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LITHUANIA Lithuania is a green and flat land in the north of Europe, ashore the Baltic Sea. It is one of three Baltic countries, and shares borders with Latvia, Belorus, Poland and Russia (Kaliningrad). The country is full of preserved natural landscapes, woods, lakes and rivers, and has an unique sea side, with Curonian spit, a sandy peninsula, isolating the Curonian sea from the Baltic sea. Lithuania, an active member of the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is the only Baltic country with nearly eight hundred years of statehood tradition, while its name was first mentioned more than one thousand years ago, in 1009. Wedged at the dividing line of Western and Eastern civilizations, Lithuania dramatically battled for its independence and survival. Finally, the independence was retrieved in 1990.
MAIN FACTS CAPITAL: Vilnius
LOCAL TIME: GMT + 2 hours
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Lithuanian
INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE CODE: +370
TOTAL AREA: 65 300 km2
GDP: € 34.9 billion (2014)
POPULATION: 2 921 920 (2015)
POLITICAL SYSTEM: Parliamentary Republic
NATIONAL CURRENCY: Euro (€)
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP: NATO, EU and Schengen area
VILNIUS Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania, received the status of capital city in 1323. It is the largest city and the biggest economical and political centre of Lithuania. The population of the capital city is about 0,5 million. Vilnius occupies an area of 397 square kilometers, of which only one fifth is developed and the remainder is green belt and water. For this reason, Vilnius is often referred to as one of the ‘greenest’ capital cities in Europe. Vilnius is also the biggest administrative centre of Lithuania. It is a home to the most important governmental, political, economic, educational, social and political institutions of the country. The historical centre of Vilnius, the Old Town, contains the most valuable historical and cultural heritage of the city. The Old Town buildings date back to different centuries. Due to its unique historical and architectural features, the Old Town of Vilnius was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. www.mruni.eu
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HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM
MYKOLAS ROMERIS UNIVERSITY
Lithuania has a modern, highly developed education system. Lithuania’s higher education successfully blends values of Western culture with the unique Baltic traditions and mentality. The system is focused on innovation, creativity and exceptional quality thus providing students with necessary competencies and skills for today’s fast paced academic and business world. There is a binary higher education system in Lithuania. Higher education institutions are of two types: universities and colleges. There are three cycles of studies: first, professional Bachelor’s or Bachelor’s Degree, second, Master’s, the third, doctorate. These studies can be followed on full-time and part-time basis.
Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) is a university in the capital city of Vilnius, Lithuania, bearing the name of the Lithuanian legal scholar, judge and father of Lithuania’s Constitutional Law Mykolas Romeris (1880 - 1945). Established in 2004, it is one of the largest universities in Lithuania, currently having around 15 000 students from 38 countries and 1 500 staff members.
FACTS AND FIGURES
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STRATEGIC GOAL integrated research, studies and business centres (valleys)
23 universities: 24 colleges: 148 000 students: 18 000 researchers: 4152 foreign students:
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state research institutes
new doctoral degrees each year
14 state 13 state
researchers in business and industry
Becoming a leading international university delivering innovative research based education in the fields of Social Sciences, Humanities and Computer Sciences, supported by the values of personal growth, entrepreneurship, solidarity and sustainability.
9 private 11 private
STRATEGIC TASKS Internationalisation of education by developing joint/double degree study programmes
Transformation of learning experience by strengthening student-oriented education delivery, blended and distance learning, recognition of non- and informal learning.
7860 with PhD’s
Development of international research activities (emphasis on interdisciplinarity)
from more than 90 countries
MRU specialises in Social Sciences, Humanities and Computer Sciences, offers Preparatory English Language Courses, Bachelor, Master and Doctoral study programmes in English language.
