Vilnius University and the University of Hamburg have signed a double degree agreement, offering German Studies students the unique opportunity to obtain a diploma from both institutions.
From 2025 onwards, students enrolling in the Bachelor's programme in German Studies at Vilnius University will be eligible for the double degree. This agreement is the result of four years of close cooperation between the two universities, with the launch of a joint degree being one of the partnership’s key goals. Until now, students could spend a semester in Hamburg, but the new programme opens up even broader international opportunities.
'Vilnius University seeks to expand its cooperation with leading international universities in both research and education. We have good news for students of the Faculty of Philology: this academic year we are launching another double degree programme. From 2025, bachelor’s students of German Studies will be able to earn a double degree from Vilnius University and the University of Hamburg. We are delighted with our partnership with this prestigious academic institution and the new opportunities it brings for our German Studies students,' said Vilnius University Rector Prof. Rimvydas Petrauskas.
The University of Hamburg is one of the most prestigious universities in Germany and has been awarded the status of 'Exzellenzuniversität' (Excellence University). It is renowned for its innovative research projects, strong academic networks, and commitment to building a sustainable future in the digital age.
Skaistė Volungevičienė photo
This new double degree programme will give students a significant competitive advantage in their academic and professional careers.
Contacts:
Vilnius University, Faculty of Philology – Assoc. Prof. Dr Skaistė Volungevičienė
University of Hamburg – Prof. Dr Heike Zinsmeister