Vilnius University (VU) continues to improve its position in international university rankings. The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019 ranked VU among the top 500 universities worldwide in four out of five subject areas. These include natural sciences (VU ranked 383rd), social sciences and management (VU ranked 384th), arts and humanities (VU ranked 393rd), and engineering and technology (VU ranked in position 451–500)
In the arts and humanities subject area, linguistics continues to be the top ranked subject. This year, VU linguistics was ranked in position 201–250.
“This year’s subject area ranking is very gratifying, as we have risen through the ranks in all areas. The rankings confirm that our scientists and scholars are respected by their international colleagues, and that our graduates are valued by their employers. Various rankings and indicators should be taken into account if one is considering to study in Lithuania or abroad, and I encourage secondary school graduates and their relatives to do so.” said VU Rector Professor Artūras Žukauskas.