Kaunas Medical Academy

About

The institution formerly known as Kaunas Medical Academy is now a core part of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), the largest specialized university for health sciences in the Baltic States. It is renowned for its robust programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine, attracting a significant international student body. LSMU offers numerous English-taught programs and provides extensive support through its International Relations and Study Centre, including mentorship programs and dedicated student organizations. International students benefit from a vibrant multicultural environment and opportunities for exchange and summer schools, making it a prime destination for health-related studies in Europe. A distinctive characteristic is its comprehensive focus on both human and animal health sciences under one university umbrella.

Background

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (Lithuanian: Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universitetas, LSMU) is a medical school in Kaunas, Lithuania. The present-day Lithuanian University of Health Sciences is a consolidation of two institutions of higher education, Kaunas University of Medicine and the Lithuanian Veterinary Academy. It uses the Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics and the Kaunas Red Cross Hospital as teaching hospitals.

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