Room checks in dormitories
On March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, randomly selected rooms of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) dormitory residents will be inspected.
March 1st 1:00 pm.:
- Dormitory No. 1 “Taika” (Taikos pr. 119, Kaunas)
March 1st 2:00 pm.:
- Dormitory No. 2 “Baltija” (Vytauto pr. 71, Kaunas)
March 2nd 2:00 pm.:
- Dormitory No. 4 (Studentų str. 1, Akademija, Kaunas district)
March 2nd 2:00 pm.:
- Dormitory No. 5 (Universiteto str. 8, Akademija, Kaunas district)
March 2nd 3:30 pm.:
- Dormitory No. 7 (Universiteto str. 6, Akademija, Kaunas district)
March 3rd 2:00 pm.:
- Dormitory No. 6 (A. Vivulskio str. 36, Vilnius)
March 4th 1:00 pm.:
- Bendrabutis Nr. 8 (Studentų g. 5, Akademija, Kauno raj.)
March 4th 1:00 pm.:
- Dormitory No. 10 (Studentų str. 7, Akademija, Kaunas district)
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.
Conditions for Arrivals and Restrictions Related to COVID-19 (updated on 2022-02-14)
Information updated 14th of February, 2022
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 and students who are planning to move into them are asked to pay close attention and follow rules set out below.
All residents, who have already left Lithuania or are planning to travel for a short period, and intend to return to the dormitory must fill out this form. This information is required in order to contribute to pandemic management and comply with all COVID-19 prevention requirements.
APPLICATION FOR PLACE OF ACCOMMODATION FOR HIGHER YEAR STUDENTS
In order to reserve a place of residence in one of the dormitories of VMU, all higher year students, who are currently not living in the dormitory must follow this procedure:
- learn about our dormitories, its’ location, the price for accommodation services, living conditions, etc. (Dormitories);
- log in to the online accommodation system (VMU Students accommodation) with your personal VMU credentials (username and password) and reserve one of the places for residence from the provided list on Dormitories / Accommodation in Student Rooms(number of places in the dormitories is limited but the list is being constantly updated, therefore it is recommended to check it regularly). Information about the resident place, which your reserved, you will get in your e-mail.
- receive a second e-mail about reservation confirmation.
- receive our third e-mail with instructions on how to sign your online Agreement for Accommodation, sign it, and move into the dormitory no later than in 3 working days, otherwise your room reservation will be cancelled.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS RETURNING TO THE DORMITORY AFTER THEIR EXCHANGE PERIOD ABROAD
Students, who are returning to Lithuania after completing their exchange period abroad and who wishes to live in one of the dormitories of Vytautas Magnus University may reserve a place of residence by:
- Completing the online Arrival Registration Form and sending your travel tickets to arrival@vdu.lt at least one week before your arrival to Lithuania. After completing coronavirus test (except those, who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or acquired immunity by recovering from disease) A PCR test for COVID-19 must be taken within 72 hours before the entry to Lithuania, an antigen test must be taken within 48 hours before the entry;
- registering at National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health by filling in an electronic form on https://keleiviams.nvsc.lt/en/form an online registration VMU International Cooperation Department will contact each student individually.
- taking the
- before the arrival;
- following instructions of administrative staff members of Vytautas Magnus University;
More information about COVID-19 related restrictions https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/
INFORMATION BEFORE ARRIVAL TO LITHUANIA
- A PCR test for COVID-19 must be taken within 72 hours before the entry to Lithuania, an antigen test must be taken within 48 hours before the entry. Testing requirements will not apply for those:
- holding a document from a medical establishment confirming the recovery of COVID-19 confirmed by a positive result of a SARS-CoV-2 PCR test and maximum 180 days have passed of the positive testing before the return/entry to the Republic of Lithuania.
- holding a document issued by a medical establishment, a country-specific vaccination certificate, or an international vaccination certificate confirming the complete vaccination with one of the COVID-19 vaccines vaccines (COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen, Comirnaty, Spikevax, Vaxzevria, Covishield, or Nuvaxovid)administered under the vaccination schedule approved by the competent authority of the country where the vaccination was carried out, if at least 14 days but not more than 270 days (the 270-day time limit will not apply to those under the age of 18) have passed after the administration of a dose of COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) vaccine, and the person has been vaccinated with:
- the second dose under the two-dose vaccination schedule;
- one dose under the single-dose vaccination schedule;
- one dose administered to the person who has recovered of the COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) confirmed by a positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result.
- vaccination with a booster dose of Comirnaty, Spikevax, or COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen.
Important note: the documents confirming the results of the COVID-19 test or vaccination or recovery must be submitted in one of the official languages of the European Union.
- Passengers FROM ALL THE COUNTRIES (listed or not listed as affected) travelling on international routes organized and operated by carriers as regular, special and charter services by all modes of transport must complete a QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and present the confirmation of the completed electronic form (QR code) to the carrier before boarding the vehicle.
- Those arriving in Lithuania from ALL COUNTRIES by their own transport until the moment of crossing the border of the Republic of Lithuania must fill in the QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and provide confirmation of the completed electronic questionnaire (QR code) to NVSC specialists or other officials at the border checkpoint or passenger checkpoint.
MOVING INTO THE DORMITORY AND PAYMENT
MOVING INTO DORMITORY
When moving into dormitories No. 5, Universiteto g. 8, Kaunas district, Akademija, No. 2, “Baltija” (Vytauto pr. 71) and No. 6, located in Vilnius (A. Vivulskio g. 36), you will need to come directly to the dormitory, where the administrators will provide you with the room keys, dormitory access card and all the necessary information.
More information about dormitories can be found here:
VMU dormitory No. 2, Kaunas
VMU dormitory No. 5, Akademija
VMU dormitory No. 6, Vilnius
PAYMENT
The accommodation fee starts from the date of move-in, and all accommodation-related fees (including the move-in fee) are payable from September onwards via the student portal, so there are no fees to pay at the time of move-in.
FOR NEW STUDENTS, MOVING INTO THE DORMITORIES FOR THE FIRST TIME
We kindly ask our students, who are moving into the dormitory for the first time, to be reasonable and socially responsible:
Before your departure to Lithuania:
- Send your travel tickets by the e-mail arrival@vdu.lt and fill-out the online arrival registration form at least one week before the arrival; and register at National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health by filling in an electronic form on https://keleiviams.nvsc.lt/en/form (not earlier than 48 hours before your arrival to Lithuania);
- Follow instructions of administrative staff members of Vytautas Magnus University;
Upon your arrival (moving), at the dormitory’s Administration you shall:
- when entering the building use the hand sanitiser at the entrance;
- check your body temperature;
- sincerely answer questions of the Administrator of Dormitory. Monitor the list of countries affected by a coronavirus (COVID-19) regularly and inform the dormitory’s administration immediately if you are returning from one of them;
- present a document proving your negative COVID-19 test results, EU Digital Covid Certificate, or other proof that you have been fully vaccinated with one of the COVID-19 vaccines (COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen, Comirnaty, Spikevax, Vaxzevria, Covishield, or Nuvaxovid), a medical document which confirms that a maximum of 180 days has passed of the positive COVID-19 testing until arrival to the Republic of Lithuania.
- follow recommendations for COVID-19 prevention in the dormitories of VMU.
