WELCOME TO ŠIAULIAI UNIVERSITY
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
Geography Location: Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Poland, Belarus, Latvia, and Russia Area: 65 200 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!
People Population: 2 971 905 (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
Connection with Šiauliai City Šiauliai City Riga Airport (Latvia) (122,77 km) Vilnius Airport (Lithuania) (213 km) Kaunas Airport (Lithuania) (146 km)
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
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 108 000 inhabitants
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
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
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%.
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
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
Duration of Semesters: Academic Calendar Autumn: 1 September - 23 December Spring: 1 February 15 June
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
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).
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.
Networks Šiauliai University is a member of: BUP The Baltic University Programme http://balticuniv.uu.se/ ETEN European Teacher Education Network http://www.eten-online.org/ EAEC European Association of Erasmus Coordinators http://www.eaec.eu.com/ EAIE European Association for International Education http://www.eaie.nl/ EUA European University Association www.eua.be/eua/index.jsp ESERA European Science Education Research Association http://www.naturfagsenteret.no/esera/about.html ICASE International Council of Associations for Science Education http://www.icaseonline.net IOSTE International Organization for Science and Technology Education http://www.modelab.ufes.br/ioste/about.htm NETT Network for the Education and Training of Teachers NISPAcee The Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe http://www.nispa.sk/_portal/homepage.php
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 2007-2013 2014 Šiauliai University received the Extended University Charter of Erasmus+ Programme for 2014-2020
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
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 http://www.su.lt/en/studies/exchange-programmes2
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 http://www.su.lt/en/studies/study-programmes/bachelors-degree-programes
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 http://www.su.lt/en/studies/study-programmes/masters-degree-study-programmes
Preparatory Courses One semester preparatory courses for the students who are planning to study full Bachelor s or Master s degree programmes!
Tandem Faculty of Humanities of Šiauliai University organises Tandem Language Exchange Programme for exchange students. More info: http://www.su.lt/bylos/tarptautiniai_rysiai/tandem_in-english_1.pdf
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
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.
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.
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: http://su.esnlithuania.org/
Students Organisations AIESEC is the world s largest student-run organization with more than 50000 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. http://www.aiesec.lt/
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 www.su.lt/en
Contacts: Department of International Programmes and Relations 88 Vilniaus St. LT-76285 Siauliai Lithuania tel.: 370 41 595742 fax: 370 41 595743 e-mail: Intern.studies@su.lt urs2@cr.su.lt Skype: siauliai.university Facebook: International Relations at Siauliai University