Updated: From 09/26 to 10/04, there may be temporary water supply disruptions in VMU dormitory No. 5

We inform you that in VDU dormitory No. 5 (Universiteto g. 8, Akademija, Kaunas district), from September 26 to October 1, due to renovation work, there may be temporary water supply disruptions. New towel radiators will be installed on the first floor of the dormitory, so water will be temporarily shut off in different rooms as the work progresses.

Updated: Due to prolonged work, water supply disruptions may occur until October 4th.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Participate in the elections for the Chairpersons of the VMU Dormitory Councils

Vytautas Magnus University has announced the election to the Dormitory Council, which is organized in accordance with VMU Dormitory Self-Government regulations. If you are living in VMU Dormitory No. 2 at Vytauto pr. 71 (“Baltija”), Kaunas, or No. 6 at A. Vivulskio str. 36, Vilnius, or No. 5 at Universiteto str. 8, Akademija, Kaunas district, and you are interested in becoming the Chairperson of the Dormitory Council, then all you need to do is fill out this electronic application by September 30, 2024, by 11:59 PM and meet the following criteria:

You must be a student at Vytautas Magnus University.
You must be motivated.
You need to create a one-year activity plan for the Council.
You should have experience in social activities.
You must have experience living in the dormitory.
You cannot have penalties for infringements of the University’s internal legal acts.

After becoming a Chairperson, the student will be exempt from paying dormitory accommodation fees for the academic year (starting in October) 2024/2025.

The Chairperson of the Dormitory Council is elected in three stages:

I Stage – Candidates apply for this position by filling out this questionnaire by September 30th (until 11:59 PM) 2024. Selected candidates will be informed of their invitation to run for the election of the Chairperson of the Dormitory Council in the beginning of October.

II Stage – Candidates selected by the Students’ Representative and the Student Affairs Department are invited to attend a meeting of the Selection Committee. The date, time, format, and venue will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates.

III Stage – If necessary, the candidate must participate in the election of the Dormitory Council’s Chairperson, which will be held at the general meeting of dormitory residents.

A person who is interested in becoming the Chairperson of the Dormitory Council must submit the following information along with the electronic application form:

Personal data.
A letter of motivation.
A narrative presentation of the planned annual activities of the Dormitory Council (the Dormitory Council’s activity plan), which should include:
- The problems identified in the dormitory and proposed solutions.
- the objectives, activities, and initiatives for the term of office.
- informal activities to mobilise the community.
A Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Dormitory Council and the Chairperson

We want to remind you that the Chairperson has the right and power to form and manage the Dormitory Council.

The elected Chairperson of the dormitory will be exempt from payment of the accommodation fee for the 2024/2025 academic year (from October 1, 2024 until June 30, 2025)

The main purpose of the Dormitory Council is to assist the Chairperson in implementing the following objectives:

To represent the interests of the dormitory residents in the University ‘s (dormitory‘s) administration.
To communicate University (dormitory) requirements to residents.
To maintain the integrity of the community.
To carry out social and cultural activities.
To mediate in cases of misunderstandings or problems between residents or between residents and the administration.

The Chairperson of the Dormitory Council is elected annually at the beginning of each academic year by the general meeting of dormitory residents, following a selection procedure performed by the Students’ Representative Council and the Student Affairs Department.

More information about Dormitories self-government

Room inspections will take place in VMU dormitories

We inform you that from September 24 to 27, randomly selected rooms of residents in Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) dormitories will be inspected.

Inspections schedule:

Dormitory	Inspection time
No. 1 “Taika” (Taikos ave. 119, Kaunas)	September 27 (Friday) 1:00 PM
No. 2 “Baltija” (Vytauto ave. 71, Kaunas)	September 24 (Tuesday) 12:00 PM
No. 4 (Studentų st. 1, Akademija, Kaunas district)	September 23 (Monday) 12:00 PM
No. 5 (Universiteto st. 8, Akademija, Kaunas district)	September 25 (Wednesday) 1:00 PM
No. 6 “Vivulskis” (A. Vivulskio st. 36, Vilnius)	September 27 (Friday) 1:00 PM
No. 7 (Universiteto st. 6, Akademija, Kaunas district)	September 23 (Monday) 12:00 PM
No. 8 (Studentų st. 5, Akademija, Kaunas district)	September 24 (Tuesday) 2:00 PM
No. 10 (Studentų st. 7, Akademija, Kaunas district)	September 26 (Thursday) 1:00 PM

Please note that those who fail to comply with the terms of the Agreement for Accommodation or who violate the Internal Rules of the Dormitories of Vytautas Magnus University are liable to pay the following fees, subject to disciplinary measures:

10 euros if a reprimand is issued;
15 euros if a warning is issued;
20 euros if a severe warning is issued.

