- International Students
- Exchange Students
- Exchange Traineeships
Exchange Traineeships
Before Mobility
Before Mobility
Bachelor / Master students
Important restrictions
Traineeships at VILNIUS TECH are available only under:
- Erasmus+ programme, or
- Bilateral agreement between VILNIUS TECH and a foreign institution.
Types of traineeships:
| Long-term | 2-6 months |
| Short-term | Erasmus+ exchange: 5-30 days |
| Bilateral exchange: up to 2 months |
❗For short-term Erasmus+ traineeships, a virtual component is required.
Securing a supervisor
Before applying, students must have a confirmed supervisor at VILNIUS TECH.
How to find a supervisor:
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Explore VILNIUS TECH faculties and departments and identify which best matches your traineeship field.
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Review the list of faculty coordinators and contact them for assistance in finding a suitable supervisor within the relevant faculty.
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Alternatively, students may contact a supervisor directly on their own.
Who can be a supervisor?
Any VILNIUS TECH professor or department staff member willing to oversee the traineeship can serve as a supervisor.
Application
Once a supervisor is confirmed, the student submits their application and required documents to the International Relations Office.
Requested application documents:
- Copy of passport ID card is applicable for EU citizens only
- English language certificate* Confirming a minimum B2 level (according to CEFR) of language skills;
- Bachelor diploma For Master students only
- Portfolio For Architecture students only
*Accepted English language certificates - IELTS 5.5, TOEFL Paper 510, TOEFL iBT 72, TOEFL CBT 180, TOEIC 785, Duolingo English test online 100 or a certificate issued by the language department of your Home University.
Learning Agreement
Once application is confirmed, the student must fill in the Learning Agreement for Traineeship.
Letter of Acceptance
Once Learning Agreement for Traineeship is fully signed by:
- Student
- Sending Institution
- VILNIUS TECH supervisor
International Relations Office finalizes student’s application and issues a Letter of Acceptance/Invitation.
Important restrictions
Traineeships at VILNIUS TECH are available only under:
- Erasmus+ programme, or
- Bilateral agreement between VILNIUS TECH and a foreign institution.
Types of traineeships:
| Long-term | 2-6 months |
| Short-term | Erasmus+ exchange: 5-30 days |
| Bilateral exchange: up to 2 months |
❗For short-term Erasmus+ traineeships, a virtual component is required.
Nomination
VILNIUS TECH partner institutions nominate exchange students via Mobility-Online platform.
❗Partner institutions should contact the following email if nomination information has not been received.
Online Application
Nominated students complete and submit VILNIUS TECH online application as well as upload the requested application documents.
The requested application documents:
- Copy of passport ID card is applicable for EU citizens only
- English language certificate* Confirming a minimum B2 level (according to CEFR) of language skills;
- Master diploma For PhD students only
- Portfolio For Architecture students only
*Accepted English language certificates - IELTS 5.5, TOEFL Paper 510, TOEFL iBT 72, TOEFL CBT 180, TOEIC 785, Duolingo English test online 100 or a certificate issued by the language department of your Home University.
Securing a supervisor
Once application is confirmed:
- VILNIUS TECH Doctoral School will work to find a suitable supervisor based on the student’s research plan; or
- The student may find a supervisor independently within the relevant field of study and should inform International Relations Office accordingly.
- International Relations Office incoming@vilniustech.lt
Learning Agreement
Once application is confirmed, the student must fill in the Learning Agreement for Traineeship.
Letter of Acceptance
Once Learning Agreement for Traineeship is fully signed by:
- Student
- Sending Institution
- VILNIUS TECH supervisor
- VILNIUS TECH Doctoral School
International Relations Office finalizes student’s application and issues a Letter of Acceptance/Invitation.
Students can choose to live in the University dormitory, co-living spaces, youth hostels and/or hotels, or to rent a private apartment in the city.
VILNIUS TECH dormitory
Location: Dormitory No 6, Saulėtekio al. 39A-1, Vilnius.