105 000 at universities
43 000 at colleges
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MAJOR STUDY AREAS
FACULTIES AND SCHOOLS FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT
Media and Communication
Economics
IT
FACULTY OF LAW
Department of Finance and Taxes;
Department of Business Law;
Department of Banking and Investments;
Department of Philosophy of Law and Legal History;
Department of Mathematical Modelling;
Institute of Criminal Law and Procedure;
Institute of Economics and Business
Institute of Civil Justice; Institute of Constitutional and Administrative Law; Institute of International and European Union Law; American Law School
Psychology
Education efvf@mruni.eu
Political Political Sciences
Social Work
Public Administration
Sociology FACULTY OF POLITICS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Management
Law
Languages
Department of Humanities;
Institute of Political Sciences;
Department of Law;
Institute of Management;
Department of Police Activities;
Institute of Public Administration
Department State Border Protection
Public Security
FACULTY OF SOCIAL TECHNOLOGIES Institute of Educational Sciences ans Social Work;
EVALUATIONS AND AWARDS Mykolas Romeris University is awarded with the Diploma Suplement Label which indicates that the Diploma Supplement of MRU meets the European Commission’s, the Council of Europe’s and UNESCO / CEPER’ created sample.
Institute of Digital Technologies; Institute of Communication and Mediation; Institute of Psychology
Mykolas Romeris University is awarded with ECTS Label. The label raises the profile of the institution a a transparent and reliable partner in European and international cooperation. It is one of the most important signs attesting to a high quality of studies at the University. MRU continues to improve Institutional evaluation process by receiving evaluation of International University Association and European University Association.
FACULTY OF PUBLIC SECURITY
Institute of Philosophy and Humanities;
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BUSINESS AND MEDIA SCHOOL The Business and Media School (hereinafter BMS) is a joint school, which offers two diplomas (dual degree) bachelor and master level studies, validated by Middlesex University in London, United Kingdom. Programs were developed and are delivered and assessed by Mykolas Romeris University, and are quality assured by Middlesex University.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAMMES Preparatory Courses are designed for those who are willing to take Bachelor or Master study programmes, but do not have sufficient knowledge of the English language necessary for high quality and free studying. Thus, course participants start learning English from A1 (elementary) level and finish the Course with the achieved B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level which is necessary for taking degree granting study programmes. It is a perfect possibility for those who are thinking about and taking care of their future! New groups are set up twice a year (starting October 1st or February 1st). There are two courses offered for student’s choice: Course
Duration
Fee
Requirement
Course of SocioculturalIntegration to the European Union and General English for Foreigners
4 months
800 EUR
English A2
English Language Course for Foreigners
9 months
1600 EUR
English A1
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Field
Requirements
English for Specific Purposes and the Second Foreign Language
Humanities
Business Informatics * (dual degree programme validated by Middlesex University, UK)
Tuition fee (EUR for one academic year) Non-EU citizens
EU citizens
English – B1 level Secondary education (grade in History/Foreign language)
1920
1496
Informatics
English – B1 level Secondary education (grade in Mathematics)
2160
1985
Informatics and Digital Contents (joint study programme with Dongseo University, South Korea)
Informatics
English – B1 level Secondary education (grade in Mathematics)
2160
1985
Financial Economics * (dual degree programme validated by Middlesex University, UK)
Economics
English – B1 level Secondary education (grade in Mathematics)
1920
Tourism Management and a Heritage
Management
English – B1 level Secondary education (grade in Mathematics)
1920
Psychology
Social Work *
Sociology
Psychology
English – B1 level Secondary education (grade in Mathematics)
Social work
English – B1 level Secondary education (grade in History/Foreign language)
Sociology
English – B1 level Secondary education (grade in Mathematics)
2040
1920
1920
1460
1128
1600
1128
1360
GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Field
Requirements
Business Informatics (joint study programme with Fernando Pessoa University, Portugal)
Tuition fee (EUR for one academic year) Non-EU citizens
EU citizens
Informatics
