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The information about this institution was updated on 06/November/2023.
Institution details
Location
Address
58 K. Donelaičio Street,
44248 Kaunas
Lithuania
54.8991393, 23.9149996
Campuses
Offices
Disability / Inclusion Office
Contact for Disability Office
Additional information about contacting the Disability/Inclusion Office
International Relations Office
Contact for International Relations Office
Additional information about contacting the International Relations Office
Procedures for students
Procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities?
If a person with a disability applies and submits documents to the university for admission to study at VMU, he/she can indicate on the application form that he/she has a disability/individual needs, and add documentation to prove it.If he/she has already applied and started his/her studies at VMU, he/she can fill out an identification form on the VMU Student portal under the section " Students with disabilities ".
Necessary documents to provide
This could be a certificate of disability/ability level, a doctor's certificate, or any other document indicating/confirming that the person has a disability/individual needs.
What can students expect?
Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
If a person with a disability applies and submits documents to the university for admission to study at VMU, he/she can indicate on the application form that he/she has a disability/individual needs, and add documentation to prove it.If he/she has already applied and started his/her studies at VMU, he/she can fill out an identification form on the VMU Student portal under the section " Students with disabilities ".
Necessary documents to provide
This could be a certificate of disability/ability level, a doctor's certificate, or any other document indicating/confirming that the person has a disability/individual needs.
What can students expect?
Adjustments for students with disabilities
Adjustments can be made available for students under certain conditions, based on a needs assessment upon arrival at the University.
What adjustments for studies can be made for students?
- May bring a Sign Language interpreter to the educational activities
- May request adjusted courses materials: size, font and font size, braille, etc.
- May request the course material in digital format
- May request to record lectures
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad during lectures
- May use elevators and other access facilities on campus
What adjustments for exams can be made for students?
- May bring a Sign Language interpreter to oral exams
- May move the exams to the appropriate catch-up exam period within the same exam period
- May take a seat in separate exam room for written exams
- May take more time for the written exam
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with assistive software during exams
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with standard software during exams
Other adjustments and services for students with disabilities offered at the institution
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
Where to seek medical services?
Contact for medical support
Contact for psychological support/counselling
Housing support
Are there any accessible services at the residences?
Students with disabilities have the possibility to live with an accompanying person. Students with reduced mobility can live in adapted rooms with more space, adapted bathroom, height-adjustable desk, etc.
Contact for housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
The participant shall be selected for the physical Erasmus mobility to Vytautas Magnus University by his home institution. For further information and the arrangements please contact Head of Erasmus Mobility Unit Konstantinas Kurzevas [email protected]
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
Familiarization with Vytautas Magnus University, its infrastructure, and staff.