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Вітання від канцера Сільскогосподарської Академії Університету ім. Вітовта Великого проф. др. Астріди Міцейкене з нагоди початку навчального року та Дня Знань

Дорогі студенти та науковці,

Зустрічаємо 1 вересня – День науки і знань – з піднесеним настроєм, хвилюванням у серці та прагненням з новими силами досягати поставлених цілей. Разом ми можемо більше: студенти, відчуваючи підтримку друга та викладача, можуть досягти кращих результатів у навчанні; науковці, зосереджені в  дослідницьких колективах, можуть втілювати надзвичайно важливі проекти. Ми – знаменита громада,  яка славиться литовською щирістю та працьовитістю. Давайте пишатися цим і продовжувати  таку нашу традицію.

Любі студенти! Будьте сміливими та наполегливими, працьовитими та творчими! Ми пишаємось та віримо в вас, адже ви – посли, які пронесуть ім’я Академії та отримані у ній  знання далеко у майбутнє. Знаю, що навчання – це справа нелегка. Проте  ви неодноразово доводили свою рішучість підтримувати обраний напрямок продовження освіти в найбільш потрібних  Литовській державі галузях. Бажаю вам гарних оцінок за вашу наполегливу працю, щирої співпраці з викладачами та однокурсниками. Я вітаю вас з вашим рішенням стати лідерами та новаторами і бажаю вам великих успіхів у створенні зеленої, стійкої та багатої Литви!

У переддень Свята Знань наші серця з академічною спільнотою України, яка переживає не святкову радість, а трагедію, спричинену агресором. Ми раді прийняти першокурсників-українців до наших лав. Побажаємо ж їм використати набуті знання на благо своєї Батьківщини – України, заради здобуття миру!

For first-year students – a tour of the VMU Agriculture Academy and visiting the faculties

On August 29 Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU AA) invite first-year students to meet the deans, fellow students and explore the Academy’s spaces.

9 a.m. tour of the VMU AA. The tour will begin near the central building of the VMU Agricultural Academy (Studentų str. 11, Akademija, Kaunas district). During it students will be introduced to the Academy’s spaces, faculties and laboratories. The chancellor of VMU Agriculture Academy, professor dr. Astrida Miceikiene will meet and greet students here.

10 a.m. visiting the faculties of VMU AA. Here students will have the opportunity to meet the dean, study administrators, fellow students of the faculty where students will study.

Faculty of Bioeconomy Development: Universiteto str. 10, room 602, Akademija, Kaunas district.

Students-mentors will accompany the first-year students and answer their questions during the tour in the VMU Agriculture Academy spaces and meetings in the faculties.

If you have any questions, you can contact VMU Agriculture Academy student-mentor Paulina Andriuskevičiūtė on her Facebook account.

The event will be photographed and/or filmed; therefore, please note that you might be featured in photos or videos which can be published in various media.

Student Registration into Study Subjects for Autumn Semester 2022

The first stage of the autumn semester 2022/2023 registration for lectures, seminars and laboratory works is on 23­-29 August. At this stage, the registration is open:

  • For full-time and part-time students of bachelor and integrated studies (excluding 1st year students)
  • For full-time and part-time students of master studies
  • For full-time students of professional studies
  • For part-time free-movers
  • For part-time exchange students

Registration of first-year undergraduate and full-time students will take place on 31 August.

Enrolment will be performed online only, having connected to VMU Students’ Self-service Portal at: https://studentas.vdu.lt.

A username is: name.surname (lowercase, Latin alphabet letters only) and a password.

If a student has forgotten the password, they can set up a new one at the site: https://support.vdu.lt/. Instructions are available here.

ENROLMENT INTO STUDY SUBJECTS

STUDY SCHEDULES

Lithuanian University Centennial: Celebration of the New Academic Year

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the University of Lithuania, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, and Vytautas Magnus University invite everyone to celebrate the start of the new academic year together!

Programme:

12 p.m. – 1 p.m.  Holy Mass at Kaunas Cathedral Basilica of Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul;
2 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Procession of university community (from Nepriklausomybės aikštė (Independence Square) to Vienybės aikštė (Unity Square);
2:20 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Official opening of the Student Square;
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Official part of the event and concert by Jessica Shy (at Unity Square);
7 p.m.  The evening programme where various DJs and performer OG Version will get everyone up and dancing, while the icing on the cake will be the Music and Light Show!

