Accommodation prices will change from September 1, 2022

Please be informed that in response to changes in prices, many of which are beyond the direct control of the University and are related to an increase in the cost of energy sources (electricity, gas, heating, etc.), changes in services related to the maintenance of the dormitory (security, cleaning, changes in the salary of the administrative staff, etc.) as well as the current and projected operating costs per dormitory room and conditions of accommodation in a particular dormitory room, as from September 1^st, 2022, the accommodation fees will increase accordingly:

Dormitory	Type of Room	Type	Accommodation Fee per Person		Change in Price per Day
Dormitory	Type of Room	Type	until 2022.08.31	from 2022.09.01	Change in Price per Day
No. 2, Vytauto pr. 71 („Baltija“), Kaunas	Single-bed room	I	5 € / day	6 € / day	+ 1 €
	Two-beds room	II	4 € / day	4,5 € / day	+ 0,5 €
	Single-bed room in the block of rooms	I B	4 € / day	5 € / day	+ 1 €
	Two-beds room in the block of rooms	II B	3 € / day	3,5 € / day	+ 0,5 €
No. 5, Universiteto str. 8, Akademija, Kaunas District	Single-bed room in the block of rooms	I B	4 € / day	5 € / day	+ 1 €
	Two-beds room in the block of rooms	II B	3 € / day	3,5 € / day	+ 0,5 €
	Two-beds room	II	4 € / day	4,5 € / day	+ 0,5 €
No. 6, A. Vivulskio str. 36 („Vivulskis“), Vilnius	Single-bed room (renovated)	I (2)	6 € / day	7 € / day	+ 1 €
	Single-bed room (non-renovated)	I	5 € / day	6 € / day	+ 1 €
	Single-bed room in the block of rooms (renovated)	I B (2)	5 € / day	6 € / day	+ 1 €
	Two-beds room in the block of rooms (renovated)	II B (2)	4 € / day	4,5 € / day	+ 0,5 €
	Single-bed room in the block of rooms (non-renovated)	I B	4 € / day	5 € / day	+ 1 €
	Two-beds room in the block of rooms (non-renovated)	II B	3 € / day	3,5 € / day	+ 0,5 €

The new prices will come into effect from September 1^st, 2022, however, students who have previously signed Agreements for Accommodation will not need to take any additional actions (previously signed Agreements for Accommodation will remain in force, but the new accommodation fee rate will be applicable starting from September 1^st, 2022).

Please note, that the price for accommodation paid by students from other higher education institutions (other than VMU) who are currently staying in the University’s dormitories will change accordingly (see the column Changes in Price per Day in the table presented above).

Please be informed, that in accordance with the Agreement for Accommodation, students who disagree with the changes in fees, have the right to terminate their Agreement for Accommodation by August 31^st, 2022, by paying accommodation fees and moving out of the dormitory, or relocating to a cheaper place at the same or another dormitory.

IMPORTANT: please note, that students who will make their reservations in the dormitories before August 31^st, 2022, on the reservation system http://accommodation.vdu.lt/ will see the prices which remain in effect until August 31^st, 2022, and later (from September 1^st, 2022) they will be changed to the prices that will take effect from September 1^st, 2022.

We would like to remind, that prices for accommodation in the dormitories of VMU has not changed since 2019 when three universities (VMU, LEU, and ASU) have merged into one Vytautas Magnus University. Please be informed, that the overall price change is approx. 15% from the current rates.

For more information please contact:

Student Centre (Student Affairs Department)

Address: S. Daukanto str. 27-206, Kaunas

Phone: +370 37 75 11 75

Email: studentas@vdu.lt

Application for Accommodation for New International Students of 2022/2023

Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) has opened an application for new incoming international students for accommodation in the dormitories of VMU during the academic year 2022/2023 or just the Autumn semester. Please note, that this application is open only for new (first year) incoming full-time, Erasmus+, Bilateral or other international exchange students of Vytautas Magnus University. Other, higher year students, who are currently not living in the dormitories of VMU, would be allowed to reserve one of the rooms for the new academic year only starting from August 16th, 2022.

