Vilnius University | LV Vilnius01
1 spot Geography
1 spot Landscape ecology
Information about the university
Partner institute: Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences (Geo) | Life Sciences Centre (Lök)
ISCED code: 0532 - Earth Science | 0521 - Environmental Sciences
Language of instruction: Lithuanian, English, German, French, etc. See more information here.
Language requirement: B2 English
Areas of specialisation:
- Ecology; Geography; Hydrology and Meteorology; Botany; Environmental Studies and Management; Cartography; General Geography and Land Management; Hydrometeorology; Geological Mapping and Prospecting; Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology; Biology; Molecular Biology; Biophysics; Geology; Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology; Genetics; Microbiology; Neurobiology; Zoology; Biophysics.
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Deadlines and dates
Academic calendar (for Erasmus students)
first semester: late August - late January (or mid-February including re-take exams)
second semester: early February - late June (or mid-September including re-take exams)
first semester or full academic year: 1. June
second semester: 15. November
Advice from former students
Studies
- In the natural sciences, few courses are offered in English, but the classes are small and the instruction is good
- As a bachelor’s student, you can also take master’s-level courses, and vice versa
- It is likely possible to take courses in other departments; it depends on the individual case
- Course credit:
- Lithuania and Lithuanians Today: 3 LP for general studies
- Regions in Lithuania: 5 LP for a seminar in the Regional Geography module
Other
- Anyone staying longer than 6 months must register at the “Resident Registration Office” shortly after arrival
- Get a bike—it’s just more fun when you’re more mobile
- Prepare for a dark winter and short days
Further information
Acceptance: Geography and Landscape ecology students
Finances: no information yet
Accomodation: Dormitory housing through the university at the International Students Dormitory. Applications must be submitted up to 2 months before arrival. There are double and triple rooms, ranging from €44 to €76 per person per month. The dormitory is exclusively for Erasmus students.
Rent private apartments with the help of mentor@vusa.lt; or through Erasmus students who are already there—finding an apartment tends to happen more through personal connections than through the internet or flat-sharing events like those in Münster.Support from the host university: there is a Welcome Week/Orientation Week with various events; experience has shown that communication with the friendly staff is effective and prompt
Fact-Sheet
[As of 02.10.2026]
