Šiauliai University

WELCOME TO ŠIAULIAI UNIVERSITY
Republic of Lithuania (LT)
 Government type: Parliamentary democracy
 President of the Republic: Ms. Dalia Grybauskaitė
 Capital: Vilnius
 Official currency: Euro
Independence Day: 16 February
Restoration of Independence : 11 March 1990
Geography
 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 ! 
People
Population: 2 971 905 (2013)
Ethnic groups: Lithuanian – 84,1%;
Russian – 5,8 %; Polish – 6,6 %; others – 3,5%
Religion: Mostly Roman Catholic – 80%; others – Russian Orthodox,
Evangelical Lutheran, etc.
Language: The Lithuanian language is the state language of the Republic of
Lithuania. Lithuanian is the most similar to Sanskrit of all the living IndoEuropean languages. The 32 letter Lithuanian alphabet is Latin based.
Second most popular religion is Basketball 
Connection with Šiauliai City
Šiauliai City
Riga Airport (Latvia)
(122,77 km)
Vilnius Airport (Lithuania)
(213 km)
Kaunas Airport (Lithuania)
(146 km)
LT Membership in International Organisation
2004
The Republic of Lithuania became a member of the
EU - European Union
and
joined the NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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 108 000 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, Art Galleries
Šiauliai University
Aim
To become a modern, society-open university, capable to compete in local and
international markets of the XXI century.
Motto
Everything happens Here
Mission
Together we create, Share and Make Our Ideas Live
Values
Openness. Open to every idea and person
Responsibility. Responsible to positive changes in society
Creativity. Intellectual, creative and constantly seeking
Drive. Accepting challenges and improving
Public mindedness. Creating a friendly environment
 Founded in 1948 (Teacher Training Institute), in 1997 (Šiauliai University)
 Type: Classical type University
 Governance: The Senate is the supreme decision making body and it is
represented by 32 researchers and 4 students
 Students: around 4000
 Study Programmes: 49 Bachelor’s (11 of them in English or Russian), 30
Master’s (15 of them in English or Russian)
 Staff: about 300: Professors – 12%, Assoc. professors – 29,6%, PHD – 47%,
others – 11,4%.
Faculties of Šiauliai University
Arts
Education
Humanities
Social Welfare and Disability Studies
Social Sciences
Technology and Natural Sciences
Informatics, Mathematics and
E-Studies Institute
Continuing Studies Institute
Studies at Šiauliai University
I study cycle – 3,5 - 4 years
Bachelor’s Degree studies or Professional Studies
II study cycle – 1,5 - 2 years
Master’s degree studies or Special Professional Studies
III study cycle – 4 years
Doctoral Studies
Study Credit System:
1 full academic year = 60 ECTS credits
Academic Calendar
Duration of Semesters:
Autumn: 1 September - 23 December
Spring: 1 February – 15 June
Šiauliai University Offers:
1. INNOVATIVE STUDY METHODS: distance learning, service-learning,
problem based learning, studies based on modules;
2. WORLDWIDE recognised diplomas and accredited programmes;
3. INTERNATIONLISATION OF STUDIES: mobility for students and lecturers,
internship possibilities in Lithuanian and European companies, ECTS
application, intensive programmes,
projects and worldwide networks,
joint degree study programmes;
4. CAREER CENTER for students
Research at Šiauliai University
The specificity of the development of research at ŠU is characterised by
transformations – till 1998 traditionally dominating researches in social sciences
(Education) later were expanded by researches in all other spheres of science:
Humanities (Philosophy, Art Criticism, Philology, History),
Social Sciences (Law, Management and Administration, Economics, Sociology,
Psychology, Educational Studies),
Sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Physical Geography, IT),
Biomedicine (Biology, Biophysics, Ecology and Environmental Studies, Botanics,
Medicine),
Agriculture (Agronomy, Zootechnics),
Technologies (Electric and Electronic Engineering, Construction Engineering,
Environmental Engineering and Landscape, Energy and Thermo Engineering, IT
Engineering, Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Measurement
Engineering).
International Cooperation and Projects
Šiauliai University cooperates with over 130 foreign higher education
institutions, 40 different countries.
Šiauliai University participates in Erasmus+, Framework 7th, Lithuania-Latvia
cross-border projects, EU structural funds, international research projects.
