Why Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution?

• One of the major state professional higher education institutions in Lithuania
• Focus on collaboration with the business
• The policy of studies and applied scientific and art activities is oriented to the practical applicability of the results
• Focus on interdisciplinary and internationalisation
• Modern environment for studies, work and active leisure

1. Wide range of study programmes

Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution provides over 40 study programmes in different study fields, 11 of them are delivered in English.

2. Theory and practice

Students have the opportunity to enhance their learning not only by attending lectures but also by participating in the activities of student scientific societies and various competitions. Students undertake internships both within and outside the institution – across multiple business organisations, industrial companies, medical institutions, schools, and other settings.

3. Friendly environment

Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution’s success formula – a partnership between student, lecturer and employer in the rigorous training of experts in their field. Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution respects your opinion – students’ delegates actively participate in self-governance activities.

4. Exchange mobility possibilities

Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution cooperates with more than 200 partner institutions of higher education from 38 countries worldwide. Students have the opportunity to go for exchange studies and/or traineeship to Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Poland, Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, etc.

5. Active cooperation with employers

Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution maintains relations with other educational institutions and associated business structures. Cooperation with social partners is based on the objectives of the studies, labour market needs and the regional development strategy.

6. Constantly updated study environment

Auditoriums, workshops, laboratories, and dormitories are being continually updated to improve the conditions for students. With the help of European Union structural funds, some faculty buildings were renovated, and a modern study centre was established.

7. Modern teaching and learning methods

Depending on the course, lecture material is presented online, accompanied by team tasks, role-playing exercises, independent research, educational online games, competitions, and project presentations. Students of Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution participate in intensive training programmes with students from foreign universities, where international teams develop projects.

8. Quality orientation

Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution aims to balance the attitudes and expectations of students, lecturers, and employers, and directs the institution’s activities towards quality improvement. The quality management system implemented at Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution helps to unite efforts to achieve results.

9. Continuity of studies

Today, Lithuanian universities are pleased to offer Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution students flexible opportunities to enrol in additional studies, after which they can continue their studies in the university’s master’s degree programmes.

10. The quest for leadership

Success depends on the applicant’s desire, motivation and goals. That is why Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution strives to take care of more than just knowledge – it aims to create conditions and an environment for students in which a free, active, critically thinking, leading generation will form.