Vilnius Gediminas Technical University is a modern higher school with significant educational and research achievements. We tried to find our own way among other European educational institutions and today Vilnius Gediminas Technical University welcomes everybody who is eager and has ability to study here. Thus, we are realizing the idea written into the coat of arms of the university: "spare aude" (strive for wisdom). We hope that cooperating with us you will enjoy results.

The history of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University begins on 1st September on 1956 when the Evening department of KPI was established in Vilnius as a separate educational unit and later (1969) it was renamed into Vilnius Civil Engineering Institute.

On October 31, 1990 the Vilnius Civil Engineering Institute attained the status of Vilnius Technical University. In 1996 it got the name of Gediminas, the Grand Duke of Lithuania. The structure of study and training organizations has greatly changed since that time, new courses have been introduced, more and more attention has been paid to humanitarian aspects of technical education.

Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) comprises 8 faculties: Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Electronics, Fundamental Sciences, Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Business Management and Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute. There is also an International Study Centre, 8 research institutes, 6 research centers, 19 research laboratories, publishing office "Technika", 6 hostels comprising approximately 25% of the total number of students, recreational facilities, cafes, canteens, clubs, etc.

The highest decision-making body is University Council and Senate. The University is governed by the Rector assisted by four Vice-Rectors, the Chancellor and Directors of administrative subdivisions. Researchers & academic staff make 789 persons, including 115 professors, 427 associate professors and Doctorial degree holders 59 researchers. Administrative staff is 108.