About MRU

Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) – The Leader in Social Sciences in Lithuania

Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) is the largest specialized university for social sciences and humanities in Lithuania. It is named after the patriarch of Lithuania‘s Constitutional Law Professor Mykolas Romeris (1880-1945).

Academic Structure and Studies

MRU offers a wide range of social science study programs, making up 95% of its entire academic portfolio (according to the AIKOS database). The university consists of the following academic divisions:

• Law School;
• Public Security Academy (Kaunas);
• Faculty of Human and Social Studies;
• Faculty of Public Governance and Business;
• Sudovian Academy (Marijampolė).

Sudovian Academy – University-Level Education in the Region

On October 1, 2024, Marijampolė College became part of Mykolas Romeris University, forming Sudovian Academy (SUA). This significant step ensures high-quality university education in the Sūduva region, allowing local youth to study without leaving their hometown. SUA will serve as a strategic partner for local municipalities, businesses, and educational institutions, contributing to innovation and workforce development both regionally and nationally.

Internationalization and Collaboration

MRU continuously strengthens its international ties with universities worldwide:

• 26 study programs are conducted in English, including 7 joint or double degree programs.
• MRU was the first university in Lithuania to launch joint study programs with universities in France, Austria, and Finland.
• South Korea, Japan, China, and India are MRU’s key academic partners in Asia.
• Among MRU’s most active partners are Dongseo University (South Korea), Josai University (Japan), and Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China).

Scientific Research and Innovation

MRU conducts extensive research in social sciences and humanities, implementing over 50 international and national projects annually.

• A Leader in Social Innovation – A European Commission-funded study recognized MRU as the leading university in developing social innovations in Central and Eastern Europe.
• MRU actively participates in international research networks, organizes scientific conferences, and publishes high-impact research.
• MRU LAB – A network of social innovation laboratories working on interdisciplinary projects that connect academia, business, government institutions, and society.

Commitment to Excellence

MRU aims to be a leader in social sciences, driving innovation-based societal progress, ensuring high academic quality, and fostering an open academic environment.

• MRU Library – Open 7 days a week, offering a wide range of services for students and researchers.
• MRU Community – Around 7,000 students and learners.

Information updated in 2025.