The Utena University of Applied Sciences is the largest accredited higher professional education institution in the East Aukštaitija region that offers practice-oriented studies in a wide range of areas, such as tourism, business, information technologies, engineering as well as technological and health sciences. The University has the enrolment of about 1700 students who can pursue a degree in the chosen field under 21 study programmes at 2 faculties: the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Business and Technologies. The competent academic staff and the solid learning/training base enable the University to ensure that students graduate equipped both with theoretical knowledge and practical skills.