Vilnius Gediminas Technical University

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) is a leading higher education institution situated inVilnius the capital of Lithuania. Established in 1956 VGTU is one of the biggest research universities in Lithuania with a focus on technologies and engineering and strong emphasis on university-business cooperation.

Facts and figures:

Over 9 600 students (11% international – degree seeking or exchange)
11:1 Student/Academic staff ratio
10 faculties: Antanas Gustaitis’ Aviation Institute, Architecture, Business Management, Civil Engineering, Creative Industries, Electronics, Environmental Engineering, Fundamental Sciences, Mechanics, Transport Engineering
13 research institutes, 3 research centres, 22 research laboratories
Study programmes in the field of engineering sciences make 60% of all study programmes
960 academic staff members (72% with PhD degree)
112 study programmes based on three-cycle structure: undergraduate (BSc), graduate (MSc) and post-graduate (PhD) studies
Around 500 partner higher education and research institutions in 67 countries
Around 500 business partners
40 international research and study projects
80 000 alumni
VGTU publishes 15 research journals (9 of which are listed in Clarivate Analytics Web of Science)

VGTU is among top 2,1% of universities globally.
VGTU is ranked 39st in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia region according to the “QS World University Rankings 2019”.VGTU is among top universities by 7 subjects in QS World University Ranking 2019:
Top 51-100 in Engineering – Civil and Structural
Top 101-150 in Architecture / Built Environment
Top 101-150 in Business and Management Studies
Top 201-250 in Economics and Econometric
Top 301-350 in Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing
Top 351-400 in Engineering – Electrical and Electronic
Top 451-500 in Computer Science and Information Systems