Mykolas Romeris University

Mykolas Romeris University
Mykolo Romerio universitetas

Former names	The Law University of Lithuania
Type	Public
Established	2004 (2004)
Rector	doc. dr. Algirdas Monkevičius
Academic staff	736
Administrative staff	385
Students	17,500
Location	Vilnius, Lithuania 54°44′02″N 25°15′32″E / 54.73389°N 25.25889°E / 54.73389; 25.25889Coordinates: 54°44′02″N 25°15′32″E / 54.73389°N 25.25889°E / 54.73389; 25.25889
Campus	Urban
Colours	yellow, orange, red
Website	www.mruni.eu

Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuanian: Mykolo Romerio universitetas) is one of Lithuania's largest universities.

History

October 28, 2004, the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania approved a resolution (No. IX-2515) "Changing the Name of the Law University of Lithuania and Approval of the Statute of Mykolas Romeris University.
December 16, 2004, the Senate of Mykolas Romeris University unanimously approved Professor Alvydas Pumputis as Rector (Resolution No. 1SN-9).
July 23, 2009, the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania by Resolution No. XI-411 approved the new Statute of Mykolas Romeris University.
According to the July 23, 2009 Resolution Nr. XI-411 of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, which approved the Statute of Mykolas Romeris University and the Resolution of Mykolas Romeris University's Senate of October 6, 2009, (No. 1SN-10), the state higher education and studies budgetary institution Mykolas Romeris University was reorganized into the state higher education public institution Mykolas Romeris University.

Structure

Main campus

The founder of the university is Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania.

The management bodies of the university are University Council,the University Senate and the University Rector.^[1]

There are 5 faculties at the university, which consists of 13 Institutes, 9 departments and Business and Media School (in partnership with Middlesex University). It offers more than 70 programmes at the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral levels. Studies are carried out in compliance to the major principles of Bologna process. The major fields of study are Business, Communication, Economics, Educology, Finance, History, Management, Informatics, Law, Management, Philology, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Security, Social Work, and Sociology.

Faculties

MRU campus in autumn

Administration units

Wintertime at MRU

Academic Affairs Centre
Career Centre
Digital Studies Unit
Qualification Improvement and Recognition of Competencies Department
Library
Research and Innovation Support Centre
Research Quality and Analysis Office
Social Innovations Doctoral School
Research Communication Division
Knowledge and Technologies Transfer Office
Projects Office
International Office
Asian Centre
King Sejong Institute
Francophone Studies Centre
Chancellery Office
Document Office
Legal Office
Personnel Office
Artistic Education Centre
Property Management Office
Building Management and Maintenance Division
Service Unit
IT Centre
Health and Sports Centre ^[2]

Studies

Graduation ceremony at MRU.

For International Students Mykolas Romeris University offers Bachelor, Master and PHD programmes in the English language.

It is the first University in Lithuania, which offers the possibility to choose international joint study programmes leading to double or even triple diplomas. Joint programmes are offered in cooperation with Universities from UK, France, Austria, Finland, even South Korea.
About 500 University students each year participate in international exchange (studies and traineeships) via Erasmus, Nordplus or other international programmes.
At the present students taking our programmes come from over 25 countries such diverse as USA, Jamaica, Germany, Ukraine, Turkey, Azerbaijan, India, and so on.
Study programmes offered at Mykolas Romeris University are continuously renewed and updated, responding to the need of society and providing young people with knowledge and skills necessary to build a successful career.
A Lithuanian degree diploma is recognized in all the countries which have signed the Lisbon Recognition Convention – signed by 50 countries and international organizations. That means students can be sure that their qualifications gained in Lithuania will be valid in all these countries.
In 2010 Mykolas Romeris University was awarded with the Diploma Supplement Label which indicates that the Diploma Supplement of MRU meets the European Commission's, the Council of Europe's and UNESCO/CEPER' created sample.
In 2012 Mykolas Romeris University was awarded with ECTS Label. The label raises the profile of the institution a transparent and reliable partner in European and international cooperation (awarded only to 64 institutions in Europe, only 2 in Lithuania). It is one of the most important signs attesting to a high quality of studies at the University.

