Lithuania in Brief

Lithuania in Brief
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Government type: Parliamentary democracy
President of the Republic: Ms. Dalia Grybauskaitė
Capital: Vilnius
Money: 3.4528 LTL (Litas) = 1 Euro, from January 1,
2015 official currency of the Republic of Lithuania
will be Euro.
• Language: Lithuanian
• Independence Day: 16 February (1918)
• Restoration of Independence Day: 11 March (1990)
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Location: Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Poland, Belarus, Latvia, and Russia
Area: 65 200 km2
Distances: from East to West – 373 km, from South to North – 276
km, Coastline – 99 km
Climate: transitional between maritime and continental. Any season don’t forget your umbrella! :)
Population: 2 944 459 (2014)
Ethnic groups: Lithuanian – 84.2%; Russian – 5.8%; Polish – 6.6%;
others – 3.4%
Religion: mostly Roman Catholic – 80%; others – Russian Orthodox, Evangelical Lutheran, etc. Second most popular religion is
Basketball :).
Language: the Lithuanian language is the state language of the
Republic of Lithuania. Lithuanian is most similar to Sanskrit out of
all the living Indo-European languages. The 32 letter Lithuanian alphabet is Latin based.
LT Membership in International Organisation:
Republic of Lithuania is a member of EU - European Union (2004);
Republic of Lithuania belongs to NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (2004).
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Šiauliai City
• Šiauliai city is the forth largest city of Lithuania and has a
huge impact on the development of Northern Lithuania.
• Šiauliai was founded in 1236 after the Battle of the Sun.
• It is the centre of Northern Lithuania with 107,875 inhabitants.
• Šiauliai City – the Centre of Culture and Science:
• 1 University, 2 Colleges, Šiauliai Vocational Education and
Training Centre, over 70 institutions of education (schools,
kindergartens), 2 Theatres, Museums and Art Galleries.
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How to get there:
• Vilnius International Airport – the distance from Šiauliai to Vilnius
(the capital of Lithuania) is 214 km. The most convenient way to
get from Vilnius Airport to Vilnius railway station is to take a train.
(http://www.litrail.lt/wps/portal). The price for a ticket is 2.50 LTL.
Tickets are sold on the train. Vilnius railway station and Vilnius bus
station are next to each other. The bus station is on the opposite
side of the street. The price of a bus and train ticket to Šiauliai is
about 40LTL. Information about bus connections in Lithuania: http://www.autobusubilietai.lt/; train connections: http://www.
litrail.lt/wps/portal.
• Riga International Airport – the distance from Šiauliai to Riga (the
capital of Latvia) - 128 km. Information on bus lines and schedules
“Riga Airport-Riga city centre” are available at www.rigassatiksme.
lv and www.airbaltic.lv. Information on bus lines and schedules
“Riga city-Šiauliai city” www.eurolines.lv and www.luxexpress.eu. There is no train connection between Riga and Šiauliai.
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Šiauliai University
When Lithuania gained its independence, the idea to found the
University in Šiauliai was reconsidered, and on 1 September 1997,
Šiauliai Pedagogical Institute and Šiauliai Polytechnic Faculty of Kaunas University of Technology were reorganised into Šiauliai University (SU).
• Higher education institution founded in 1948.
• 3 levels of studies: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, and Doctoral Studies.
• Community of University: 5,000 people.
• Faculties and Institutes: Arts, Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, Social Welfare and Disability Studies, Technology and Natural Sciences, Institute of Informatics, Mathematics and E-Studies,
Continuing Studies Institute.
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• Library: ŠU has the most modern Library in Northern Lithuania:
http://biblioteka.su.lt/.
• Research in humanities, social, physical, technological and biomedical sciences; 20 research and cultural centres: Biomedical
Engineering, Dialectology, Educational Research, Energy and Ecologically Clean Technologies, Social Research, Special Education,
Physical Processes Modelling, Public Health and Gender Studies.