On 18 September, part of dormitory No. 5 will be without water

Please be informed that tomorrow, Wednesday, 18 September, there will be no water in part of VMU Dormitory 5 due to repair works.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

“Sharing is Caring” Event: Helping Students Make Kaunas Their New Home

On August 30th, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) held its 3rd “Sharing is Caring” event, where more than 100 new exchange and full-time students gathered to find kitchen, hobby, and study essentials, as well as other useful items to start their new life and academic year in Kaunas.

As part of the Orientation Days, the “Sharing is Caring” event showcased a variety of items, including kitchen utensils, electronics, books, sports equipment, hobby materials, stationery, cleaning tools, umbrellas, mirrors, hangers, and more. The event also featured a lottery where registered participants, selected by a random number generator, won great prizes such as table lamps, a hairdryer, an electric kettle, a rice cooker, a drying rack, and other unique finds to make their new homes cozy.

Earlier, during May and June, former exchange students and graduates donated new or gently used essential items for the new cohort of students. All items were collected and stored in the dormitory storage rooms over the summer. Clothes, shoes, and bedding were donated to homeless people at the “Ateik” day center of the Kaunas Archdiocese Caritas in July.

The event was organized as part of the DON@ Donation Opportunities for Newcomers project, which aims to support the integration of students with fewer opportunities and improve their living conditions by fostering mutual support, inclusion, and sustainable development. We sincerely thank the International Cooperation Department, the Student Affairs Department, the dormitory administrations, and our dedicated volunteers for their invaluable assistance in making this event possible.

The DON@ project started in September 2022 and will last until October 2024 from the program Erasmus + KA220-HED – Cooperation partnerships in higher education.

Learn more:

May 2024 – The DON@ Project’s Multiplier Event focuses on Student Integration

February 2024 – The DON@ Project is Entering Its Final Phase

January 2024 – DON@ Project: Fostering Reciprocal Help Among International Students and video

August 2023 – DON@: International Students Embrace “Sharing is Caring” Event and video

New table tennis rackets in VMU dormitory No. 2

Table tennis players living in VMU Dormitory No. 2 (Vytauto Ave. 71, Kaunas), as well as anyone else who enjoys active leisure time, are kindly informed that new table tennis rackets are now available in the dormitory, making the game even more enjoyable.

Students can find the rackets on the couch near the tennis table. If they need a ball, they should request one from the security desk.

For new students: the “Sharing is Caring” event is back!

We’re excited to invite all new full-time international and exchange students to our “Sharing is Caring” event. You will find a wide range of items left by former students – completely free! From kitchenware and electronics to study materials, leisure items, household goods, and more.

Date: August 30, Friday
Time: 17:00-18:00
Location: Baltija Dormitory, Vytauto pr. 71, Kaunas

In case of rain, the event will be held in the orangery; follow the arrows to get there. If the weather is good, we will organize the event outside at the entrance.

Registration: https://forms.gle/wGiQzCZBaomT2hqr6

By registering, you’ll enter the lottery for a chance to win some exciting prizes!

Why you should come:

Join a culture of sharing and save on expenses!
Discover essential and useful items for your life in Kaunas, all for free (gently used or new)
Win unique items in our lottery (at 17:30)
Connect with fellow exchange and full-time students and make new friends
Contribute to reducing waste and lowering CO2 levels

Enjoy refreshing drinks

Check out previous events:

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us: at ganna.tron@vdu.lt or yuliia.matiiuk@vdu.lt

See you!

All VMU students can choose vacant rooms in dormitories from August 26th

We would like to kindly inform you that starting from August 26th until the end of May 2025, all students of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) who wish to stay in the dormitories located in Kaunas, Akademija (Kaunas district), or Vilnius can reserve a residence, both in their first year of study and in subsequent years.

FOR ALL VMU STUDENTS

To have accommodation at the dormitories of VMU, students shall reserve it from the List of Vacant Rooms by following the steps provided below:

log in to the online accommodation system (Accommodation for others) with your personal credentials (username and password) and reserve one of the places from the provided list on Accommodation in Student Rooms if you are from the countries, that Lithuanian government requires TO have VISA or Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) submitting (attaching) one of these official documents:
- Decision to issue Temporary Residence Permit (TRP)
- Temporary Residence Permit (TRP)
- Decision to issue VISA
- VISA, if you are from the countries, that Lithuanian government do not requires to have VISA or Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) you don’t need to submitting (attaching) any documents.

IMPORTANT: Number of resident places in the dormitories is VERY LIMITED, however, the list is constantly updated, therefore it is recommended to check it regularly. In case you do not find the residence on time, you can explore private housing possibilities here.

