Vilnius University

🇱🇹 Lithuania 4-Year University

Global #416 Lithuania #1

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Institution Info

Founded: 1579
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 23,517 students
Faculty: 5 358
Endowment: $165.0M
Website: https://www.vu.lt/

About

Vilnius University is a higher education institution in Lithuania, founded in 1579. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is the top-ranked university in Lithuania. The university has approximately 24K students, an endowment of $165.0M, a member of Global C-Tier (World 301-500) and Coimbra Group.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #446 · Ranked	34,80
THE	2026	THE #868 · Ranked	37,74
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #416 · Ranked	85,48

Research Output via OpenAlex

331

h-index

1,538,451

Citations

39,595

Publications

29,074

i10-index

1,97

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global C-Tier (World 301-500) Coimbra Group

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Motto

"Hinc itur ad astra"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vilnius University's global ranking?

Vilnius University is ranked #416 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Lithuania, it holds the #1 position.

When was Vilnius University founded?

Vilnius University was founded in 1579, making it 447 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in Lithuania.

How many students attend Vilnius University?

Vilnius University has a student body of approximately 23,517 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Vilnius University's research output?

Vilnius University has produced 39,595 research publications with 1,538,451 total citations and an h-index of 331, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Vilnius University's endowment?

Vilnius University has an endowment of approximately $165.0M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.