IMPORTANT:  the application is open only for students, who have already signed their Learning Agreements (Erasmus+, Bilateral Exchange or Visiting Students) and  Agreement of Studies (full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students) (for more information about signing it, please contact International Cooperation department)

In order to reserve a place of residence in one of the dormitories of VMU, all new incoming first-year international students must follow this procedure:

NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OF VMU

learn about our dormitories, its’ location, price for accommodation services, living conditions, etc.;
create a personal account on the online accommodation system (Accommodation for others). Exchange students may use their Username / Password that they created when applying for their exchange studies at VMU; Full time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students may use their Username / Password that they created when signing their Agreement of studies.
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 (Number of places in the dormitories is limited, however, the list is constantly updated, therefore it is recommended to check it regularly).
receive an e-mail with confirmation of your reservation. This e-mail means, that room of your choice will be reserved for your arrival until 31st of August, 2022;
receive a second e-mail in the middle of the August with instructions on how to sign your electronic Agreement for Accommodation, sign it, and move into the dormitory no later than by   31st of August, 2022 (if you are planning to move-in after the 31st of August, 2022, you shall contact Student Centre by sending an e-mail to studentas@vdu.lt and inform about your intended date of arrival. In all cases you will have to pay accommodation fees starting from 1st of September 2022, otherwise your room reservation will be cancelled).

IMPORTANT: please note, that Residents will be allowed to move into their reserved rooms only starting from August 18, 2022.

FOR NON-VMU STUDENTS

For more information please contact:

Student Centre (Student Affairs Department)

Phone +370 37 751 175

E-mail studentas@vdu.lt

Update on dormitory accommodation until the start of the 2022-2023 academic year

Fees

According to the confirmation of the Rector of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), the validity of the accommodation fees approved on 1 July 2021 is extended until 31 August 2022, so the fees will remain unchanged until the end of summer.

After the end of the 2021-2022 accommodation season, as from 30 June 2022, persons re-entering or renewing accommodation contracts should note that from now on accommodation contracts do not specify a specific accommodation fee, but will now specify the rate of the accommodation fee. You can check the rate applicable to your room here.

The situation is currently being assessed with regard to the projected income and costs of the dormitory, which the University has started to incur in line with changes in energy cost increases, as well as changes in the rates for other essential services that are beyond the University’s direct control. The final decision on the accommodation tax rates applicable from 1 September 2022-2023 will be taken by 1 August 2022 and will be made public. Follow the information at https://apgyvendinimas.vdu.lt .

Accommodation for guests

As of 1 July 2022, the number of guest rooms in the Akademija, Kaunas district dormitories will be reduced, with more rooms allocated for permanent student accommodation. All persons wishing to stay in guest rooms in the Akademija, Kaunas district will be able to book them only in dormitory No. 5, located at Universiteto str. 8, Akademija, Kaunas district.

COVID-19 prevention

The University is also monitoring information related to the management and prevention of COVID-19, which may be of particular relevance at the start of the new academic season – if the Government of the Republic of Lithuania or the University itself decides to impose any restrictions on the spread of COVID-19 in the provision of accommodation, we will immediately inform all new and existing dormitory occupants of the restrictions.

On 3 June, the hot water temperature will be increased in dormitory No. 5

Please be informed that on 3 June, the hot water temperature will be increased in Dormitory No.5 on the Akademija campus from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm.

We apologise for the temporary inconvenience.

Terms and conditions for renewing your accommodation contract

VMU students, who are graduating this spring semester of 2022 and who are currently living in the dormitories of Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas, Akademija (Kaunas District) or Vilnius, and whose Agreements of Accommodation are valid only until June 30, 2022, and who wishes to continue living in VMU dormitories during the summer (period from July 1st to August 15th) must register for accommodation no later than by June 15th, 2022, by filling out this survey.

VMU students, who are not graduating this Spring or are not completing their studies at VMU do not need to complete this survey. The Agreements for Accommodation of these VMU students will be renewed automatically for one year (for period until June 30, 2023) but only if they are not sanctioned for the disciplinary violations.

