During the meeting, EHU Rector Dr. Vilius Šadauskas outlined the university’s forward-looking strategic vision, showcasing its research priorities and key initiatives aimed at driving growth and innovation.
Following its successful seven-year accreditation this year, EHU’s leadership introduced its ambitious new strategy, EHU 2.0. This comprehensive plan aims to expand modern, high-quality academic programs, increase student enrollment, advance research excellence, and strengthen the university’s role in Lithuania and the broader region.
EHU continues its steady growth and expansion. In 2024, the university introduced two new branches: the School of Business Economics and the School of Digital Competencies.
Furthermore, EHU is broadening its academic offerings; for example, in collaboration with experts from the gaming industry, it is currently developing a bachelor’s degree program in Game Development.
While presenting the university’s new vision, Rector Šadauskas emphasized EHU’s strong commitment to internationalization. “We preserve our Belarusian cultural identity while remaining an open, globally-oriented institution. EHU attracts students from around the world and takes pride in its distinguished international faculty, comprised of accomplished educators from Lithuania, the United States, and other countries. The university actively participates in international research and educational initiatives, and we are determined to continue building on this foundation,” said Rector.
EHU’s success and resilience are made possible by the steadfast support of Lithuania and other Western partners, who played a crucial role in preserving its academic freedom and facilitating its revival in Vilnius following its closure. The Netherlands remains a vital donor and one of the important members of the university’s Trust Fund.
The EHU Trust Fund was established in the framework of EU funded project “EU4Belarus: Support to the European Humanities University” which is implemented by the Central Project Management Agency of Lithuania. The fund’s mission is to sustain EHU as an independent academic institution and to promote the education of Belarusian students rooted in European values.
The Trust Fund’s key partners and donors include the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, the European Commission, the Nordic Council of Ministers, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), and the Governments of the Netherlands and Iceland.