PREVENTION MEASURES IN THE DORMITORY
It is recommended that students, who are currently living in the dormitory: do not gather in the dormitory; not organize activities or gatherings in rooms or in the common areas of the dormitory, such as kitchens, smoking rooms, reading rooms, etc. Meetings with friends are recommended in open spaces.
It is also recommended that the following preventive measures be continued which can be found here.
GUESTS IN THE DORMITORY
Residents of the dormitory are allowed to invite guests to their place of residence during the day, as specified in the internal rules of dormitories.
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, diarrhea, 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 dormitory’s administrator and inform about the circumstances. please do not go to the Administrator by yourself in order to avoid 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, visit others during 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 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 7 (seven) 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.
Conditions for Arrivals and Restrictions Related to COVID-19 (updated on 2022-02-09)
Information updated 9th of February, 2022
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 and students who are planning to move into them are asked to pay close attention and follow rules set out below.
Higher-year students who are residents in one of the dormitories of VMU and who are planning their return to the dormitory will be required to cover the costs of their self-isolation, testing for COVID-19 (if required), their meals, and other personal expenses by themselves. Self-isolation can be carried out only in specially designed rooms (except cases when a resident is living in a single bedroom with a separate bathroom).
All residents, who have already left Lithuania or are planning to travel for a short period, and intend to return to the dormitory must fill out this form. This information is required in order to contribute to pandemic management and comply with all COVID-19 prevention requirements.
APPLICATION FOR PLACE OF ACCOMMODATION FOR HIGHER YEAR STUDENTS
In order to reserve a place of residence in one of the dormitories of VMU, all higher year students, who are currently not living in the dormitory must follow this procedure:
- learn about our dormitories, its’ location, the price for accommodation services, living conditions, etc. (Dormitories);
- log in to the online accommodation system (VMU Students accommodation) with your personal VMU credentials (username and password) and reserve one of the places for residence from the provided list on Dormitories / Accommodation in Student Rooms(number of places in the dormitories is limited but the list is being constantly updated, therefore it is recommended to check it regularly). Information about the resident place, which your reserved, you will get in your e-mail.
- receive a second e-mail about reservation confirmation.
- receive our third e-mail with instructions on how to sign your online Agreement for Accommodation, sign it, and move into the dormitory no later than in 3 working days, otherwise your room reservation will be cancelled.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS RETURNING TO THE DORMITORY AFTER THEIR EXCHANGE PERIOD ABROAD
Students, who are returning to Lithuania after completing their exchange period abroad and who wishes to live in one of the dormitories of Vytautas Magnus University may reserve a place of residence by:
- Completing the online Arrival Registration Form and sending your travel tickets to arrival@vdu.lt at least one week before your arrival to Lithuania. After completing an online registration VMU International Cooperation Department will contact each student regarding their self-isolation, in accordance with the regulations of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. You may read full information about the self-isolation conditions here;
- taking the coronavirus test. A PCR test for COVID-19 must be taken within 72 hours before the entry to Lithuania, an antigen test must be taken within 48 hours before the entry;
- registering at National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health by filling in an electronic form on https://keleiviams.nvsc.lt/en/form before the arrival;
- following instructions of administrative staff members of Vytautas Magnus University;
- isolating yourself in the dormitory, allocated by Vytautas Magnus University and follow mandatory conditions of self-isolation (if needed);
- Exemptions of self-isolation for those who have recovered from COVID-19, confirmed by a positive result of a SARS-CoV-2 PCR test and maximum 180 days have passed of the positive testing before the return/entry to the Republic of Lithuania, or who have completed their vaccination (vaccinated with a booster dose of Comirnaty, Spikevax, or COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen in case 270 days has passed since completing their vaccination).
More information about COVID-19 related restrictions https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/
INFORMATION BEFORE TRAVELLING TO LITHUANIA
- Passengers FROM ALL THE COUNTRIES (listed or not listed as affected) travelling on international routes organized and operated by carriers as regular, special and charter services by all modes of transport must complete a QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and present the confirmation of the completed electronic form (QR code) to the carrier before boarding the vehicle.
- Those arriving in Lithuania from ALL COUNTRIES by their own transport until the moment of crossing the border of the Republic of Lithuania must fill in the QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and provide confirmation of the completed electronic questionnaire (QR code) to NVSC specialists or other officials at the border checkpoint or passenger checkpoint.
- COVID-19 testing is required from any arrival from any country of the world, with certain exemptions for those who have recovered from COVID-19 disease or have been fully vaccinated.
- A PCR test for COVID-19 must be taken within 72 hours before the entry to Lithuania, an antigen test must be taken within 48 hours before the entry. A negative test result will have to be shown to the carrier before boarding a plane, bus, ferry, etc.
- Arrivals from the green area will not be required to self-isolate, nor is self-isolation required from the arrivals from the orange (yellow) area.
- Requirements for arrivals from the red and grey area remain the same: you must self-isolate for 7 (seven) days self-isolation and follow mandatory isolation regulations
- Arrivals from the black area must present negative testing and will be required to self-isolate even if they are fully vaccinated or with past infection.
More information about COVID-19 related restrictions https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/
INFORMATION FOR VACCINATED AND RECOVERED RETURNEES
Testing and self-isolation requirements will not apply (excluding for those arriving from black marked countries) for those:
- holding a document from a medical establishment confirming the recovery of COVID-19 confirmed by a positive result of a SARS-CoV-2 PCR test and maximum 180 days have passed of the positive testing before the return/entry to the Republic of Lithuania.
- holding a document issued by a medical establishment, a country-specific vaccination certificate, or an international vaccination certificate confirming the complete vaccination with one of the COVID-19 vaccines vaccines (COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen, Comirnaty, Spikevax, Vaxzevria, Covishield, or Nuvaxovid) administered under the vaccination schedule approved by the competent authority of the country where the vaccination was carried out, if at least 14 days but not more than 270 days (the 270-day time limit will not apply to those under the age of 18) have passed after the administration of a dose of COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) vaccine, and the person has been vaccinated with:
- the second dose under the two-dose vaccination schedule;
- one dose under the single-dose vaccination schedule;
- one dose administered to the person who has recovered of the COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) confirmed by a positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result.
- vaccination with a booster dose of Comirnaty, Spikevax, or COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen.
Important note: the documents confirming the results of the COVID-19 test or vaccination or recovery must be submitted in one of the official languages of the European Union.
- Passengers FROM ALL THE COUNTRIES (listed or not listed as affected) travelling on international routes organized and operated by carriers as regular, special and charter services by all modes of transport must complete a QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and present the confirmation of the completed electronic form (QR code) to the carrier before boarding the vehicle.
- Those arriving in Lithuania from ALL COUNTRIES by their own transport until the moment of crossing the border of the Republic of Lithuania must fill in the QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and provide confirmation of the completed electronic questionnaire (QR code) to NVSC specialists or other officials at the border checkpoint or passenger checkpoint.
MOVING INTO THE DORMITORY AND PAYMENT
MOVING INTO DORMITORY
When moving into dormitories No. 5, Universiteto g. 8, Kaunas district, Akademija, No. 2, “Baltija” (Vytauto pr. 71) and No. 6, located in Vilnius (A. Vivulskio g. 36), you will need to come directly to the dormitory, where the administrators will provide you with the room keys, dormitory access card and all the necessary information.
