Student Support
At Vilnius University, we care about student well-being – from study and career counseling to psychological support and mentoring. Here you will find information about free services, support for students with disabilities, and opportunities to receive individual assistance on various issues.
Students' Representation
Do you have questions about your studies or activities?
Have you lost your student ID card, want to check on the study process, or perhaps are looking for a club or project to join? The coordinators and volunteers of the Vilnius University Students' Representation will answer most of your questions.
Mentoring Programme
The VU Mentoring Programme connects students with mentors who can help them better understand study processes and guide them in planning their academic journey. Mentors can become trusted guides who support you in finding the right study path, developing independence, planning, and communication skills, as well as giving tips on staying motivated. Find your mentor and start your university journey with confidence and purpose from day one!
Studies and Individual Needs
Vilnius University is committed to being inclusive and open to students with disabilities, striving to ensure equal opportunities for everyone to pursue their studies. To ensure appropriate study conditions, the University considers the individual needs arising from disabilities and applies flexible study arrangements.
Students with disabilities include those with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments that, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in studies on an equal basis with other students. Therefore, this includes long-term mental health conditions, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficits, and learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, etc.).
Students with disabilities may customise their study process, receive targeted financial support, and use assistive technologies and equipment. If you have a disability, please complete the confidential questionnaire (you will find it below) as early as possible. You will then be able to discuss opportunities to personalise your study process with the Disability Affairs Coordinator.
Academic Counseling
Academic advisors are here to help answer questions related to your study processes and finances. You can contact them at the Counseling and Career Centre or each academic unit (faculty). Individual consultations are free of charge.
Psychological Counselling
Vilnius University psychologists offer support for students facing various challenges and emotional issues. Each student is entitled to up to four free individual counselling sessions and/or eight group counselling sessions per year.
Health and Wellness Consultations
The VU Health and Sport Center offers free individual consultations on improving your health and fitness. Several types of consultations are available for anyone seeking to lead a healthier lifestyle, get advice on suitable physical activities and exercises, or find motivation to build better habits for a higher quality of life. Registration for the ‘Health Laboratory’ is required.
Pastoral Care
VU is a university rooted in Jesuit traditions, and we continue to work closely with the Jesuits, who uphold the principle of cura personalis, which is personal care for each individual, their family, and community. The VU Chaplain and their team provide spiritual counselling and support, help prepare students for the sacraments, invite the University community to participate in Ignatian prayer, Bible studies, and faith exploration groups , offer spaces in St Johns’ Church and the student chapel for meditation, time with God, and personal reflection.
Career Counselling and Training
Vilnius University offers free in-person and remote career consultations in both Lithuanian and English for students seeking advice and guidance on their career paths.
The Career Centre also offers practical training to help students assess their core competencies, as well as seminars on applying for internships and navigating the job market. In addition, students can receive feedback on their CVs and cover letters.
Legal Clinic
The VU Legal Clinic provides free in-person and remote legal consultations. The Clinic’s advisors offer guidance on issues such as furlough or mandatory leave for employees, the termination of employment contracts, existing bank or credit institution loans, and sick leave, including care for children or relatives.
Centre for Foreign Languages
Students who wish to learn new foreign languages or improve their current skills (in English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Russian, etc.) are welcome to attend courses at the Centre for Foreign Languages of the VU Faculty of Philology. Courses are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners. Upon completion of the course, participants receive a certificate of attendance.