Networks
Šiauliai University is a member of:
 BUP The Baltic University Programme http://balticuniv.uu.se/
 ETEN European Teacher Education Network http://www.eten-online.org/
 EAEC European Association of Erasmus Coordinators
http://www.eaec.eu.com/
 EAIE European Association for International Education http://www.eaie.nl/
 EUA European University Association www.eua.be/eua/index.jsp
 ESERA European Science Education Research Association
http://www.naturfagsenteret.no/esera/about.html
 ICASE International Council of Associations for Science Education
http://www.icaseonline.net
 IOSTE International Organization for Science and Technology Education
http://www.modelab.ufes.br/ioste/about.htm
 NETT Network for the Education and Training of Teachers
 NISPAcee The Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration
in Central and Eastern Europe http://www.nispa.sk/_portal/homepage.php
Erasmus - Most Active EU Funded Mobility
1999 – Šiauliai University joined Socrates/Erasmus
programme
2007 – Šiauliai University received the Extended
University Charter of Lifelong Learning Programme for
2007-2013
2014 – Šiauliai University received the Extended University
Charter of Erasmus+ Programme for 2014-2020
Erasmus+ Scholarships Annually
Outgoing students for studies – around 70
Outgoing students for practical placements – around 30
Teaching staff visits –
60
Administration staff visits – 20
Incoming students – 100
Courses for Exchange and Free Movers
Offered in English
 The Lithuanian Language and
Culture course
 Arts
 Business Management
 Economics
 Engineering
 History
 Intercultural Education and
Mediation
 Nature Protection
 Physics
 Teacher Training / Special
Needs Education
http://www.su.lt/en/studies/exchange-programmes2
Bachelor’s Degree Study Programmes
English Philology (and other foreign language)
Public Administration
Sustainable Business Economics (Joint Degree Programme with Wroclaw
University (Poland)
Computer Science
Mathematics
Mechanics Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Ecology and Environmental Science
Environment Objects’ Design
Music
Stage Art
http://www.su.lt/en/studies/study-programmes/bachelors-degree-programes
Master’s Degree Study Programmes
 Social Work (Joint Study
programme with Open University,
Ukraine)
 Natural Recreation (Joint Study
programme with Daugavpils
University, Latvia)
 Regional Development and
Governance (Joint Study
programme with University of
Pardubice, Czech Republic )
 Arts (Design, Graphics, Painting,
Textile, Leather)
 History and Politics
 Intercultural Education and
Mediation
 Carrier Education
 Literary Criticism
 Music Pedagogy
 Management
 Economics
 Signal Processing
 Computer Science
 Mechanical Engineering
 Mathematics
http://www.su.lt/en/studies/study-programmes/masters-degree-study-programmes
Preparatory
Courses
One semester
preparatory courses for
the students who are
planning to study full
Bachelor’s or Master’s
degree programmes !
Tandem
Faculty of Humanities of Šiauliai University organises Tandem Language
Exchange Programme for exchange students.
More info: http://www.su.lt/bylos/tarptautiniai_rysiai/tandem_in-english_1.pdf
University Resources
Library: Over 390 thousands volumes of publications; access to
reading rooms, bibliographical information, internet searching,
photocopying, binding, scanning, printing, and laminating
Each faculty has their own small libraries and reading halls designed
to meet the needs of the students
Living and Studying
Accommodation
- Šiauliai University has students’
dormitory
- Rooms: single and double
- The price for 1 person per 1 month in a
double room – 70 EUR (76 USD); single
room – 115 EUR (124 USD)
- Internet access in the room:
30 EUR (33 USD) per semester
Medical service
Šiauliai University students
can use medical service, offered by the
University Medical Centre as well as
private providers.
Living and Studying
Šiauliai University students have many sources of learning,
entertainment, cultural and leisure activities. Moreover, they
successfully compete in basketball, handball, rugby and other
competitions. The University has its own Gallery, Botanical Garden,
Educational Theatre, Career Center and TV.
Students’ Organisations
Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is one of the biggest
interdisciplinary student associations in Europe, founded in 1990 for supporting
and developing student exchange.
ESN works both in the interest of exchange students and also homecoming
students.
Visit and register at ESN SU website: http://su.esnlithuania.org/
Students’ Organisations
AIESEC is the world’s largest student-run organization with more than
50000 members present in over 107 countries and territories.
AIESEC provides its members with an integrated development experience
comprised of leadership opportunities, international internships, and participation
in a global learning environment.
http://www.aiesec.lt/
You are welcome to visit the website of
Šiauliai University to find out the details about
programmes and courses, list of optional subjects,
application forms and information about accommodation
www.su.lt/en
Contacts:
Department of International
Programmes and Relations
88 Vilniaus St.
LT-76285 Siauliai
Lithuania
tel.: 370 41 595742
fax: 370 41 595743
e-mail:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Skype: siauliai.university
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