Students of other higher education institutions (other than VMU) may extend their Agreements for Accommodation only in VMU dormitory No.6, A. Vivulskio g. 36, Vilnius, for a period of 1 year (until June 30, 2023) or until August 15, 2022 (for graduating students), but only if they are not sanctioned for the disciplinary violations. These students are requested to complete a survey and to present a certificate confirming their student status (not older than 1 month) no later than June 15th, 2022, by sending it to studentas@vdu.lt.

Agreement for Accommodation for non-VMU students living in other dormitories will be terminated after June 30, 2022, without a possibility of extending this period.

For more information please contact:

Student Centre (Student Affairs Department)

Phone +370 37 751 175

E-mail studentas@vdu.lt

Hot water will not be available in the Academy’s dormitories from 16th to 20th May

Please be informed that hot water will not be supplied to the dormitories located in Akademija, Kaunas district, from 16th 09:00 a.m. until 20th May 06:00 p.m.

We apologize for the temporary inconvenience.

Room checks in dormitories

On May 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th, randomly selected rooms of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) dormitory residents will be inspected.

May 17th (Tuesday):

04:00 p.m. Dormitory No. 1 “Taika” (Taikos pr. 119, Kaunas)
03:30 p.m. Dormitory No. 2 “Baltija” (Vytauto pr. 71, Kaunas)

May 18th (Wednesday):

01:00 p.m. Dormitory No. 4 (Studentų str. 1, Akademija, Kaunas district)
02:00 p.m. Dormitory No. 5 (Universiteto str. 8, Akademija, Kaunas district)
02:00 p.m. Dormitory No. 7 (Universiteto str. 6, Akademija, Kaunas district)

May 19th (Thursday):

02:00 p.m. Dormitory No. 8 (Studentų g. 5, Akademija, Kauno raj.)
12:00 p.m. Dormitory No. 10 (Studentų str. 7, Akademija, Kaunas district)

May 20th (Friday):

01:00 p.m. Dormitory No. 6 (A. Vivulskio str. 36, Vilnius)

Residents, who have failed to meet the conditions laid down in the Agreement for Accommodation or who have violated the Internal Rules of the Dormitories of Vytautas Magnus University and who have been subject to disciplinary action:

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

A Survey of the Quality of Accommodation Services is Being Conducted

We invite you to participate and express your opinion in the university-level “Evaluation of Accommodation Services in Dormitories” survey, launched by the Student Affairs Department (SAD). The purpose of the survey is to find out the opinion of persons living in VMU dormitories about accommodation conditions and provided services.

We kindly invite students who live in VMU dormitories in Kaunas, Akademija (Kaunas District), or Vilnius to participate in this year’s survey and evaluate their opinions and suggestions, which would help to improve the performance and services provided in dormitories. We are hoping for ~10 minutes of your time, that you would dedicate to completing this questionnaire. The link to the survey was sent to all the residents by e-mail to their personal e-mail addresses. We invite you to fill in the survey by May 15, 2022.

Survey link

Taking into account the results of last year’s survey, the following changes/improvements have been made to the VMU halls of residence in 2021 in order to create the most favourable and comfortable living and leisure conditions for students living in the VMU halls:

1.	No. 2, located at the address Vytauto pr. 71, Kaunas	A self-service laundry programme has been introduced; coffee and snack self-service machines have been upgraded; rubbish containers have been replaced; parking spaces in the car park have been labelled.
2.	No. 5, located at the address Universiteto str. 8, Akademija, Kaunas District	A self-service laundry programme has been introduced; coffee and snack self-service machines have been added; a Wi-Fi network has also been installed, eliminating cable internet; outdoor bicycle racks have been installed; rubbish containers have been replaced; induction hobs and ovens have been updated.
3.	No. 6, located at the address A. Vivulskio str. 36, Vilnius	A self-service laundry programme has been introduced; coffee and snack self-service machines have been added; the 12^th floor is fully equipped with a sports area with a tennis table.

The survey on VMU dormitories is carried out annually to make the results comparable and assess changes in accommodation services and make new proposals.

Thank you all for your cooperation in taking 10 minutes to complete the survey – you are helping us to improve and grow!