- 7 min walk to Central building & Sauletekis Campus (faculties of Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Business Management, and Fundamental Sciences)
- 15 min walk to Plytine Campus (faculties of Electronics, Mechanics, Transport Engineering)
Registration:
- Registration details are provided ONLY to accepted exchange students
- Students wishing to stay in a dormitory, must contact International Relation Office at incoming@vilniustech.lt
❗Dormitory places cannot be guaranteed at student’s planned arrival date; availability is confirmed upon the request.
- If the dormitory is full, the student can be added to the waitlist
For more information, please check the link below or contact dormitory administrator Jonas Rutkauskas:
Alternative Accommodation
Students who are not accepted into, or who choose not to stay in, the University dormitory should explore alternative accommodation options.
Students may also look for private apartments on websites such as:
Important tips:
- Beware of scammers – do not transfer deposits before visiting (or ask your mentor to check it for you).
- Always read rental agreements carefully and ask for an English translation.
- Many landlords only accept long-term contracts (min. 1 year). Negotiate with the landlord to sign a contract for a shorter period by offering your service to find other students to stay after your departure. There are always new exchange students coming each semester.
During Mobility
Confirmation of Arrival
The Confirmation of Arrival document will be available for download in Mobility-Online after the registration in the International Relations Office.
If the Home University provides its own Confirmation of Arrival template, it must be uploaded to Mobility-Online.
Learning Agreement changes
Changes to the Learning Agreement (LA) are required if traineeship plan has changed from the initial version and needs to be updated.
STEPS:
- Enter information about LA changes in Mobility-Online.
- Complete the “During the Mobility” section of your Learning Agreement for Traineeship.
- Collect signatures from your Home University, VILNIUS TECH supervisor and VILNIUS TECH Doctoral School (for PhD students only).
- Submit the fully signed changes in Mobility-Online.
Extension of mobility
Extension is possible:
- Only within the same academic year;
- If the application is submitted at least one month before the end of the original mobility period;
- If both Home University and VILNIUS TECH coordinators/supervisors approve the extension;
- If the agreement between universities allows the extension.
How to apply:
- Obtain approval from the Home University.
- Submit an extension request in Mobility-Online and upload confirmation from Home Institution;
- Wait for the request to be approved or rejected by the IRO;
- Update the Learning Agreement;
- Download the Confirmation of Extension document in Mobility-Online.
After Mobility
Traineeship certificate
To receive the Traineeship certificate, students must complete the following steps:
- Settle with the Library and Dormitory;
- Enter departure date and upload the proof of departure in the Mobility-Online.
- Download and fill in the Traineeship Certificate template.
- Obtain the signature of your VILNIUS TECH supervisor and upload the signed document in the Mobility-Online.
Certificate of Attendance
Certificate of Attendance confirms the start and end dates of the mobility.
Students must either:
- Use the VILNIUS TECH template (indicate your departure date and upload your travel ticket to Mobility-Online); or
- Upload Home University’s template to Mobility-Online.
Students who require a hard copy should visit the International Relations Office no earlier than 3 working days before departure.
Immigration Regulations / Health Insurance
Students should check whether a visa is required to enter Lithuania here.
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For mobility periods up to 90 days, a Schengen (C) visa must be obtained.
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For mobility periods longer than 90 days, a National (D) visa is required.
Application
Applications for a National (D) or Schengen (C) visa must be submitted online through the Lithuanian Migration Information System (MIGRIS).
Students are required to complete the application form and provide digital copies of all requested documents.
When filling out the application, in the “Inviter“ part please select “Legal person“ and fill out the rest:
- Legal entity code: 111950243
- The title: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Mediation letter
Students must include the mediation letter number in their visa application.
The VILNIUS TECH International Relations Office issues mediation letters upon request only. Requests should be submitted by email below.
❗ Mediation letters are issued ONLY to accepted students.
Booking an appointment
After submitting the visa application, students must schedule an appointment at one of the following institutions:
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an authorized visa application centre, or
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the Embassy of Lithuania, or
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the Lithuanian Migration Department (if legally residing in Lithuania).
Students must attend the appointment in person to provide biometric data, submit original documents, and address any visa-related matters.
❗ Early appointment booking is strongly recommended, as visa processing times may be longer than expected.
More information about visa
Health Insurance
All international students are obliged to bring medical insurance valid in Lithuania for the whole study period.
Health insurance must guarantee:
- Reimbursement of emergency medical expenses;
- Repatriation in case of illness or accident.
