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Why should you choose studies at the Faculty of Philology of Vilnius University?

  • Multilingual and multicultural environment:  
    • more than 25 languages and cultures offered as part of major/minor undergraduate study programmes or as optional course units;  
    • local and international students are learning together. 
  • Wide range of study programmes focusing on linguistics, a specific language, literature, and culture.  
  • QS World University Ranking by Subject: VU is among the top 250 universities in Linguistics. 
  • The teaching staff: 
    • researchers with an expertise in linguistics, literary and cultural studies; 
    • experienced language teachers;
    • native speakers make up 15% of the faculty’s teaching staff. 
  • A curriculum that aligns with current trends in the labour market and students’ needs. 
  • Open and flexible studies: students can choose up to 50% of the curriculum according to their interests (foreign languages, a wide range of individual study subjects, optional course units, Minor studies) and acquire a unique set of competencies. 
  • Internships in Lithuania and abroad in editing, language teaching, intercultural communication or research. 
  • Numerous opportunities for studies and internships abroad (up to 12 months):  
    • about 200 international agreements on student and lecturer exchange;  
    • about 100 students per year enrol in part-time studies (ERASMUS+, NORDPLUS, NORDLIKS, ARQUS or other exchange programmes). 
  • Developing valuable general skills: independent work and teamwork, critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, international communication, quality orientation and responsibility. 

Careers

Our alumni are well prepared for many different paths and pursue successful careers at/in: 

  • foreign missions in Lithuania/Lithuanian embassies abroad; 
  • International organizations; 
  • translation agencies; 
  • publishing houses, editorial offices; 
  • cultural and educational institutions; 
  • the media, public relations organisations;  
  • business and service companies: travel agencies, hotels, banks, logistics companies. 

Many graduates also choose freelance and work as self-employed translators, editors, copywriters, publishers, language teachers, and creative communication staff. 

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