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"VIKO International" is the EN page of Vilniaus kolegija / Higher Education Institution, Lithuania

Vilniaus kolegija / Higher Education Institution (VIKO) is the leading and the largest accredited public professional higher education institution in Lithuania. Facts and figures: established in 2000; 6400 first cycle Professional Bachelor students, 460 teaching staff, 7 faculties, 33000 graduates, 44 study programmes in the sectors of Tourism, Business, Information Technologies, Electronics, Education, Economics and Finance, Health Care, Agriculture and Arts, 9 of them are taught in English: Software Engineering, International Business, Creativity and Business Innovations, Tourism Management, Hotel and Restaurant Business, Business Economics, Banking, Management of Cultural Activity, Popular Music; 1 joint degree study programme, 4 double degree agreements; employability of graduates 94%. Apart from the degree studies, VIKO organizes expert consultations and trainings for specialists of different professional fields, participates in various regional, national and international activities. Over twenty years of its existence VIKO has gained experience in all Erasmus activities and achieved significant results in the international mobility and project expertise and is one of the leading HEIs in Lithuania according to Erasmus students and staff mobility. During the recent years (except the pandemic period), around 300 students annually spend their mobility periods abroad, around 100 international students come to study at VIKO, staff mobility covers around 250 of outgoing and more than 100 of incoming staff members. You are welcome to Vilniaus kolegija / Higher Education Institution, located in the capital city of Lithuania - Vilnius with the Old Town being UNESCO World Heritage Centre!

03/11/2026

Associate Professor Dr. Andrius Ušinskas from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Vilniaus kolegija/Higher Education institution participated in the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Profit With Purpose: Long-Term Investing in What You Care About” at Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Heroes Alliance partner)in Venlo, the Netherlands.🌍

The programme brought together students from seven higher education institutions representing six countries. It focused on financial literacy, the principles of long-term and sustainable investing, and the links between financial decisions, social responsibility and environmental protection.💡

The programme also covered risk management, portfolio construction and the role of psychology in investment decisions. Students exchanged different perspectives, discussed intercultural communication and concluded the programme with a final group presentation.

The BIP provided an opportunity to exchange experiences, explore different perspectives and strengthen intercultural communication skills.🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

VIKO STF - Statybos fakultetas

29/10/2026

From 22 to 24 September, VIKO/Higher Edication institution representatives participated in a HEROES event at Halmstad University in Sweden.

During the three-day visit, participants met colleagues from other European higher education institutions, exchanged experiences and explored new opportunities for cooperation. 👋🏻👥

In practical activities held at the HUST Garage and FabLab, participants worked together with Halmstad University students to solve real-life challenges and became familiar with the principles of Challenge Based Learning. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

The event also focused on internationalisation and the integration of sustainability into the study process. Discussions and group work provided an opportunity to learn from the experiences of different institutions and gain new ideas that could also be applied at VIKO/Higher Education institution.💡

28/10/2026

The laboratories of the “TechSpace” Science Centre have been opened at the VIKO TEF - Technikos fakultetas of Vilniaus Kolegija/Higher Education institution, creating a shared innovation space where advanced technologies, practical training and applied scientific research come together. The new infrastructure provides opportunities to conduct technological research, develop innovative solutions, enhance the quality of studies and expand cooperation with business representatives. 👥👋🏻

The opening of four new laboratories at the Faculty of Technics marks another significant milestone in the development of “TechSpace” Research Centre. “TechSpace” project was implemented in two phases: the first involved the opening of laboratories at the VIKO EIF - Elektronikos ir informatikos fakultetas, while the second focused on the Faculty of Technics. “TechSpace” brings together the technological expertise of VIKO Faculties of Technics, Electronics and Informatics, and VIKO STF - Statybos fakultetas, creating opportunities to strengthen interfaculty collaboration, advance applied scientific research, and develop joint technological solutions. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼✨

27/10/2026

Associate Professor Andrius Gulbinas from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Vilniaus kolegija/Higher Education institution participated in the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Bridge Engineering” together with students at Mainz University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Mainz), Germany. 🇩🇪🌍

The programme brought together students and academic staff from Germany, Sweden, Poland and Lithuania. Working in international teams, students developed bridge design solutions, used structural analysis software, explored structural and construction concepts, and presented their final projects.

The programme also included lectures, practical activities and a technical visit to Worms, where participants visited a bridge over the Rhine and explored its structural solutions, operation and maintenance aspects. 🌉

✨ The programme provided a valuable opportunity to put theoretical knowledge into practice.

VIKO STF - Statybos fakultetas💚

26/10/2026

The Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SKVC) has presented the conclusions of an external expert review of Vilniaus Kolegija/Higher Education institution regarding it's progress in implementing the recommendations made during the 2022 institutional review.

The conclusions were prepared following a meeting between VIKO representatives and international experts held on 15 September. During the meeting, the participants discussed the changes implemented at the college, the progress achieved, and the future directions of it's activities.

