Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences

Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences (KVK) is the third-largest university of applied sciences in Lithuania with strong academic reputation. The initial target of the KVK is an ensuring of high quality of academic teaching and research facilities. KVK focuses on study programs that lead to a profession. The graduates of KVK gain professional Bachelor degree. The studies are practice orientated; students are able to successfully apply their knowledge in a real working environment.

KVK is ternary – consists of three faculties: Business, Technologies and Health Sciences. A variety of scientific research as well as different projects and consulting activities are executed here. Also plenty of contracted research on a ground of technologies, biomedicine, physical, social, humanitarian, arts are administrated.

The Faculty of Business offers study programmes of Tourism Business and Finance for international students.

In the Faculty of Health Sciences students can choose General Practice Nursing, Physiotherapy and Dental hygiene for their studies.

The Faculty of Technologies provides Informatics study programme fully in English language.

KVK is equipped with modern laboratories, libraries and other fitment. There are four business practical learning enterprises (BPLE) in KVK where an activity of Business Company can be simulated. There are four typical departments: personnel, purchase, sales and marketing, finance and accounting in a BPLE. Everything is  “real” in a BPLE (financial documents, agreements, tax tariffs, applying legal acts, currency exchange rates etc.).

KVK collaborates with number of educational institutions in different countries. It has an Erasmus University Charter (EUC) and is an active participant in the ERASMUS+ programme.

Why study at Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences?

• It is the third-largest university of applied sciences in Lithuania with a strong academic reputation.
• The studies are practice oriented - students are able to successfully apply their knowledge in a real working environment.
• Internationally recognized diplomas.
• Opportunity to combine studies with work.
• Affordable living and great value for money.
• Accomodation.
• Paid exchange semester abroad
• Paid internship abroad
• Located in a cozy city Klaipeda with a beautiful seaside.
• More than 800 companies with international career opportunities are directly involved in the activities of Klaipeda port.
• Awarded with the 2nd place in terms of international competition of Lithuanian state universities of applied sciences.
• Studies last only 3 years (excluding General Practise Nursing 3,5 years).
• If you have studied at another higher education institution, part of the credits may be recognized.
• There are sport halls in the faculties, a gym in the dormitory, and a stadium. Lots of discounts are offered for students.
• Students can be involved in various activities organized by Students Council or Erasmus Student Network mates.