History
Established on 1 January 1991, Klaipeda University started with three faculties; currently, its academic provision is delivered by three faculties and two research institutes.
Education
The study programmes presently implemented at Klaipeda University provide advanced university education and high professional qualification. Klaipeda University seeks to educate future specialists and personalities, to develop humanist and cultural values, and to promote a maritime mentality in the city and the nation.
Research
Over 60 scientific research laboratories, a research vessel- laboratory Mintis, a research and training sailboat Brabander, and a yacht Odyssey as integral part of the KU marine research infrastructure play an important role in the University research activities.
Short Courses
Student services
- Department of Personnel and Document Management
- Internal Audit Service
- Office of Science and Innovations
- Organisation Service Office
- Office of Studies
Housing services
Dormitory on campus is at Universiteto ave. 12.Dormitory that is located in the southern part of Klaipeda city is at Statybininku ave. 43.
Library services
Given constant changes in the research/study process in the KU and the academic world in general, the Library understands its main mission as the assistance to the KU community.
Student clubs
- Sports Club
- Student Union
- Choir "Sea Echoes"
- Erasmus Student Network
- KU Robot Club
- "Leader Dance" group
- "Vytine" folk-art dance ensemble
- Student Theatre
In accordance with the external evaluation conclusions, in 2012, Klaipeda University was accredited for six years. The Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education evaluates the activities of a higher education institution in four evaluation areas: strategic management, studies and lifelong learning, research and artistic activities, and the impact on regional and national development. In 2018, accreditation of Klaipeda University was extended.