Hey, Internationalization

In the 2030 Long-Term Strategy, internationalisation is seen as a horizontal priority, considered as a holistic coordinated system ensuring the integration of the international dimension in studies, applied research (art) and service provision activities.

The main directions of internationalization:

  • International studies;
  • Internationalization at home;
  • International mobility of staff and students;
  • Portfolio of international services;
  • Membership in international networks and associations;
  • Strategic international research and project partnerships

ISN SMK

ISN SMK is an International Students’ Network that makes sure that SMK International and ERASMUS+ students feel welcome in a completely new environment.

ISN organization is fully managed by SMK student volunteers (mentors). All international students are assigned an ISN buddy once they arrive in Vilnius.  From the very first day of your arrival, you will be taken care of and will receive the support needed to have a fulfilling student life at SMK in Vilnius. ISN mentors offers help in academic, social, and practical integration processes assisting international students in solving any problems that they might face during their stay in Lithuania, for example, getting a SIM card or finding accommodation, understanding transport or migration questions.

ISN organizes various activities and events for international students in order for them to get to know each other, to familiarize international SMK students with Lithuanian and other cultures. ISN community makes you feel like you have a second family here.

ISN is an open and diverse team. Please do not hesitate to contact ISN if you have any questions.

Do you want to challenge yourself, learn how to organize events, be responsible for ISN social media accounts or help your fellow students? Join the ISN mentors’ team!

More information about ISN SMK activities can be found here.

Erasmus+ mobilities

The Erasmus+ program in the field of higher education seeks to contribute to establishing a European Education Area with a global outreach and to strengthen the link between education and research. Mobility programmes aims to foster employability, social inclusion, civic engagement, innovation and environmental sustainability in Europe and beyond by enabling students from all study fields and at all study cycles to have the opportunity to study or train abroad as part of their studies. Also, the Erasmus+ program, promotes the mobility of teachers and other personnel to teach or train abroad as part of their professional development.

SMK University of Applied Sciences has been granted the ERASMUS Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) for the period 2021-2027.