The largest of the Baltic states, Lithuania, is situated on the Baltic Sea just across from Sweden. Called Jerusalem of the North (or Athens of the North), Lithuania is distinct with its diverse cultural traditions, baroque architecture, pristine nature, and healthy food. 

Openness to innovation, an increasingly digitized society, and recognition from hundreds of leading global companies — that’s Lithuania today. Things here get done quicker and better because the doers — from students and engineers to policymakers — are agile, ambitious, and driven by big ideas, whether it's gene and cell therapy, laser technologies, or advanced machine learning.

Program Opportunities

Internships

Internships last for 8-12 weeks during the summer. MIT students of all class levels and majors are welcome to apply. 

 

  • GPA 4.0 or higher
  • Interest in Lithuania and passion for travel

Language

  • There is no language requirement

Courses

  • None required. Please see below for recommended courses

 

Program expenses, including airfare, visa, accommodation, and a stipend, are covered.

  1. Complete the MISTI Launchpad Application – by December 1 (early deadline for priority placement) or Feb. 15 (final deadline for summer)
  2. Interview with Country Program Manager – rolling (as soon as student completes MISTI Launchpad Application and contacts MISTI Lithuania Managing Director)
  3. Commit to the MISTI Lithuania Program – rolling (within two weeks after student receives placement offer from MISTI Lithuania)
  4. Internship matching process – rolling (after interview with MISTI Lithuania Managing Director)
  5. Mandatory pre-departure sessions – March to May

How to Apply

We work closely with students to find a tailored project that matches their skills and interests. Participating students are required to attend 4-5 one-hour training sessions before traveling to the country.

Internship hosts for 2025:

  • EUROMONITOR INTERNATIONAL Data Science and Analytics — the world's leading provider of global business intelligence and strategic market analysis (please see more information about the company and its internship projects here)
  • Ignitis Group is a renewables-focused integrated utility and the largest listed company in the Baltic states.
  • Kaunas University of Technology is an interdisciplinary university that houses two integrated research and business valleys, an AI Center, and a National Innovations and Entrepreneurship Center.
  • Klaipeda University is a dynamic multidisciplinary institution offering research opportunities in marine sciences, social sciences, and health. It is recognized among the top 200 global universities in oceanographic research.
  • Lithuanian Energy Institute is a public institution focused on research in power systems modeling, renewable energy, energy security, fuel cells, thermal physics, fluid mechanics, nuclear safety, and the simulation of complex energy systems.
  • Lithuanian Research Center for Agriculture and Forestry is a state research institute focused on R&D in agronomy, forestry, and related fields such as ecology, biology, and environmental sciences.
  • Lithuanian Railways is a state-owned group of companies, the largest in the Baltic States in terms of freight, passenger transport, and infrastructure management. In response to climate change, it currently focuses on reducing CO2 emissions, increasing energy efficiency, using renewable energy sources, and developing a circular economy. Internships are available in robotics, proactive maintenance, and data analytics (see more here).
  • NOVIAN is a company with offices in five European countries and Africa that specializes in IT infrastructure, software development, and digitization services.
  • Vilnius Academy of Arts is a state university that offers study programs in art, design, architecture, and art theory.
  • Vilnius University, the oldest and largest higher education institution in Lithuania, conducts research in science, technology, and humanities.
  • Vilnius Tech University is a leader in technological sciences, with a modern, career-focused approach to education.
  • Vytautas Magnus University is a research-driven university with about 100 ongoing projects in biotechnology, biophysics, technology law, education, sociology, philosophy, computational linguistics, language acquisition, bilingualism, and creative industries.

Meet Your Program Manager

Contact
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Get in touch with Katya Zabrovski, Managing Director for MISTI Armenia, MISTI Lithuania, and MISTI Kazakhstan, to get your questions answered.