The University of Lithuania, founded in 1922, served as the foundation for modern higher education institutions, namely Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas University of Technology, and Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, and The Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania declared 2022 the year of Lithuanian universities; therefore, we kindly invite you to join the celebration, which marks the beginning of the new academic year and invites to celebrate growth and development!

The event will be photographed and/or filmed; therefore, please note that you might be featured in photos or videos which can be published in various media.

More information

Ikbol, student of Logistics and Commerce in Lithuania, shares a wonderful message with the young people in Uzbekistan

Lithuania is a member country of the European Union (EU) located at the heart of the continent next to the Baltic Sea. Despite the population size of just three million, the country boasts a very deep university tradition. As a result, students from all over the world have already discovered Lithuania as a very convenient place to attain an excellent education. Ikbol Makhsumov from Uzbekistan is one of them. He is a student of Logistics and Commerce at Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU Agriculture Academy). According to Ikbol, the new dual degree programme Logistics and Commerce at the VMU Agriculture Academy and the Tashkent State Agrarian University is the exclusive opportunity for the young people of Uzbekistan to study at a European university, take part in the ERASMUS exchange programme between other European universities, and, most importantly, develop modern competences for a promising career in logistics and commerce upon the return to their home country Uzbekistan.

European-level studies in the European capital of culture

According to Ikbol Makhsumov from Fergana, it was not by chance that he became interested in logistics studies. Logistics is a fast-growing diversified global sector that includes the areas such as warehousing, wholesale and transport. His motivation became even stronger when he learnt about the opportunity to work in this field in South Korea before starting his studies.

Having decided to study logistics, Ikbol started researching universities offering logistics study programmes, reading university websites, comparing programme content, university rankings and services.  The VMU Agriculture Academy was the one university to have fully matched his expectations. The fact that he had already visited Lithuania, having made friends with the Lithuanians while working in South Korea, also helped him in his final decision.

“When you meet new friends, it’s natural to want to learn more about their home country. They invited me to visit and travel together around Lithuania, the country with one of the oldest languages in the world, the best basketball players, fresh and green nature, and welcoming people,” – he shares. He has also noted that it was easy to become integrated upon arrival, as young people all over the world share far more similarities than differences. In addition, Kaunas, the second largest city after the country’s capital Vilnius, is a dynamic student city. It is home to a diverse community of young people, qualified university staff and friendly local and fellow students who are always there to help when needed. He is impressed by Kaunas city’s well-developed infrastructure of cycle paths, museums and events – it is no coincidence that the city is this year’s European Capital of Culture.

Master’s studies and an ERASMUS trip on the agenda

Ikbol, who is about to start his fourth year of studies, admits to feeling the excitement of gaining new knowledge every new semester. The diversity of knowledge, laboratory activities, logistics and commerce studies are intriguing for him. He also appreciates the fact that a team of guest lecturers visiting from other foreign universities and leading logistics and retail professionals works with the students every semester.

I.Makhsumov had the opportunity to do an internship in a supply management department at one of the leading Lithuanian companies, where he got acquainted with the company’s operational and management processes, innovative systems, professional environment and modern warehouses. His only regret is that the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented him from taking part in the ERASMUS student exchange programme. However, Ikbol’s plans are to pursue his Master’s degree in Logistics at the VMU Agriculture Academy and to go on an ERASMUS traineeship at a university in another European country.

A chance for everyone to make a big step forward in their career

Makhsumov studying in Lithuania is particularly pleased to hear that young people from Uzbekistan now have the opportunity to study logistics and commerce and pursue a dual degree at the Tashkent State Agrarian University and the VMU Agriculture Academy, as this is a great chance to make a huge step forward in their career.

“Uzbekistan is a growing country with increasing export volumes. And no business is possible without efficient logistics and trade. That’s why young people who choose the Logistics and Commerce dual degree programme at the Tashkent State Agrarian University will have great prospects in the future: find promising jobs at private companies, in the public sector or set up own businesses. Half of their studies will take place in Tashkent and the other half in Lithuania, at the VMU Agriculture Academy. They will also prepare and defend their final theses here,” – says Prof. Dr. Astrida Miceikienė, Chancellor of the VMU Agriculture Academy.

According to the Professor, who specializes in the field of bioeconomics, during their studies in Lithuania, young people from Uzbekistan will get acquainted with the EU legal framework, business development conditions, specifics of logistics processes, import and export rules and regulations. This knowledge will undoubtedly give the holders of the dual diploma an advantage in the future labour market.