More information about dormitories can be found here:
VMU dormitory No. 2, Kaunas
VMU dormitory No. 5, Akademija
VMU dormitory No. 6, Vilnius
PAYMENT
The accommodation fee starts from the date of move-in, and all accommodation-related fees (including the move-in fee) are payable from September onwards via the student portal, so there are no fees to pay at the time of move-in.
FOR NEW STUDENTS, MOVING INTO THE DORMITORIES FOR THE FIRST TIME
We kindly ask our students, who are moving into the dormitory for the first time, to be reasonable and socially responsible:
Before your departure to Lithuania:
- Send your travel tickets by the e-mail arrival@vdu.lt and fill-out the online arrival registration form at least one week before the arrival; and register at National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health by filling in an electronic form on https://keleiviams.nvsc.lt/en/form (not earlier than 48 hours before your arrival to Lithuania);
- Follow instructions of administrative staff members of Vytautas Magnus University;
Upon your arrival (moving), at the dormitory’s Administration you shall:
- when entering the building use the hand sanitiser at the entrance;
- check your body temperature;
- sincerely answer questions of the Administrator of Dormitory. Monitor the list of countries affected by a coronavirus (COVID-19) regularly and inform the dormitory’s administration immediately if you are returning from one of them;
- present EU Digital Covid Certificate or other proof that you have been fully vaccinated with one of the COVID-19 vaccines (COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen, Comirnaty, Spikevax, Vaxzevria, Covishield, or Nuvaxovid), a medical document which confirms that a maximum of 180 days has passed of the positive COVID-19 testing until arrival to the Republic of Lithuania. Otherwise, be prepared to self-isolate for 7 (seven) days.
- Isolate yourself in the dormitory room allocated by Vytautas Magnus University and follow mandatory conditions of self-isolation.
- follow recommendations for COVID-19 prevention in the dormitories of VMU (if you do not need to isolate yourself).
INFORMATION ON SELF-ISOLATION
- A 7-days self-isolation shall be performed in specially designed guest rooms (except cases when a resident is living in a single bedroom with a separate bathroom).
- Residents who are travelling to Lithuania from the COVID-19 affected countries and are obliged to self-isolate, have to book a guest room on Student Self-service Portal http://studentas.vdu.lt> Dormitories > Accommodation in Guest Rooms, before their intended return (note, that number of rooms is limited and reservation shall be made as early as possible). Accommodation fees are calculated according to the type of room and a full list of room prices is available here (you need to check the prices for VMU students – Short Term Accommodation). If a student is reserving not a single bedroom, the fee is calculated for an entire room (two places) with an exception if it is shared with another person, who is also returning from abroad.
NOTE: In case of a situation that there are not enough places for self-isolation in VMU dormitories, students may choose to perform their self-isolation in hotels or other private companies or institutions, that provide accommodation services.
- New exchange students or full-time first semester students, who will just start their studies at VMU, may reserve a place of self-isolation by completing the online Arrival Registration Formand sending your travel tickets to arrival@vdu.lt at least one week before your arrival to Lithuania. After completing an online registration VMU International Cooperation Department will contact each student regarding their self-isolation, in accordance with the regulations of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. You may read full information about the self-isolation conditions here;
- While travelling from the Airport to the dormitory, please use the Bolt app (taxi – protect) services (expenses shall by paid by the resident). Please note that you cannot use public transportation.
- During the period of self-isolation we highly recommend you to use the following and similar websites regarding the meals’ ordering:
https://www.barbora.lt/
https://www.lekste.lt/
https://wolt.com/en/
https://food.bolt.eu/lt-lt/
If you need pharmacy services (medicines, supplements, vitamins, etc.), we recommend to use this and similar websites: https://www.manovaistine.lt/en
- While checking-in into the dormitory, it is necessary:
- to wear a nose and mouth covering mask in public, including when entering the dormitory;
- use hand sanitizer at the entrance;
- allow your body temperature to be checked;
- sincerely answer questions of the Dormitory’s administrator;
- follow the recommendations for the prevention of coronavirus (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, diarrhea, loss of sense of smell or taste, muscle pain, or headache), please immediately contact dormitory’s administrator.
- Important information for students who are self-isolation can be found here.
- IMPORTANT: if you have done a COVID-19 test and received positive results, please immediately inform your Dormitory’s administrator and email Student Centre (studentas@vdu.lt).

PREVENTION MEASURES IN THE DORMITORY
It is recommended that students, who are currently living in the dormitory: do not gather in the dormitory; not organize activities or gatherings in rooms or in the common areas of the dormitory, such as kitchens, smoking rooms, reading rooms, etc. Meetings with friends are recommended in open spaces.
It is also recommended that the following preventive measures be continued which can be found here.
GUESTS IN THE DORMITORY
Residents of the dormitory are allowed to invite guests to their place of residence during the day, as specified in the internal rules of dormitories.
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, diarrhea, 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 dormitory’s administrator and inform about the circumstances. please do not go to the Administrator by yourself in order to avoid 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, visit others during 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 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 7 (seven) 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.
Stand for Election to the VMU Dormitory ‘s No. 6 Council
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), in accordance with the Regulations of the Dormitory Self-Government, announces a competition for the election of the Chairperson of the Council of the VMU Dormitory No. 6.
If you are living in VMU dormitory No. 6 A. Vivulskio str. 36, Vilnius and you are interested to become the Chairperson of Dormitory‘s Council then all you need to do is to fill out this electronic application until 8th of February, 2022 and to comply with the following criteria:
- you have to study at Vytautas Magnus University
- you have to be motivated
- you have to make a one-year activities plan for the Council
- you have to have experience in social activities
- you have to have experience of living in the dormitory
- you cannot have penalties for infringements of the University internal legal acts
The Chairperson of the Dormitory Council is elected in three stages:
I stage – candidate applies for this position, by filling this questionnaire until February 8th, 2022, 12 p. m. The selected candidates will be informed of the invitation to run for the election of the Chairperson of the Dormitory Council on February 8th until the end of the working day (5:00 p.m.).
II stage – candidates selected by the Students ‘Representative Council and the Student Affairs Department are invited to attend the meeting of the Selection Committee on 9th February at 1:30 p.m. via the MS TEAMS platform (a link to the remote meeting will be sent to shortlisted candidates).
III stage – if it will be necessary, the candidate has to participate in the Election of the Dormitory Council’s Chairperson which will be held in the general meeting of residents of the dormitory.
Person who is interested to become the Chairperson of the Dormitory‘s Council together with the electronic application form has to submit the following information:
- Personal data
- A letter of motivation
- To describe in a narrative, form a one-year activities plan of Dormitory‘s council
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Dormitory‘s Council and the Chairperson
We want to remind You, that the Chairperson has the right and power to form and manage Dormitory‘s council.
