Vilnius University is a public research university, which is the first and largest university in Lithuania, as well as one of the oldest and most prominent higher education institutions in Central and Eastern Europe. Today, it is Lithuania's leading research institution.
Established: 1579
Founder: King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania · Stephen Báthory
Former names: Academia et Universitas Vilnensis Societatis Jesu · Principal School of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania · Principal School of Vilnius · Imperial University of Vilnius · Stephen Báthory University · University of Vilnius · State University of Vilnius · Vincas Kapsukas State University of Vilnius · Vilnius University
Motto: Hinc itur ad astra (in Latin)
Motto in English: From here the way leads to the stars
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