Undergraduate programmes

Informatics and Digital Contents (joint study programme with Dongseo University, South Korea)
Psychology
Social Work
Financial Industry
English for Specific Purposes and the Second Foreign Language
Tourism Management and a Heritage

Graduate programmes

Communication and Creative Technologies/Communication and Creative Industries (dual degree programme validated by Middlesex University, UK)
Financial Markets (dual degree programme validated by Middlesex University, UK)
International Law
European and International Business Law (joint study programme with University of Savoie, France)
European Union Law and Governance (double degree with Montesquieu University – Bordeaux IV, France)
Social Technology Management (joint study programme with Fernando Pessoa University, Portugal)
Electronic Business Management (dual degree programme validated by Middlesex University, UK)
Work and Organizational Psychology (joint study programme with Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia)
Social Work with Youth and Children (joint study programme with Riga Stradins University, Latvia)
Comparative Social Policy and Welfare (joint degree with University of Tampere, Finland and Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria)
Informatics and Visual Contents (joint study programme with Dongeso University, South Korea)
Legal Regulation of Public Administration and Human Rights (joint study programme with Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine)
Intellectual Property Law (joint study programme with Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine)
Private Law (joint study programme with Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine)
Healthcare Law and Policy (joint study programme with Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine)

Postgraduate programmes

Law
Law, Science and Technology - LAST-JD - (programme implemented in cooperation with University of Bologna, Italy, University of Turin, Italy, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Tilburg University, The Netherlands)
Management
Economics
Psychology
Education

Research

Mykolas Romeris University engages in fundamental and applied research, takes part in national, regional and international research programmes and projects, and practically applies research results and disseminates them to the public. The research results, carried out in the University’s faculties, departments, in laboratories, institutes, and centres, make up the basis of integration between research and studies. Traditionally the University has engaged in research in the area of social sciences and more recently, has initiated research in biomedicine, technology and the humanities.

Internationalization

International cooperation at MRU is oriented to strengthen internationalization in studies and research. In partnership with other institutions, joint study programmes are created. Students, academics and administrative personnel participate in exchange programmes, international conferences and other events. The University’s international ties span all the regions of the globe. It has affiliations with more than 400 foreign academic and state institutions. From 2006, the University offers joint Master’s degree study programmes and encourages its students to attain double or triple diplomas. One of the goals of University’s internationalization is student diversification, thus the number of international students is continually growing. This enables both Lithuanian and international students to share experiences and ideas as well as to work together on joint international projects, expanding their world views and cultural awareness.

Sports

Spain national basketball team at MRU's sport hall

Mykolas Romeris University is a perfect place to train or work out. Students are encouraged to engage in an active lifestyle on campus through organized activities and individual health promotion. New athletic halls for gymnastics, games and table tennis have been set up.

MRU was a partner of EuroBasket 2011, holding practices of all the top 8 teams.
Mykolas Romeris University has been cultivating the Olympic spirit for a long time, and as a proof of that on December 1st, 2010, the Lithuanian National Olympic Committee (LNOC) awarded the Rector of Mykolas Romeris University, Prof. Dr. Alvydas Pumputis, with LNOC's Honorary Medal for the University’s contribution to sports. Artūras Poviliūnas, the President of Lithuanian National Olympic Committee, said that athletes at this University have the best study conditions, which highly contribute to their possibilities for reaching Olympic heights.

Olympic champion Laura Asadauskaitė is a MRU alumni.

Olympic medallists

2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro: MRU students Mindaugas Griškonis and Saulius Ritter won a silver medal in the Rowing Men's Double Sculls.^[3]
2012 Summer Olympics in London: MRU alumni Laura Asadauskaitė-Zadneprovskienė won a gold medal in pentathlon, MRU student Jevgenij Šuklin won a silver medal in the Men's Canoe Single's Finals 200 m event.^[4]
2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing: MRU students Edvinas Krungolcas and Andrejus Zadneprovskis were silver and bronze medal in pentathlon.^[5]
2004 Summer Olympics in Athens: MRU student Andrejus Zadneprovskis won a silver medal in pentathlon.

Other athletes

MRU student Giedrius Titenis is a two-time Olympic swimmer, who won a bronze medal in the 2009 World Aquatics Championship.
MRU student Andrej Olijnik participated in the 2016 Olympics, and won a silver medal in the 2011 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships.^[6]

References

External links

(English) University Website
(English) European Commission Joint Research Center

Universities in Lithuania

Largest universities	Vilnius University Mykolas Romeris University Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Kaunas University of Technology Vytautas Magnus University

Public institutions	General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Medical Academy Veterinary Academy Klaipėda University Lithuanian Sports University Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre Aleksandras Stulginskis University Šiauliai University Vilnius Academy of Art Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences

Private institutions	ISM University of Management and Economics LCC International University Telšiai Bishop Vincentas Borisevičius Priest Seminary European Humanities University Vilnius University International Business School Kazimieras Simonavičius University Vilnius St. Joseph Seminary

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