Kazimierz Simonavičius universitetas

What Kazimierz Simonavičius universitetas does

Kazimiero Simonavičius universitetas (KSU), rebranded in 2025 as KSU International University, is a private Lithuanian higher education institution founded in 2003 and licensed by the Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science (License No. 002426). Operating from its Vilnius headquarters in the Aero City district, KSU delivers 8 bachelor's programs, 5 master's programs, and 1 integrated 5-year Law program spanning business management, aviation management, fashion business and communication, film business management, real estate business, communication and digital media, arts and creative technologies management, health care services management, and law. The university is differentiated by study programs described as unique in Lithuania (notably Aviation Management, Fashion Business, and Film Business Management) and holds exclusive regional status as the first and only IATA Authorized Training Centre in all Baltic states since October 2020, alongside ICA-accredited courses.

KSU's technology stack centers on industry-standard educational platforms — Moodle for the virtual learning environment and Classter for student information management — supplemented by a proprietary online registration system and an integrated virtual library connecting KSU resources to the Lithuanian eLABa system and external databases. Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition fees (€3,700–€8,000 depending on program and student nationality), a €100 document processing fee, and professional certified training including IATA and ICA courses. The university enrolls 1,000+ students taught by 150+ lecturers and researchers, with 40% growth in accepted students reported in 2025.

KSU employs a multi-channel go-to-market approach combining direct online registration, the national LAMA BPO centralized admission system, dedicated international student recruitment with English-language support and visa guidance, and Erasmus+ mobility partnerships with 100+ foreign universities. It serves five primary customer segments: high school graduates (bachelor's), bachelor's holders (master's), college graduates seeking academic advancement, working professionals seeking continuing education and certification, and alumni seeking ongoing engagement. KSU holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, ranks 1st in Lithuania for research results per employee and 1st among private universities for social sciences research indicators, and was ranked 182nd in Northern Europe in the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026.

Name

Kazimierz Simonavičius universitetas

Legal name

Kazimiero Simonavičiaus universitetas, UAB

Website

https://ksu.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kazimiero Simonavičius universitetas (KSU) is a private Lithuanian university offering bachelor's, master's, and integrated law programs in business, aviation, fashion, health management, and creative industries. It serves 1,000+ students and holds exclusive IATA Authorized Training Centre status in the Baltic states.

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Higher Education

NAICS

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SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

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Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF), Arts, Humanities & Creative Research Universities (EDAHABAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Bachelor degree programs
• Master degree programs
• Professional aviation training
• Business management education

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Bachelor Programs: Annual tuition fees for undergraduate programs ranging from 3700 EUR to 5000 EUR for Lithuanian citizens, with higher rates for international students (4500-6000 EUR). Programs include Business Management, Aviation Management, Fashion Business, Real Estate, Communication, Arts Management, Health Services Management, and Cinema Business.
2. Tuition Fees - Master Programs: Annual tuition fees for graduate programs ranging from 4600 EUR to 7400 EUR for Lithuanian citizens, with higher rates for international students (5200-8000 EUR). Programs include Aviation Management, Fashion Management, Strategic Communication, Health System Management, and Organizational Innovation.
3. Tuition Fees - Integrated (Vientisosios) Studies: 5-year integrated Law program costing 3800 EUR annually for Lithuanian citizens in distance learning format
4. Professional Training Programs: Professional development and certification courses including IATA accredited programs, ICA courses, and specialized industry training in fashion, business, aviation, and other sectors
5. Document Processing Fee: 100 EUR fee for processing admission documents

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KSU is an independent private university in Lithuania offering bachelor's, integrated, and master's degree programs in fields such as aviation management, business management, fashion, law, communication, real estate, and creative industries. The university also provides IATA- and ICA-accredited professional training courses and operates research institutes in social innovation and sustainable development.

Product overview

Kazimiero Simonavičius universitetas (KSU) is a private university in Lithuania operating since 2003, presenting itself as KSU International University. The institution offers a portfolio of 8 bachelor's programs, 5 master's programs, and 1 integrated (combined bachelor's and master's) study program across business, law, communication, health, aviation, and creative industries. Key programs include Aviation Management (the only one in Lithuania), Fashion Business and Communication, Film Business Management, Real Estate Business, Law, and Health Care Services Management at the bachelor's level, along with master's programs in Aviation Management, Fashion Management, Strategic Communication, Health Systems Management, and Organizational Innovations. KSU also provides professional certified training including IATA and ICA accredited courses (being the first and only IATA Authorized Training Centre in the Baltic States). The university maintains research institutes and centers including the Institute of Law and Technology, Business Innovation and Communication School, Next Society Institute, Big Data Competence Centre, Digital Aviation Laboratory, and NØEMA centre for art, science, and technology experiences. All programs can be studied in Lithuanian and/or English, with flexible daytime, evening, or distance learning options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NØEMA: Interdisciplinary art, science, and technology experiences center for exploring human experience as a source of creation and transformation.
• KSU Digital Fashion Masterclass
• IATA Accredited Courses
• ICA Accredited Courses

