LSMU is one of the best and largest institution of higher education for biomedical sciences in Lithuania with almost 100 years of academic experience and great potential for development. Medical teaching and research are mainly based on cooperation with the largest health care institution in the Baltic States – the Hospital of LSMU “Kauno klinikos”. Veterinary Academy is the only establishment in Lithuania to train veterinary surgeons. A number of other health related programmes (Pharmacy, Food Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, etc.) are offered to students here. Students there have the opportunity to improve skills within the modern and innovative environment and to become highly qualified specialists in a fast-changing world of practicing health sciences.
The main focus of the Health research institute is continually organize and participate scientific health researches. Institute works on various programmes of the studies in the university, experimental development activities, participate on preparing health practitioners.