Orientation days are organised at the beginning of the semester and it will be your first student experience here in Kaunas. During this time, you will get to know VMU faculties, Lithuanian history and culture during the Survival Lithuanian courses, and our beautiful city Kaunas. You are also more than welcome to be a part of interesting events, where you will find new friends and will spend a fascinating and fun time.
Dates: from January 26 to January 31.
The semester starts on February 2nd.
Before Orientation Days, join our ONLINE INFO SESSION on January 22, 2026. University staff will introduce VMU, the upcoming Orientation Week, and guide you through the course registration process. Don’t miss this essential event to ensure a smooth start to your academic journey!
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | ONLINE
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 106
11:00–15:00 | Registration for exchange students at VMU International Cooperation Department | V. Putvinskio g. 23, first floor lobby
15:00–16:00 | Presentation of accommodation system in VMU dormitories | ONLINE
16:00–18:00 | Get to know VMU: Orientation game by VMU Mentors and ESN VMU | V. Putvinskio g. 23, first floor lobby
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | ONLINE
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 106
13:00–13:30 | Kaunas like a local: things not to miss from VMU students’ ambassadors | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 103
13:30–14:00 | Presentation of ESN VMU | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 103
14:00–14:30 | Presentation of Transform4Europe | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 103
15:30–17:00 | Discover Kaunas: walking tour around the city | V. Putvinskio g. 23, first floor lobby
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | ONLINE
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 106
14:00–16:00 | Opening of the semester: Welcome to Lithuania by VMU International Cooperation Department and VMU Mentors | VMU Great Hall 1st foor lobby (S. Daukanto g. 28)
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | ONLINE
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 106
11:00–15:00 | Meetings in the Faculties/Academies | TBC
15:30–16:30 | Meet your coordinator | TBC
16:00–18:00 | Brain Battle by ESN VMU | TBC
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | ONLINE
09:30–11:00 | Survival Lithuanian (Intensive Language Courses) | V. Putvinskio g. 23, room 106
11:00–14:00 | Registration for exchange students at VMU International Cooperation Department | V. Putvinskio g. 23, first floor lobby
16:00–18:00 | Sharing is Caring Event | “Baltija” Dormitory, Vytauto pr. 71
09:00 | Trip to Vilnius together with VMU Mentors | Kaunas Railway Station (M. K. Čiurlionio g. 16)
Registration for the courses is MANDATORY for all VMU students at the beginning of each new semester.
IMPORTANT STEPS OF THE REGISTRATION:
Note:
Detailed instruction: HOW TO REGISTER
VMU IT Tools:
VMU Student Services:
Living in Lithuania:
Before the beginning of every semester, we are inviting students to participate in the Survival Lithuanian course. This course introduces students to a very basic knowledge of Lithuanian that would help to “survive” in Lithuania. In this intensive course, students learn to introduce themselves, provide basic biographical information, ask for the prices while shopping, ask for directions, order food, and learn basic information about the university, as well as other useful everyday phrases in Lithuanian.
The duration of this course is only one week. This course has 2 ECTS.
The course is organised in two forms: online and onsite (you can choose).
Only those who register can participate. Students can choose the type of course: online or on-site.
Registration deadline - January 18
Registration form
Note for exchange programme students: if you decide to join this course, it must be included in your Learning Agreement.
About DON@. The initiative was implemented as part of DON@ – Donation Opportunities for Newcomers (2022–2024). Currently, ESN VMU Kaunas is in charge of organizing events for students. The project's main objective is to support the integration and improve the living conditions of students with fewer opportunities by promoting mutual support, inclusion, and sustainable development. Read more about the DON@ project here.
The upcoming "Sharing is Caring" event will be held on Friday, August 29, from 16:00 to 17:00 at VMU Dormitory No. 2 (Baltija), Vytauto pr. 71, 44321 Kaunas. All new international students (full-time and exchange) are welcome to join and pick up free items left by former students – from kitchenware and electronics to study materials and more. At this event, you can meet other new students, take part in a lottery, and find both new friends and useful items to help you settle into your new home in Kaunas. Registration is required, as the lottery will be based on the participant number from the Google Form list. Register here!
Check out the video and photos to see how previous events were held:
The “Sharing is caring” event in January 2025: photos and article
The “Sharing is caring” event in August 2024: photos and article
The “Sharing is caring” event in January 2024: video and article
The “Sharing is caring” event in August 2023: video and article