The elected chairperson of the dormitory will be exempted from payment of the accommodation fee for the 2021/2022 academic year (from 1st of February 2022 until 30th of June 2022)
The main purpose of Dormitory‘s council is to help the Chairperson to implement the following objectives:
- To represent the interests of the dormitory Residents in the University‘s (dormitory ‘s) administration
- To represent University (dormitory) requirements among residents
- To maintain the integrity of a community
- To carry out social and cultural activities
- To mediate in cases of misunderstandings or problems between residents or residents and administration
The Chairperson of the Dormitory‘s Council is elected annually at the beginning of each academic year by the general meeting of residents of the dormitory after the selection procedure performed by the Students‘ Representative Council and Student Affairs Department
More information about dormitory‘s self-government
Conditions for Arrivals and Restrictions Related to COVID-19 (updated on 2022-01-17)
Information updated 17th of January, 2022
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 and students who are planning to move into them are asked to pay close attention and follow rules set out below.
Higher-year students who are residents in one of the dormitories of VMU and who are planning their return to the dormitory will be required to cover the costs of their self-isolation, testing for COVID-19 (if required), their meals, and other personal expenses by themselves. Self-isolation can be carried out only in specially designed rooms (except cases when a resident is living in a single bedroom with a separate bathroom).
All residents, who have already left Lithuania or are planning to travel for a short period, and intend to return to the dormitory must fill out this form. This information is required in order to contribute to pandemic management and comply with all COVID-19 prevention requirements.
APPLICATION FOR PLACE OF ACCOMMODATION FOR HIGHER YEAR STUDENTS
In order to reserve a place of residence in one of the dormitories of VMU, all higher year students, who are currently not living in the dormitory must follow this procedure:
- learn about our dormitories, its’ location, the price for accommodation services, living conditions, etc. (Dormitories);
- log in to the online accommodation system (VMU Students accommodation) with your personal VMU credentials (username and password) and reserve one of the places for residence from the provided list on Dormitories / Accommodation in Student Rooms(number of places in the dormitories is limited but the list is being constantly updated, therefore it is recommended to check it regularly). Information about the resident place, which your reserved, you will get in your e-mail.
- receive a second e-mail about reservation confirmation.
- receive our third e-mail with instructions on how to sign your online Agreement for Accommodation, sign it, and move into the dormitory no later than in 3 working days, otherwise your room reservation will be cancelled.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS RETURNING TO THE DORMITORY AFTER THEIR EXCHANGE PERIOD ABROAD
Students, who are returning to Lithuania after completing their exchange period abroad and who wishes to live in one of the dormitories of Vytautas Magnus University may reserve a place of residence by:
- Completing the online Arrival Registration Form and sending your travel tickets to arrival@vdu.lt at least one week before your arrival to Lithuania. After completing an online registration VMU International Cooperation Department will contact each student regarding their self-isolation, in accordance with the regulations of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. You may read full information about the self-isolation conditions here;
- taking the coronavirus test. A PCR test for COVID-19 must be taken within 72 hours before the entry to Lithuania, an antigen test must be taken within 48 hours before the entry;
- registering at National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health by filling in an electronic form on https://keleiviams.nvsc.lt/en/form before the arrival;
- following instructions of administrative staff members of Vytautas Magnus University;
- isolating yourself in the dormitory, allocated by Vytautas Magnus University and follow mandatory conditions of self-isolation (if needed);
- Exemptions of self-isolation, for persons who have recovered from COVID-19 or have been fully vaccinated, are determined by National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health;
- More information about COVID-19 related restrictions https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/
INFORMATION BEFORE TRAVELLING TO LITHUANIA
- Passengers FROM ALL THE COUNTRIES (listed or not listed as affected) travelling on international routes organized and operated by carriers as regular, special and charter services by all modes of transport must complete a QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and present the confirmation of the completed electronic form (QR code) to the carrier before boarding the vehicle.
- Those arriving in Lithuania from ALL COUNTRIES by their own transport until the moment of crossing the border of the Republic of Lithuania must fill in the QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and provide confirmation of the completed electronic questionnaire (QR code) to NVSC specialists or other officials at the border checkpoint or passenger checkpoint.
- COVID-19 testing is required from any arrival from any country of the world, with certain exemptions for those who have recovered from COVID-19 disease or have been fully vaccinated.
- A PCR test for COVID-19 must be taken within 72 hours before the entry to Lithuania, an antigen test must be taken within 48 hours before the entry. A negative test result will have to be shown to the carrier before boarding a plane, bus, ferry, etc.
- Arrivals from the green area will not be required to self-isolate, nor is self-isolation required from the arrivals from the orange (yellow) area.
- Requirements for arrivals from the red and grey area remain the same: you must self-isolate for 7 (seven) days self-isolation and follow mandatory isolation regulations
- Arrivals from the black area must present negative testing and will be required to self-isolate even if they are fully vaccinated or with past infection.
More information about COVID-19 related restrictions https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/
INFORMATION FOR VACCINATED AND RECOVERED RETURNEES
Testing and self-isolation requirements will not apply (excluding for those arriving from black marked countries) for those:
- holding a document from a medical establishment confirming the recovery of COVID-19 confirmed by a positive result of a SARS-CoV-2 PCR test and maximum 180 days have passed of the positive testing before the return/entry to the Republic of Lithuania.
- holding a document issued by a medical establishment, a country-specific vaccination certificate, or an international vaccination certificate confirming the complete vaccination with one of the COVID-19 vaccines (COVID-19 Vaccine Jansen, Comirnaty, Spikevax or Vaxzevria) administered under the vaccination schedule approved by the competent authority of the country where the vaccination was carried out, if at least 14 days have passed after the administration of a dose of COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) vaccine, and the person has been vaccinated with:
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- the second dose under the two-dose vaccination schedule;
- one dose under the single-dose vaccination schedule;
- at least one dose administered to the person who has recovered of the COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) confirmed by a positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result.
Important note: the documents confirming the results of the COVID-19 test or vaccination or recovery must be submitted in one of the official languages of the European Union.
- Passengers FROM ALL THE COUNTRIES (listed or not listed as affected) travelling on international routes organized and operated by carriers as regular, special and charter services by all modes of transport must complete a QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and present the confirmation of the completed electronic form (QR code) to the carrier before boarding the vehicle.
- Those arriving in Lithuania from ALL COUNTRIES by their own transport until the moment of crossing the border of the Republic of Lithuania must fill in the QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and provide confirmation of the completed electronic questionnaire (QR code) to NVSC specialists or other officials at the border checkpoint or passenger checkpoint.
MOVING INTO THE DORMITORY AND PAYMENT
MOVING INTO DORMITORY
When moving into dormitories No. 5, Universiteto g. 8, Kaunas district, Akademija, No. 2, “Baltija” (Vytauto pr. 71) and No. 6, located in Vilnius (A. Vivulskio g. 36), you will need to come directly to the dormitory, where the administrators will provide you with the room keys, dormitory access card and all the necessary information.
More information about dormitories can be found here:
VMU dormitory No. 2, Kaunas
VMU dormitory No. 5, Akademija
VMU dormitory No. 6, Vilnius
PAYMENT
The accommodation fee starts from the date of move-in, and all accommodation-related fees (including the move-in fee) are payable from September onwards via the student portal, so there are no fees to pay at the time of move-in.
