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NAME AND ADDRESS

Public Institution SMK University of Applied Sciences

PI SMK University of Applied Sciences
Nemuno st. 2, 91199 Klaipeda
Lithuania
Pnone/fax: +370 46 397 077
E-mail: info@smk.lt
bkp.smk.lt

PI SMK University of Applied Social Sciences Sciences Vilnius Branch
Ulonu st. 5, 08240 Vilnius
Lithuania
Phone/fax: +370 5 204 3244
E-mail: vilnius@smk.lt

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The academic year always starts on the 1st of September and is divided in two semesters – Fall and Spring. Each semester is following by examination session.

Academic calendar for 2009/2010 academic year

Fall semester

2011 09 01 – 2011 12 18

Christmas holiday

2009 12 19 – 2012 01 01

Examinations

2012 01 02 – 2012 01 20

Spring semester

2012 01 30 – 2012 05 18

Spring semester for graduates

2012 01 30 – 2012 03 02

Easter holiday

2012 04 09 – 2012 04 15

Examinations

2012 05 28 – 2012 06 15

Examinations for graduates

2012 03 05 – 2012 03 16

Exam re-sits

2011 12 19 – 2011 12 23

2012 06 18 – 2012 06 29

Summer holiday

2011 07 01 – 2012 08 31

ACADEMIC AUTHORITIES

The director of all institution is Mrs. Gabija Mikalauskiene. The founder of the SMK  University of Applied Social Sciences is Mrs. Nijole Skuciene. The management consists of:

Director

Gabija Mikalauskiene

Head of Klaipeda Branch

Deputy Director for academic affairs

Neringa Cekanaviciene

Head of Management department

Janina Prismantiene

Head of Finance department

Andrius Saveikis

Head of Law department

Jurate Paulauskiene

Head of Communications and IT department

dr. Rosita Uzniene

Head of Science and Business center

Asta Varanauskiene

Head of Project Management center

Reda Mikalauskaite

Head of Vilnius Branch

Rasa Degimaite

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF  MANAGEMENT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Public Institution SMK University of Applied Sciences is the second biggest private  university in Lithuania. The University was established in Klaipeda and now  there is one more branch in Vilnius. SMK University of Applied Sciences celebrates  18 years anniversary. Since the beginning the  University has gained the reputation of an advanced institution both among local community and regional business sector.

The  University has very close relations with more than 300 Lithuanian business companies, which accept students for their practice and participate in creation of study programmes. While executing national Phare projects, the  University provided teaching services for enterprises and helps to improve skills of employees at their workplace. The University has also gained experience in execution of national and international projects and strives to adapt European dimension to all of its activities.

The University has experience in high-qualified research, carrying out analysis, organizing seminars, meetings and conferences on the research subject areas and of international co-operation.

SMK University of Applied Sciences has been teaching foreign languages both for students and adults for eleven years, preparing and adapting language teaching programmes for specific needs (business, law, finance). It also organizes courses for professionals.

In 2002 the University was granted the European Label Award for innovative language learning and training project. From the beginning of its activities the University provides lessons of Lithuanian as a foreign language to members of Russian ethnical minority.

In 2009 The University was awarded the DS Label. The diploma Supplement is a document attached to a higher education qualification aiming at improving international transparency and facilitating the academic and professional recognition of qualifications.

Experience: The University has experience in carrying out research and training in many subject areas, such as employment market, disadvantaged groups, women, adult learners and unemployed people. So far as it has successfully implemented 2 big national PHARE projects, it has experience in arranging training programmes and carrying out teachings aimed at increasing sales and exportation skills of regional business companies’ employees. In 2009 the joint degree in International Business study programme started to be implemented together with partners from Portugal, Poland and Romania.

Students of  SMK University of Applied Social Sciences can study full time (duration of studies – 3 years), and part time (duration of studies – 4 years). Secondary school graduates are eligible to enter the University. 180 credits make the study programme. The  University graduates are granted diplomas of higher education.

Sectors: SMK University of Applied Social Sciences works in the following sectors:

  • Education and training;
  • Consulting services;
  • Scientific research;
  • Project management;
  • Counseling and professional orientation;
  • Information technologies;
  • Subdivisions: the following subdivisions are established within the University:
  • Project Management Centre
  • Career Centre
  • Business and Science Centre
  • International Relations Office

Vision:

Open to innovations, guaranteeing high quality studies and infrastructure expansion influencing socio-economic changes in the region. Internationally acknowledged and modern Higher Education University is a leader in Lithuanian system of higher educational.

Mission:

  • To create conditions for the individuals to gain contemporary skills in science and technology spheres that would correspond to a high level of education.
  • To cumulate and spread scientific knowledge and nurture a multisided individual.
  • To escalate applied and scientific activities in the region, consult local authorities and business companies
  • To create the conditions for lifelong learning by providing qualification raise trainings.
  • To nurture education and culture-receptive society, form humanistic approach, raise civil awareness and elevate values of open and democratic society.

The main goal of the University is to prepare qualified specialists, able to work on their own in variety of business, service and social spheres. The University is the second biggest non-state university in Lithuania and has gained the reputation of an advanced institution both among local community and regional business sector.

