VILNIUS BUSINESS COLLEGE

VILNIUS| LITHUANIA

OVERVIEW OF THE INSTITUTION

Vilnius Business College (VBC) is a modern higher education institution in Lithuania offering professional bachelor’s degree programmes in business management, information technologies, and languages. Established in 1989, VBC focuses on practical, innovation-driven education, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration.

The college integrates applied research, digital learning, and student-centered teaching to prepare graduates for the global labor market. VBC maintains active partnerships with universities and enterprises across Europe, supports student mobility through Erasmus+, and promotes lifelong learning, creativity, and social responsibility within an inclusive academic environment.

FEDE MEMBER – N° 1679

Year of membership: 2025

PROGRAMMES AND DEGREES

Other programmes and certificates offered by the institution

Bachelor’s Programmes

Business and Public Management (8 programmes)

  • Logistics Business
  • Business Development and Entrepreneurship
  • International E-Business and Commerce
  • Business Management and Marketing (Team Academy or traditional method)
  • Tourism and Events
  • Health Technologies and Innovation Business
  • Agro-Food Business and Innovation
  • Business Finance and Investment

Management (1 programme)

  • International Hospitality Management (developed with École hôtelière de Lausanne)

Informatics (4 programmes)

  • Programming and Internet Technologies
  • Media Technologies
  • Game Development
  • Cybersecurity Technologies

Languages (1 programme)

  • English for International Communication

Special programme:

Academic English Preparatory Programme – for students whose English language level is below the required to get admission to the BA programme, we offer a possibility to attend a semester-long intensive English language preparatory programme which will count towards your degree programme

LANGUAGES OF INSTRUCTION

  • English

STRENGTHS OF THE INSTITUTION

  • Strong integration of studies and applied research – Studies and research are interconnected, ensuring knowledge transfer between academia and business, while fostering innovation and entrepreneurship;
  • Wide and modern portfolio of accredited programmes – diversified, high-quality study programmes in business, informatics, and humanities, fully aligned with labour-market needs and international standards ;
  • High internationalisation level – More than 200 international students from 50+ countries, active Erasmus+ mobility, and strong partnerships with universities in Switzerland, Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania;
  • Research growth and innovation capacity – Thematic research clusters, increasing number of SCOPUS publications, participation in RDI and EIT projects, and student involvement in applied research;
  • Qualified, engaged academic staff
  • Advanced digitalisation and distance learning system – robust online and hybrid study infrastructure ensures accessibility and flexibility for diverse learners;
  • Active student life and social responsibility – Strong Student Representation, innovation events (Innovation Day, Profadienis), alumni networking, and emphasis on psychological well-being and inclusion;
  • Commitment to sustainability and regional impact
  • High employer satisfaction and graduate employability

KEY FIGURES:

  • Number of students: 1161
  • Number of teachers: 80
  • Number of internships offered per year: 300
  • Number of Partnerships: 100
  • Date of creation: 1989
  • Number of campuses: 2
  • Number of conferences per year: 4
  • Number of other events per year: 50+

Awards and prizes 

  • Institutional Award – National Ranking Recognition – according to the annual higher education ranking published in the journal Ratings (May–December 2025, No. 1 (23)), Vilnius Business College was recognised as the most internationalised non-state college in Lithuania.
  • Student awards – VBC students won prizes in national innovation competitions (Innovation Day, Profadienis) and were recognized for best papers in international student conferences;
  • Recognition by the London School of Digital Business for Industry-Academia Collaboration for Creating Employability and Entrepreneurship of the Year

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Vytenio str. 9

LT-03113 Vilnius

Lithuania

+370 616 55422

For your pre-registration

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES

  • Exchanges, Erasmus +
  • Educational Cooperation
  • International programmes, Summer schools

CAMPUS LIFE

  • Student Representation & Organizations – A formal Student Representation body defends students’ rights, contributes to study programmes development, and organizes community activities;
  • Alumni & Networking – Alumni maintain strong ties with the College through mentorship, events, and joint projects, helping to connect education with real business practice;
  • Junior Business & Innovation Activities – Students participate in Innovation Day, Profadienis (business simulator), and other entrepreneurship events fostering creativity, project management, and leadership;
  • Sports, Culture & Creativity – VBC engages in local and regional cultural life through conferences, debates, translation contests, and start-up fairs that blend culture, technology, and civic participation;
  • International & Leisure Mobility – Active Erasmus+ participation enables study, internship, and short-term visits abroad, with both physical and blended mobility options;
  • Well-being, Solidarity & Inclusion – College promotes psychological resilience, cooperation with NGOs like Jaunimo linija, and offers scholarships (e.g., for Ukrainian students) to support social inclusion and solidarity;
  • Sustainable Development Commitment – VBC integrates circular economy principles, recycling initiatives, and digitalisation to reduce its ecological footprint and engage students in sustainability projects;
  • Community and NGO Collaboration – Campus hosts organizations like ICF Lithuania and provides facilities for public and partner events, fostering intersectoral dialogue and social capital;
  • International Campus Model – Vytenio st. 9 “Co-Living” campus project combines study, residential, sports, and cultural spaces to create a modern, inclusive academic environment.

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Year of update: 2025