Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Jaunystes str. 1
Jaunystes str. 2
Klaipeda
Lithuania

Telephone
+37046489132
Fax
+37046314575
E-Mail
office@kvk.lt
E-Mail (2)
s.blazulioniene@kvk.lt
Mobile Phone
+37063007721
Mobile Phone (other)
+37065538766
Website
http://www.kvk.lt
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Heritage
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Research
  4. Youth and education
General Information
Klaipeda State University of Applied Sciences (KVK) consisted of three faculties: technologies, social sciences and health sciences. KVK has more than 4000 students, 300 academic staff and about 50 administrative staff. KVK Students Board members are very active and they organize different events and projects for youth. KVK organizing studies for International students from Asia, Arabic countries. Budgetary resources about 8 mln EUR per year. Activities of KVk are funded from three main sources: appropriations from the state budget, income generated by the KVK in provision of services and projects. KVK performs research works, initiated by social partners: Yazaki Wiring Technologies Lietuva, Klaipeda Passanger Transport, Klaipeda Bus Fleet, Klaipeda City Municipality and others.
Mission and Objectives

Mission: To educate highly qualified professionals having universal values, understanding their role in the society and capable of personal improvement. Objectives: 
1. Implementation of studies, quality shaping of an attractive image of the KVK, 
2. Cooperation with social partners in the activities of studies and applied research, expansion of international cooperation and implementation of continuing education.
3. Development of responsible members of society and the nurturing of the country's culture. 
4. To anticipate the changes enabling the KVK to reform by adjusting to the new market conditions.

Main Projects / Activities

KVK has great experience in Life Long Learning Programme, Erasmus +, Nord Plus and other programmes projects like partner and coordinator.
Since 2009 KVK has had several national and international projects. It has lead many teaching projects for developing of study programmes.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

KVK teachers and students will organize seminars, open lectures and workshops about tollerance, cultures differences, migration problemmes. Study modulle  "Intercultural Communication" is prepared and everyone student can study this subject. KVK researches will do research about emigrants from Syria problemmes and opportunities to live in Lithuania. 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We would like to contribute to develop an Intercultural Strategy for the Euro-Mediterranean Region, help migrants from Syria and other Mediterranean countries, found commonthoughts, partners, friends, share our experience. 

Contact (1) Full Name
Silva Blazulioniene
Job Title
Project manager
Head of the organisation
Director Grazina Markvaldiene
Contact (2) Full Name
Jurate Danieliene
Job Title (2)
Head of International Relations Department