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Studying abroad can feel daunting at first. The thought of going to a new country, completely changing your friend circle and studying in a second language you’re not entirely comfortable with can sometimes overshadow the many benefits of the study abroad experience. But that’s not something you’ll have to worry about! We’ll share all the little secrets and titbits about studying in Serbia that will make people wonder if you were studying in Serbia all along.

Here are 8 things you need to know before coming to study in Serbia to help you navigate the education system like a pro.

Discover how the Global 2000 list by the Centre for World University Rankings shines a spotlight on Serbian universities. Institutions like the University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad, University of Kragujevac, and University of Niš are making their mark based on education quality, graduate employability, faculty performance, and research output.

Curious about how these numbers can help you shape your academic journey?

Read on to explore what these rankings mean for your study options and find out why Serbia could be the right place for your academic future.

First round of admissions into bachelor’s and integrated degree programmes offered by Serbian higher education institutions for 2022/2023 academic year will be open from the middle of June until the middle of July 2022. Also, entrance exams are going to take place during the same period. Passing an entrance exam is necessary for enrollment into bachelor’s and integrated degree studies in Serbia. Detailed information about the admission process, application dates and deadlines, as well as dates of entrance exams can be found on websites of higher education institutions in Serbia.

If you want to learn more about studying in Serbia, please register for our free webinar for international students. The webinar will take place on 29^th April, at 4 pm. Central European Time. Participants will learn how to search for English-taught study programmes and will be provided with useful information about the application procedure and academic requirements.

Study in Serbia welcomed around 350 booth visitors during the Study in Europe Virtual Fair 2021 on 16th June. Participants wanted to learn more about available scholarship opportunities and study programmes in Medical Sciences, Economics and Business, and Engineering. There were many queries about Social Sciences programmes as well.

Click the link to learn more about the current situation in Serbia, how the study courses are organized in the ongoing academic year, and what restrictions are in place in Serbia at the moment.

Call for CEEPUS mobility application for the spring term is closing on October 31, 2020. Freemover applications can be submitted until November 30, 2020. International students and academic staff from the CEEPUS countries can spend a mobility period abroad in Serbia. Also, foreign students enrolled in public higher education institutions in Serbia are also eligible to apply for a CEEPUS network or freemover mobility abroad. Click the link to learn more about this opportunity.

Apart from the possibility to apply for exchange within CEEPUS networks for the summer semester of 2020/2021 until October 31st, students and academic staff may also apply for freemover mobility, outside of CEEPUS networks. Freemover mobilities are usually mostly realised during the summer semester, and the deadline for applying is November 30th 2020.

The Faculty of Economics, University of Kragujevac received an international accreditation of its bachelor studies module “Accounting and Business Finance” from the British Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) – the global professional accounting body offering the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification. This will make it easier for graduates of this Serbian university to obtain an international license as a chartered accountant.

The call for CEEPUS network mobility applications for the academic 2020-2021 year is now open. Students and academic staff from participating CEEPUS countries are welcome to apply for network mobility in Serbia. Moreover, foreign students and teaching staff who are currently studying and working at eligible higher education institutions in Serbia can also apply for network mobility abroad. Applications must be submitted online, via the central CEEPUS platform. The application deadline is June 15.

Admissions to bachelor and integrated studies will likely begin as planned, in mid-June. Most entrance exams will also be organized in late June and at the beginning of July. Universities and colleges remain closed for the time being, however, some of the measures taken to combat the coronavirus pandemic is Serbia are being gradually lifted.

As of 2019, Study in Serbia portal has become a part of Study in Europe initiative.

In this way, Serbia joined 33 European countries that, through this initiative, offer quality information on available opportunities for international students.

The Republic of Serbia has become a full member of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), which will enable the participation of members of the academic and scientific community of Serbia in various activities and competitions of this prestigious international organization.

The aim of this database of learning opportunities is to objectively inform you about the educational system in the Republic of Serbia. It is a place where you can easily search for and obtain all the relevant information about education, especially the information needed for making career decisions.

For future freshmen and students

Find and compare all the accredited institutions and programmes, with direct links to their websites where you can find additional information and check the enrollment procedure. Find the scholarships you can apply for, whether for studying in Serbia or for student exchange/degree studies abroad. Get to know the location of dorms and other useful resources for students.

Choosing a high school?

If you are about to decide which high school to choose, use this database to easily search every high school in Serbia and its field of study. In addition, you can also find out the language in which the programmes are taught and the dorms available for you.