FOR NEW STUDENTS, MOVING INTO THE DORMITORIES FOR THE FIRST TIME
We kindly ask our students, who are moving into the dormitory for the first time, to be reasonable and socially responsible:
Before your departure to Lithuania:
- Send your travel tickets by the e-mail arrival@vdu.lt and fill-out the online arrival registration form at least one week before the arrival; and register at National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health by filling in an electronic form on https://keleiviams.nvsc.lt/en/form (not earlier than 48 hours before your arrival to Lithuania);
- Follow instructions of administrative staff members of Vytautas Magnus University;
Upon your arrival (moving), at the dormitory’s Administration you shall:
- when entering the building use the hand sanitiser at the entrance;
- check your body temperature;
- sincerely answer questions of the Administrator of Dormitory. Monitor the list of countries affected by a coronavirus (COVID-19) regularly and inform the dormitory’s administration immediately if you are returning from one of them;
- present EU Digital Covid Certificate or other proof that you have been fully vaccinated with one of the COVID-19 vaccines (COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen, Comirnaty, COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna, and Vaxzevria), a medical document which confirms that a maximum of 180 days has passed of the positive COVID-19 testing until arrival to the Republic of Lithuania. Otherwise, be prepared to self-isolate for 7 (seven) days.
- Isolate yourself in the dormitory room allocated by Vytautas Magnus University and follow mandatory conditions of self-isolation.
- follow recommendations for COVID-19 prevention in the dormitories of VMU (if you do not need to isolate yourself).
INFORMATION ON SELF-ISOLATION
- A 7-days self-isolation shall be performed in specially designed guest rooms (except cases when a resident is living in a single bedroom with a separate bathroom).
- Residents who are travelling to Lithuania from the COVID-19 affected countries and are obliged to self-isolate, have to book a guest room on Student Self-service Portal http://studentas.vdu.lt> Dormitories > Accommodation in Guest Rooms, before their intended return (note, that number of rooms is limited and reservation shall be made as early as possible). Accommodation fees are calculated according to the type of room and a full list of room prices is available here (you need to check the prices for VMU students – Short Term Accommodation). If a student is reserving not a single bedroom, the fee is calculated for an entire room (two places) with an exception if it is shared with another person, who is also returning from abroad.
NOTE: In case of a situation that there are not enough places for self-isolation in VMU dormitories, students may choose to perform their self-isolation in hotels or other private companies or institutions, that provide accommodation services.
- New exchange students or full-time first semester students, who will just start their studies at VMU, may reserve a place of self-isolation by completing the online Arrival Registration Formand sending your travel tickets to arrival@vdu.lt at least one week before your arrival to Lithuania. After completing an online registration VMU International Cooperation Department will contact each student regarding their self-isolation, in accordance with the regulations of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. You may read full information about the self-isolation conditions here;
- While travelling from the Airport to the dormitory, please use the Bolt app (taxi – protect) services (expenses shall by paid by the resident). Please note that you cannot use public transportation.
- During the period of self-isolation we highly recommend you to use the following and similar websites regarding the meals’ ordering:
https://www.barbora.lt/
https://www.lekste.lt/
https://wolt.com/en/
https://food.bolt.eu/lt-lt/
If you need pharmacy services (medicines, supplements, vitamins, etc.), we recommend to use this and similar websites: https://www.manovaistine.lt/en
- While checking-in into the dormitory, it is necessary:
- to wear a nose and mouth covering mask in public, including when entering the dormitory;
- use hand sanitizer at the entrance;
- allow your body temperature to be checked;
- sincerely answer questions of the Dormitory’s administrator;
- follow the recommendations for the prevention of coronavirus (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, diarrhea, loss of sense of smell or taste, muscle pain, or headache), please immediately contact dormitory’s administrator.
- Important information for students who are self-isolation can be found here.
- IMPORTANT: if you have done a COVID-19 test and received positive results, please immediately inform your Dormitory’s administrator and email Student Centre (studentas@vdu.lt).

PREVENTION MEASURES IN THE DORMITORY
It is recommended that students, who are currently living in the dormitory: do not gather in the dormitory; not organize activities or gatherings in rooms or in the common areas of the dormitory, such as kitchens, smoking rooms, reading rooms, etc. Meetings with friends are recommended in open spaces.
It is also recommended that the following preventive measures be continued which can be found here.
GUESTS IN THE DORMITORY
Residents of the dormitory are allowed to invite guests to their place of residence during the day, as specified in the internal rules of dormitories.
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, diarrhea, 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 dormitory’s administrator and inform about the circumstances. please do not go to the Administrator by yourself in order to avoid 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, visit others during 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 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 7 (seven) 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.
Conditions for Arrivals and Restrictions Related to COVID-19 (updated on 2022-01-10)
Information updated 10th January 2022
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 and students who are planning to move into them are asked to pay close attention and follow rules set out below.
Higher-year students who are residents in one of the dormitories of VMU and who are planning their return to the dormitory will be required to cover the costs of their self-isolation, testing for COVID-19 (if required), their meals, and other personal expenses by themselves. Self-isolation can be carried out only in specially designed rooms (except cases when a resident is living in a single bedroom with a separate bathroom).
All residents, who have already left Lithuania or are planning to travel for a short period, and intend to return to the dormitory must fill out this form. This information is required in order to contribute to pandemic management and comply with all COVID-19 prevention requirements.
APPLICATION FOR PLACE OF ACCOMMODATION FOR HIGHER YEAR STUDENTS
In order to reserve a place of residence in one of the dormitories of VMU, all higher year students, who are currently not living in the dormitory must follow this procedure:
- learn about our dormitories, its’ location, the price for accommodation services, living conditions, etc. (Dormitories);
- log in to the online accommodation system (VMU Students accommodation) with your personal VMU credentials (username and password) and reserve one of the places for residence from the provided list on Dormitories / Accommodation in Student Rooms(number of places in the dormitories is limited but the list is being constantly updated, therefore it is recommended to check it regularly). Information about the resident place, which your reserved, you will get in your e-mail.
- receive a second e-mail about reservation confirmation.
- receive our third e-mail with instructions on how to sign your online Agreement for Accommodation, sign it, and move into the dormitory no later than in 3 working days, otherwise your room reservation will be cancelled.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS RETURNING TO THE DORMITORY AFTER THEIR EXCHANGE PERIOD ABROAD
Students, who are returning to Lithuania after completing their exchange period abroad and who wishes to live in one of the dormitories of Vytautas Magnus University may reserve a place of residence by:
- Completing the online Arrival Registration Form and sending your travel tickets to arrival@vdu.lt at least one week before your arrival to Lithuania. After completing an online registration VMU International Cooperation Department will contact each student regarding their self-isolation, in accordance with the regulations of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. You may read full information about the self-isolation conditions here;
- taking the coronavirus test. A PCR test for COVID-19 must be taken within 72 hours before the entry to Lithuania, an antigen test must be taken within 48 hours before the entry;
- registering at National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health by filling in an electronic form on https://keleiviams.nvsc.lt/en/form before the arrival;
- following instructions of administrative staff members of Vytautas Magnus University;
- isolating yourself in the dormitory, allocated by Vytautas Magnus University and follow mandatory conditions of self-isolation (if needed);
- Exemptions of self-isolation, for persons who have recovered from COVID-19 or have been fully vaccinated, are determined by National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health;
- More information about COVID-19 related restrictions https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/
INFORMATION BEFORE TRAVELLING TO LITHUANIA
- Passengers FROM ALL THE COUNTRIES (listed or not listed as affected) travelling on international routes organized and operated by carriers as regular, special and charter services by all modes of transport must complete a QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and present the confirmation of the completed electronic form (QR code) to the carrier before boarding the vehicle.