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Affairs Department by email: srd@vdu.lt or by phone: (8 – 37) 751 175.

New COVID-19 Requirements and Recommendations in the Dormitories of VMU

In order to ensure the safety of the dormitory’s residents and staff members, for prevention and control of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) within the dormitories of Vytautas Magnus University, residents of the dormitories are asked to pay close attention and follow requirements and recommendations that are set out below.

FOR STUDENTS ARRIVING FROM ABROAD

From March 31, 2022, persons arriving in Lithuania from any country are not required to complete a passenger questionnaire.
No travel-related restrictions on COVID-19 disease management apply to travellers from European Economic Area (EEA) countries (EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway), the Swiss Confederation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Principality of Andorra, the Principality of Monaco, the Republic of San Marino and the Holy See (Vatican City State).
Current requirements for travellers from third countries are the following:
- Those who are allowed to enter Lithuania but have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 with vaccines recognised in Lithuania or more than 270 days have passed from full vaccination under the vaccination schedule (270 days’ limit does not apply to individuals under 18 years of age) but they have not been vaccinated with a booster shot, those who have not had the disease within the period of 180 days will be subject to COVID-19 PCR testing requirement. PCR test for COVID-19 must be taken within 72 hours before entry to Lithuania with a negative result thereof. A document evidencing negative testing must be presented to the carrier before the trip.
- It is recommended to take a paid PCR test or an antigen test, on the 3rd day of arrival in Lithuania at the latest, at a medical facility or laboratory of their own choice (including the recovered and vaccinated persons).
- Find detailed information here.

PREVENTION MEASURES IN THE DORMITORY

To comply with coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention measures in the dormitory is recommended to:

wash hands and use a hand sanitiser regularly;
avoid touching face with hands;
keep household clean and ventilated;
cover the mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing;
avoid direct physical contact and keep a safe distance from others, especially in the kitchen and other common areas;
wear medical face masks in the public areas of the dormitory;
keep an eye on your health condition and inform the dormitory management immediately if you feel any symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, sore throat or difficulty breathing).

IF YOU SUSPECT YOU HAVE COVID-19

If you have a fever, are sick, or have any possible symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat, chills, vomiting, diarrhoea, loss of sense of smell or taste, muscle pain, or headache), please immediately call the COVID-19 hotline: 1808 (ph. +370 (37) 367 963 if calling from foreign phone number) or contact your family doctor, report the circumstances of the illness, and follow medical advice. Please do not go to the hospital or your doctor by yourself.
Please contact the dormitory’s administrator and inform them about the circumstances. please do not go to the Administrator by yourself in order to avoid the possible spread of the virus.
Avoid any contact. Do not enter common areas of the dormitory (reading rooms, leisure spaces, kitchen, etc.) or welcome guests, or visit others during the whole period of self-isolation. Follow directions and information provided by the Administration of the Dormitory.
Register for (PCR) testing for COVID-19 and isolate until you receive your results and directions for the next steps:
- If your test result is NEGATIVE, you may return to regular activities and may complete your self-isolation.
- If your test result is POSITIVE, please isolate and follow instructions of the National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health as it is stated HERE.

If your COVID-19 is mild, you should no longer self-isolate after 10 days from the onset of symptoms if you have had no fever for not less than 3 days without the use of fever-reducing medications and other symptoms of COVID-19 have subsided.

Students with asymptomatic COVID-19, should no longer self-isolate after 5 (five) days from the day of collection of the swab which tested positive by PCR.

An asymptomatic COVID case means that an infected person has no symptoms, such as fever, cough, sore throat, tiredness, headache, muscle ache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or the loss of sense of smell or taste.

March 18th possible disruption of VMU systems in the dormitories

For technical work on the VDU server on Friday, March 18th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, there may be temporary disruptions of the VMU IT systems throughout the University, including the dormitories (they may be temporarily unavailable): wireless and wired internet, printers, Outlook e-mail, Moodle, Student Portal, etc.

IMPORTANT: server technical work will not affect your entry/exit from the dormitory using the card.

Sorry for the temporary inconvenience.