Internationalization
International Office of Mykolas Romeris University works in order to make the University more international and competitive in the area of higher education in Lithuania, Europe and all around the world. It coordinates international cooperation and partnerships among the University and foreign higher education institutions, international organisations, networks, diplomatic missions, Lithuanian communities abroad, University’s participation in international academic exchange programmes (such as Erasmus+ mobility, Lithuanian short-term studies, other programmes initiated by foreign governments or bilateral university agreements). It coordinates exchange programmes, advises arriving students and staff on non-academic support, temporary residence in Lithuania (migration), integration into the University’s academic community. International office informs University students and staff about studies, grants and placements abroad, and provides the University’s departments with methodical, administrative and informational assistance.
International Office consists of: the International Student Mobility Unit (focuses on student exchange programmes and only non-degree mobility topics) and the International Partnerships Unit (focuses on staff mobility, partnerships and international degree-seeking students support topics).
General contact of International office:
Address: Ateities st. 20, LT-08303 Vilnius
Room: I-317, I-302, I-305, I-322
Ph.: (370 5) 271 4695
Email.: erasmus@mruni.eu, io@mruni.eu
Mykolas Romeris University was awarded by the European Commission with Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027, which allows the University to participate in all actions of new period of Erasmus+ programme.
The Erasmus Policy Statement – EPS of the University describes the internationalization strategy of the University in relation to participation in all actions of the Erasmus+ programme and beyond.
Audra Dargytė Burokienė (Head of International Office, Institutional Erasmus+ coordinator)
Room: I-317; Ph.: (370 5) 271 4695
Email.: adb@mruni.eu ; erasmus@mruni.eu
Laura Jakubsevičienė (Head of Student Mobility Unit of the International Office)
Room: I-302; Mobile ph. (WhatsApp): +370 659 60704
Email.: jakubseviciene@mruni.eu ;
Angelė Raudytė (Coordinator for Incoming Student Mobility)
Room: I-302; Ph.: (370 5) 271 4603; Mobile ph. (WhatsApp): +370 659 73278
Email.: incoming@mruni.eu
Daiva Braziulytė (Coordinator for Outgoing Student Mobility (for studies))
Room: I-302; Ph.: (370 5) 271 4579; Mobile ph. (WhatsApp): +370 610 69397
Email.: outgoing@mruni.eu
Joris Kurauskas (Coordinator for International Traineeships Mobility) Room: I-302; Ph.: (370 5) 271 45796 Email.: traineeships@mruni.eu
Žaneta Savickienė (Chief Manager responsible for foreign credentials academic evaluation)
Room: II-151
Email.: recognition@mruni.eu
Renata Žukovska – Valančienė (Chief Manager responsible for foreign credentials academic evaluation)
Room: II-151
Email.: recognition@mruni.eu
Alina Juškienė (Head of International Partnerships Unit of the International Office)
Room: I-322; Ph.: (370 5) 271 4549
Email.: alina.juskiene@mruni.eu
Monika Byčiūtė (Senior manager for Asian Centre Activities and KSI Vilnius administration)
Room: I-305; Ph.: (370 5) 2714543
Email.: asiancentre@mruni.eu, ksi.vilnius@mruni.eu
Eglė Striškaitė (Regional Cooperation Coordinator- area of responsibilities – international student non-academic support, management of staff mobility, partnerships for a set of regions and countries)
Room: I-322; Ph.: (370 5) 2714578; Mobile ph. (WhatsApp): +370 659 73280
Email.: io@mruni.eu (regarding partnerships and staff mobility) ; student.support@mruni.eu (regarding international student non-academic support questions such as TRP)
Daiva Misiūnaitė (Regional Cooperation Coordinator – area of responsibilities – international student non-academic support, management of staff mobility, partnerships for a set of regions and countries)
Room: I-322; Ph.: (370 5) 2714578; Mobile ph. (WhatsApp): +370 659 73280
Email.: io@mruni.eu (regarding partnerships and staff mobility); student.support@mruni.eu (regarding international student non-academic support questions such as TRP)
Name Surname (Regional Cooperation Coordinator- area of responsibilities – international student non-academic support, management of staff mobility, partnerships for a set of regions and countries)
Room: I-322; Ph.: (370 5) 2714578; Mobile ph. (WhatsApp): +370 659 73280
Email.: io@mruni.eu (regarding partnerships and staff mobility); student.support@mruni.eu (regarding international student non-academic support questions such as TRP)
Sixteen participants from eight Ukrainian universities are undertaking an internship for students “Experiential practice on International Students Integration at Mykolas Romeris University” of the duration from 28 August 2023 to 11 September, 2023 in the framework of Erasmus+ KA2 CBHE project “International Students Adaptation and Integration/ INTERADIS” (No. 619451-EPP-1-2020-I-NL-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP:
More information about INTERADIS project
At Mykolas Romeris University INTERADIS team is:
Audra Dargytė Burokienė, team leader (adb@mruni.eu)
Paulina Dainiūtė, coordinator of incoming students
Simona Barisevičiūtė, international students support manager
Eglė Šimkutė, international partnerships manager, project administrative support
Nomeda Jankauskienė, finance management
Implementation of the UPinLT Project at Mykolas Romeris University
Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) successfuly completed the UPinLT project, which concludes on November 30. Through this initiative, MRU awarded 51 grants for supplementary internships, providing international degree-seeking students and recent graduates with opportunities to gain professional experience, enhance their skills, and integrate into the Lithuanian labor market.
Key Achievements:
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Internship Placements: A total of 51 students and recent graduates completed internships in 45 different organizations across Lithuania. Notably, some organizations hosted multiple interns, such as:
- UAB Yara Lietuva (6 interns)
- UAB „Nauja oda eshop“ (5 interns)
- Vilniaus Gabrielės Petkevičaitės-Bitės suaugusiųjų mokymo centras (3 interns)
- Lietuvos kokybės vadybos ir inovacijų asociacija (2 interns)
- Kazimiero Simonavičiaus universitetas (2 interns)
- Vaiko gerovės institutas, Kauno arkivyskupijos Caritas (2 interns)
- VšĮ Vyriausybės strateginės analizės centras (2 interns)
- UAB „DHL Logistics Lietuva“ (2 interns).
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Relevance to Study Fields: All internships were closely aligned with the students’ academic disciplines, ensuring their work contributed to both their educational and career development.
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Career Development: The program helped participants establish valuable professional networks, improve their Lithuanian language skills, and gain insights into the Lithuanian labor market. Many interns have used this experience as a stepping stone to secure employment in Lithuania or pursue higher levels of education.
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Practical Support: Each internship lasted 2, 3 or 4 months, with a commitment of 20 hours per week for students and 30 hours per week for graduates. Participants received a monthly grant of €650, ensuring the internships were both practical and financially accessible.
Project Impact:
The UPinLT project has been a significant step in fostering the integration of international students and graduates into Lithuanian society. By providing real-world experience and professional connections. The program has strengthened the employability of participants enriched the Lithuanian labor market.
MRU expresses gratitude to all partner organizations, including academic institutions, NGOs, and private companies, for their collaboration in this meaningful initiative. The project’s success reflects the university’s commitment to supporting its international community and enhancing their contributions to Lithuania’s socio-economic development.
With the closure of the UPinLT project, MRU looks forward to future opportunities to empower its students and graduates through innovative and impactful initiatives.
Feedbacks of partcipants:
Law School graduate Mykhailo shared that the UPinLT programme provided him with invaluable practical experience, working on real client cases and taking on significant responsibilities that enhanced his professional skills and career readiness. More here