Established in 1948, Lietuvos auktoji jureivystes mokykla (Lithuanian Maritime Academy) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Klaipeda (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Lietuvos Respublikos vietimo ir mokslo ministerija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania), Lietuvos auktoji jureivystes mokykla (LMA) is a very small coeducational Lithuanian higher education institution. Lietuvos auktoji jureivystes mokykla (LMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 74 years old Lithuanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Lithuanian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. LMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