During their studies in Lithuania, students will do an internship at modern companies in Lithuania or other EU countries. Many students in Lithuania combine their studies with work. Students from Uzbekistan will also be eligible to work during their studies. All of them will have the opportunity to live in the unique European campus of the VMU Agriculture Academy.

Two university degrees on graduation

Students are young people who want to move around and gain new experiences. The dual degree programmes will give them ample opportunities to take advantage of ERASMUS, Europe’s popular student exchange programme offerring the chance to study or do a traineeship in other EU countries. Being the most comprehensive university in Lithuania, Vytautas Magnus University offers its students exceptional opportunities for complementary studies. Every student has the freedom to design his or her own study path as he or she wishes. While studying his/her chosen major study programme, a student can choose to study any other related study programme. A certificate of completion is issued upon graduation. This way, it is possible to acquire two or even more specialities during the course of studies. The university also offers a wide range of foreign languages to choose from a list of more than 30 languages.

The students from Uzbekistan will graduate with two university diplomas: the Tashkent State Agrarian University and Vytautas Magnus University.

University collaboration is driven by global human challenges

These opportunities opened for the young people of Uzbekistan after the universities signed a cooperation agreement in 2021. The partners plan to actively develop cooperation not only in the development and implementation of dual degree programmes, where part of the study process takes place in Uzbekistan and part in Lithuania, but also to organise joint internships for students and lecturers, student exchanges, joint seminars, scientific conferences, and research projects.

According to Prof. Dr. A. Miceikienė, as the world becomes more global, it is particularly important to pursue intercontinental collaboration between the educational and research institutions, as this helps measure the development of countries and their businesses in the context of different transformations, and to find solutions to climate change, food security, and a host of other issues of relevance to humanity.

#StudentsTalk: I have gained a lot of knowledge and personal experience

Ikbol Makhsumov, Logistics and Commerce student

Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU AA) is not only an institution of studies and research, but also a space where solutions are created, discussed, and sought after, where every innovative idea is extremely important. It is interesting to get to know our wonderful students, who enrich the Academy with its uniqueness, smartness, and openness to the world.

Ikbol Makhsumov, a fourth-year Logistics and Commerce student from Uzbekistan shared his experience about choosing studies in Lithuania and his journey here at VMU Agriculture Academy.

– Why were you interested in studying logistics?

– Logistics is a fast-growing sector with a wide range of subfields such as warehousing, wholesaling, transportation and so on. My initial interest started growing in one of these logistics fields when I was working in South Korea.  So, I decided to pursue this interest by studying Logistics and Commerce at VMU Agriculture Academy.

– How did you find out about the opportunity to study in Lithuania?

– Once I decided to study logistics, I was actively researching the universities offering logistics degree programs. I checked the websites of universities to see the content of study, university rankings, tuition fees, scholarships, and other facilities they provide until I came across VMU, which matched my expectations. Moreover, my earlier traveling experience to Lithuania contributed to my choice of study destination.

– What did you know about Lithuania before you came here?

– I knew Lithuania as one of the Baltic states and its capital city Vilnius before making some Lithuanian friends in South Korea. After meeting new friends, it is natural to want to know more about their country, culture, and traditions. Thanks to my friends, I got to travel and learn more about Lithuania which has one of the oldest languages in Europe, best basketball players, captivating nature, and hospitable people.

– What is the difference between young people in Uzbekistan and Lithuania? Was it easy to integrate?

– In terms of young people, we have far more similarities rather than differences. Obviously, there are some cultural and social challenges, but there are common characteristics in educational, recreational activities and lifestyle. Moreover, Kaunas is a dynamic student city where not only Lithuanian, but many international students reside. Personally, I have not met any barriers or difficulties with integration into student life in Lithuania due to highly qualified university staff, friendly local and international students.

– What is the most interesting thing about Logistics and Commerce study program?

– Every semester I feel the excitement and eagerness to start new round of lectures and study subjects. The variety of core and elective subjects that involve interactive and engaging seminars, lectures, lab works, case studies of logistics and retail activities always provide me with new challenges. In addition, each semester we have visiting professors from other foreign universities, and specialists from well-known logistics and retail companies to give presentations and share their knowledge and experience with students.

– Have you visited modern Lithuanian logistics companies?

– Recently I was given an opportunity to conduct my internship in supply management department at one of the leading companies. I got closely acquainted with the operational and management processes, innovative systems, professional environment, and modern warehouses of the company. The acquired theoretical and practical knowledges at the university helped me successfully complete my internship.