- Those arriving in Lithuania from ALL COUNTRIES by their own transport until the moment of crossing the border of the Republic of Lithuania must fill in the QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and provide confirmation of the completed electronic questionnaire (QR code) to NVSC specialists or other officials at the border checkpoint or passenger checkpoint.
- COVID-19 testing is required from any arrival from any country of the world, with certain exemptions for those who have recovered from COVID-19 disease or have been fully vaccinated.
- A PCR test for COVID-19 must be taken within 72 hours before the entry to Lithuania, an antigen test must be taken within 48 hours before the entry. A negative test result will have to be shown to the carrier before boarding a plane, bus, ferry, etc.
- Arrivals from the green area will not be required to self-isolate, nor is self-isolation required from the arrivals from the orange (yellow) area.
- Requirements for arrivals from the red and grey area remain the same: you must self-isolate for 10 days self-isolation and follow mandatory isolation regulations
There is a possibility of shortening the self-isolation by taking a PCR test, at personal expenses, on the 7th day of self-isolation at the earliest, with a negative response thereof. After receiving the negative results, you should fill this application for shortening of your self-isolation
- Arrivals from the black area must present negative testing and will be required to self-isolate even if they are fully vaccinated or with past infection.
More information about COVID-19 related restrictions https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/
INFORMATION FOR VACCINATED AND RECOVERED RETURNEES
Testing and self-isolation requirements will not apply (excluding for those arriving from black marked countries) for those:
- holding a document from a medical establishment confirming the recovery of COVID-19 confirmed by a positive result of a SARS-CoV-2 PCR test and maximum 180 days have passed of the positive testing before the return/entry to the Republic of Lithuania.
- holding a document issued by a medical establishment, a country-specific vaccination certificate, or an international vaccination certificate confirming the complete vaccination with one of the COVID-19 vaccines (COVID-19 Vaccine Jansen, Comirnaty, Spikevax or Vaxzevria) administered under the vaccination schedule approved by the competent authority of the country where the vaccination was carried out, if at least 14 days have passed after the administration of a dose of COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) vaccine, and the person has been vaccinated with:
-
- the second dose under the two-dose vaccination schedule;
- one dose under the single-dose vaccination schedule;
- at least one dose administered to the person who has recovered of the COVID-19 disease (coronavirus infection) confirmed by a positive SARS-CoV-2 PCR test result.
Important note: the documents confirming the results of the COVID-19 test or vaccination or recovery must be submitted in one of the official languages of the European Union.
- Passengers FROM ALL THE COUNTRIES (listed or not listed as affected) travelling on international routes organized and operated by carriers as regular, special and charter services by all modes of transport must complete a QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and present the confirmation of the completed electronic form (QR code) to the carrier before boarding the vehicle.
- Those arriving in Lithuania from ALL COUNTRIES by their own transport until the moment of crossing the border of the Republic of Lithuania must fill in the QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and provide confirmation of the completed electronic questionnaire (QR code) to NVSC specialists or other officials at the border checkpoint or passenger checkpoint.
MOVING INTO THE DORMITORY AND PAYMENT
MOVING INTO DORMITORY
When moving into dormitories No. 5, Universiteto g. 8, Kaunas district, Akademija, No. 2, “Baltija” (Vytauto pr. 71) and No. 6, located in Vilnius (A. Vivulskio g. 36), you will need to come directly to the dormitory, where the administrators will provide you with the room keys, dormitory access card and all the necessary information.
More information about dormitories can be found here:
VMU dormitory No. 2, Kaunas
VMU dormitory No. 5, Akademija
VMU dormitory No. 6, Vilnius
PAYMENT
The accommodation fee starts from the date of move-in, and all accommodation-related fees (including the move-in fee) are payable from September onwards via the student portal, so there are no fees to pay at the time of move-in.
FOR NEW STUDENTS, MOVING INTO THE DORMITORIES FOR THE FIRST TIME
We kindly ask our students, who are moving into the dormitory for the first time, to be reasonable and socially responsible:
Before your departure to Lithuania:
- Send your travel tickets by the e-mail arrival@vdu.lt and fill-out the online arrival registration form at least one week before the arrival; and register at National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health by filling in an electronic form on https://keleiviams.nvsc.lt/en/form (not earlier than 48 hours before your arrival to Lithuania);
- Follow instructions of administrative staff members of Vytautas Magnus University;
Upon your arrival (moving), at the dormitory’s Administration you shall:
- when entering the building use the hand sanitiser at the entrance;
- check your body temperature;
- sincerely answer questions of the Administrator of Dormitory. Monitor the list of countries affected by a coronavirus (COVID-19) regularly and inform the dormitory’s administration immediately if you are returning from one of them;
- present EU Digital Covid Certificate or other proof that you have been fully vaccinated with one of the COVID-19 vaccines (COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen, Comirnaty, COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna, and Vaxzevria), a medical document which confirms that a maximum of 180 days has passed of the positive COVID-19 testing until arrival to the Republic of Lithuania. Otherwise, be prepared to self-isolate for 10 days.
- Isolate yourself in the dormitory room allocated by Vytautas Magnus University and follow mandatory conditions of self-isolation.
- follow recommendations for COVID-19 prevention in the dormitories of VMU (if you do not need to isolate yourself).
INFORMATION ON SELF-ISOLATION
- A 10-days self-isolation shall be performed in specially designed guest rooms (except cases when a resident is living in a single bedroom with a separate bathroom).
- Residents who are travelling to Lithuania from the COVID-19 affected countries and are obliged to self-isolate, have to book a guest room on Student Self-service Portal http://studentas.vdu.lt> Dormitories > Accommodation in Guest Rooms, before their intended return (note, that number of rooms is limited and reservation shall be made as early as possible). Accommodation fees are calculated according to the type of room and a full list of room prices is available here (you need to check the prices for VMU students – Short Term Accommodation). If a student is reserving not a single bedroom, the fee is calculated for an entire room (two places) with an exception if it is shared with another person, who is also returning from abroad.
NOTE: In case of a situation that there are not enough places for self-isolation in VMU dormitories, students may choose to perform their self-isolation in hotels or other private companies or institutions, that provide accommodation services.
- New exchange students or full-time first semester students, who will just start their studies at VMU, may reserve a place of self-isolation by completing the online Arrival Registration Formand sending your travel tickets to arrival@vdu.lt at least one week before your arrival to Lithuania. After completing an online registration VMU International Cooperation Department will contact each student regarding their self-isolation, in accordance with the regulations of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. You may read full information about the self-isolation conditions here;
- While travelling from the Airport to the dormitory, please use the Bolt app (taxi – protect) services (expenses shall by paid by the resident). Please note that you cannot use public transportation.
- During the period of self-isolation we highly recommend you to use the following and similar websites regarding the meals’ ordering:
https://www.barbora.lt/
https://www.lekste.lt/
https://wolt.com/en/
https://food.bolt.eu/lt-lt/
If you need pharmacy services (medicines, supplements, vitamins, etc.), we recommend to use this and similar websites: https://www.manovaistine.lt/en
- While checking-in into the dormitory, it is necessary:
- to wear a nose and mouth covering mask in public, including when entering the dormitory;
- use hand sanitizer at the entrance;
- allow your body temperature to be checked;
- sincerely answer questions of the Dormitory’s administrator;
- follow the recommendations for the prevention of coronavirus (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, diarrhea, loss of sense of smell or taste, muscle pain, or headache), please immediately contact dormitory’s administrator.
