Facts and Figures
We are leaders
In September 2025, Sonata Tomkevičienė, a lecturer at the Faculty of Health Care at Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija, had the honor of visiting Sweden, where she was awarded the prestigious Queen Silvia Nursing Award for her innovative idea – a 24-hour helpline. The aim of this helpline is to provide practical advice and emotional support to people caring for seriously ill relatives at home.
On January 29, 2025, the annual event of the Lithuanian Engineering and Technology Industry Association (LINPRA) was held in Vilnius. During the event, LINPRA Honorary Badges were awarded to people who have contributed to the sector. One of them was Saulius Palepšaitis, head of the Department of Engineering Sciences at Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija. Lecturer. S. Palepšaitis was nominated for the LINPRA Honorary Badge for his outstanding contribution to the development of engineering studies in Lithuania. While leading the Department of Engineering Sciences, he successfully formed a team that creates and implements innovative study programs that meet the needs of modern industry.
In April 2024, the Electoral General Assembly of the Šiauliai Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts took place – the general meeting of the members of the Chamber. During the event, the best companies of the Chamber of 2023 were awarded. Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija has been recognized for increasing the attractiveness of learning in the region.
29 Lithuanian higher education institutions students have been awarded presidential nominal scholarships for good academic achievements for the 2024–2025 academic year. Presidential nominal scholarships are awarded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports in honour of Lithuanian presidents and to encourage the best students. Among the students awarded this year are two representatives of our higher education institution. President Kazys Grinius scholarship was awarded to Elžbieta Zalogaite – a student of the General Practice Nursing study programme. President Algirdas Brazauskas scholarship was awarded to Simona Balčienė, a student of the Social Work study programme.
In 2024, 292 students graduated from ŠVK, 11 of them graduated with honors. There were 152 students in full-time studies and 140 in part-time studies.
In 2022-2023 a. y. Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija has about 1600 students.
The magazine "Ratings" (lt. “Reitingai“) presented the 2022 rankings and evaluations of different educational and higher education institutions. In the ranking of state Colleges and Universities of Applied Sciences, Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution holds a high fifth position for the second year in a row.
In 2022 year 337 students graduated from Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution.
Starting from 2 August 2021 Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution has a new Director dr. Lina Tamutienė and a new Deputy Director Dr. Nedas Jurgaitis.
We are recognized in Lithuania and in Europe
On 13–17 May 2024, Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija hosted the 8th International Week, which aimed to establish new contacts and promote further cooperation between educational institutions from different countries. We've received guests from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Latvia, Turkey, Ukraine, and Germany.
On 3 July 2023 The European Commission announced 2023 results of the European University Alliances applications competition and confirmed the funding of more than EUR 14 million for the NEOLAiA Alliance with the participation of Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija! In 2023, the NEOLAiA application was rated as high as 90 points out of 100 possible. This rating crowns the intensive and focused work of nine European higher education institutions under the leadership of the University of Jaén, Spain.
The European Commission has awarded the Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education for the period 2021–2027 to Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija. The submitted application for the charter was evaluated with a maximum of 100 points out of 100 possible.
Since 2004 Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija has been successfully implementing international mobility programmes. As of December 2024 ŠVK has signed more than 170 international cooperation agreements with partners in 38 foreign countries (EU and non-EU countries).
We encourage to grow
During the period of its operation, ŠVK issued almost 12 thousand graduates.
Based on the data of 1 December 2024, 1747 students study at Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija.
In 2024 applicants could choose from 22 study programmes at ŠVK.
In 2024, Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija was chosen by 2 pupils with the exceptional (maximum) school graduation score.
Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija follows the concept of lifelong learning. Among those who joined in 2024 at the time of admission – 195 already have professional qualifications, 75 – have acquired higher education.
Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution follows the concept of lifelong learning. Among those admitted to Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution in 2021 through joint admission – 86 persons already have professional qualifications and 36 – persons have already acquired higher education.
ŠVK freshmen distribution by gender: 52.8% women and 47.2% men.
The age of our graduates ranges from 21 to 60 years.
The Student’s Scientific-Practical Conference "Business, New Technologies and Smart Society" is a traditional event organized by the Faculty of Business and Technology of Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija, which attracts great interest every year. The Faculty of Health Care organizes the traditional student scientific-practical conference "STUDENT. SCIENCE. HEALTH" every year.
Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija has started publishing a new scientific publication since 2022 – a periodical peer-reviewed journal “Applied Scientific Research”. The journal is registered in the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania and has been assigned an ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) number for a periodical peer-reviewed publication. Articles in the publication are published in open access on the Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija website, and publication is free of charge.
An attractive offer for those studying at the institution for the second time! Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija is pleased that alumni who have completed one study at our higher education institution often choose to continue their studies here again. Successful examples influenced the adoption of an important decision that will ease the financial burden for those who want to study at a higher education institution not for the first time. The tuition fee for alumni of Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija, who are studying a second study program has been reduced by half.
We continuously improve
In 2024 Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija meets entrants with the slogan Personality Developing Experiences. We create personality developing experiences in the higher education area through multi-directional practical activities and future competence-oriented studies accessible to current and future professional activities leaders. Our community – students, teachers, staff, graduates, partners – contribute to the creation and transfer of knowledge by empowering the perspectives of lifelong learning and innovation development.
Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution in compliance with the certified quality management system.
We offer prospective study programmes
In September 2024, 546 first-year students started their studies at Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija.
In 2024 applicants could choose from 22 study programmes at ŠVK.
About 60 percent of students graduate from state-funded places.
Almost 40 percent of Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija graduates are already employed on their graduation day.
We offer excellent conditions for studies
According to the data of January 2024, Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija employs 98 teachers and 176 employees.
According to the data of the student survey, after a semester the number of students satisfied with the quality of teaching of specific subjects is about 84 percent.
Free parking for students. Students of Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija with a permit can park their cars in the central areas of the city free of charge.
At all faculties of Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution, there are leisure zones with WiFi access for students.
We closely cooperate with social partners
Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution has more than 300 social partnership agreements and actively cooperates with strategic social partners - Šiauliai Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, Šiauliai Industrialists Association, Lithuanian Engineering Industry Association, Baltic Furniture Cluster and Lithuanian Plastics Cluster.
Partners are actively involved in the process of preparation and defense of graduation papers, help to improve and update study programmes, and admit students to practice. Another way of cooperation between business and ŠVK is material support from patrons to participants of the study process. The ŠVK Study Fund, established in 2022, is constantly being replenished – students are happy to receive business attention for excellent learning outcomes, implemented projects and professional training.
Ignitis Group has signed agreements with nine higher education institutions in the country, whose students who have chosen the study field of electrical and power engineering will receive almost 300 thousand euros in support during the 2024–2025 academic year. Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija will also receive support for scholarships from Ignitis Group. 21 thousand euros were provided to our higher education institution. The scholarships will be used to encourage students of the Automation and Electrical Engineering study program.
Teachers of Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution carry out different educational activities.
We promote values and motivate the academic environment
Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution is a member of the United Nations Global Compact network, thus annual institution activity reports are prepared.
On November 20, 2025, Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija invited the city's youth to the "Festival of Opportunities YOUR PIN CODE" held at the Šiauliai Arena. More than 50 interactive stands awaited students and were pleased with the active flow of visitors. It is estimated that more than 3,500 students visited the event, who were not only interested in extracurricular activities, volunteering, and self-realization opportunities, but also were able to find out useful information about the conditions for further education, internships, and job opportunities offered in Šiauliai.
Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija organizes annual mathematics consultations for schoolchildren and students. The aim of the sessions is to generalize and deepen school mathematics knowledge in preparation for the state mathematics exam. Persons who have completed these courses receive an additional 0.5 point when applying to all study programs of Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija (study places not financed by the state).
The most active alumni of the Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija became the founders of the alumni association of their Alma mater, and in 2024 the association's leader, board and statutes were approved. The founders of the alumni association are Artūras Kosa, Mantas Šakočius, Erika Cvetkovienė, Darius Kamandieris and Agnė Kuznecova, who graduated our higher education institution in different years. Agnė Kuznecova was elected the head of the Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija Alumni Association.
In March 2023, a new and only online platform in Lithuania was launched, where you can find concentrated information about science, study and career opportunities in Šiauliai. This is a help for career consultants who are looking for a job or want to find all the necessary information without much effort. The portal www.karjerasiaulia.lt is being created and improved by the joint efforts of representatives of Šiauliai city vocational and higher education schools, business and local government - a gateway to the future in the city of Sun.
All Šiauliai State Higher Education Institution students are provided with accommodation in dormitories.
For students whose financial situation is difficult, dormitory fees can be deferred or paid in installments.