SMK College of Applied Sciences – the largest private higher education institution in Lithuania, operating since 1994. Students from Lithuania and more than 50 countries around the world study here, seeking a modern, practice-oriented education. SMK offers a wide range of study programs in informatics, health sciences, arts, business and public management, law, and social sciences. Programs are available in three major cities – Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipėda. No matter which city you choose, studying at SMK guarantees a high-quality education and real career opportunities.
SMK, now in its third decade, aims to educate the younger generation by providing them with the foundations for a meaningful life. We believe that a person’s purpose is to realize their potential and transform it into the strongest force, shaping their own future and contributing to the common good of society.
Achievements and results depend solely on an individual’s effort and will. Therefore, when teaching and imparting knowledge, we combine it with practical experience. We understand that a knowledgeable and motivated young person can become a true creator of today, capable of acting independently and boldly, resilient in the face of challenges that are increasingly present in today’s world.
Gabija Skučaitė
Chancellor of SMK
SMK – is a unique model of higher education that for thirty years has proven that modern education must be comprehensive, contemporary, and practically applicable.
We place particular importance on students not only understanding theoretical knowledge but also gaining concrete work experience. Therefore, during lectures, we emphasize experiential learning, analyzing practical examples and solving real business problems.
This is the goal of our higher education community – to fully prepare students for a purposeful career start, so that when they leave SMK, they become leaders in their professional fields.
Viktorija Palubinskienė
SMK director
SMK is an educational institution with a special focus on the student. Every student matters to us, and everyone here is important. At SMK, we create opportunities for students to develop their talents, helping them grow and evolve as individuals and creators.
During their studies, a solid foundation is built for the student’s career. The knowledge, skills, and competencies gained at the college, through internships and practical activities, as well as the connections established, open up many opportunities for their future professional journey.
Lina Vaitkevičienė
SMK Vilnius branch manager
SMK is a community where positive, continuously learning, creative people with an innovative mindset work, study, and create. In this way, we build an educational ecosystem aimed at cultivating even more leaders in education and business. We have a clear goal: to change the approach to the learning process, the role of the teacher, and the value being created. After all, creating value is our most important principle and prestige, something the new generation strives for.
Inga Bilinskienė
SMK Kaunas branch manager
Why SMK?
SMK develops an alternative model of education that combines practical and theoretical knowledge, respects individual uniqueness, and supports continuous personal growth and self-development. Unconventional, engaging, and distinctive studies foster a modern approach not only to knowledge but also to the learning environment itself. A strong values-based foundation helps create a unique personal identity, encouraging idea generation and innovative thinking beyond traditional boundaries.
30+
years of experience4500
students24
study programmes1000
international students100
international partners from 25 countries13 000+
alumni300+
Employees and LecturersOther SMK brands
SMK spaces in three cities
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Kaunas
Klaipėda
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