- Important information for students who are self-isolation can be found here.
- IMPORTANT: if you have done a COVID-19 test and received positive results, please immediately inform your Dormitory’s administrator and email Student Centre (studentas@vdu.lt).

PREVENTION MEASURES IN THE DORMITORY
It is recommended that students, who are currently living in the dormitory: do not gather in the dormitory; not organize activities or gatherings in rooms or in the common areas of the dormitory, such as kitchens, smoking rooms, reading rooms, etc. Meetings with friends are recommended in open spaces.
It is also recommended that the following preventive measures be continued which can be found here.
GUESTS IN THE DORMITORY
Residents of the dormitory are allowed to invite guests to their place of residence during the day, as specified in the internal rules of dormitories.
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, diarrhea, 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 dormitory’s administrator and inform about the circumstances. please do not go to the Administrator by yourself in order to avoid 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, visit others during 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 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 10 days from the day of collection of the swab which tested positive by PCR.
Christmas trees lit in VMU dormitories
Last week, Christmas trees lit up in all dormitories of Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), creating a festive spirit and atmosphere in the dormitories and improving the mood. The trees were decorated with the usual Christmas decorations, photos of students or toys made by the students.
Indrė Pauliukienė, the administrator of the VMU “Taika” dormitory, said that this year the residents of the whole dormitory were very active and helped to create a Christmas mood in the dormitory and to increase the sense of community before the most beautiful holidays of the year.
“We decorated the first-floor tree together with the Chair of the Dormitory Council Raminta Milašiūtė and Matas Strelčiūnas, the 5th-floor tree was decorated by the students themselves over the weekend, and the 9th floor Christmas tree, which was decorated with handmade toys on the initiative of residents Otonas Mykolas Vasilius and Rokas Vaikšnoros, together with the residents of the 9th-floor, is the most beautiful tree in the dormitory,” said the administrator of the Taika Dormitory, Indrė Pauliukienė.
We are delighted with the students’ initiative and wish them a meaningful and beautiful Christmas season!
Application for Accommodation for New Incoming Students for 2021/2022 Spring Semester
Starting from December 1st, 2021, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) is accepting applications for new incoming international students for accommodation in VMU dormitories located in Kaunas (Nr. 2 “Baltija”), Akademija, Kaunas dstr. (Nr. 5 “Akademija”) and Vilnius (Nr. 6 “Vivulskis”) during the Spring semester 2021/2022
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPLICATION
In order to reserve a place of residence in one of the dormitories of VMU, all new incoming first year full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, Erasmus+, Bilateral or other international exchange students must follow this procedure:
- 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);
- Full-time Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students may use their Username / Password that they created when signing the Agreement of studies at VMU;
- Exchange students may use their Username / Password that they created when applying for their exchange studies at VMU;
- 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).
- Note, that application is open only for students, who have already signed their Learning Agreement (Erasmus+ or Bilateral exchange 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).
- receive an e-mail with confirmation of your resident place reservation in 5 days period after you reserved place from the provided list on Accommodation in Student Rooms. This e-mail means, that room of your choice will be reserved for your arrival until 31st of January, 2022;
- receive a second e-mail in the middle of the January with instructions on how to sign your online Agreement for Accommodation, sign it, and move into the dormitory no later than by January 31st, 2022 (if you are planning to move-in after the 31st of January, 2022, you must contact Student Centre by sending an e-mail to studentas@vdu.lt and inform about intended date of arrival and agree to pay accommodation fees from February 1st 2022, otherwise the room reservation will be cancelled from February 1st 2022).
PROCEDURES OF MOVING INTO THE DORMITORY
In order to ensure safety of residents and staff members while preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and managing it within the dormitories of Vytautas Magnus University, we kindly ask our students who are moving into the dormitory for a first time, to be reasonable and socially responsible:
- fill out the online Arrival Registration Form and your travel tickets to arrival@vdu.lt at least one week before the arrival. After the online registration VMU International Cooperation Department informs each student regarding the self-isolation requirements in accordance with the decisions of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania;
- register at National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health by filling in an electronic form on https://keleiviams.nvsc.lt/en/form before boarding the plane/bus. QR code of this form will be required upon boarding;
- follow instructions of administrative staff members of Vytautas Magnus University;
- isolate yourself in the dormitory, allocated by Vytautas Magnus University and follow mandatory conditions of self-isolation (if needed).
Upon your arrival (moving into) at the dormitory’s Administration you shall:
Conditions and Regulations for Students Arriving to the Dormitory
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 and students who are planning to move into them are asked to pay close attention and follow rules set out below.
Higher-year students who are residents in one of the dormitories of VMU and who are planning their return to the dormitory will be required to cover the costs of their self-isolation, testing for COVID-19 (if required), their meals, and other personal expenses by themselves. Self-isolation can be carried out only in specially designed rooms (except cases when a resident is living in a single bedroom with a separate bathroom).
All residents, who have already left Lithuania or are planning to travel for a short period, and intend to return to the dormitory must fill out this form. This information is required in order to contribute to pandemic management and comply with all COVID-19 prevention requirements.
APPLICATION FOR HIGHER YEAR STUDENTS
In order to reserve a place of residence in one of the dormitories of VMU, all higher year students, who are currently not living in the dormitory must follow this procedure:
- learn about our dormitories, its’ location, the price for accommodation services, living conditions, etc. (Dormitories);
- log in to the online accommodation system (VMU Students accommodation) with your personal VMU credentials (username and password) and reserve one of the places for residence from the provided list on Dormitories / Accommodation in Student Rooms(number of places in the dormitories is limited but the list is being constantly updated, therefore it is recommended to check it regularly). Information about the resident place, which your reserved, you will get in your e-mail.
- receive a second e-mail about reservation confirmation.
- receive our third e-mail with instructions on how to sign your online Agreement for Accommodation, sign it, and move into the dormitory no later than in 3 working days, otherwise your room reservation will be cancelled.
MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE TRAVELLING TO LITHUANIA
- COVID-19 testing is required from any arrival from any country of the world, with certain exemptions for those who have recovered from COVID-19 disease or have been fully vaccinated.
- A PCR test for COVID-19 must be taken within 72 hours before the entry to Lithuania, an antigen test must be taken within 48 hours before the entry. A negative test result will have to be shown to the carrier before boarding a plane, bus, ferry, etc.
- Arrivals from the green area will not be required to self-isolate, nor is self-isolation required from the arrivals from the orange (yellow) area, but they are required instead to take a second test on the 3-5th day of arrival in Lithuania. A test can be taken at a mobile point by registering on the website of the Hotline at www.1808.ltor short number 1808. Testing will not be required from those who have recovered from COVID-19 disease or have been fully vaccinated.
- Requirements for arrivals from the red area remain the same: a mandatory test taken prior to the entry to Lithuania and 10-day self-isolation.
- There is a possibility of shortening the self-isolation by taking a PCR test on the 7th day of self-isolation at the earliest, with a negative response thereof. Until now, such test had to be taken at the expense of the resident himself, but from Monday, it will be possible to do so free of charge at a mobile point. You will have to register on the website of the Hotline at www.1808.ltor at short number 1808.
