Lithuanian Language and Culture Studies

We invite you to study Lithuanian language and culture at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU)!

These studies are open to both complete beginners and those with advanced Lithuanian language skills. We offer Lithuanian language courses from levels A1 to C1, as well as lectures on literature, history, culture, ethnology, and more, in both Lithuanian and English!

For those interested in studying, we offer the following options:

1. Lithuanian Language and Culture Summer and Winter Courses at VMU
(Location: Kaunas, Vilnius, or online)

The 2025 summer course will take place from July 7 to August 5.
You can apply for a scholarship (if eligible) or participate by paying the course fee.
Winter courses will be held in January 2026—more information will be announced in the fall.

REGISTER TO COURSES

2. Lithuanian Language Classes during the Semester at VMU
(Location: Kaunas, Vilnius or online)

Language classes take place twice a week over four months.

Classes are held during the autumn semester (September–December) or spring semester (February–May).

Fee: €380 per person for a 6 ECTS course (€200 per person for Ukrainians) per semester. Prices in VMU Open Studies platform are different.

Courses offered during the Fall Semester of the 2025/2026 academic year:

— Registration for these courses is available through the VMU Open Studies platform.

— Registration for these courses is available by the email greta.garnyte@vdu.lt.

LKB0305 Lithuanian Language for Foreigners A1 (online), (in English) 6 G. Montvilaitė 5th group Mondays, Wednesdays 09:30-11:00 Neauditorinė HMF nuotolinė aplinka
LKB0305 Lithuanian Language for Foreigners A1 (in English) 6 J. Kazlauskas 2nd group Mondays, Wednesdays 17:00-18:30 Donelaičio g. 52 418
LKB0305 Lithuanian Language for Foreigners A1 (in English) 6 T. Ringailienė 1st group Tuesdays, Thursdays 09:30-11:00 Donelaičio g. 52 302
LKB0305 Lithuanian Language for Foreigners A1 (online), (in English) 6 E. Pakalnytė 4th group Tuesdays, Thursdays 09:30-11:00 Neauditorinė HMF nuotolinė aplinka
LIT0203 Speaking Practice of the Lithuanian Language I (for A1 Level) (in the target language) 6 J. Kazlauskas Wednesdays 11:15-12:0012:15-13:45 Donelaičio g. 52 605
LKB0306 Lithuanian as a Foreign Language A2 (in the target language) 6  

G. Barkauskaitė

 1st group Mondays, Wednesdays 09:30-11:00 Donelaičio g. 52 302

3. Lectures on Lithuanian History, Culture, Literature, and more at VMU
(Location: Kaunas or online)

Lectures are held during the autumn semester (September–December) or spring semester (February–May).

Fee: €200–€400 per person, depending on the number of ECTS credits.

Courses offered during the Fall Semester of the 2025/2026 academic year:

— Registration for these courses is available through the VMU Open Studies platform.

Lithuanian Literature for Foreigners (online, in Lithuanian and English)

History of Lithuanian Diaspora

Lietuvių tradicijos ir jų kaita

4. Informal Lithuanian Language Courses at VMU
(For foreigners / Ukrainians / Lithuanian diaspora / families / members of companies)

Groups can be formed based on demand.

Fee: €300–€350 per person for 60 academic hours of instruction.

5. Determining the Level of Lithuanian Language Proficiency

Note: This is not a state language proficiency exam.

 

To register or learn more about the available courses and subjects, please contact:
Greta Garnytė – greta.garnyte@vdu.lt
Phone: +370 37 327 828