Established in 1922, Vytauto Didiojo universitetas (Vytautas Magnus University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Kaunas (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Lietuvos Respublikos vietimo ir mokslo ministerija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania), Vytauto Didiojo universitetas (VDU) is a medium-sized coeducational Lithuanian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Vytauto Didiojo universitetas (VDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 100 years old Lithuanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Lithuanian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. VDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