English – B2 level Graduates of university bachelor’s studies in the area of physical, technological sciences, in the field of business, management, economics, finance, accounting, business and management study fields of the area of management
2880
1810
Communication and Creative Technologies/Communication and Creative Industries (dual degree programme validated by Middlesex University, UK)
Communication
English – B2 level Graduates of university bachelor’s studies in any study field
2880
2105
Financial Markets (dual degree programme validated by Middlesex University, UK)
Economics
English – B2 level Graduates of university bachelor’s studies in any study field
2880
2105
International Law
Law
English – B2 level Bachelor of Law
2880
1810
European and International Business Law (joint study programme with University of Savoie, France)
Law
English – B2 level Bachelor of Law
2880
1810
European Union Law and Governance (double degree with Montesquieu University – Bordeaux IV, France)
Law
English – B2 level Bachelor of Law
2880
1810
Social Technology Management (joint study programme with Fernando Pessoa University, Portugal)
Business and administrative studies
English – B2 level Graduates of university bachelor’s studies in any study field
2880
1810
Electronic Business Management (dual degree programme validated by Middlesex University, UK)
Business and management
English – B2 level Graduates of university bachelor’s studies in any study field
2880
2105
Work and Organizational Psychology (joint study programme with Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia)
Psychology
English – B2 level Bachelor of Psychology
2940
2052
Social Work With Youth And Children (joint study programme with Riga Stradins University, Latvia)
Social work
English – B2 level Graduates of university bachelor’s studies in any study field
2880
1670
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RESEARCH
RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Mykolas Romeris University adopts an innovative and interdisciplinary approach to its fundamental and applied research. The University participates in national, regional and international scientific research programmes and projects, contractual research applies research results in practice and shares findings with the public.
Priority Research Area: Social Innovations for Global Growth Improving Life Quality and Enhancing Employment Opportunities
Social Technologies Justice, Security and Human Rights
Sustainable Growth in the Context of Globalisation
Continuity and Change of Values in Global Society research@mruni.eu
Each year the University publishes more than 800 articles in recognized academic journals, as well as a large number of monographs, research studies and learning materials;
RESEARCH LABORATORIES BUSINESS INNOVATION LABORATORY DIGITAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES LABORATORY
PERIODICAL PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS AT MRU: Jurisprudence - jurisprudence.mruni.eu; Societal Studies - sss.mruni.eu; International Comparative Jurisprudence - icj.mruni.eu; Public Policy and Administration - ppa.mruni.eu;
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LABORATORY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT LABORATORY GENDER STUDIES LABORATORY HEALTH LABORATORY
Intellectual Economics - intelectual-economics.mruni.eu;
HUMAN RIGHTS LABORATORY
Social Inquiry Into Well – Being - siiw.mruni.eu;
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LABORATORY
Social Technologies - soctech.mruni.eu; Health Policy and Management - hpm.mruni.eu; Business Systems and Economics - bse.mruni.eu;
JUSTICE LABORATORY LIFE LONG LEARNING LABORATORY LIFE QUALITY LABORATORY MEDIATION AND SUSTAINABLE CONFLICT RESOLUTION LABORATORY
Annually the University organizes approximately 20 international and 30 national academic events;
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELFARE LABORATORY PUBLIC MANAGEMENT INNOVATION LABORATORY SECURITY LABORATORY
Doctoral studies are offered in six areas: educology, economics, philology, psychology, law, management and administration.
SOCIAL TECHNOLOGIES LABORATORY SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY STATISTICS LABORATORY VALUES LABORATORY
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KNOWLEDGE CONSORTIUM SOCTECH
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
SOCIAL TECHNOLOGIES - an umbrella concept, interdisciplinary research field, which focuses on applying information, communication and emerging technologies to serve society goals.
As a member of the International Association of Universities and many other international organizations, the University continuously extends its network of academic and cultural collaboration. In partnership with other institutions, joint study programmes are created; students, academics and administrative personnel participate in exchanges, international conferences and other events.
