Lietuvos muzikos ir teatro akademija

University Library

Yes

The Lietuvos muzikos ir teatro akademija (LMTA) boasts multiple libraries across its different campuses, providing valuable resources to its students and faculty:

• Library of Music Faculty
• Central Library
• Library of the Faculty of Theatre and Film
• Library of the Klaipėda Faculty

The central building houses a reading room, providing a quiet and conducive space for focused study and research.

The overall collection of all libraries include:

• Number of physical books/volumes: 308,749
• Number of physical media (CDs, DVDs etc.): 58,469
• Number of digital/electronic databases: 32
• Number of librarians: 10
• Total library yearly expenditure: 37,000 (2022)

Additionally, LMTA features a mediateque, enriching the learning experience with a vast collection of 4,000 digital films and a substantial number of CDs.

For those interested in folk music, the Folk Music Archive of LMTA is a treasure trove with an impressive collection of 100,000 recordings, preserving the rich cultural heritage of music.

With these diverse libraries and resources, Lietuvos muzikos ir teatro akademija provides a comprehensive learning environment, fostering academic growth and research across its campuses.

University Housing

Yes

Lietuvos muzikos ir teatro akademija (Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre) offers the following housing options for students:

• Mixed-gender dormitory accommodation is available in Vilnius.
• The dormitory provides 202 beds in single, twin, and triple rooms.
• Students also have the choice to select private accommodations.
• There is an international house option available for students in Vilnius.

For more information, visit: https://lmta.lt/en/english-lmta-welcomes-foreign-students/english-practical-information/english-accommodation/ and https://lmta.lt/en/english-lmta-welcomes-foreign-students/english-practical-information/international-house-vilnius/

Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes

Lietuvos muzikos ir teatro akademija (LMTA) provides sport facilities and activities to its students. The academy has one sport hall and gym equipment available for use.

Students at LMTA have the option to take elective courses in body movement, dance, and laughter yoga. They are also recommended to utilize gym+ (available 7/24) and other gyms in Vilnius and Klaipėda.

For more information about gym+ and its pricing, visit: https://gymplius.lt/kainos/

Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Financial Aid

Yes

Lietuvos muzikos ir teatro akademija (LMTA) offers various financial aids and opportunities for its students:

• State-supported loan: LMTA students can apply for state-supported loans through the link: https://www.epaslaugos.lt/portal/citizen/service/154/48304
• Student grants:
  • Mobility grants - Erasmus+ for part-time studies
  • Erasmus+ for short-term studies
  • Nordplus grants for part-time studies
  • Nordplus grants for short-term studies
• Scholarships:
  • Academic scholarships for students with good academic results
  • Senate scholarships
  • Singe scholarships
  • Special scholarships, including the Scholarship of Prezident Antanas Smetona, M. K. Ciurlionis foundation scholarship, and George Mikel scholarship
• Tuition fee waivers: LMTA offers a 30% waiver on tuition fees to students.
• State-funded study places: EU citizens may apply for state-funded study places, and successful candidates are exempted from the study fees.
• Work opportunities: Students can explore work opportunities through the Career and Competence Centre of the Academy.

Study Abroad

Yes

Lietuvos muzikos ir teatro akademija (LMTA) offers the following exchange programs and study abroad opportunities:

• LMTA participates in Erasmus+ and Nordplus exchange programs.
• Exchange students have access to all LMTA courses at all study cycles.
• Students can select courses at LMTA, as well as elective courses at Vilnius Fine Arts Academy and Vilnius University, and online courses at partner institutions such as Jazeps Vitols Latvian Academy of Music, Metropolia University of Applied Arts, and Tampere University of Applied Arts.
• Exchange periods usually last one semester, which is approximately 5 months.

For more information about the exchange program, visit: https://lmta.lt/en/english-international-relations/

For the list of partner institutions, visit: https://lmta.lt/en/english-international-relations/english-partner-institutions/

Erasmus+ and Nordplus programs are also available for teaching academic staff, with approximately 100 academic staff members sent and received by LMTA during the academic year.

Distance Learning

Yes

Lietuvos muzikos ir teatro akademija (LMTA) offers distance learning opportunities. The academy currently provides 199 active online courses, including 14 courses taught in English. For its online education, LMTA utilizes the Moodle open-source platform and also employs LOLA (low latency platform) and Polycom for international masterclasses. However, it's important to note that LMTA does not offer full degree programs through distance learning; these online courses are available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students for supplementary learning.

Students can access various e-services, including the link to the Moodle platform, through the following URL: https://lmta.lt/lt/studijuojantiesiems/e-paslaugos/

Additionally, LMTA has collaborated with partner institutions in Milan and Copenhagen to develop INTERMUSIC, an interactive environment for music education. For music courses, students can access the platform at https://intermusic.lmta.lt/.

Academic Counseling

Not reported

Career Services

Yes

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