– Have you participated in the ERASMUS+ program?

– Unfortunately, I have not been able to participate in the exchange program because of the Covid 2019. However, I am planning to apply for ERASMUS+ traineeship in the near future.

– What do you do in your spare time?

– I really enjoy outdoor activities like cycling and going for hikes in the nature. In recent couple of years Kaunas has been substantially improving bike-road infrastructure which encouraged me to take up a new hobby of cycling. I also find time for visiting museums, tourist attractions, exhibitions and festivals.

– What are your future plans after graduation?

– I am planning to pursue my master’s degree in Logistics and Commerce at VMU Agriculture Academy. I would also like to use the opportunity to apply for ERASMUS+ traineeship.

– Starting from this September, young people form Uzbekistan have the opportunity to study Logistics and Commerce and pursue a double degree at the Tashkent State Agrarian University and the VMU Agricultural Academy. What advice would you give to them?

– First of all, I would like to congratulate all the students who received this great opportunity and wish the best of luck. I was really happy when I found out about the initiation of this partnership which will definitely help students to achieve their goals and be future professionals. I have gained a lot of knowledge and personal experience since I took this educational journey in Kaunas. I would advise new students to take advantage of every opportunity and focus on their studies above all else, but also not forget to have fun by exploring new horizons.

Ikbol is open to answer the questions about studying at VMU Agriculture Academy. If you are interested, feel free to contact Ikbol on Facebook.

Admission to PhD studies at VMU AA

Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) has a distinct advantage which is connected to its young, promising doctoral students. Ph.D. studies at VMU open up unique possibilities for academic research and studies, which contribute to the development of a future generation of highly qualified specialists. Graduates of doctoral studies of VMU are capable of conducting independent scientific research and experimental (social, cultural) development, not to mention solving hot-button issues of Lithuanian, European and global science.

Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU AA) offers doctoral studies in 8 fields of research in natural, social, technological and agricultural sciences. Until the end of August, applicants can choose 5 fields (table below).

Research Area Research Field Dates of admission of documents
Natural sciences Ecology and Environmental Science 01 07 2022 – 24 08 2022
Agricultural sciences Agronomy 01 06 2022 – 26 08 2022
Forestry 01 06 2022 – 26 08 2022
Social sciences Economy 01 07 2022 – 30 08 2022
Management 01 07 2022 – 30 08 2022

The application for admission to doctoral studies and scanned copies of the necessary documents are provided online.

The application will be registered, when all necessary parts of Admission to doctoral studies in online system will be filled in. The application is considered not to be registered if all the necessary documents or information is not provided.

SOCIAL SCIENCES

ADMISSION TO THE ECONOMICS PH.D. PROGRAM

ADMISSION TO THE MANAGEMENT PH.D. PROGRAM

NATURAL SCIENCES

ADMISSION TO THE ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PH.D. PROGRAM

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

ADMISSION TO THE AGRONOMY PH.D. PROGRAM

ADMISSION TO THE FORESTRY PH.D. PROGRAM

More information about PhD studies at VMU Agriculture Academy

Contacts for more information

Research and Innovation department
VMU AA Universiteto str. 8A, Building IV, Room 202, 53341 Akademija, Kaunas district
Phone: +370 37 752 254
E-mail: monika.brimaite@vdu.lt

During the summer school course “My First Start-up 2022” students created business plans  

At the end of June and beginning of July Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VDU AA) prof. dr. Jan Žukovskis from the Department of Business and Rural Development Management of the Faculty of Bioeconomy Development organized the summer school course “My First Start-Up” for the second consecutive year.

This course was one of the initiatives of the lecturers of the Faculty of Bioeconomy Development, aiming to attract foreign partners to cooperate and share the experience of organizing studies in the field of business development. The aim of the course was to familiarize students with the methodology of business plan and budget preparation and to help them prepare their own plan according to their formulated business idea.

This year the course was conducted remotely. It was attended by 16 students from various foreign universities: seven students from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW, Poland), four students from the Polissia National University (Ukraine), two students from the University of Silesia in Katowice (Poland), one each from the Czestochowa University of Technology and WSB University from Poland. Also, this year lithuanian Domas Grigaliūnas, who studied at Manchester University in England, joined the participants and presented a very practical and innovative “Digital supervision” business idea.