Mykolas Romeris University has launched the Knowledge Consortium Social Technologies for Smart and Inclusive Society (SOCTECH) in 2014. The overall aim of the Knowledge Consortium SOCTECH is to unite higher education institutions and business companies to implement the vision of smart and inclusive society via social technologies based innovations.
The University‘s international ties span all the regions of the globe; it has affiliations with almost 400 foreign academic and state institutions. From 2006, the University offers joint degree study programmes and encourages its students to attain double or triple diplomas. 105 Billateral Cooperation Agreements with Universities from 45 countries.
The objectives of the Knowledge Consortium SOCTECH are the following: take part in research, educational and entrepreneurial projects under European (Horizon 2020, Erasmus+ etc.) and Asian funding schemes
facilitate co-creation and exchange of interdisciplinary knowledge
Erasmus+ agreements with over 250 HE institutions from 38 countries.
MEMBERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS European Association of Universities Asia-Europe Foundation International Association of Universities European Law Faculties Association European Association for International Education The Association of European Universities Public relations and Information Officers European Group of Public Administration Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie European Association of Schools of Social Work Baltic Sea Region University Network
encourage cultural and entrepreneurial cooperation
European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management and Business Administration European Social Educator Training Association
promote cross-continental exchange of students, academic and administrative staff
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enhance international and inter-sectorial service to society at individual, organizational and systematic level
Heads of University Management and Administration Network in Europe
Mykolas Romeris University is the cofounder of Euro-Mediterranean University.
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ASIAN CENTRE The Asian Centre is one of the structural units of Mykolas Romeris University, established in 2013 for cooperation with China, India, Japan, South Korea and other Asian countries. The aim of the centre‘s activities is to develop and to encourage mutual understanding between Asia and Europe through intellectual, cultural and human resource exchange, to strengthen MRU international relations in Asia. asiancentre@mruni.eu
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The University is not only about the lectures and seminars; it is also a place for everyone to discover something new about thmeselves. There are a number of clubs and societies to represent and practice the diverse interests of the academic community. There are 10 different artistic groups you can join. They include: Mixed Choir
Theatre Studio Folklore Ensemble
Dance Group “Salsa” University Jazz Band
Folk Dancing Group “Skalsa” Ballroom Dancing Group “Bolero”
Pop Vocal Group
KING SEJONG INSTITUTE
String Quartet euc@mruni.eu
Vilnius King Sejong Institute has been established at Mykolas Romeris University in 2014 as the first one in Northern Europe. There are about 120 King Sejong Institutes worldwide. King Sejong Institute is an organisation which has a mission to deepen cultural understanding between Lithuania and South Korea through Korean language, culture, economics and politics courses. kingsejong@mruni.eu
Visual Art Studio
SPORTS The University encourages an active lifestyle through organised sports and academic exercises as well as individual health promotion. There are 17 different sport activities from basketball and athletics to fencing, greekroman wrestling, powerlifting which are free of charge. LATEST ACHIEVEMENTS:
FRANCOPHONE STUDIES CENTRE The centre of Francophone countries’ studies was established in 2003. The goal of Francophone countries’ studies centre is to take part in the development of the university’s internationalization offering education, scientific and cultural cooperation projects in the global Francophone space. In collaboration with the embassies of Francophone countries in Lithuania and the agency of Francophone Universities, the International Francophone Organization and the francophone universities around the world, the Centre seeks to become one of the most important institutions engaged in such activities in Lithuania. frankofonija@mruni.eu www.mruni.eu
MRU Men’s Soccer team – multiple champion in Lithuania’s student soccer championship.
8 MRU students were awarded at the London Olympic Games in 2012.
MRU student Mindaugas Griškonis is European Rowing Champion 2012.
MRU student Deimantė Daulytė won the “London Chess Classic Women’s Invitational” tournament 2012.
2014 MRU student and champion swimmer Giedrius Titenis won his 2nd bronze medal in the European Swimming Championships in Berlin in the Men’s 200 m breastroke final.