There is European Studies Institute at the University as well.
• International Cooperation: ŠU cooperations with over 130 foreign
higher education institutions from 40 countries around the World.
• International Projects: ERASMUS+ (KA1, KA2), EUREKA, EQUAL, INTERREG, FP6, FP7, Minerva, Transversal Key 3, Cross-border Cooperation, LatLit, EU Structural funds and other EC projects.
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Courses Offered in English
Courses for exchange students are offered in:
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Arts
Business Management
Computer Sciences
Economics
Economics and Management (Master)
Electronics Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Informatics Engineering
Informatics Engineering (Master)
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (Master)
Humanities
Nature Protection
Signal Processing
Social Welfare and Disability Studies
Teacher Education
Details about the courses and a list of optional subjects are available on the
website: http://www.su.lt/en/studies/exchange-programmes2
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Šiauliai University Grading System
Courses for exchange students are offered in:
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Šiauliai
University
Grade
ECTS
Grade
Knowledge
percentage %
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A
9
B
8
C
75- 84 %
Good
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D
65- 74 %
Highly
satisfactory
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E
55- 64 %
Satisfactory
Definition
Pass/ Fail
95- 100 %
Excellent
Pass
85- 94 %
Very good
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E
50- 54 %
Sufficient
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FX
40- 49 %
Insufficient
3
F
30- 39 %
Insufficient
2
F
20- 29 %
Insufficient
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F
0- 19 %
Insufficient
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Academic Calendar
The academic year at Šiauliai University is divided into two semesters, autumn and spring. The autumn session begins in September
and lasts until the end of December. There is a one month brake in
January. The spring semester begins in February until the middle of
June. Autumn semester
Spring Semester
Duration of the
semester
1 September – 20
December
1 February – 15 June
Application Deadline
1 June
1 November
Orientation week
One week before start
of semester
One week before start
of semester
Examination period
1 December – 20
December
1 June – 15 June
Holidays
Christmas Holiday (1
week)
Easter Holidays (1
week)
Summer Holidays (1 July – 31 August)
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National Holidays
(No Classes)
The academic year at Šiauliai University is divided into two semesters, autumn and spring. The autumn session begins in September
and lasts until the end of December. There is a one month brake in
January. The spring semester begins in February until the middle of
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New Year’s Day
1 January
Independence Day (1918)
16 February
Restoration of Independence Day (1990)
11 March
Easter Monday
Usually in April,
Monday after Easter
International Labour Day
1 May
Joninės (St John’s Day / Midsummer’s Day)
24 June
Anniversary of the Coronation of King Mindaugas
6 July
Assumption Day
15 August
All Saints’ Day
1 November
Christmas Eve
24 December
Christmas Day
25 December
Second Christmas day
26 December
Student Organisations
ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK (ESN)
The first few days in a new environment are always very difficult. You
have to find your bearings, meet new fellow students, locate rooms
and all sorts of necessary information. This necessary adaptation process takes time and energy. In order to facilitate contacts between
exchange students and local students, Šiauliai University has a mentors’ system – Erasmus Students Network (ESN). The main task of
ESN is to participate in the receiving of exchange students, including
mentorship, sightseeing and social gatherings. The Erasmus Student
Network (ESN) organises trips, excursions, parties and contributes to
the smooth integration of incoming students into local life.
Erasmus Student Network (ESN) will contribute in every way to make
your stay in Šiauliai a pleasant one http://www.su.lt/bylos/tarptautiniai_rysiai/esn_koreguotas.pdf. E-mail address for contact:
[email protected].
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OTHER STUDENT ORGANISATIONS
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Šiauliai University
Student
Representation
Šiauliai University
Student Representation
(ŠUSA) unites Šiauliai
University students.
P. Višinskio st. 15A,
77156 Šiauliai
Tel.: +370 41 393019
E-mail: president@
susa.lt
Department of
Non-academic
Activities
Majority of students’
non-academic and career activities are under
the care of the Department of Non-academic
Activities.
