One Year in Reforming Higher Education and Research: Work Done and New Steps
2010-06-01
During the first year of the Law on Higher Education and Research in effect, major steps have been undertaken in order to modernise the system of higher education and research and implement the key objectives of the reform. They include the quality and accessibility of studies, development of modern technologies and putting an end to brain-drain. The reform is being carried out using financing from EU Structural Funds. More >>

Foreigners of Lithuanian descent are appointed 50 university seats and 50 college seats.
2009-06-11
With the intent of fostering the link between foreigners of Lithuanian descent and their cultural and historical homeland and language, the Ministry of Education and Science is supporting their entrance to Lithuanian academic institutions. More >>

Foreign students of Lithuanian descent applying for national scholarships will compete among themselves
2009-05-25
With the intent of fostering interest in Lithuanian education, cultural identity and history among emigrated Lithuanians returning to their homeland, the Republic of Lithuania’s Ministry of Education and Science has confirmed a set of guidelines by which students with foreign high-school-equivalent educations could apply for studentship at Lithuanian academic institutions and for the scholarships this status grants to native citizens. More >>

Minister confirms government’s financial responsibility towards academic education
2009-05-22
Today, Minister of Education and Science Gintaras Steponavičius set the amount of money that the Republic of Lithuania’s national government would award to students. More >>

Lithuanian Parliament passes legislation revolutionizing science and academics
2009-04-30
On Thursday, June 30th, the Republic of Lithuania’s Parliament passed a science and academics motion which allows for a systematic restructuring of Lithuania’s higher education and scientific research system. More >>