Such courses provide an excellent opportunity for participants to make useful acquaintances, share various ideas, communicate and improve their presentation skills in English. The first feedback from the students about the course was positive, and their projects was very practical and likely to have continuity when organizing a “real” business in the future. The most interesting and advanced projects should be noted: “Trade in organic agricultural products” (by Marta Zielińska), “Production and trade of frozen products” (by Jakub Jurczak, Maciej Sobota), “Production of candles from soy” (by Anita Bazyluk, Diana Dąbek). One among the best project in terms of design was the project “Vegetarian and vegan restaurant” (by Angelika Buchta, Jakub Czyżewski). Two projects were related to psychological counseling (Natalia Radomska, Michał Celmer), including those who suffered from the war in Ukraine (Olha Zaharchuk, Yaroslava Fischuk). Ukrainian students Oleksandr Zarichnyi and Vladyslav Khrapko prepared a paper on Trade of watches, and Oliwia Ślusarczyk and Anna Strzelczyk presented a project on the Ecological information collection and search system “Green coach”.

The organizers of the courses are grateful to the representatives of foreign university partners for their help in attracting students and participating in the final presentation of the project. Special thanks go to the professors of Warsaw University of Life Sciences – prof. Iwona Pomianek, prof. Joanna Rakowska and prof. Dariusz Gozdowski – who sent the largest group of course listeners. The organizers are very grateful for the Polissia National University, lecturer assoc. dr.  Mariia Plotnikova and the Rector of the university prof. Oleg Skydan, who invited students to participate in these international summer school courses. Many thanks to the professor of Częstochowa University of Technology and WSB University dr. Paula Pyplacz and to the Head of Human Resource Management study programs from the University of Silesia in Katowice prof. Dorota Chudy-Hyski. They both are sending their best students to this course for the second year.

VMU AA prof. dr. J. Žukovskis hopes that next year the course will be able to take place not only remotely, but also directly in Lithuania.

Prof. dr. Jan Žukovskis

VMU Agriculture Academy

#StudentsTalk: My Ambition is to Get a World Class Education in Agriculture

Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU AA) is not only a space for studies and research, but also a space for creation, discussions, explorations, where cultural diversity and each innovative idea play an important role. The Academy would not have been this active, creating and improving as it is today, if courageous, eager students waiting to see the wide world would not study here. Realizing the importance of communion, we want to get to know these amazing students. We are interested in their experience in choosing studies in Lithuania and studying here at VMU Agriculture Academy.

Rogers Kudi Otia, Agri-food business management student, shared his experience about choosing studies in Lithuania and his journey here at VMU Agriculture Academy.

– Why did you choose to study at VMU Agriculture Academy?
– Firstly, my ambition is to get a world class education in agriculture or related field. Secondly, the diversity of my chosen study programme and lastly a high position of VMU at world ranking in terms of international students.
–What activities, study or practical experience at VMU Agriculture Academy was or is the most memorable for you?
–The most memorable thing is the opportunity to meet students with different backgrounds and perspectives. Besides that, I also do not want to forget about the help which I received from my lecturers through out my study time at VMU Agriculture Academy.
–What did you know about Lithuania before coming here?
–To be honest, I knew very little about Lithuania before coming here. I knew the cost of living is not high comparing to other European countries. I also knew that Lithuania is located in the northern or eastern Europe. I was familiar with religion, population, language – just the basics about the country.

Rogers Kudi Otia is open to share his student experience and answer questions on social media for those who are interested in studying at VMU Agriculture Academy. Contact Rogers on:
Facebook
LinkedIn

International scientific conference BALTTRIB’2022  

International scientific conference will take part at Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy (VMU AA) on 22-24 September, 2022. It is organized by the scientists of VMU AA Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical, Energy and Biotechnology Engineering.

Conference topics:

  • Friction and wear of friction pairs in agricultural, transport and industrial machinery
  • Lubrication
  • Micro- and nano-scale tribology
  • Tribochemistry
  • Bio-tribology
  • Environmental issues in tribology
  • Surface science and coating engineering
  • Tribology in metal processing
  • Simulation of tribological processes
  • Experimental methods in tribology

Key dates:

  • 31 May 2022 – Abstract and registration form submission.
  • 15 June 2022 – Notification of acceptance.
  • 15 July 2022 – Submission of papers.
  • 10 August 2022 – Notification of papers acceptance.
  • 31 August 2022 – Registration fee payment.
  • 10 September – Presentation of conference programme
  • 22-24 September 2022 – Conference

REGISTRATION

Conference invitation and more information

Conference website: www.balttrib.info

Contacts:
+370 37 752263
balttrib@vdu.lt