Vilnius University

About

Founded in 1579, Vilnius University is Lithuania’s oldest and largest higher-education institution. Its mission is to create, accumulate and disseminate knowledge through a vibrant university culture rooted in academic freedom and unity of research and teaching. The university serves about 24,600 students and employs around 3,400 academic staff. It offers a wide array of programmes across faculties including Economics & Business Administration, Law, Humanities (History, Philology, Philosophy), Mathematics & Informatics, Physics, Chemistry & Geosciences, Medicine and Life Sciences, as well as institutes for International Relations and Political Science. Key research strengths include humanities and Lithuanian studies, society and development, genomics and biotechnologies, materials science, laser and light technologies, mathematics and IT. The university features historic and modern campuses with strong global partnerships and active international exchange networks.

Sustainability at Vilnius University

Vilnius University is deeply committed to embedding sustainability across its mission, teaching, research and community life, recognising the interconnectedness of social, environmental and economic well-being. The university integrates sustainability principles into curricula and research, fosters a campus culture of responsibility and resource stewardship, and engages with local and global communities to contribute meaningfully to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These efforts reflect the university’s vision of empowering graduates, generating knowledge and supporting society in ways that are both just and sustainable.

More Information

Find more details on sustainability at Vilnius University below:

• Sustainability
• Sustainability Assessment