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Klaipeda University
Herkaus Manto str. 84
LT - 92294
Lithuania
Phone: +370 46 398900
Fax.: +370 46 398999
University Today
Free mind and marine spirit...
Klaipeda University today enters into third decade of existence. It is the only structurally full-rate university in a large part of Western Lithuania, where a perspective industrial and commercial potential is rallied, where marine complex is developed and distinctive cultural traditions are cherished. It was established for realization of scientific researches and studies in marine topics. Dominant in the University are trends in scientific researches, artistic activity and academic activities, which are not cultivated by other Lithuanian universities. It develops as an autonomous and modern scientific and study centre.
Rapidly growing University today is home for over 7 000 students, over 500 professors, associate professors, lecturers, including 4 national award winners in science, culture and art, for 7 faculties (Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Humanities, Marine Engineering, Arts, Pedagogy, Social sciences, Health sciences), 2 study institutes (Navigation and Continuing studies), 3 scientific research institutes (Baltic Coastal Research and Planning, Baltic Region History and Archaeology, Mechatronics) as scientific research and study centres, library with about 0,5 million books of different topics, Botanical gardens, publishing office and Career centre.
The University is implementing the mission of upbringing, focused on humans and intellectual society. It also cherishes cultural and historical heritage of Western Lithuania and old traditions. Unity of science and studies, their qualitative integration into national and European scientific space remains to be the major principle of its activity. Klaipeda University is a member of academic network, involving association of European universities and Baltic region universities.
Mission of the University is universal and exceptional in satisfaction of national demands for high quality professionals in fundamental and applied researches. It undertakes study programmes, corresponding to international requirements and standards. Researchers, poets, writers, Parliament and government members, managers of big companies, good engineers, teachers and actors are among graduates of Klaipeda University.
Underlying scientific trend in the University is cohesive development of the Baltic region and national identity under the conditions of globalization. It is closely linked to scientific and artistic activity of other university subdivisions.
Presently developed Marine valley will undoubtedly contribute to integration of science and studies. It will be provided with modern scientific research laboratories, a ship for oceanographic researches and practical training of students. Necessity to establish and develop it is stimulated by rapid development of marine trade and increasing demand for marine researches, related to alteration of marine and coastal geo-systems, rational employment of natural resources, preservation of natural and cultural values, construction of deep-sea port in Klaipeda, reconstruction of Šventoji harbour and operation of Būtingė oil terminal.
The University enjoys scientific and academic partnership with 28 European and North American universities. It is involved in many international funds and programmes.
The University also develops professional artistic activities. Artistic groups of the University and individual performers achieved very high artistic results. They successfully represent the University and remain to be its recognition mark in Lithuania and elsewhere.
Top symbols of Klaipeda University are largest Lithuanian scientific-research sail training vessel „Brabander“ and dance group „Žuvėdra“, repeated world and European sporting dance champions, internationally recognized Baltic Coastal Research and Planning Institute and Baltic Region History and Archaeology Institute.