Other names:
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Contact: +370 2 70 04 78
Vilniaus Gedimino Technikos Universitetas (VGTU)
Sauletekio al. 11, 2040 Vilnius, Lithuania
Description:
Eight years ago Vilnius Civil Engineering Institute became Vilnius Technical University, which on August 22, 1996 was awarded the name of Gediminas, Great Duke of Lithuania. At present the University has 8 faculties, Aviation Institute named after A.Gustaitis, International Studies Centre, Centre for Continuous Education, 4 research institutes and some laboratories.
83% of students recommend
36 reviews
3 3-star reviews of Vilniaus Gedimino Technikos Universitetas
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? noise in dormitory - repairing while students living there
Personal comments:
if there was no noise of drills every day, acceptable student acommodation This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
pretty mess at the beginning to arrange your courses in english
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Was learning the local language a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my knowledge How much did you improve your local language?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
russian language is usefull here, english is usable sometimes This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
litle bit more expensive country than Czech Republic but reason for spending more is "Erasmus life" :) Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
subject available in english In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
nice people, good choice of subject compare to some other universities FINAL COMMENTS
will add later This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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