Products and services

• Aviation Management (Bachelor's)
• Business Management (Bachelor's)
• Fashion Business and Communication (Bachelor's)
• Real Estate Business (Bachelor's)
• Law (Integrated Studies)
• Arts and Creative Technologies Management (Bachelor's)
• Communication and Digital Media (Bachelor's)
• Film Business Management (Bachelor's)
• Health Care Services Management (Bachelor's)
• Aviation Management (Master's)
• Fashion Management (Master's)
• Strategic Communication Studies (Master's)
• Health Protection Systems Management (Master's)
• Organizational Innovations and Management (Master's)
• IATA Accredited Courses
• ICA Accredited Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 100% graduate employment rate (Reitingai, 2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Affidea LietuvamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026KSU and Affidea Lietuva joining forces for training future health management leaders. From September onwards, KSU will implement two new study programs in health management area - Bachelor program 'Health Care Services Management' and Master program 'Health Care System Management'.
• Kyiv Aviation Institute (KAI)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025KSU and Ukrainian State University Kyiv Aviation Institute began academic and scientific cooperation, representing important international partnership in aviation education.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020IATA evaluated KSU's experience and ability to ensure high Aviation Management study quality. Since October 2020, KSU became the first and only IATA Authorized Training Center (ATC) in all Baltic states and the only one in Lithuania, gaining rights to conduct accredited IATA courses.
• ICA (International Civil Aviation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership for conducting ICA aviation training courses since 2020, complementing IATA accreditation for comprehensive aviation education offerings.
• Erasmus+ Partner Universities (100+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKSU actively participates in Erasmus+ program, collaborating with more than 100 partner universities abroad. Students have opportunity to study for one or two semesters (4-10 months) at universities in various countries or complete internships abroad.
• Kujawy and Pomorze University (Poland)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuadripartite cooperation agreement signed with Kujawy and Pomorze University (Poland), Kyrgyzstan National University, and Romanian German University Sibiu to share didactic experience, collaborate in business, culture and sports, improve study quality and effectiveness, strengthen university competitiveness, and ensure science, business and innovation interaction.
• Kyrgyzstan National UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of quadripartite cooperation agreement for sharing didactic experience, collaboration in business, culture and sports, improving study quality and effectiveness, strengthening university competitiveness, and ensuring science, business and innovation interaction.
• Romanian German University SibiumajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of quadripartite cooperation agreement for sharing didactic experience, collaboration in business, culture and sports, improving study quality and effectiveness, strengthening university competitiveness, and ensuring science, business and innovation interaction.
• Vilnius Business CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint didactic center 'Didacticos' created as inter-institutional platform for academic development, educational innovations and research, dedicated to strengthening lecturers' didactic, digital and professional competencies.
• SMK Higher SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of joint didactic center 'Didacticos' for academic development and educational innovations collaboration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SMK University of Applied Sciences: Lithuanian private higher education institution and KSU's partner in the joint Didacticos teaching center. Targets similar student segments with applied programs, making it a close operational peer.
• Mykolas Romeris University: Lithuanian private research university strong in law, management, and social sciences. Closely comparable to KSU on academic positioning, private status, and emphasis on social sciences research.
• European Humanities University: Private humanities and social sciences university operating in Vilnius in exile from Belarus. Comparable to KSU in private status, small scale, and emphasis on social sciences, with a similar international student profile.
• ISM University of Management and Economics: Lithuania's leading private business university, offering management and economics programs. Directly comparable to KSU as a tuition-driven private institution targeting business and management students in the same Lithuanian market.
• Vilnius Business College (VVK): Private college in Vilnius that is also a KSU partner institution (with shared graduate discount pathway). Comparable in size and target student profile, with overlapping business and management programs.

Regional players

• Turiba University: Latvian private higher education institution offering business, management, and tourism programs. Comparable to KSU on private model, niche program strategy, and Baltic regional positioning, though operating in a different national market.
• EKA University of Applied Sciences: Latvian private higher education institution offering business, law, and applied programs. Comparable to KSU in private structure, applied/business orientation, and Baltic regional context, though primarily serving the Latvian market.
• BA School of Business and Finance: Latvian private business school focused on finance, business, and management. Comparable to KSU on private status, business-school positioning, and Baltic regional scale, though operating primarily in Latvia.

Broad incumbents

• Vilnius University: Lithuania's largest and oldest university with comprehensive coverage including business, law, and communication. Represents the public-sector incumbent that competes for the same student pool against KSU's premium-priced private offering.
• Kaunas University of Technology (KTU): Major Lithuanian public university with strong business, engineering, and management programs. A broad incumbent that competes for domestic students and benefits from public funding advantages versus KSU.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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