The sum insured must be at least EUR 30,000.
Immigration Regulations
A temporary residence permit or national visa issued by another EU Member State for study purposes allows a student to enter and stay in Lithuania without an additional visa for up to 360 days, provided that:
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the student participates in an EU or EU Member State–funded student exchange programme, or
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the exchange is based on an agreement between two or more higher education institutions.
Health Insurance
All international students are obliged to bring medical insurance valid in Lithuania for the whole study period.
Health insurance must guarantee:
- Reimbursement of emergency medical expenses;
- Repatriation in case of illness or accident.
The sum insured must be at least EUR 30,000.
Immigration Regulations
Citizens of EU/EEA countries and Switzerland may enter Lithuania without a visa.
For mobility periods longer than 90 days, students are required to obtain a Certificate of Temporary Residence and declare their place of residence in Lithuania.
Further information can be found on the Migration Department’s website.
Health Insurance
Students coming from the EU/EEA countries are required to have European health insurance card (EHIC) or form E111, confirming that student has EU health insurance.
❗ We strongly recommend also having additional private health insurance, as EHIC does not cover all costs (e.g., repatriation, private clinics).
Mentor / Buddy Programme
ESN VILNIUS TECH
Erasmus Student Network (ESN) at VILNIUS TECH is a non-governmental, student-run organization – a part of the largest student network in Europe, operating independently and voluntarily.
What ESN VILNIUS TECH does:
- Coordinates the Mentor Programme with the International Relations Office;
- Organizes some of Orientation Days activities;
- During the semester invites students to participate in many social and leisure activities – trips, cultural evenings, sports events, quiz nights and many others.
Mentor / Buddy Programme
VILNIUS TECH offers a Mentor Programme that pairs exchange students with a local VILNIUS TECH student volunteer.
A mentor can help:
- Settle in
- Integrate into local culture
- Receive practical advice and support
How it works:
- If you would like to be assigned a Mentor, complete the Mentor registration form sent with your Letter of Acceptance.
- Your Mentor will contact you as soon as possible, but no earlier than one month before the semester starts.
- ESN VILNIUS TECH Mentor coordinator mentorship@vilniustech.esn.lt
- International Relations Office incoming@vilniustech.lt
Fewer Opportunities / Individual Needs & Green Travel
Fewer Opportunities / Individual Needs
At VILNIUS TECH, every student is equally important. We welcome applications from students with fewer opportunities or individual needs.
What we provide:
- All university facilities are adjusted for people with disabilities.
- Individual needs are considered as far as possible, with necessary adaptations and assistance offered within available resources.
- Students with disabilities or long-term health conditions are eligible for a flexible exam schedule.
Financial Support
- Non-EU Erasmus+ students funded by VILNIUS TECH may be eligible for a top-up grant for students with fewer opportunities. Please refer to the Document outlining the criteria for participants with fewer opportunities below.
- EU Erasmus+ students should contact their Home University for information about additional financial support.
Psychological Support
VILNIUS TECH students can seek free psychological assistance when experiencing:
- Emotional difficulties, anxiety, sadness, lack of motivation;
- Challenges in studies, decision-making struggles, or intrusive thoughts;
- Conflicts with others or feeling trapped without a way out;
- Issues with time management, learning strategies, or public speaking.
Green Travel
VILNIUS TECH encourages exchange students to travel to and within Lithuania in a sustainable way, helping reduce their carbon footprint and support the Erasmus+ Green Mobility initiative.
Travelling to Lithuania:
- Prefer trains, buses or car-pooling instead of short-haul flights whenever possible;
- If flying is unavoidable, consider direct flights to reduce emissions.
Getting Around Vilnius:
- Use public transport – buses and trolleybuses connect the city and campuses;
- Try Vilnius bike-sharing systems or rent an e-scooter for short distances;
- Walking is safe and convenient within the city as well.
Financial Support
- Non-EU Erasmus+ students funded by VILNIUS TECH may be eligible for additional funding if they choose green travel when travelling to and from Lithuania. Green travel refers to using low-emission means of transport for the main part of the journey, such as bus, train, or car-pooling.
- EU Erasmus+ students should contact their Home University for information about additional financial support.