Kaunas University of Applied Sciences (in Lithuanian – Kauno Kolegija, further referred as KUAS) is a large and constantly evolving accredited public higher education institution in the Baltic region. Being a multidisciplinary  university of applied sciences it offers a wide spectrum of study programmes with practical bias.  We are committed to educate highly qualified specialists in the fields of engineering, technology, social sciences, humanities, arts, medicine and  health sciences.

The strategic aspirations of KUAS include interaction of scientific and educational activities, integration of research into the study process, introduction of innovations, concern for students’ needs and competence development. Responsibility, professionalism, openness, respect and sense of community are the underlying values considered through all activities of the university. High quality studies and attention to student needs while striving to become a leading institution with a successful impact on socio-economical changes in the region and the country are the main goals of our university.

Internationalisation  is among the key strategic priorities of KUAS. Our strategy  acknowledges the shared vision of the European Education Area and supports the EU Modernisation and Internationalisation Agenda for Higher Education covering the provisions for further development in sustainability, automatic recognition of the learning outcomes, digitalisation. Academic exchanges, international projects/applied research activities, involvement of foreign lecturers, development of cross-cultural competences facilitate the implementation of the strategic objectives to improve the international openness of higher education and to ensure the compliance of KUAS graduates skills with continuously changing needs of the international labour market.

Main facts and figures:

• Around 5500 students;
• Over 600 academic staff members;
• Around 200 incoming students and over 350 outgoing students per year;
• Over 250 foreign partners;
• Top positions held in ratings of Lithuanian higher education institutions;
• Students are taught across 4 faculties located in Kaunas City and a regional department in Tauragė
• Courses in hybrid model are available what means combination of courses arranged both remotely and in classrooms.

So why Kaunas University of Applied Sciences?

• One of the major state professional higher education institutions in Lithuania.
• Institution meets the requirements of EU Education Policy.
• Studies are oriented towards practical training.
• Great opportunities to participate in international student exchange programmes.
• The students may be awarded with Double Degree.
• A variety of sport and other free-time activities.