Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) is a leading higher education institution situated in Vilnius the capital of Lithuania. Established in 1956 VGTU is one of the biggest research universities in the country with a focus on technologies and engineering and a strong emphasis on university-business cooperation.
VGTU’s mission is to: develop a publicly responsible, creative, competitive individual who is receptive to science, the latest technologies, and cultural values; to promote scientific progress, social and economic well-being; and to create value that ensures the development of both Lithuania and the region in a global context.
Our vision is to be recognized in Lithuania and beyond as a prestigious technical institute of higher education, with superior programs in scientific inquiry and study that rank among Europe’s best. By making ourselves attractive to Lithuanian and foreign scientists and students we will continue to respond to environmental challenges and contribute to the social, scientific, and economic progress of our nation.