 

LIST OF PROGRAMMES

SMK University of Applied Social Sciences offers undergraduates study programmes as follows:

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must have general secondary education (12 years) and follow the admission rules in force at the SMK University of Applied Social Sciences. To qualify for admission to the SMK University of Applied Social Sciences (in Klaipeda, and Vilnius) applicants must possess certificate of general secondary education or its equivalent. In the competition preference is given to applicants with better performance. The competitive score is formed from the grades of school-leaving examinations on history, Lithuanian (native language), foreign language and mathematics. If the applicant is exempted from the exams the yearly grades of mentioned subjects are taken to calculate the competitive score. If the applicant does not have the grade of required subject it is considered that the grade is „zero“and the applicant is allowed to participate in the competition.

There is a separate application procedure for Joint degree in International Business study programme, please refer to general description of programme to find out the admission requirements.

Admission requirements for international non EU degree students

To be admitted at SMK and satisfy migration requirements applicants recruited by the Representative have to follow the procedure defined below:

1. Submission of the following applicant’s documents to the SMK via e-mail iro@smk.lt :

  • Application form (http://bkp.smk.lt/?en=1113836904 )
  • Passport copy
  • Copy of Graduation certificate from the last secondary school or college (the document confirming secondary education). The certificate is bound to be with double legislation. If graduation document is in other language than English, it has to be translated into the English language and notary certified.
  • Copy of International certificate of English language test confirming not lower than Intermediate level or equivalent scoren (IELTS 5.0)

2. Submission of the applicant’s secondary education certificate to the Lithuanian Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education (SQAC). The applicant submits notarized copies of legalized high school graduation certificate and other required documents (see www.skvc.lt) to the Study Quality Assessment Centre in Lithuania for evaluation procedure.

3. Submission to SMK a copy of the certificate provided to the student by SQAC in Lithuania.

4. Reassessment of the provided documents in  SMK and issuance and Offer Letter with information about the applicant’s acceptance to study in  SMK or explanatory document in case of rejection (by e-mail and by regular post).

5. The applicant sends to SMK the following documents by post:

  • original Application Form;
  • notary certified copies of graduation certificate;
  • 2 photos;
  • Notary certified passport copy;
  • Certificate provided by Lithuanian Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education or notary certified copy of it;
  • Notary certified copy of International certificate of English language test.

6. The applicant starts procedure for visa and Temporary Residence Permit to live in Lithuania. She/he has to submit the following documents to the Lithuanian Embassy to foreign country:

  • Application form for visa and Temporary Residence Permit in Lithuania.
  • Notary certified Bank warrant about the student’s, his parents’ or guardian’s income (officially declared income);
  • Notary certified Commitment Letter (Affidavit) to sponsor the Applicant during his/her studies in Lithuania signed by his/her parents or guardian;
  • Mediation Letters issued by SMK.
  • Bank warrant’s and commitment letter’s (Affidavit) translated documents into the Lithuanian language. Since these documents can be translated only in Lithuania, they must be sent prior to SMK and received back after their translation.

7. The student signs Study Agreement between him/her and SMK after he gets positive decision about Lithuanian visa and approval for Temporary residence permit to live in Lithuania.

8. The student pays to SMK all necessary fees and payments that are indicated in the Study Agreement. Any charges, taxes etc. related to the Programme fees and applicable abroad (or other countries the transfer will be made from) shall be paid by the applicant.

9. The student takes the visa from Lithuanian Consulate in person.

10. Representative informs SMK about the date of student’s arrival in Lithuania. The Representative will inform SMK in case of student’s decision to stop application procedure before his/her arrival in Lithuania.

11. The student submits originals of the secondary education certificate and certificate of QAC in Lithuania to the SMK at his arrival in Lithuania.

12. Registered Program Participant submits documents to the Migration Service in Lithuania to receive formal document of Temporary Residence Permit to stay in Lithuania.

13. The student submits copy of received original document of Temporary Residence Permit to the SMK.

GENERAL REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Student enrolment into the first year of study is organized according to the Admission Rules prepared by the  University and approved by the director of University. Enrolment is rendered by the Enrolment Commissions approved by the order of the  University Director in Klaipeda as well as at Vilnius.

Individuals with completed secondary education are accepted to sequential studies by a competition. There is no age restriction for the applicants. The admission order and conditions are approved by the  University Director.

The  University Director signs an agreement with a student for the whole duration of the studies. The agreements state the main study conditions at the University and obligations for both parties.

Admission to the first year of studies is validated by the order of the University Director on the bases of the minutes of the Enrolment Committee sittings.

Students and externs are accepted to higher courses on provision of the Enrolment Committee and by the order of the  University Director. The provision has to indicate the study programme and the course to which the student is admitted and to state the presence of academic debts. If academic debts occur due to programme differences, the terms of their clearing as well as the study fee have to be defined.

Studies at the University are paid. The order of payment is stipulated in the study agreement. In case of the change of economical conditions the study fee can be adjusted.

The list of the newly enrolled sequential study students is declared by September 1.

http://www.smk.lt/en/en/Studies-2/study-programmes