Embark on a journey to perfect your ICT skills in Lithuania, Europe’s tech powerhouse.
In 2025, in cooperation with Vytautas Magnus University the second iteration of Digital Explorers – Iraq Edition offers an exclusive opportunity to discover Lithuania, one of the leading digital nations, and recharge your skillset to succeed on an international scale. What’s on offer?
In 2025, the cohort for the second edition of Digital Explorers – Iraq will be selected based on academic performance and interviews with prospective participants. If you have a Bachelor’s degree in the ICT field and wish to take your skills and knowledge further, do apply and connect with a community moving in the same direction!
More detailed information on the selection and relocation processes is provided in the application portal. Please take the time to carefully read the description of the programme and make sure you meet the entry requirements.
Fill in our free online application form. You will have to provide personal details, proof of academic achievements, as well as argumentation as to why you want to become a Digital Explorer. You will also be asked to upload a short video about your motivation and achievements. The call for applications will be open until 13th of October, but we strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the programme team will process applications as they come. Secure your place early on!
Based on your application, you might be invited to participate in an interview with our selection team, the goal of which is to assess your motivation, soft skills and experience. Please bear in mind that only the best performing candidates will be invited to the interview stage.
The shortlisted candidates will be invited to apply via the Vytautas Magnus university's (VMU) official admissions portal, where you will have to submit your personal and academic documents. This is the final step of the application process, after which the final pool of project participants will be determined.
After being accepted to VMU, you will start your relocation process and embark on your 2-year academic journey in Lithuania starting your Master's studies in August 2026.
Dive into a 10-month entrepreneurship-centered programme with leading experts from Iraq and Lithuania and learn to apply your technical skills and creativity for launching your own business initiatives.
The second iteration of Digital Explorers – Iraq is designed in a way that would help you gain valuable international experience, connect you with the Lithuanian digital ecosystem and expand your network in a unique and tailored way.
The programme provides an opportunity to pursue your Master's degree at one of the top universities in Lithuania and gain advanced technical IT skills alongside research, innovation, and professional competencies.
In addition to academic learning, the programme enables you to gain comprehensive insights into business landscapes in Lithuania and Iraq while also enhancing your theoretical knowledge and practical skills pertinent to start-up development.
The Digital Explorers team will be there to provide assistance, advice and guidance for all programme participants. We strive to make the journey as individual as possible for each Explorer.
Digital Explorers represent the mutually beneficial connection between Lithuania and Iraq to further link these ambitious digital economies together.
