Vilnius University

Vilnius University (Lithuanian: Vilniaus universitetas; other names exist) is the oldest university in the Baltic states and one of the oldest in Eastern Europe. It is also the largest university in Lithuania. The university was founded in 1579 as the Jesuit Academy (College) of Vilnius (Vilna, Wilno) by King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania - Stephen Báthory. It was the third oldest university in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Soon aft... More

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Educational institution:

Also known as:

  • Vilnius University, main campus

Education

Phone number:

Country Code Number
  • 370
  • 5-2687001

Total Enrollment:

number date
  • 22,060
  • 2011

Campuses:

Number of undergraduates:

number date
  • 16,396
  • 2011

Number of postgraduates:

number date
  • 4,953
  • 2011

Local tuition:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 4,000
  • 2011

Domestic tuition:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 4,000
  • 2011

International tuition:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 8,000
  • 2011
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Organization

Address

Vilnius University Headquarters

3 Universiteto St
Vilnius Lithuania

Date founded:

  • 1579

Leadership:

Person Role Title
  • Rector
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Vilnius

Vilnius ([ˈvʲɪlʲnʲʊs] ( listen); see also other names) is the capital of Lithuania, and its largest city, with a population of 554,060 (838, 852 together with Vilnius County) as of 2011. It is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital...

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Location

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  • 54.6825
  • 25.28722
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