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Mission Statement
To create the future of art, design, and architecture in Lithuania, and to educate those that create and research.
International Role
Vilnius Academy of Arts (VDA) is one of Lithuania’s leading higher education institutions in art, design, architecture, restoration, art history and theory and artistic research, actively contributing to international education, research, and cultural cooperation. Through its international partnerships, VDA promotes artistic innovation, interdisciplinary exchange, and the development of creative practices within the European and wider international context.
VDA maintains an extensive network of partner universities, art academies, cultural organisations, and professional institutions. Its international engagement encompasses student and staff mobility, joint educational initiatives, artistic research, collaborative projects, exhibitions, workshops, and knowledge exchange. Participation in the Erasmus+ programme and international networks, including KUNO, CIRRUS, NBAA and DAMA strengthens long-term institutional cooperation and facilitates the exchange of expertise and good practices.
VDA also collaborates with international cultural institutions and residency programmes, creating opportunities for artists, researchers, and students to develop their professional practice in an international environment. These partnerships contribute to international visibility, cross-cultural dialogue, and the dissemination of artistic knowledge.
Through these activities, VDA serves as an active partner in the international higher education and cultural sectors, supporting sustainable institutional relationships, academic excellence, and the international development of contemporary art and design.
National Role
VAA is the only public higher education institution of art and design in Lithuania, delivering degrees on BA, MA and PhD (Doctoral) levels.
Main Focus
Delivering BA, MA and PhD (Doctoral) programmes in the areas of fine arts, design, architecture and art histrory and theory.
Faculties and Departments
Vilnius faculty campus (Vilnius), Kaunas faculty campus (Kaunas), Klaipėda faculty campus (Klaipėda) and Telšiai faculty campus (Telšiai).
Bachelor Level Programs
4 years BA in 3D Objects of Art, BA in Animation, BA+MA in Architechture (Integrated studies), BA in Artworks Restoration and Conservation, BA in Fine Arts and Curatorship, BA in Design, BA in Photography and Media Arts, BA in Graphic Art, BA in Applied Graphic Art, BA in Graphic Design, BA in Interior Design, BA in Sight-specific Art (Fresco-mosaic or Stained Glass), BA in Ceramics, BA in Fashion Design, BA in Metal Art and Jewelry, BA in Scenography, BA in Sculpture, BA in Painting, BA in Textile Art and Design, BA in Textile and Fashion.
Master Level Programs
2 years MA in Restoration of Art and Interior Heritage, MA in History and Theory of Arts, MA in Design, MA in Photography and Media Arts, MA in Graphic Art, MA in Graphic Design, MA in Sight-specific Art (Fresco-mosaic or Stained Glass), MA in Fashion Design, MA in Scenography, MA in Sculpture, MA in Glass Art and Design, MA in Applied Arts, MA in Illustration and Cotexts, MA in Ceramics, MA in Painting, MA in Spacial Design, MA in Textile Art and Design, MA in Textile Art Media, MA in Visual Design, MA in Visual Communication Design.
Research Activity and Main Areas
The Art Research Institute
Main research areas: history and theory of art, architecture and design.
Doctorate Level Programs
4 years PhD in Art History and Theory, Doctoral degree in Design, Doctoral degree in Fine Arts, Doctoral degree in Architecture.
Subject Areas for Exchange Students
All available programmes.
https://www.vda.lt/en/exchange-studies/about
Application Deadlines
May 15th for for the Autumn semester / whole academic year.
November 15th for the Spring semester.
Teaching Languages
Lithuanian, English.
Semester Dates
Fall semester: September – January;
Spring semester: February – June.
Cost of Living Per Month (Studying and Living)
Living expenses around 600-800 Euros per month.