Vilniaus st. 88, LT-76285
Šiauliai
Tel.: + 370 41 393010
E-mail: [email protected]
AIESEC
AIESEC offers experience in running
various social projects,
developing leadership
skills, participating in
international internship
programmes and the
global learning environment.
Architektų st. 1-105,
78366 Šiauliai
Tel.: +370 41 595894
E-mail: viktorija.
baranauskaite@
aiesec.lt
Šiauliai University
Students’ Club
The Students’ Club
(ŠUSK) of Šiauliai
University enshrines
old and launches
new traditions, holds
a traditional student
induction ceremony,
concerts and other
activities.
P. Višinskio st. 15, 77156
Šiauliai
Tel.: +370 41 393018
E-mail: [email protected]
AD ASTRA
The club Ad Astra
welcomes University
students, teachers and
priests who hold and
cherish Christian values.
P. Višinskio st. 25, 76351
Šaiuliai
Mob. tel.: +370 614
25243
E-mail: iratnikaite@
yahoo.com
ISIC Card
After arrival at Šiauliai University we would recommend you to make
an ISIC card that gives the exchange student from the EU the same
rights as a Lithuanian student. The card; provides discounts on: admission to museums, sights and many forms of transport (buses,
trains). When you arrive at Šiauliai University, mentors will help to
book an ISIC card which will cost around 10 Euro. More information
available on http://www.isic.lt/
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Facilities
HOUSING
Šiauliai University provides accommodation for students in student
dormitories. All rooms in a students’ dormitory are twin. The rooms
are furnished (a bed with a mattress, a wardrobe, a cupboard, a book
shelf, a desk, a desk chair, linen and towels) and have a shared kitchen (including kitchen equipment, dishware and cooking utensils)
and a bathroom. The bed linen package includes: a mattress, a pillow, a duvet (quilt), a duvet (quilt) cover and a pillowcase.
If there are spare rooms in the students’ dormitory, it is possible to
live in a single room.
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Accommodation fees
70-120 Euro (per month)
Address of students’ dormitory
Dubijos st. 1 b, Šiauliai, Lithuania
Booking of the room
Room is booked by The Department
of International Programmes and
Relations when Students Application
form for studies is received.
Arrival at students’ dormitory
Possible one week before the beginning of semester
INTERNET
The internet access for students is available in:
Students’ dormitory
The price is 30 Euro (per semester)
Šiauliai University Library
Free access
In all the faculties of ŠU
Free access
LIBRARY
The main library of Šiauliai University is one of the most modern academic libraries in Lithuania, with wireless access to the internet. It
has 290 computerised workplaces (120 of them in remote desktop
mode), over 400 non-computerised workplaces, 5 rooms for group
learning/seminars and 9 rooms for doctoral students and staff individual work. The library premises are accessible to persons in wheelchairs.
The library provides educational and information services for University staff, students and the public in general, traditional and on-line
guidance and tutorials on e-catalogue and database search, information collecting, processing, systematising, storage and scanning.
2 modern conference halls, 1 for 140 persons equipped for simultaneous translation and computerised individual work rooms can
be booked in advance. The Technical Centre of the Library offers epublishing and software application services. All faculties of Šiauliai
University also have their own libraries.
Library of Šiauliai University
Vytauto st. 84, 76352 Šiauliai
Tel.: +370 41 595706
Email: [email protected]
http://biblioteka.su.lt/
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CANTEENS
Two University canteens provide hot meals, cold dishes, salads and
desserts. Prices for the main course rage from 2.50 to 3.00 Euro.
At the Faculty of Education and Faculty of Social Welfare and Disabilities Studies, P.Višinskio st. 25, 1 floor.
At the Faculty of Social Sciences, Architektų st. 1, 3 floor.
