Collaborate, teach and conduct research at Vilnius University
Vilnius University welcomes international academics and professional staff from around the world. We are committed to fostering international collaboration through teaching, training, research, and exchange opportunities, while providing comprehensive support before, during, and after your stay.
Your Status at Vilnius University
The information and administrative procedures that apply to you depend on your status at Vilnius University. Please identify the category that best describes your situation.
Permanent Staff
You are considered a permanent staff member if you hold a paid position at Vilnius University.
This category includes employees recruited through:
- open vacancies;
- postdoctoral positions;
- appointments made by a faculty.
Visiting Staff
You are considered visiting staff if you are affiliated with another higher education institution or research organisation and are coming to Vilnius University for a temporary academic visit.
This includes:
- PhD candidates
- Guest lecturers
- Guest researchers
who meet one of the following conditions:
- your stay is funded by an external project, programme, or organisation;
- you hold an unpaid position at Vilnius University (Adjunct Agreement);
- you receive a Vilnius University grant.
How to Arrange Your Visit
To arrange a short-term visit to Vilnius University, please follow these steps.
Contact the Host Faculty
Decisions regarding visiting staff are made by the relevant faculty, department, or individual researcher. We recommend contacting the faculty or academic unit you wish to collaborate with to discuss available opportunities.
If you are unsure whom to contact, you can send your enquiry to [general email address], and it will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
Agree on Your Visit
Once you and your host department have agreed on the purpose and objectives of your visit, the faculty will prepare and issue an Invitation Letter.
Prepare for Your Arrival
After receiving your Invitation Letter, you can begin preparing for your arrival in Lithuania. The next steps will depend on your citizenship (EU or non-EU) and may include visa or residence permit procedures.
Checklist for International Staff
Staff Mobility Programmes
Erasmus+ staff mobility
Erasmus+ staff mobility at a higher education institution supports the professional development of Vilnius University staff through international teaching and training opportunities. It also promotes knowledge exchange by enabling the University to host guest lecturers from partner institutions, companies, and organisations abroad.
Erasmus+ KA171 staff mobility
Erasmus+ staff mobility at a higher education institution supports the professional development of Vilnius University staff through international teaching and training opportunities. It also promotes knowledge exchange by enabling the University to host guest lecturers from partner institutions, companies, and organisations abroad.