Exchange Programs
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Call for applications for Mobility Direct exchange program at the Vytautas Magnus University (Kaunas, Lithuania)Students will study one semester at the Vytautas Magnus University (Spring Semester - 2021-2022 academic year) See the webpage of the university - https://www.vdu.lt/en
During the exchange semester students do not cover any tuition costs at the Vytautas Magnus University, however students must cover the tuition costs of the credits that are recognized by the end of the exchange program at the University of Georgia. The exchange program does not include: · Travel and Visa costs · Daily expenses and accommodation costs In case of high academic performance, the University of Georgia fully funds the accommodation fees. The Spring semester at the Vytautas Magnus University will will take place in the period of 01.02.2022-30.06.2022 *The following students can not apply: · Bachelor’s students currently studying on their 1st semester · Bachelor’s or Master’s students for whom the spring semester of the 2021-22 academic year will be the last semester of their studies. · Students whose student statuses are not active at the time of the application
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Study Offer |
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Vytautas Magnus University offers the following courses in the Spring semester:
Bacheor’s courses: https://www.vdu.lt/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Bachelor-time-table-2022-Spring.pdf
Master’s courses: https://www.vdu.lt/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Master-time-table-2022-Spring.pdf
After completion of the exchange semester the transfer of credits will be executed according to the UG’s credit system, meaning the number of credits of a transferred subjects will correspond to the number of credits assigned to the appropriate subjects at UG. The students do not pay any tuition fee to the host university, however the student must cover the cost of the recognized credits at the University of Georgia after completion of the exchange semester.
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Accommodation |
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Vytautas Magnus Universityoffers offers student dormitory to the exchange students. For detailed information about VMU’s student dormitory please visit: https://www.vdu.lt/en/international-cooperation/for-students/practical-information-for-incoming-students/accommodation/
Students are free to seek out any other form of accommodation on their own.
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Language Requirement |
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The students are able to study the courses in the English language during their exchange period. The students are required to submit a certificate of the English language CEFR B2 level proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or other internationally recognized certificate)
In the absence of the certificate students can alternatively prove their language competency through the English language examination. The details regarding the exams will be provided to the students via their MY UG messages.
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Required Documents |
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The students must submit the following documents: · Application Form (please download here: https://bit.ly/3Aa7K7w ) · Motivation Letter · CV (Europass format - https://europa.eu/europass/eportfolio/screen/cv-editor?lang=en) · Reference letter from the appropriate School of UG (Please address the assistant of your school) · English language proficiency certificate · Passport
Students currently studying on the 1st semester of the Master’s program must additionally submit the transcript of records of their Bachelor’s studies.
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Application Deadline |
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The selection of students will be based on the documents provided by the students and with the consideration of their academic performance. The students will be selected on the basis of the competition between applicants.
The student must submit the required documents before November 9th on the following email webpage: https://forms.gle/cPdAgQFpeqtGmVyX7
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Contact Person |
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For further information please address: Nutsa Vepkhvadze +995 557747097
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