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SPORT ACTIVITIES
Šiauliai University Sports Club: sport activities are coordinated by
the Sports Club of Šiauliai University. There are groups of rhythmic
and athletic gymnastics, basketball, football, handball, rugby, volleyball, field hockey teams, track-and-field athletics, triathlon, martial
arts, judo, Greco-Roman wrestling, shooting and chess. P. Višinskio st. 25, 76351 Šiauliai
Tel.: +370 41 595761
E-mail: [email protected]
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Before arriving
at Šiauliai university
• Fill in the “Application form” and “Learning Agreement”. Documents are available on ŠU website: http://www.su.lt/en/studies/
exchange-programmes2
• Discuss the courses you intend to take at Šiauliai University with
your coordinator in your home University.
• Get in touch with Šiauliai University coordinator to check whether
you can actually take these courses ([email protected])
• After your documents have been checked, you will receive an Invitation letter.
• Please send all documents by the deadline to:
Department of International Programmes and Relations
Šiauliai University
Vilniaus st. 88, LT-76285 Šiauliai
Lithuania
• Print this document and ask the Erasmus+ institutional coordinator to sign and stamp it.
Deadlines
Autumn semester – June 1; spring semester – November 1
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MIGRATION FORMALITIES
A national identity card is all that is required to travel from one European Union country to another. However, citizens of non-EU countries must have a passport with the appropriate VISA where required.
If you need a visa to enter the Republic of Lithuania, take the necessary steps with the Lithuanian embassy in your home country.
• More information about visas:
http://www.migracija.lt/index.php?1150554482
• The addresses of the Lithuanian Embassies abroad can all be
found on the website:
http://www.urm.lt/index.php?1362855356
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When you arrive
at Šiauliai university
• Register in the Department of International Programmes and Relations. Our department will help you with the preparation of your
stay among us, your accommodation and your social integration.
The Department of International Programmes and Relations is the
link between a student and a departmental coordinator at Šiauliai
University, who is responsible for the academic counselling and
supervision of your studies. Come to our department to be officially enrolled.
• You will need the following documents for enrolment: your identity card/passport (with visa); European Health Insurance Card or
proof of medical insurance (private or non-private).
• You will receive your Šiauliai University student card, giving you
the same advantages and discounts as our own students.
• Please inform the Department of International Programmes and
Relations of any changes that may occur during your stay at
Šiauliai University (choice of courses, change of address, e-mail
address, etc.)
• Check your e-mail inbox regularly, as it will be used for all kind of
useful and important information.
• Never hesitate to contact us whenever you have any doubts or
problems.
• The department is opened from Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
and from 1 p.m. to 3.45 p.m.
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Before going back home
• You should inform the coordinator at the Department of International Programmes and Relations that you are leaving.
• Fill in the evaluation form at the Department of International Programmes and Relations.
• Ask the coordinator at the Department of International Programmes and Relations for your “Confirmation of Study Period”.
• Make sure that you have paid the rent for your accommodation.
• Return the student card.
• Return borrowed books to libraries.
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Safety
• Lithuania is like any other European country. You can feel quite
safe here but, as in all other countries, you should exercise common sense and know how and where to seek assistance. In case
of emergency, you should call 112, which is the emergency phone
number for ambulance, police and fire brigades.
• In case of health problems, you should go to the nearest health
care centre in Šiauliai (Vytauto st. 101 or Vytauto st. 145). We
would recommend you take a Lithuanian friend in case there are
problems when communicating with doctors in English, and don’t
forget to take with you your ID, European Health Insurance Card or
private health insurance document.
• Water and electricity: water is taken from deep underground in
Lithuania, and is fresh and clean. Electricity is 220V.
• If you are a disabled person, do not worry, the University, most
shops and public places are adapted for you. Also, Lithuanians are
friendly and always willing to help.
