History
The Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU, Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universitetas) is the largest university-type school in Lithuania preparing health specialists. It unites the Veterinary Academy and the Medical Academy.
Education
Pharmacy students gain practical skills at the University Pharmacy, which is designed not only to serve the public but also to be the main training facility of the Faculty of Pharmacy, offering students a broad spectrum of practical knowledge and skills and providing them with firsthand working experience.
Research
Neuroscience Institute - Main areas of research:
- Molecular, cellular and clinical studies of the brain and peripheral nervous system to determine how they function in health and disease;
- Biochemical, biophysical, physiological, genetic and other aspects of neuronal functions
- Studies of the hormonal regulatory system in endocrinological disorders;
- Registration of individuals with diabetes; the study of the influence of the immune system, genetics and the environment on the etiology, prevention and course of treatment of the disease;
- Studies of endocrinological causes of infertility.
Short Courses
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
801
2023
801 -200
2022
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
1553 -39
2022
1514
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Housing services
The University offers a limited number of places at the student hostel. Applications online will be available after enrollment (status of the applicant in Dream Apply system is changed to "Enrolled"). Once all reasonable applications for University’s accommodation have been collected, the Housing Department will consider the demand and availability of vacant rooms.
Library services
Library will not accept visitors during quarantine period and overdue fees on late books will not be charged. Students are suggested using e-resources for their learning needs.
Remote access to external resources under full LSMU user’s rights is possible via EzProxy or VPN protocols.
ICT services
University IT team puts all their efforts to assure that your work and learning process is smooth during quarantine period.
Sports facilities
The Sports Centre of the Sports Institute of the LSMU is a member of the Lithuanian Students' Sports Association, Lithuanian Student Basketball League, Kaunas basketball amateurs B and C leagues, Lithuanian Aerobics Federation, Lithuanian General Gymnastics Association and Lithuanian Table Tennis Association.
Accreditation of higher education study programmes was started in 2001. The order of accreditation is set by Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania. Study programmes are certificated by the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education.