Congratulations on the start of the new Year of Studies! Please take a look at the study year 2024/2025 opening events schedule.
Coming to a foreign country can be both exciting and challenging. That's why Vilnius University (VU) invites all first-year international students to participate in the Introduction Days. During these days, you can expect to meet faculty coordinators, take guided tours of VU, and join various interesting activities that will help you connect with both Lithuanian and international students.
The Introduction Days will begin at 9 a.m. on 29 August with a welcome event for all international students at Compensa Concert Hall, Kernavės St. 84, Vilnius. For more details, see here.
On 30th August at 10 a.m. students can attend a class about VU eServices. During the training, you will learn how to connect to all relevant information systems at VU and have the opportunity to ask questions. This will be done by logging into the remote lecture. Postgraduate students are also welcome to attend the remote lecture “Student Services: Turning Confusion into Clarity” at 12 p.m.
Lectures at the Faculty of Medicine will not be held on the 2nd of September 2024 only for the first-year students of integrated and bachelor's degree programmes. Important! Students of all other courses and programs should check their schedules. 1st year students are invited to attend the Study Year Opening Events. New impressions, great teachers, and classmates are waiting for you!
EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2
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9:30 a.m. |
Raising the flag. Raising the flag of the Vilnius University at the Library Courtyard. Universiteto str. 3, Vilnius. |
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10:00 a.m. |
Freshmen Greeting at the Yard of the VU Faculty of Medicine. Student Representation of the VU Faculty of Medicine invites all the freshmen to gather together and get acquainted. Dormitory yard, VU Faculty of Medicine, near flags, M. K. Čiurlionio St. 21, Vilnius. |
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13:00 p.m. |
Academic Year Opening 2024 at Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine. Welcome Speech by the Dean. Dormitory yard, VU Faculty of Medicine, near flags, M. K. Čiurlionio St. 21, Vilnius. |
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2:45 p.m.–3:30 p.m. |
Vilnius University Staff, Students, and Alumni Parade. Traditional parade of the Vilnius University students, professors, lecturers, and alumni starts from the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania and marches down Gediminas Street (the main street of Vilnius), heading towards the central building of Vilnius University. During the parade, all the students of the Faculty of Medicine are invited to wear the Faculty’s symbol—a white gown. Note that the white gown with the logo of the Faculty of Medicine is a present to all the freshmen of 2024/2025 bachelor’s, master’s, and integrated study programs. Information about the gowns can be found here. Start: Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania, Gediminas Av. 53, Vilnius. |
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3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. |
Starting the academic year 2023/2024 ceremony RENOVATIO STUDIORUM at the Vilnius University Grand Courtyard. All VU staff, students, and alumni are invited to participate. Vilnius University Grand Courtyard, Universiteto St. 3, Vilnius. |
EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 3
On the 3rd of September, there will be no lectures for most first-year students of Medicine and Dentistry study programs, though we invite them to participate in other activities. Important! Despite this, all students of all courses and programs should check their schedules.
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11:00 a.m.– |
Welcome. Introduction of the representatives of the Study Department and Student Representation of the VU Faculty of Medicine. Room 144, VU Faculty of Medicine, M. K. Čiurlionio St. 21. |
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12:00 a.m.– |
SURVIVAL GUIDE: Golden Advice. “Students for Students” experience-sharing event organized by the Student Representation of the VU Faculty of Medicine. So-called lessons and advice of the senior students who have learned much in their study years will be awaiting the freshmen. Room 144, VU Faculty of Medicine, M. K. Čiurlionio St. 21. |
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12:45 p.m. |
Talk show. An event organized by the Student Representation of the VU Faculty of Medicine. Room 144, VU Faculty of Medicine, M. K. Čiurlionio St. 21. |
EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 4
On the 4th of September, there will be no lectures for most first-year students of Medicine and Dentistry study programs, though we invite them to participate in other activities. Important! Despite this, all students of all courses and programs should check their schedules.
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10:00 a.m. |
How to (not) get lost in Vilnius. Orientation games around the central part of Vilnius and the Faculty of Medicine will be organized by the Student Representation of the VU Faculty of Medicine. Various tasks and puzzles will lead the freshmen of Lithuanian and English-held programs to the most popular and essential places to know! Dormitory yard, VU Faculty of Medicine, near flags, M. K. Čiurlionio St. 21, Vilnius. |
EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 5
On the 5th of September, there will be no lectures for most first-year students of Medicine and Dentistry study programs, though we invite them to participate in other activities. Important! Despite this, all students of all courses and programs should check their schedules.
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9:30 a.m. – |
University Wellbeing: Being Well Together Room 203, VU Faculty of Medicine, M. K. Čiurlionio St. 21. |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Student Services: Turning Confusion into Clarity Room 203, VU Faculty of Medicine, M. K. Čiurlionio St. 21. |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. |
Sleepless Library: Discover Spaces and Resources for Study Room 203, VU Faculty of Medicine, M. K. Čiurlionio St. 21. |
EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 6
On the 6th of September, there will be no lectures for most first-year students of Medicine and Dentistry study programs, though we invite them to participate in other activities. Important! Despite this, all students of all courses and programs should check their schedules.
The week of Introduction Days will conclude on 6 September with the "Ad Astra" event, organized by the Vilnius University Students Representation (VU SA). This festival will bring together the entire VU and city community. The event, which strikes the perfect balance between science and youthfulness, attracts several thousand participants every year.
This year, participants will have the opportunity to listen to an exclusive lecture by the VU Rector, Prof. Rimvydas Petrauskas, engage in interesting discussions, and enjoy a concert in the evening.
Additionally, after the Introduction Days, you will have the opportunity to join up to three guided tours: the secrets of Vilnius University, Saulėtekis and dormitory stories, and Čiurlionis Street and the University. These tours will take you through the spaces of Vilnius University, allowing you to learn about their unheard stories.
You can find the full program of the Introduction Days and keep up to date with any updates on the dedicated Studentauk.vu.lt/en/ page.