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Entertainment
Theatre
Šiauliai Drama Theatre
Tilžės st. 155, Šiauliai
http://www.sdt.lt/
Art
Galleries
Siauliai Art Gallery
Vilniaus st. 245, Šiauliai
www.siauliugalerija.lt
Gallery “Laiptu galerija”
Žemaitės st. 83, Šiauliai
www.laiptai.com
Siauliai University Art
Gallerry
Vilniaus st. 141, Šiauliai
http://www.facebook.com/
pages/%C5%A0iauli%C5%B3universiteto-Dail%C4%97sgalerija/307868212605699
Šiauliai ARENA
J. Jablonskio st. 16, Šiauliai
Working time: I - V 8:00 - 19:00
http://www.siauliuarena.lt/en
Šiauliai City
Concert Hall „Saulė“
Tilžės st. 140 , Šiauliai
Tel./fax: +370 41 423424 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.saule.lt/
Šiauliai
Philharmonic
Aušros av. 15, LT-76299 Šiauliai
Tel./fax: +370 41 52 44 57
E-mail: [email protected]
IMPULS
Vairo st. 2, Šiauliai
Working time: I-V 7.00-21.00
VI-VII 10.00-20.00
http://www.impuls.lt/en/bendras/
Šiauliai ARENA
J. Jablonskio st. 16, Šiauliai
Working time: I-V 8:00 -19:00
http://www.siauliuarena.lt/en
All information about sport
clubs are available on
website
http://www.sportoklubai.lt/index.php/
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Mega Club
Rūdės st. 27a, Šiauliai tel. +370 41 525292
www.megaclub.lt
Blic Bar
Tilžės st. 155, Šiauliai
https://www.facebook.com/blicbar
Martini Club
Draugystės st. 25, Šiauliai tel. +370 41 399688
http://siauliastr.martini-club.lt/
Pogo
Vilniaus st. 128, Šiauliai
https://www.facebook.com/
POGOSiauliai
Pataja
Rūdės st.27B, Šiauliai
www.pataja.lt
Concerts
and Sports
events
Sport Clubs
/ SPA
Night clubs,
bars
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Billiards /
Bowling
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Pegasas Club
Vilniaus st. 225, Šiauliai tel. +370 41 502410
www.baraspegasas.lt
Happy Mosquito
Vilniaus st. 126, Šiauliai
https://lt-lt.facebook.com/
naktinisklubassiauliuose.naujiena
Apollo boulingas
Aido st. 8, Šiauliai (Shopping centre
“Akropolis”)
Reservation by phone: +370 41 210 222;
www.apollo.lt, 16 bowling lines
Mega Club
Rūdės st. 27 a, Šiauliai
Reservation by phone +370 41 525 292
www.megaclub.lt 6 bowling lines
Carrus Navalis
Tilžės st. 109, Šiauliai (Shopping centre
“Saulės miestas”)
Reservation by phone: +370 41 501 501
www.carrusnavalis.lt
Hotel „Tomas”
Tilžės st. 63a, Šiauliai
Reservation by phone: +370 41 455 541
www.hoteltomas.lt
Žaidimų tunelis
Tilžės st. 121, Šiauliai
Reservation by phone: +370 41 523 467
4 bowling lines
Useful information
COSTS OF LIVING
We suggest you to bring approximately 250-300 Euro per month to
cover all your basic living expenses. The exact amount of money will
depend on your lifestyle, but this figure would take into account all
costs including accommodation, food, public transport and books.
Food and Drink
There are two university canteens offering hot meals (price 2.50 Euro
for a full meal). In close vicinity of the university faculties, there are
several pubs and restaurants, however doing your own cooking is
the cheapest solution. There are several supermarkets and the big
shopping centre called „Saulės Miestas“ is near the student’s dormitory. Here are a few prices for some current food products, just to
give you any idea:
1 loaf of bread: 1.00 Euro
1 litre of milk: 0.80 Euro
1 kg potatoes: 0.60 Euro
1 kg flour: 0.90 Euro
1 litre of mineral water: 0.60 Euro
10 eggs: 1.10 Euro
1 kg of meat: 4-5 Euro
1 litre of Yoghurt: 1-2 Euro
Extra expenses
Everything is organised for you on a low budget scheme but there
may be occasional expenses, such as a contribution to the cost for
photocopies or hand-outs and for excursions we organise.
