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Vilnius University, the oldest and largest university in Lithuania, is renowned for its strong academic tradition, particularly in the fields of Physics, Law, Medicine, and Life Sciences. As a leading research institution, it offers a vibrant intellectual environment. For international students, the university provides a welcoming experience with a wide array of English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programs, supported by a dedicated International Relations Office. Students can also participate in various exchange programs and summer schools, with dedicated support services for international students. Its distinctive characteristic is its rich historical legacy, dating back to 1579, making it one of the oldest universities in Eastern Europe, housed in a stunning architectural complex in the heart of Vilnius.
Background
Vilnius University (Lithuanian: Vilniaus universitetas) is a public research university, which is the first and largest university in Lithuania, as well as one of the oldest and most prominent higher education institutions in Central and Eastern Europe. Today, it is Lithuania's leading research institution. The university was founded in 1579 as the Jesuit Academy (College) of Vilnius by Stephen Báthory. It was the third oldest university (after the Cracow Academy and the Albertina) in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the sole university in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Due to the failure of the November Uprising (1830–1831), the university was closed down and suspended its operation until 1919. In the aftermath of World War I, the university saw failed attempts to restart it by the local Poles, Lithuanians, and by invading Soviet forces. It finally resumed operations as Polish Stefan Batory University in August 1919. After the Soviet invasion of Poland in September 1939, the university was briefly administered by the Lithuanian authorities (from October 1939), and then after Soviet annexation of Lithuania (June 1940...
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