WELCOME TO ŠIAULIAI UNIVERSITY

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1 WELCOME TO ŠIAULIAI UNIVERSITY

2 Republic of Lithuania (LT) Government type: Parliamentary democracy President of the Republic: Ms. Dalia Grybauskaitė Capital: Vilnius Official currency: Euro Independence Day: 16 February Restoration of Independence : 11 March 1990

3 Geography Location: Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Poland, Belarus, Latvia, and Russia Area: km 2 Distances: from East to West 373 km, from South to North 276 km, Coastline 99 km Climate: transitional between maritime and continental Any season don t forget your umbrella!

4 People Population: (2013) Ethnic groups: Lithuanian 84,1%; Russian 5,8 %; Polish 6,6 %; others 3,5% Religion: Mostly Roman Catholic 80%; others Russian Orthodox, Evangelical Lutheran, etc. Language: The Lithuanian language is the state language of the Republic of Lithuania. Lithuanian is the most similar to Sanskrit of all the living Indo- European languages. The 32 letter Lithuanian alphabet is Latin based. Second most popular religion is Basketball

5 Connection with Šiauliai City Šiauliai City Riga Airport (Latvia) (122,77 km) Vilnius Airport (Lithuania) (213 km) Kaunas Airport (Lithuania) (146 km)

6 LT Membership in International Organisation 2004 The Republic of Lithuania became a member of the EU - European Union and joined the NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization

7 Šiauliai City Šiauliai city is the forth largest city of Lithuania, and has a huge impact on the development of Northern Lithuania Šiauliai was founded in 1236, after the Battle of the Sun It is the centre of Northern Lithuania with inhabitants

8 Šiauliai City the Centre of Culture and Science: 1 University, 2 Colleges, Šiauliai Vocational Education and Training Centre, over 70 institutions of education (schools, kindergartens), 2 Theatres, Museums, Art Galleries

9 Šiauliai University Aim To become a modern, society-open university, capable to compete in local and international markets of the XXI century. Motto Everything happens Here Mission Together we create, Share and Make Our Ideas Live Values Openness. Open to every idea and person Responsibility. Responsible to positive changes in society Creativity. Intellectual, creative and constantly seeking Drive. Accepting challenges and improving Public mindedness. Creating a friendly environment

10 Founded in 1948 (Teacher Training Institute), in 1997 (Šiauliai University) Type: Classical type University Governance: The Senate is the supreme decision making body and it is represented by 32 researchers and 4 students Students: around 4000 Study Programmes: 49 Bachelor s (11 of them in English or Russian), 30 Master s (15 of them in English or Russian) Staff: about 300: Professors 12%, Assoc. professors 29,6%, PHD 47%, others 11,4%.

11 Faculties of Šiauliai University Arts Education Humanities Social Welfare and Disability Studies Social Sciences Technology and Natural Sciences Informatics, Mathematics and E-Studies Institute Continuing Studies Institute

12 Studies at Šiauliai University I study cycle 3,5-4 years Bachelor s Degree studies or Professional Studies II study cycle 1,5-2 years Master s degree studies or Special Professional Studies III study cycle 4 years Doctoral Studies Study Credit System: 1 full academic year = 60 ECTS credits

13 Duration of Semesters: Academic Calendar Autumn: 1 September - 23 December Spring: 1 February 15 June

14 Šiauliai University Offers: 1. INNOVATIVE STUDY METHODS: distance learning, service-learning, problem based learning, studies based on modules; 2. WORLDWIDE recognised diplomas and accredited programmes; 3. INTERNATIONLISATION OF STUDIES: mobility for students and lecturers, internship possibilities in Lithuanian and European companies, ECTS application, intensive programmes, projects and worldwide networks, joint degree study programmes; 4. CAREER CENTER for students

15 Research at Šiauliai University The specificity of the development of research at ŠU is characterised by transformations till 1998 traditionally dominating researches in social sciences (Education) later were expanded by researches in all other spheres of science: Humanities (Philosophy, Art Criticism, Philology, History), Social Sciences (Law, Management and Administration, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Educational Studies), Sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Physical Geography, IT), Biomedicine (Biology, Biophysics, Ecology and Environmental Studies, Botanics, Medicine), Agriculture (Agronomy, Zootechnics), Technologies (Electric and Electronic Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Landscape, Energy and Thermo Engineering, IT Engineering, Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Measurement Engineering).