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LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
In the city
City busses go from 5a.m. to 11p.m.
You can buy a ticket on the bus or in a kiosk.
One ticket costs:
With Student Card – 0.85 LTL (buying in a kiosk);
0.90 LTL (buying on a bus)
Regular passengers – 1.70 LTL (buying in a kiosk);
1.80 LTL (buying on a bus)
Travelling around Lithuania
Bus Station:
Tilžės st. 109, Tel.: +370 41 525058
http://www.autobusubilietai.lt/Popular-bus-routes-in-Lithuania/
Train Station:
Dubijos st. 44, Tel.: +370 41 430652
http://www.litrail.lt
Taxi:
Telephone 1491, 1458, 1443, 1400, 1456, 1444, 1459, 1400, 1453
It is possible to book a taxi on the Internet:
http://www.etaksi.lt/en/book-taxi-online
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SHOPS
Working hours:
Supermarkets: Shopping Centres: Shops: Saturdays: Holidays: 8a.m. to 10p.m. (daily)
10a.m. – 9p.m. (daily)
10a.m. to 6p.m. (on weekdays)
most shops are open until 3 p.m.
most shops are closed.
ŠIAULIAI TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE
Vilniaus st. 213, LT-76348, Šiauliai
Tel.: +370 41 523 110, 521 105
Fax: +370 41 523 111
E-mail: [email protected], skype address: turizmo_centras
www.siauliai.lt/tic
BANK ACCOUNTS
Foreign students can open a bank account and can have a bank card.
Make sure you have your ID or International Passport, a certificate of
enrolment or ISIC Card.
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Contacts
ŠIAULIAI UNIVERSITY
Vilniaus st. 88 LT-76285 Šiauliai, Lithuania
Tel.: +370 41 595 800
Fax: +370 41 595 809
E-mail: [email protected]
For more information about studies, admission requirements, housing and scholarships at SU you are welcome to visit our webpage
www.su.lt/en or Department of International Programmes and Relations
DIRECTOR
[email protected]
Deputy Director
Erasmus Institutional Coordinator
(Staff Mobility, practical placements, bilateral Erasmus agreements)
[email protected]
International Mobility Coordinator
(Outgoing Students)
[email protected]
Senior Specialist
(Incoming Students)
[email protected]
International Programmes Coordinator
(Degree Programmes Students and Free-movers)
[email protected]
Tel.: +370 41 595742
Fax: +370 41 595 743
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Coordinators of the Faculties
Faculty of Education
P. Višinskio st. 25,
[email protected]
+370 41 595 713
Faculty of Social Welfare and Disability Studies
P. Višinskio st. 25,
[email protected]
+370 41 595 754
Faculty of Humanities
P. Višinskio st. 38,
[email protected]
+370 41 595 870
Faculty of Technology and Natural
Sciences
Vilniaus st. 141,
[email protected]
+370 41 595 834
Faculty of Arts
Aušros aveniu, 50,
[email protected]
+370 41 393 031
Institute of Informatics, Mathematics and E-Studies
P. Višinskio st. 19,
[email protected]
+370 610 69804
Faculty of Social Sciences
Architektų st. 1,
[email protected]
+370 41 590411
Continuing Studies Institute
Stoties st. 11,
[email protected]
+370 41 393016
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Useful telephone numbers:
Lithuanian country code Šiauliai city code
Lithuanian exit code Police, Fire brigade, Emergency first aid
+ 370
41
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112
Language
Greetings:
Out and About:
Hello
Labas
When?
Kada?
Hi
Sveikas/Labas
Where?
Kur?
Good morning
Labas rytas
Who?
Kas?
Good evening
Labas vakaras
Why?
Kodėl?
