed personally by e-mail.
Additional information about Erasmus+ studies, partnerships with higher education institutions in foreign countries, criteria of the selection, scholarships, contacts:
- VMU website page “Erasmus+”
- Individual consultations with International Programme’s Coordinators in faculties
Erasmus+ Coordinators at VMU International Office
Faculty of Political Science andDiplomacy
Apply Now: Bilateral Exchange Abroad
VMU International Office has announced competition for bilateral exchange studies or internship abroad in autumn semester 2016/2017. Students wishing to apply can do so online: at the International Office’s website (for study exchange) and by filling in a Google Form (for internship exchange). The deadline is 1 March.
Internship may last from 1 to 3 months.
Participant Requirements
The participants eligible for the competition are students who:
- are Bachelor or Master students;
- have academic average higher than 8;
- are strongly motivated and have clear goals.
Students are requested to choose the accepting foreign university from the list of institutions that have signed bilateral agreements with VMU.
Application Documents
The following documents should be attached to the filled-in application:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- your digital photo;
- confirmation from accepting organisation (only for internship applicants).
Before choosing a foreign university, participants are requested to check if that university’s suggested courses match their study programme at VMU. Students are also welcome to consult with international relations coordinator in their faculties.
Selected students will be awarded the entire or partial VMU Bilateral Exchange Scholarship. Students who have not been awarded mobility grants but meet the criteria will have an opportunity to go to VMU Bilateral Exchange using their personal funds.
The size of the scholarship depends on the chosen length and country of the exchange.
| Country groups | I | II | III | IV |
| Countries | Australia, Argentina*, Ecuador, USA*, Canada*, Japan, Israel*, New Zealand, South Korea*, Venezuela, Singapore, Brazil*, Mexico, Indonesia*, Malaysia*, India*, Taiwan* |
Ireland, Azerbaijan*, Denmark, Iceland, Lichtenstein, China*, France, Germany, Belgium, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Thailand* |
Austria, Greece, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Kazakhstan*, Cyprus*, Malta, Portugal, Russia*, Pakistan* |
Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Georgia*, Czech Republic, Estonia*, Latvia*, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Hungary, Ukraine |
| Internship Scholarship | 600 EUR/month | 500 EUR/month | 450 EUR/month | 350 EUR/month |
| Study Scholarship | 500 EUR/month | 400 EUR/month | 350 EUR/month | 250 EUR/month |
* – asterisk marks the countries which you may choose for VMU Bilateral Study Exchange.
More information is available at the faculties and the International Office.
Apply Now: Bilateral Study Exchange
Apply Now: Bilateral Internship Exchange
More information
Conference „Security, Cooperation and Identity in Northern Europe”
The conference will summon politicians, academics and experts from Lithuania and the Nordic States and aims at publicizing results of the conference.
Northern Europe, the network of small and medium-size states and regional organisations is in generous supply of contemporary challenges and opportunities of geopolitical, social and economic nature. Growing assertiveness of Russia in its north-western neighbourhood and beyond, a potential of thaw in relations with Belarus, a need for a responsive engagement of NATO in the Baltic States and Poland, migrant crisis and issues related to EU solidarity, the rise of Eurosceptic and far-right political mood in the region, let alone far reaching consequences of terrorism constitute a fertile ground for political and academic discussions. Their synergy enables us to have a better grasp of political complexities and scout around for cooperative responses to the aforementioned problems.
Date and location: 29 January 2016 , Embassy of Finland, Vilnius, K. Kalinausko str. 24
Organisers: Vytautas Magnus University, Embassies of Finland, Norway and Sweden in Lithuania and Nordic Council of Ministers Office in Lithuania
Language of the conference is English.
International conference “European Energy Union: Why do we need it and how we can make it work?”
27-28 January, at Vytautas Magnus University (S. Daukanto st. 28, Small Hall, (Kaunas)) will gather experts from Lithuania, Europe and the United States of America, as well as representatives from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Energy of the Republic of Lithuania to international conference “European Energy Union: Why do we need it and how we can make it work?”.
The conference will focus on the creation of the Energy Union, providing a unique opportunity to discuss the importance of fully integrated European energy market, to evaluate how EU Energy Union can contribute to strengthening the security of energy supply, to determine the challenges and obstacles to a more coherent Europe-wide energy system, and envisage linkages with contemporary political, economic, technological and environmental developments.
The conference should be opened by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Linas Linkevičius, Rector of the Vytautas Magnus University Prof. Juozas Augutis, and the Head of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung office for the Baltic States and Scandinavia Elisabeth Bauer. The keynote address will be given by the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania Rokas Masiulis.
The conference is organized by the Vytautas Magnus University, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, with partnership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania.
The opening of the conference 27 January, at 2 P.M.
The beginning of the registration at 1:30 P.M.
Discussion “Terrorist Attacks in Paris: What Do They Mean for Europe?”
Due to the terrorist attacks in Paris, Vytautas Magnus University research cluster “International Relations and Security Processes: Lithuania in global arena” is organizing the discussion “Terrorist Attacks in Paris: What Do They Mean for Europe ?” on 19th of November, Thursday, 11h15, room 203 Gedimino st. 44.
The participants of the discussions are: Vice-Dean of Faculty of Political Science and Diplomacy Giedrius Česnakas, PhD, Head of the Social and Political Theory prof. Gintautas Mažeikis, assoc. prof. Rytis Bulota. The discussion will be moderated by Head of VMU research cluster “International Relations and Security Processes: Lithuania in global arena” Gerda Jakštaitė, PhD, and Justinas Juozaitis.
On November 13th, 2015, three teams of terrorists carried out attacks in Paris. 129 people were killed and 352 injured. These terrorist attacks will undoubtedly have an impact on the domestic and foreign policies of European countries, the European economy, the position towards the Syrian refugees. According to dr . Giedrius Česnakas, “the second bloody terrorist attack in Paris in one year indicates that Europe can not feel safe from Islamic fundamentalists. The challenge is not only terrorist attacks, but increasing strength of the radical right-wing powers in Europe and growing hatred towards other religions, cultures and races.” Meanwhile, prof. Gintautas Mažeikis notes that “refugees from Syria also flee from those who blew their families in Aleppo and other cities, and today are attacking Paris.”
How Europe should respond to the terrorist attacks in Paris: take massive protests against the fundamentalists who carried out terrorist acts? Strengthen security of its border? Invest more in migrant integration in Europe? What will be the impact of the terrorist attacks on foreign policy of France and other major powers? Where should we look for causes of in terrorist attacks in Paris: in foreign policy of European countries or in radical political ideologies and movements? Participants of the discussion will try to answer these and other questions.
The discussion will be held in English
