Activities results and implementation of Erasmus program at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University

Abstract

During quite a few years institutions, taking part in the project, have already been co-operating in the Socrates-Erasmus program, promoting the exchange of students and teachers. The Main objectives in the project are: improve quality in education; enhance its European dimension; foster co-operation, dialogue, exchange of information and experience between Institutions and other sectors of society; increase mobility and improve transparency and credit recognition (Diploma Supplement; recognition for teachers); adopt a system of easily readable and comparable degrees (ECTS); move towards the adoption of a two-tier degree; move towards the establishment of a single quality accreditation system and unified criteria for quality assurance; promote a knowledge-based society (Lifelong learning and teaching program); increase the attractiveness of the European Area of Higher Education in Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU); move towards the adoption of a common frame of reference for degrees. VGTU participates in five Erasmus Intensive Programs.