Good night
Labanakt
Come in
Užeikite
Goodbye
Viso gero
Open
Atidaryta
See you
Iki
Closed
Uždaryta
How are you?
Kaip sekasi?
Food shop
Maisto prekės
Welcome
Sveiki atvykę
Cafe
Sveiki atvykę
Bus stop
Stotelė
Hotel
Viešbutis
Practicalities:
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Yes
Taip
No
Ne
OK
Gerai
Thank you
Ačiū
Please
Prašau
Excuse me/ Sorry
Atsiprašau
Oksana Zubovica, Latvia
“Comfortable conditions allowed me to concentrate on my research
activity and to spend a lot of time in the library. I had an opportunity
to communicate with the Lithuanian students and students from
other countries. I was able to realise the research project and defend
my Master’s thesis. The stay at Šiauliai University gave me an opportunity to write work, to prepare articles for publication, to participate
in international actions, to develop communication skills, to improve
knowledge in the scientific sphere, to improve language competence, to see life, culture, and customs of the Lithuanian people and
to get acquainted with people from other countries.”
Ahmet Aslan, Turkey
“It was a great experience for me. People were so friendly and helpful
for me. The education system at Šiauliai University is well developed.
Dormitory was very clean and tidy. ESN (Erasmus Students Network)
is a perfect helper. They (ESN) helped me in all situations. There were
a lot of activities organised by ESN for us, I joined almost all of them
and they were great and enjoyable.”
Antonio Maia, Portugal
“I think everyone who took part in the unique cross cultural students’
experience in Šiauliai is very happy, because this was an amazing
and unforgettable experience. All students were diligent in studies,
cheerful at parties and curious in acquainting with the beautiful city
of Šiauliai, the country of Lithuania and their hospitable citizens. I
will never forget the moments I have lived there. I loved every single
day, every teacher was very good, and all the staff were very nice,
and they always helped when we needed. In conclusion, I can say
that here I found my motivation to study, and I would love to come
back again.”
Alina Gogitidze, Georgia
“I like people in Lithuania. They are a little bit similar to Georgians.
That is why it is very easy to communicate with them. Studies at
Šiauliai University are perfect. Life here is easy. City is not big, therefore you can walk everywhere. University buildings and students’
dormitory are located in the city centre. It is very convenient for students. You just enjoy life everyday here.”
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Contents
LITHUANIA IN BRIEF......................................................................................................1
ŠIAULIAI CITY......................................................................................................................3
ŠIAULIAI UNIVERSITY...................................................................................................5
COURSES OFFERED IN ENGLISH.....................................................................7
ŠIAULIAI UNIVERSITY GRADING SYSTEM.................................................8
ACADEMIC CALENDAR.........................................................................................9
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS (NO CLASSES).......................................................10
STUDENT ORGANISATIONS............................................................................11
ISIC CARD....................................................................................................................13
FACILITIES....................................................................................................................14
BEFORE ARRIVING AT ŠIAULIAI UNIVERSITY .......................................18
SAFETY...................................................................................................................................22
ENTERTAINMENT...........................................................................................................23
USEFUL INFORMATION............................................................................................25
COSTS OF LIVING...................................................................................................25
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION................................................................................26
SHOPS............................................................................................................................27
ŠIAULIAI TOURISM INFORMATION CENTRE.........................................27
CONTACTS ..........................................................................................................................28
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS .......................................................................30
LANGUAGE..........................................................................................................................30
2014-08-05. Edition 500. Order number 2965.
Published and printed JSC “BMK Leidykla”, J. Jasinskio str. 16, LT-03163 Vilnius.
Prepared by the Department of International Programmes and Relations,
Šiauliai University, Vilniaus St. 88, Šiauliai, LT-76285, Lithuania.
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Photos by: Zenonas Ripinskis, Rolandas Parafinavičius, ESN mentors, Šiauliai
University students, exchange students,
Department of International Programmes and Relations.