About VU

 Vilnius University is the oldest and largest Lithuanian higher education institution.

Since its establishment in the 16th century, Vilnius University, as integral part of European science and culture has embodied the concept­ of a classical university and the unity of studies and research.

Vilnius University is an active participant in international scientific and academic activities and boasts many prominent scientists, professors and graduates. Scientific development and the expanding relations with global research centres have contributed to the variety of research and studies at Vilnius University.

With the support of social partners, the university educates globally–minded specialists who successfully integrate in the modern European community.

­Why choose Vilnius University

Vilnius University is a classical university with over 430 years of academic traditions and the widest range of study programmes in Lithuania.

The university offers an academic environment focused on excellence in research and teaching.

Vilnius University is 1st in Lithuania according to national ranking. It is the most popular and most acknowledged higher education establishment among Lithuani­an secondary school graduates.

Vilnius University is Lithuania’s leading academic institution, ranked among the top 400 universities worldwide (QS).

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Mission

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.

Freedom of thought and diversity of opinions are the main values of the University community. A unity of research and studies is the core principle of the overall activity of the University.

The University should distinguish itself by a broad spectrum of fundamental and applied research. It should seek to assume the leading position among other Lithuanian institutions in all research areas that are essential to the very nature of a comprehensive University and set itself the goal of international excellence in the interdisciplinary research. The University should be committed to the mission of opening the doors and providing universal education for the most talented young people from all districts of Lithuania and educating active and responsible specialists, who demonstrate the need to expand their knowledge and improve professionally and who are able to learn throughout their lifetime. The University should seek that the quality of all forms of studies conforms to the modern culture and technologies and pertains to the needs of the state and society.

The Faculty Of Physics

The Faculty of Physics is one of the strongest scientific departments in Lithuania and the main and strongest organizer of physics studies at all levels. The mission of the faculty is to develop modern fundamental and applied scientific research, to conduct physics studies based on it, to gather the Lithuanian physicist community, to be guided by the values of openness, promotion of improvement and responsibility to the state, society, culture and environment. Inside the Faculty, there are 6 departments, one of which – Institute of Photonics and Nanotechnology (IPN), is responsible for research in the fields of semiconductors, material science and optoelectronics.



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