16 International Cooperation and Projects Šiauliai University cooperates with over 130 foreign higher education institutions, 40 different countries. Šiauliai University participates in Erasmus+, Framework 7 th, Lithuania-Latvia cross-border projects, EU structural funds, international research projects.

17 Networks Šiauliai University is a member of: BUP The Baltic University Programme ETEN European Teacher Education Network EAEC European Association of Erasmus Coordinators EAIE European Association for International Education EUA European University Association ESERA European Science Education Research Association ICASE International Council of Associations for Science Education IOSTE International Organization for Science and Technology Education NETT Network for the Education and Training of Teachers NISPAcee The Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe

18 Erasmus - Most Active EU Funded Mobility 1999 Šiauliai University joined Socrates/Erasmus programme 2007 Šiauliai University received the Extended University Charter of Lifelong Learning Programme for Šiauliai University received the Extended University Charter of Erasmus+ Programme for

19 Erasmus+ Scholarships Annually Outgoing students for studies around 70 Outgoing students for practical placements around 30 Teaching staff visits 60 Administration staff visits 20 Incoming students 100

20 Courses for Exchange and Free Movers Offered in English The Lithuanian Language and Culture course Arts Business Management Economics Engineering History Intercultural Education and Mediation Nature Protection Physics Teacher Training / Special Needs Education

21 Bachelor s Degree Study Programmes English Philology (and other foreign language) Public Administration Sustainable Business Economics (Joint Degree Programme with Wroclaw University (Poland) Computer Science Mathematics Mechanics Engineering Electronics Engineering Ecology and Environmental Science Environment Objects Design Music Stage Art

22 Master s Degree Study Programmes Social Work (Joint Study programme with Open University, Ukraine) Natural Recreation (Joint Study programme with Daugavpils University, Latvia) Regional Development and Governance (Joint Study programme with University of Pardubice, Czech Republic ) Arts (Design, Graphics, Painting, Textile, Leather) History and Politics Intercultural Education and Mediation Carrier Education Literary Criticism Music Pedagogy Management Economics Signal Processing Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Mathematics

23 Preparatory Courses One semester preparatory courses for the students who are planning to study full Bachelor s or Master s degree programmes!

24 Tandem Faculty of Humanities of Šiauliai University organises Tandem Language Exchange Programme for exchange students. More info:

25 University Resources Library: Over 390 thousands volumes of publications; access to reading rooms, bibliographical information, internet searching, photocopying, binding, scanning, printing, and laminating Each faculty has their own small libraries and reading halls designed to meet the needs of the students

26 Living and Studying Accommodation - Šiauliai University has students dormitory - Rooms: single and double - The price for 1 person per 1 month in a double room 70 EUR (76 USD); single room 115 EUR (124 USD) - Internet access in the room: 30 EUR (33 USD) per semester Medical service Šiauliai University students can use medical service, offered by the University Medical Centre as well as private providers.

27 Living and Studying Šiauliai University students have many sources of learning, entertainment, cultural and leisure activities. Moreover, they successfully compete in basketball, handball, rugby and other competitions. The University has its own Gallery, Botanical Garden, Educational Theatre, Career Center and TV.

28 Students Organisations Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is one of the biggest interdisciplinary student associations in Europe, founded in 1990 for supporting and developing student exchange. ESN works both in the interest of exchange students and also homecoming students. Visit and register at ESN SU website:

29 Students Organisations AIESEC is the world s largest student-run organization with more than members present in over 107 countries and territories. AIESEC provides its members with an integrated development experience comprised of leadership opportunities, international internships, and participation in a global learning environment.

30 You are welcome to visit the website of Šiauliai University to find out the details about programmes and courses, list of optional subjects, application forms and information about accommodation

31 Contacts: Department of International Programmes and Relations 88 Vilniaus St. LT Siauliai Lithuania tel.: fax: Skype: siauliai.university Facebook: International Relations at Siauliai University