2014 MRU Rower Maščinskas Wins Silver in World Rowing Championships in Italy.
2014 university’s Men’s Basketball team at European Universities Games won gold medals.
2014 members of MRU Basketball Team, selected best Student 2014 Team in Lithuania by the Lithuanian Student Sports Association.
2015 Women’s Basketball Team won gold in the Lithuanian Student Basketball League.
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STUDENTS’ ORGANIZATIONS STUDENTS’ REPRESENTATIVE BODY
THE EUROPEAN LAW STUDENT’S ASSOCIATION
Students’ Representative Body is an organisation that supports and protects students’ interests, related to their social state and status both inside and outside the University borders. The Students‘ Representative Body together with the administration of the University seek to ensure the quality of study programmes. Their remarks along with recommendations help to make the study process more effective and enjoyable. It also organises students’ leisure time, takes care of their cultural and civic education.
The European Law Student’s association (ELSA) is the biggest independent, apolitical, nonprofit law students and young lawyers organization, which unites 30 000 members in 36 European countries. The association actively cooperates with the United Nations, institutions of the European Union, and governments of different countries, as well as practising lawyers, judges and advocates organizations. ELSA MRU is a Lithuanian ELSA branch at Mykolas Romeris University, established in 1994.
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ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK
STUDENT SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY
ESN MRU Vilnius is a local section of the biggest interdisciplinary student association in Europe - Erasmus Student Network (ESN). ESN MRU Vilnius was established in 2010 at the University to join efforts for the creation of a more mobile and flexible education environment by supporting and helping the incoming and outgoing International students, and providing an intercultural experience also to those students who cannot access a period abroad (“internationalisation at home”). The section has 7 board members, lots of active, friendly and really creative members who help around exchange students every semestre and organize various cultural and social events for and with them.
The Student Scientific Society of Mykolas Romeris University is an independent, public, scientific, voluntary organization, which unites all the students’ scientific sections of the university. Scientific sections represent the most popular disciplines conducted at Mykolas Romeris University. Every section has a scientific leader – a lecturer and a chairman selected from students. For the last ten years the Student Scientific Society organizes Scientific Mind Event – an international scientific conference, which attracts numerous participants from abroad and offers an attractive scientific programme.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
DEBATE SOCIETY
International Students Association (ISA) is created in the aim of uniting all international full-time students of MRU together, to assist international students adapt to University life and achieve our common objectives:
The Debate Society is run by University students and hosts from other Lithuanian universities. As members of the society, University students have a possibility to learn how to discuss, defend their arguments, how to speak in public and improve their English language skills. The debate programme provides students with the opportunity of meeting many people with different attitudes towards the same things and enables them to communicate freely and openly in solving societal problems. Through debates, the younger generation of Lithuania becomes socially aware citizens, involved in dealing with the problems facing their native country and the world, creating an active and positive attitude in finding solutions for a better future.
To represent international students; To collaborate with other student organizations to resolve issues affecting international students of MRU in the areas of academics, social and living conditions; To provide mentoring support; To play intermediary role between international students and the University Authority; To organize events and intercultural activities; isa@mruni.eu
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MRU FACILITIES MRU has a wonderful, modern and well-equipped Campuses – two in Vilnius (Central Building and Politics and Management Faculty) and one in Kaunas (Public Security Faculty). The Central Building is located outside the city centre of Vilnius, surrounded by the park: The Campus is easy accessible by public transport from any place in Vilnius. It takes approximately 25 minutes to reach city center by bus. Accommodation on campus is offered for all international students, a place in a double room at the University‘s Students house costs only 60 euros per month. For convenience of students, University offers dining hall and cafeterias where it is possible to have breakfast, lunch or dinner for 1-3 euros. University buildings with lecture halls and library operating 24/7 are located only 5 minutes’ walk away from the Students House. Many additional services offered by the University are completely free of charge - a huge parking lot, sport halls and gyms, wireless internet, cultural and educational activities, courses of foreign languages, etc.
MRU CENTRAL BUILDING
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