About Vilnius University
The largest Lithuanian scientific institution - Vilnius University, has deservedly earned the status of a leader in science and research. European university traditions, academic freedom and diversity of opinions, the ability to deal with new challenges in the constantly changing world, and social responsibility are the fundamental values of the University. Established in 1579, the University comprises 12 faculties, 7 institutes, 2 university hospitals, 4 interfaculty centres of study and research, the oldest library in Lithuania with a modern Science Communication and Information Centre, the Astronomical Observatory, the Botanical Garden, and the Church of St. Johns. The student body of the University includes 21,000 students. Year after year listed by QS World University Rankings among the top four per cent of the best universities in the world, Vilnius University attracts the best and most talented secondary school graduates of the country. The studies that are offered by the University are based on international-level research. Vilnius University has signed more than 130 bilateral cooperation agreements with universities in 41 countries. Under Erasmus+ programme the university has over 800 agreements with 430 European and 55 agreements with partner country universities for the academic exchanges.
About Vilnius University
The largest Lithuanian scientific institution - Vilnius University, has deservedly earned the status of a leader in science and research. European university traditions, academic freedom and diversity of opinions, the ability to deal with new challenges in the constantly changing world, and social responsibility are the fundamental values of the University. Established in 1579, the University comprises 12 faculties, 7 institutes, 2 university hospitals, 4 interfaculty centres of study and research, the oldest library in Lithuania with a modern Science Communication and Information Centre, the Astronomical Observatory, the Botanical Garden, and the Church of St. Johns. The student body of the University includes 21,000 students. Year after year listed by QS World University Rankings among the top four per cent of the best universities in the world, Vilnius University attracts the best and most talented secondary school graduates of the country. The studies that are offered by the University are based on international-level research. Vilnius University has signed more than 130 bilateral cooperation agreements with universities in 41 countries. Under Erasmus+ programme the university has over 800 agreements with 430 European and 55 agreements with partner country universities for the academic exchanges.
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Vilnius University is one of the top Public universities in Vilnius, Lithuania. It is ranked #=465 in QS World University Rankings 2027.
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#551-600
- 2016#501-550
- 2017#481-490
- 2018#401-410
- 2019#488
- 2020#458
- 2021#423
- 2022#=400
- 2023#=400
- 2024#=473
- 2025#439
- 2026#446
- 2027#=465
QS World University Rankings
- 2015#551-600
- 2016#501-550
- 2017#481-490
- 2018#401-410
- 2019#488
- 2020#458
- 2021#423
- 2022#=400
- 2023#=400
- 2024#=473
- 2025#439
- 2026#446
- 2027#=465
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