- Passengers FROM ALL THE COUNTRIES (listed or not listed as affected) travelling on international routes organized and operated by carriers as regular, special and charter services by all modes of transport must complete a QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and present the confirmation of the completed electronic form (QR code) to the carrier before boarding the vehicle.
- Those arriving in Lithuania from ALL COUNTRIES by their own transport until the moment of crossing the border of the Republic of Lithuania must fill in the QUESTIONNAIRE 48 hours before the arrival and provide confirmation of the completed electronic questionnaire (QR code) to NVSC specialists or other officials at the border checkpoint or passenger checkpoint.
More information about COVID-19 related restrictions https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/
MOVING INTO THE DORMITORY AND PAYMENT
MOVING INTO DORMITORY
When moving into dormitories No. 5, Universiteto g. 8, Kaunas district, Akademija, No. 2, “Baltija” (Vytauto pr. 71) and No. 6, located in Vilnius (A. Vivulskio g. 36), you will need to come directly to the dormitory, where the administrators will provide you with the room keys, dormitory access card and all the necessary information.
More information about dormitories can be found here:
VMU dormitory No. 2, Kaunas
VMU dormitory No. 5, Akademija
VMU dormitory No. 6, Vilnius
PAYMENT
The accommodation fee starts from the date of move-in, and all accommodation-related fees (including the move-in fee) are payable from September onwards via the student portal, so there are no fees to pay at the time of move-in.
FOR NEW STUDENTS, MOVING INTO THE DORMITORIES FOR THE FIRST TIME
We kindly ask our students, who are moving into the dormitory for the first time, to be reasonable and socially responsible:
Before your departure to Lithuania:
- Send your travel tickets by the e-mail arrival@vdu.lt and fill-out the online arrival registration form at least one week before the arrival; and register at National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health by filling in an electronic form on https://keleiviams.nvsc.lt/en/form (not earlier than 48 hours before your arrival to Lithuania);
- Follow instructions of administrative staff members of Vytautas Magnus University;
Upon your arrival (moving), at the dormitory’s Administration you shall:
- when entering the building use the hand sanitiser at the entrance;
- check your body temperature;
- sincerely answer questions of the Administrator of Dormitory. Monitor the list of countries affected by a coronavirus (COVID-19) regularly and inform the dormitory’s administration immediately if you are returning from one of them;
- present EU Digital Covid Certificate or other proof that you have been fully vaccinated with one of the COVID-19 vaccines (COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen, Comirnaty, COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna, and Vaxzevria), a medical document which confirms that a maximum of 180 days has passed of the positive COVID-19 testing until arrival to the Republic of Lithuania. Otherwise, be prepared to self-isolate for 10 days.
- Isolate yourself in the dormitory room allocated by Vytautas Magnus University and follow mandatory conditions of self-isolation.
- follow recommendations for COVID-19 prevention in the dormitories of VMU (if you do not need to isolate yourself).
INFORMATION ON SELF-ISOLATION
- A 10-days self-isolation shall be performed in specially designed guest rooms (except cases when a resident is living in a single bedroom with a separate bathroom).
- Students who are travelling to Lithuania from the COVID-19 affected countries and are obliged to self-isolate, have to book a guest room on Student Self-service Portal http://studentas.vdu.lt> Dormitories > Accommodation in Guest Rooms, before their intended return (note, that number of rooms is limited and reservation shall be made as early as possible). Accommodation fees are calculated according to the type of room and a full list of room prices is available here (you need to check the prices for VMU students – Short Term Accommodation). If a student is reserving not a single bedroom, the fee is calculated for an entire room (two places) with an exception if it is shared with another person, who is also returning from abroad.
NOTE: In case of a situation that there are not enough places for self-isolation in VMU dormitories, students may choose to perform their self-isolation in hotels or other private companies or institutions, that provide accommodation services.
- While travelling from the Airport to the dormitory, please use the Bolt app (taxi – protect) services (expenses shall by paid by the resident). Please note that you cannot use public transportation.
- During the period of self-isolation we highly recommend you to use the following and similar websites regarding the meals’ ordering:
https://www.barbora.lt/
https://www.lekste.lt/
https://wolt.com/en/
https://food.bolt.eu/lt-lt/
If you need pharmacy services (medicines, supplements, vitamins, etc.), we recommend to use this and similar websites: https://www.manovaistine.lt/en
- While checking-in into the dormitory, it is necessary:
- to wear a nose and mouth covering mask in public, including when entering the dormitory;
- use hand sanitizer at the entrance;
- allow your body temperature to be checked;
- sincerely answer questions of the Dormitory’s administrator;
- follow the recommendations for the prevention of coronavirus (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, diarrhea, loss of sense of smell or taste, muscle pain, or headache), please immediately contact dormitory’s administrator.
- Important information for students who are self-isolation can be found here.
- IMPORTANT: if you have done a COVID-19 test and received positive results, please immediately inform your Dormitory’s administrator and email Student Centre (studentas@vdu.lt).

PREVENTION MEASURES IN THE DORMITORY
It is recommended that students, who are currently living in the dormitory: do not gather in the dormitory; not organize activities or gatherings in rooms or in the common areas of the dormitory, such as kitchens, smoking rooms, reading rooms, etc. Meetings with friends are recommended in open spaces.
It is also recommended that the following preventive measures be continued which can be found here.
GUESTS IN THE DORMITORY
Residents of the dormitory are allowed to invite guests to their place of residence during the day, as specified in the internal rules of dormitories.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS RETURNING TO THE DORMITORY AFTER THEIR EXCHANGE PERIOD ABROAD
Students, who are returning to Lithuania after completing their exchange period abroad and who wishes to live in one of the dormitories of Vytautas Magnus University may reserve a place of residence by:
- Completing the online Arrival Registration Form and sending your travel tickets to arrival@vdu.lt at least one week before your arrival to Lithuania. After completing an online registration VMU International Cooperation Department will contact each student regarding their self-isolation, in accordance with the regulations of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania. You may read full information about the self-isolation conditions here;
- taking the coronavirus test. A PCR test for COVID-19 must be taken within 72 hours before the entry to Lithuania, an antigen test must be taken within 48 hours before the entry;
- registering at National Public Health Centre under the Ministry of Health by filling in an electronic form on https://keleiviams.nvsc.lt/en/form before the arrival;
- following instructions of administrative staff members of Vytautas Magnus University;
- isolating yourself in the dormitory, allocated by Vytautas Magnus University and follow mandatory conditions of self-isolation (if needed);
- Exemptions of self-isolation, for persons who have recovered from COVID-19 or have been fully vaccinated, are determined by National Public Health Center under the Ministry of Health;
- More information about COVID-19 related restrictions https://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/
From November 3rd, wired internet in dormitory No. 5 will stop working
From November 3rd, 2021, 8 AM, wired internet will be disconnected at VMU dormitory No. 5, located in Akademija, Kaunas District, and only a wireless internet connection will be available.
Due to technical maintenance works, temporary disruptions are possible.
For computers that do not have wireless connections, we recommend purchasing external WIFI adapters, which can be bought at any store of computer appliances.
For example:

We are sorry for the inconvenience.