The progress review was conducted by Professor Colin Raban, Emeritus Professor at the University of Derby (United Kingdom), and Professor Maria Hinfelaar, an Irish Higher education expert. The process was coordinated by SKVC.

The expert conclusions form part of the follow-up activities after the institutional review. Their purpose is to assess how the Higher Education institution is implementing the recommendations made during the previous external evaluation and what progress has already been achieved.

19/10/2026

📚 International Library Week in Crete: Sharing Knowledge and Inspiring New Ideas!

From 21 to 25 September 2026, Virginija Pleskienė, Senior Librarian at the Faculty of Arts and Design Library of Vilniaus kolegija/Higher Education Institution, participated in International Library Week at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) in Heraklion, Crete, as part of the Erasmus+ programme.

🌍 The event brought together 55 librarians from different countries. The five-day programme included 25 presentations and three workshops exploring key topics in modern academic librarianship, including AI and information literacy, Open Science and Open Access, accessible library services for people with disabilities, library cooperation, and community empowerment.

🤝 During the visit, Virginija learned more about HMU Library’s activities and services, exchanged professional experiences with international colleagues, and discussed shared challenges and new opportunities for academic libraries.

✨ The Erasmus+ mobility experience broadened professional horizons, offered valuable insights into international library practices, and helped establish new professional connections.

16/10/2026

From 17 to 25 September, Vilniaus Kolegija / Higher Education Institution lecturers Nijolė Ružienė and Kristina Žilionytė, together with Food Technology students from the Faculty of Agrotechnologies, visited the Polytechnic University of Beja, Portugal (Heroes Alliance partner), and participated in the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Healthy Food: Innovations, Traditions and Well-being.”

🔬 Participants explored sustainable food innovations, modern technologies, and innovative product development. 🍇 Students presented “VINITELLA”, an innovative product made from grape pomace, showcasing the potential of circular economy principles in sustainable food production.

🤝 The mobility provided valuable knowledge, hands-on experience, and opportunities to strengthen international cooperation!

VIKO ATF - Agrotechnologijų fakultetas💚

08/10/2026

✨Lecturer Vytautas Gradeckas and International Relations Officer Milda Kalytytė participated in Erasmus+ staff mobility visit to ERAM School of Arts at the University of Girona.

They accompanied VIKO students from the Media Art Department of the Faculty of Arts and Design who were taking part in the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme titled "Visual Storytelling for a Sustainable and Inclusive Europe."

During the program, V. Gradeckas and M. Kalytytė gained organizational, leadership, didactic competencies and learned from the best practices of the host institution.

They also tried out and developed new, innovative learning methods. Beyond these professional development achievements, participation in the program fostered new and more active collaboration with partner institutions and further promoted the internationalization of VIKO. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

Students participating in the Blended Intensive Programme developed their skills by creating short, impactful audiovisual products addressing relevant social issues.They refined their abilities in pre-production, production and post-production, aiming to produce compelling audiovisual content. 🎬

Additionally, they explored the ethical and legal aspects of videography, fostering a solid and responsible approach to media creation. The videos created during the program can serve as a powerful tool for promoting sustainability and social change.

Furthermore, students learned new, practical ways to use digital technologies and expressed a desire to continue actively apply them in their studies. The program also included a trip to Barcelona, where participants visited the Design Museum and the IDEAL Digital Arts Center.

28/09/2026

Lecturers J. Veliulytė and A. Kūgytė from Vilniaus Kolegija / Higher Education Institution participated in an Erasmus+ visit at the University of Foggia, Italy. The international meeting took place in the town of Vieste, where lecturers and students from higher education institutions across Europe came together.👋🏻

During the visit, the lecturers took part in academic and professional activities with colleagues from different countries. They shared good practices, discussed ways to improve the quality of higher education, explored innovative teaching and learning methods, and exchanged ideas on future international cooperation. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

Working together with lecturers and students also helped strengthen intercultural skills and international partnerships.

VIKO SPF - Sveikatos priežiūros fakultetas💛💚

24/09/2026

👋🏻Representatives of the Faculty of Business Management took part in an international mobility visit aimed at creating a valuable learning and knowledge-sharing experience for Public International Business College Mitrovica students and academic staff.

During the visit, Dean of the VIKO Faculty of Business Management Nida Mačerauskienė and lecturer-practitioner Antanas Jonušas introduced the activities and teaching approach of VIKO and the Faculty. The program included meetings with representatives of IBCM, networking activities, and discussions on opportunities for future cooperation in the areas of training, research, and joint educational initiatives.🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

The two universities have been successfully developing its international activities for many years, including the implementation of the Double Degree programme in International Business, which provides students with opportunities to gain international academic experience, strengthen intercultural competences, and acquire knowledge relevant to the global business environment.

These initiatives reflect the Faculty’s continuous commitment to internationalisation, modern education, and preparation of students for successful careers in an increasingly globalized world.

VIKO VVF - Verslo vadybos fakultetas💛💚

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Vilnius
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https://en.viko.lt/

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