After arrival

Students are supposed to arrive 1 or 2 days before the beginning of a semester:

• August 28– 29 for Autumn semester
• January 29 – 30 for Spring semester

If you come earlier please check availability of the Student Dormitory with the accommodation officer by e-mail ;

If for some reason you cannot arrive in Vilnius during the above mentioned days, you have to make it sure that you come within the first week of a semester at the latest:

• until September 5 in Autumn semester
• until February 6 in Spring semester

Orientation Week

Orientation Week is offered at the beginning of each semester for all international students for free. No preregistration is required.

During the Orientation Week you can expect to meet faculty coordinators, to have a guided tour in Vilnius and VU Library, Taste of Lithuanian Language Lecture and many other interesting activities which will help you to get acquainted with many Lithuanian and international students.

OW programme for 2020 Spring semester is available here. 

Registration upon arrival

All students have to register at the International Relations Office (IRO) upon arrival. The registration starts just before the Opening of the Orientation Week (please check the Orientation Week Programme). After registration you will receive the information package.

If you arrive later and/or are not able to register before Opening of the Orientation Week, you should do this at IRO as soon as possible (please mind office hours)

Student Card

All students at Vilnius University are required to obtain the Lithuanian Student Identity Card (LSIC or LSP as in the Lithuanian language). This is a list of important things to know why an LSP card can be useful for you:

• it is necessary for getting access to the University library services;
• it is the best proof of your identity as a student at the University itself (especially while taking exams);
• it gives you various discounts at theatres, cinemas, and many other services and purchases;
• it gives you discounts for public transport in the biggest cities of Lithuania and travels between the cities and towns by buses or trains.

LSIC price for one or two semesters is EUR 6,00. 

Getting your LSIC:
You can register on the online LSIC system at www.lsp.lt/en as soon as you get your acceptance letter from Vilnius University although you will only be able to order your LSIC after the University registers your data in the system. This is usually done on the second part of August so do not worry about this beforehand.
The whole procedure of obtaining your LSIC is listed on the Vilnius University Student Representation website https://vusa.lt/lt/vu-student-identity-card. 

Identity Management System

The Identity Management System identifies user and provides access to VU electronic services. All international students must register at the Identity Management System at https://id.vu.lt to be able to access all of the IT services provided at Vilnius University. This has to be done during the first month of studies.

Students services like personal email, eStudent Information system, Virtual Learning Environment, Virtual Library and Internet access can be accessed after registering at the Identity Management System.

VU SSO(Single Sing On) permits user to use one Login Name and Password for all VU e-Service.

Check the website for more information 

Registration in Lithuania

All EU citizens coming for a longer period than 1 semester studies must register at the Migration Office and the local authority body called Seniunija. All non EU citizens coming for exchange studies for any study period must get Visa D. All information about it is available on VU website or Migration department website.

Registration at courses

During the first week of each semester students must register at the chosen courses by completing the Registration at VU Courses form to guarantee timely issuance of the Transcript of Records. The form should be submitted at IRO by:

• September 16 in autumn semester
• February 14 in spring semester

As soon as you submit the form at the IRO you will be registered at chosen courses in VU database.

Please note that:

• It's not possible to add any new courses after the deadline above.
• In case you want to delete the course from your Registration at VU Courses Form you have to inform the Exchange Student Coordinator by e-mail immediatelly, but no later than October 15 (in Autumn semester) and March 15 (in Spring semester)!

Changes to Learning Agreement

If you drop or add a course make sure you fill in the Changes to Learning Agreement and submit to the IRO together with the Registration at VU Courses Form. It will be signed and automatically sent to your home university for approval.

There are some important things students should be aware of at the end of semester and/or before leaving Vilnius University.

The results of all passed exams will be recorded by lecturers in the University database (VU IS) within 5 days after the official date of the exam. Student’s Transcript of Records (ToR) will be issued automatically from the University database as soon as all the examination data of the student exams is recorded. Usually, ToRs are issued within two weeks after the end of a semester (middle of February in Autumn semester and middle of July in Spring).

Students are supposed to pick up their ToR at IRO before departure. If you leave earlier than your ToR is ready it is advisable to leave the address where the documents should be sent to avoid longer than necessary delays in receiving your ToR. This address should be sent by e-mail to  .

Student’s Questionnaire. Did you enjoy your stay at Vilnius University? In order to improve our work you will be asked to complete the Questionnaire which will be sent to you at the end of a semester by e-mail.