Incoming staff

For lecturers and creative professionals (teaching mobility, STA)

• Teach a lecture, seminar or studio session for VCD students
• Run your own workshop or masterclass
• Present your creative practice, research or projects
• Give feedback on student work and take part in reviews

For academic and administrative staff (training mobility, STT)

• Exchange good practice with VCD colleagues in your field: teaching, international relations, studies, communication or administration
• Job shadowing and study visits at VCD
• Visit studios and workshops, and meet VCD lecturers and students

For everyone

• Explore Erasmus+ partnership possibilities: new inter-institutional agreements, student and staff exchanges, Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP) and joint projects
• Join the VCD International Week and meet guests from other partner institutions
• Get to know Vilnius and its creative scene

You can apply for a visit at any time of the academic year. We recommend coming during the VCD International Week, usually held in April. During that week VCD hosts guests from several partner institutions, with workshops, presentations and networking.

The grant for your visit comes from your home institution under its Erasmus+ funding. Check its rules and deadlines before you plan your dates. Not yet a VCD partner? Write to us, and we can discuss a new agreement.

Please note: there are currently no available places for KA171 mobility (staff from partner countries outside the EU and countries associated to Erasmus+).

Send your application to erasmus@vcd.lt at least 2 months before your planned visit. For the International Week, write as early as possible, because places for workshops are limited.

What to send

• CV
• Portfolio, or links to your work or projects
• Proposed programme: what you would like to do at VCD (topic and format of your lecture or workshop, or the area you want to learn about), which study programme it suits, the number of hours and your preferred dates

Next steps

1. VCD reviews your proposal and confirms the dates and programme with you.
2. You, your home institution and VCD sign the Mobility Agreement (teaching or training).
3. You arrange your travel, accommodation and insurance. Your home institution pays your Erasmus+ grant.
4. During the visit, VCD staff are your contact for the timetable, rooms and equipment. Tell us in advance what you need for your workshop (materials, software, room setup).
5. At the end, VCD signs your Certificate of Attendance, which confirms the dates and activities. If your home institution has no form, VCD will issue one.
6. After the visit, you complete the EU participant report, which is sent to you by email.

Visa: EU/EEA citizens need no visa. Non-EU citizens may need a Schengen (C) visa for short visits, depending on their nationality. Check with the Lithuanian embassy in your country early, and ask us for an invitation letter if you need one.

Insurance: EU/EEA citizens should bring a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). We recommend travel insurance that covers health, accidents and liability for everyone. Your home institution may arrange it.

Accommodation: VCD does not provide accommodation. Short-term options include hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Naujamiestis or the Old Town, both within walking distance. Long-stay rooms are available through our partners Spotahome (code VDK30: 30% off the service fee) and Liv-in (code DIZ-7: 7% off the monthly price).

Finding VCD: Kauno g. 34, 03202 Vilnius, 2nd floor (LOFT) (map). The campus is about 15 minutes’ walk from the Old Town and close to the train and bus stations.

From the airport: about 20 minutes to the centre by bus 3G or 88, or by train to Vilnius railway station. Bus tickets: tap a contactless bank card on the validator. Details: JUDU: airport transport.

Getting around and city life: JUDU for public transport and Go Vilnius for events and culture. Emergency number: 112.

International Relations and Projects Management Office · erasmus@vcd.lt · +370 650 37727 · Kauno g. 34, 03202 Vilnius