IMPORTANT: If you are from a country that the Lithuanian government requires to have a VISA or Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) and you did not submit (attach) the required documents (see above) during the reservation process, your reserved place in the dormitory will be cancelled.

receive the 1^stemail which is sent to your VMU mailbox with the information, if your room reservation in the dormitory of Vytautas Magnus University was confirmed or declined (university keeps a right to decline any reservation);
receive the 2^ndemail about the possibility of concluding the Accommodation Contract and sign the Accommodation Contract within 3 working days from the receipt of the email by logging in via http://apgyvendinimas.vdu.lt and move in to the selected accommodation (check-in procedure).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR NEW VMU STUDENTS FROM UKRAINE

New VMU students from Ukraine who have refugee status in Lithuania, can reserve special resident places in VMU dormitories which will have a discount on the accommodation fee (the number of these resident places IS VERY LIMITED).

IMPORTANT: These places will be provided only for Ukrainian refugees.

New VMU students from Ukraine, who have refugee status in Lithuania, should look for a tariff (price) with additional abbreviation UKR when they log in to the online accommodation system (Accommodation for others) and submitting (attaching) a document which proofs they have refugees’ status in Lithuania. If this document is not submitted (attached) via reservation process, the reserved place in the dormitory will be cancelled.

FOR STUDENTS OF OTHER UNIVERSITIES

IMPORTANT: a one-time moving-in fee of 10 EUR is paid both in the case of moving into a dormitory and changing rooms.

For more information please contact:

Dormitory No. 5 will partially be without water and sewerage from August 23 to 30

Please be informed that due to repair works from August 23 to 30, water and the sewerage system will be unavailable in parts of VMU Dormitory No. 5 (located at Universiteto g. 8, Akademija, Kaunas district) as the sewerage pipes are being replaced.

We kindly ask residents to be understanding and allow those whose sewerage is not working and who have no water to use their bathroom.

The water supply and sewerage will be switched off in phases; for example, one day there will be no water in one room, and the next day in another.

We apologize for the temporary inconvenience.

The most important dates and terms of accommodation of 2024/2025 academic year

We would like to inform you about the most important dates and terms for the accommodation of our international students in the dormitories of Vytautas Magnus University during the Autumn semester of the 2024/2025 academic year:

Dates	Accommodation of NEW international students, studying full-time or coming for exchange studies	Notes
From 2024.07.01	From this date all new international students of Vytautas Magnus University will be allowed to book a place of accommodation in VMU dormitories. Students can move into the dormitory room starting on the 19th of August.	You will find more detailed information about accommodation procedure on http://accommodation.vdu.lt NEWS on the 1st of July.
Until 2024.08.25	Free reservations made by new international students are kept until this date. If the student does not arrive and move into the dormitory by this date – the reservation will be cancelled.	–
	Accommodation of SENIOR students
Until 2024.05.31	Room changes and new reservations are allowed by choosing rooms from the list of available places on Student Portal studentas.vdu.lt	–
By 2024.06.16	Students (not in their final year) with no disciplinary sanctions who want to live in the dormitory for the summer and / or for the next academic year, must fill the form.	If you want to stay in the dormitory for the summer and / or the next academic year, please fill in the FORM (the form will be active from 05.20 to 06.16). Students will be informed of the decision by an email personally.
By 2024.06.30	Persons, whose Agreements for Accommodation are valid only until June 30, 2024, and whose Agreements will no longer be renewed (persons who have been imposed disciplinary sanctions; etc.) must move out of the dormitories of VMU.	Students, whose Agreements for Accommodation will not be extended, will be personally informed about that by an email, sent to their VMU and (or) another mailbox.
By 2024.07.31	Persons whose Agreements for Accommodation have been extended only for the summer period must move out of the VMU dormitories.	–
Until 2024.07.31	VMU students graduating in 2024 will be allowed to stay in the dormitory until no later than July 31, 2024.	If you want to stay in a dormitory after graduating until the end of July, please fill in the FORM (the form will be active from 05.20 to 06.16). Students will be informed of the decision by an email personally.
From 2024.08.26	List of remaining vacant rooms will be published for all VMU students.	–
	Accommodation for students of OTHER UNIVERSITIES
2024/2025 academic year	VMU will not provide accommodation for students from OTHER higher education institutions during the 2024/2025 academic year.	–

The Student Affairs Department reserves the right to change the dates indicated. Changes will be notified in advance.

The dates indicated in the table are subject to change for some students and other persons living in the halls of residence in case of circumstances that may lead to renovation works in individual halls of residence (floors), etc. Such changes will be communicated to those living in the halls of residence personally in advance by email.

In case of questions please contact: