Vilniaus College/University of Applied Sciences

What Vilniaus College/University of Applied Sciences does

Vilniaus College/University of Applied Sciences (VIKO) is a public higher education institution headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania, operating across nine faculties: Agrotechnologies, Electronics and Informatics, Economics, Arts and Design, Pedagogy, Construction, Health Care, Technology, and Business Management. It delivers professional bachelor's degree programs organized into 12 study direction groups, plus non-formal continuing education, and serves high school graduates, adult learners, and international students through on-campus, blended, and distance learning formats. The institution runs an internal technology stack comprising a Moodle-based Virtual Learning Environment (VMA), Student Information System (SIS), Document Management System (DVS), and Microsoft 365/Teams productivity layer, supplemented by specialized service centers such as VikoFlora (horticulture), a teaching Veterinary Clinic, the Career Center, the Foreign Languages Center, the Gestures Studies Center, and the Teaching Excellence Center (DMC).

VIKO's revenue model combines state budget allocations (per-student funding), tuition fees (including for foreign-language programs), EU and Erasmus+ project funding, applied-research contracts, and revenue from ancillary commercial service centers. Customer acquisition is event-driven — open door days, career fairs, gymnasium outreach, national university fairs, and digital channels (website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn). The institution is a founding member of the HEROES European Universities alliance and maintains an extensive Erasmus+ and BIP partnership network across Europe, including with KTU EDU_Lab, Fontys, the University of Girona, and the Latvian Academy of Culture. Operationally, VIKO is currently undergoing institutional reorganization (Reorganizavimas) and, in 2026, conducted its first unified graduation ceremony for more than 1,500 students from eight faculties at Arena Vilnius.

Name

Vilniaus College/University of Applied Sciences

Legal name

Vilniaus kolegija

Website

https://viko.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Vilniaus College/University of Applied Sciences (VIKO) is a Lithuanian public higher education institution offering professional bachelor's degree programs across 9 faculties and 12 study direction groups to high school graduates, adult learners, and international students in Vilnius.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Branch/Partner Community Colleges (EDAHADAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Applied sciences degrees
• Professional bachelor's degrees
• Continuing education courses
• Vocational university studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Students pay tuition fees for studies, with some programs offered in foreign languages. State-funded places are also available for eligible students.
2. State Budget Funding: Public higher education institution receiving state budget allocation based on student numbers and performance metrics.
3. Research and Project Funding: Funding from EU projects, Erasmus+ programs, and applied research contracts with industry partners.
4. Continuing Education Services: Non-formal education programs, professional development courses, and training services for external clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vilniaus College/University of Applied Sciences (VIKO) is a state higher education institution delivering professional bachelor's degree programs across 9 faculties and 12 study direction groups, ranging from agrotechnologies and electronics to arts, health care, and business management. Beyond degree programs, it operates non-formal continuing education, English-language international study programs, and applied research and project services supported by HEROES and Erasmus+ partnerships.

Product overview

Vilniaus College/University of Applied Sciences (VIKO) is a higher education institution offering practical-oriented studies across 9 faculties. The institution provides a unified portfolio of educational services organized by faculty (Agrotechnologijų, Elektronikos ir informatikos, Ekonomikos, Menų ir dizaino, Pedagogikos, Statybos, Sveikatos priežiūros, Technikos, Verslo vadybos), supplemented by specialized service centers including VikoFlora (horticulture), the Veterinary Clinic, Career Center, Foreign Languages Center, Teaching Excellence Center (DMC), and Gestures Studies Center. The institution operates digital platforms including VMA Moodle (learning management system), SIS (student information), and DVS (document management) for academic and administrative operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VIKO Racing: Student racing team participating in competitions
• VIKO Flora
• DMC - Dėstymo Meistriškumo Centras
• VIKO Gestotyros centras

Products and services

• Professional Bachelor's Degree Programmes Professional bachelor's degree programmes across 9 faculties (Agrotechnologies, Electronics and Informatics, Economics, Arts and Design, Pedagogy, Construction, Health Care, Technology, Business Management) covering 12 study direction groups, designed for direct entry into the labour market. Targeted at Lithuanian high school graduates and international students.
• Non-formal Education and Continuing Education Programmes Non-formal continuing education, professional development courses, and specialised training programmes delivered for working professionals, career changers, and external clients seeking credentialed upskilling outside formal degree programmes.
• English-language International Study Programmes Degree and exchange programmes delivered in English for international students, including Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes (e.g., 'The Manor Musical LAB') developed with European partner universities such as Fontys (Netherlands), University of Girona/ERAM (Spain), Latvian Academy of Culture, and Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts (Bulgaria).
• Veterinary Clinic Services Animal healthcare services provided by the Agrotechnologies Faculty's veterinary clinic to the public, simultaneously serving as a practical training site for veterinary students. Partners include TASSO (German animal protection organization) for stray animal sterilisation campaigns.
• VikoFlora Decorative Plants and Landscaping Services Decorative plants sales, plant fairs, and landscaping services offered by VIKO's Agrotechnologies Faculty to the public, combining commercial activity with applied student learning.
• Foreign Languages Centre Services Foreign language instruction and support services offered by VIKO's Foreign Languages Centre to enrolled students and external learners.
• Teaching Excellence Centre (DMC) Professional Development Professional development programmes for VIKO's teaching staff, including qualification improvement programmes, open trainings, didactic consultations, and a structured 24-month mentorship programme that tracks competencies and issues micro-credentials and digital badges for teaching portfolio development.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• Timișoara University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine (Romania)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2014Project partner in Erasmus+ Strategic Partnerships for veterinary education improvement through problem-based learning adaptation.
• Abivet Veterinary Clinic (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2014International partner in veterinary education innovation project implementing problem-based learning methodologies.
• European Quality Center (Bulgaria)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2014Project partner in educational innovation for veterinary specialist training.
• EURASHE (European Association of Institutions in Higher Education)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2014Vilnius College hosted EURASHE seminar on quality assurance in higher education with board and council meetings. Active member of the European association representing institutions in higher education.
• Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) EDU_LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for didactics mentor training program. KTU EDU_Lab team delivered training sessions on assessment methods, rubric creation, challenge-based learning, mentoring conversation architecture, and peer observation techniques. The partnership supports VIKO's teaching excellence center development.
• Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Erasmus+ BIP (Blended Intensive Programme) 'The Manor Musical LAB' creating musical theatre productions. Student and faculty exchange for creative laboratory format combining music, theatre, and collaborative creation principles.
• University School of Arts ERAM – University of Girona (Spain)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner in musical theatre BIP project with students and faculty from 6 countries participating in creative intensive program.
• Latvian Academy of CulturemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in cross-cultural musical theatre project involving Baltic, Dutch, Spanish, Bulgarian and Swiss institutions.
• Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts 'Prof. Asen Diamandiev' (Bulgaria)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in international creative arts collaboration and Erasmus+ intensive programs.
• HEROES Alliance (European Universities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVilnius College is a founding member of HEROES (European Universities alliance). The alliance conducts semi-annual meetings, joint programs, and collaborative academic initiatives. VIKO hosted the third semi-annual meeting in May 2026 with partners from across Europe.
• CITCO (Social Partner)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partner providing real management challenges for BIP 'Moderni vadyba 2026' focusing on business resilience. Students work in international teams to develop innovative solutions.
• Lithuanian Association of Imitation Companies 'Liba'coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of national competition PE MIND2IMPACT promoting entrepreneurship, creativity, and practical business learning. Also connects to PEN Worldwide international elevator pitch competition.
• TASSO (German Animal Protection Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner in animal welfare project providing free sterilization services for stray animals. German organization delegates experienced veterinarians and collaborates with VIKO veterinary students.
• VšĮ 'Lesė' (Animal Shelter)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal animal welfare organization collaborating on stray animal sterilization campaigns and veterinary student practical training.
• AB SEB BankasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Economics Faculty events including 'Banker's Day' and student excursions to bank headquarters for career orientation.
• AB DNB BankasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting Economics Faculty events and providing guest lectures on career planning and banking sector opportunities.
• National Blood CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with State Medicines Control Agency and VIKO to organize voluntary blood donation campaigns on campus.
• Lithuanian Wheelchair Sports AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in organizing practical seminar for teachers on parasports and inclusion of people with disabilities in physical activities.
• Lithuanian Paralympic CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on educational events about parasports and athlete development, contributing expertise to VIKO pedagogy programs.
• Medardo Čoboto Third Age UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in health awareness events including World Health Day commemorations and senior education programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kaunas University of Technology: Major Lithuanian public university with strong applied-sciences and engineering profile, VIKO's primary domestic peer in the technical and applied education market. Also an active collaboration partner via KTU EDU_Lab for didactics mentor training.
• Lithuanian University of Health Sciences: Specialized Lithuanian public university in health sciences, directly comparable to VIKO's Health Care Faculty in subject matter and competing for the same healthcare talent pipeline in Lithuania.
• Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA): Major Dutch UAS operating across multiple faculties with applied bachelor's degrees, structurally analogous to VIKO's 9-faculty, 12-program applied-sciences model and a useful benchmark for UAS scale economics.
• Vilnius Tech (VILNIUS TECH): Lithuania's largest technical university based in Vilnius, competing directly with VIKO's Electronics & Informatics, Construction, and Technology faculties for students and applied-research funding in the same catchment.
• Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences: Finnish University of Applied Sciences with a comparable applied bachelor model, business and technology faculties, and active participation in European university alliances — directly comparable on UAS operating model.
• Turku University of Applied Sciences: Finnish UAS with multiple faculties delivering professional bachelor's degrees and applied research; functionally similar in mission, faculty structure, and European UAS alliance activity to VIKO.
• Fontys University of Applied Sciences: Large Dutch University of Applied Sciences with comparable UAS structure and applied bachelor programs; existing VIKO Erasmus+ BIP partner in musical theatre, providing a structurally analogous European UAS reference point.
• Lithuanian University of Agriculture (Vytautas Magnus University Agriculture Academy): Lithuanian institution with an applied agrotechnology and life-sciences focus that directly overlaps with VIKO's Agrotechnologies Faculty, particularly the veterinary and agricultural training traditions dating back to 1918.

Regional players

• Klaipėda University: Lithuania's western regional university offering applied bachelor's and professional programs similar to VIKO's portfolio, serving as a comparable regional applied-education peer in a different Lithuanian catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Vilnius University: Lithuania's flagship comprehensive university headquartered in Vilnius, competing for the same Vilnius-region student pool with a broader academic portfolio that overlaps VIKO's programs at the bachelor's level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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