University of Sarajevo

About the University of Sarajevo

The University of Sarajevo is a public university considered Bosnia’s oldest and largest university, dating back to 1573. It was established with the signing of Gazi Husrevbey’s Endowment, one of the most prominent princes of Bosnia and Herzegovina, during the Ottoman Empire’s rule over the region. The university previously included some schools, such as the Sharia Judicial School in addition to the National Museum, until it was formally established as a university in 1949 after incorporating several faculties, currently totaling 22 faculties, including the Faculty of Dentistry.

In 1996, the University of Sarajevo joined the European higher education reform support programs, leading to the development of the educational process at the university and throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina. The university was also keen to establish a strong presence and prove itself in contemporary European and international academic circles. After Bosnia and Herzegovina’s participation in the Bologna Process in 2003, which ensures a high-quality educational level for all universities in the country, along with other universities in the participating European countries, the University of Sarajevo worked on enhancing its educational system and adhering to the standards set by the Bologna Process by the academic year 2005/2006.

Vision

The University of Sarajevo aspires to be a meeting point where people, aspirations, ideas, cultures, and excellence intertwine and evolve to create a cohesive force that unites the entire region.

The University of Sarajevo promotes freedom, openness, integration, independence, responsibility, intellectual diversity, and creative collaboration. It aims to become an academically capable and socially responsible community, presenting itself as a recognized and trustworthy partner and a productive and innovative member of the global academic community and European and regional union.

mission

Guided by the motto “Let us think and shape a sustainable future together,” the University of Sarajevo is committed to fostering an inspiring and captivating learning, teaching, research, and work environment. Aiming to empower students, researchers, and faculty members to understand global dynamics and local social, economic, technical, technological, and political processes and find sustainable and innovative solutions to improve the quality of life for all.

Why the University of Sarajevo?

More than 30,000 students from around the world have chosen to study at the University of Sarajevo for the following features it offers:

The oldest university in Bosnia and Herzegovina and considered the mother university of all public universities in the country
Innovative and high-quality academic education, linking education and scientific research
Cutting-edge academic programs and a robust university degree recognized in the European higher education area
Over 500 advanced study programs in various fields, including medicine, social science, humanities, technical studies, science, biotechnology, and art
Distinguished faculty members of experts in various fields
State-of-the-art research institutes, laboratories, and equipped centers with the latest devices and technologies
A multicultural environment with a large number of international students from the United States, Italy, Brazil, Kenya, Syria, and many others
More than 150 collaboration agreements with prestigious universities worldwide
English-medium study options available in numerous academic programs
Active participation in student exchange programs, notably the prestigious international student exchange program Erasmus
Scholarships for outstanding students
A health care center that provides its services around the clock
The Academy of Performing Arts featuring an open stage where students engage in various activities such as directing, acting, drama, professional theater production, and film screening

Dormitory

The university provides student housing, offering its students a comfortable and secure environment. The university’s student accommodations include various facilities such as:

restaurant and café
garden
library and reading room
Football, basketball, tennis, and table tennis courts

Additionally, numerous events are organized to ensure an enjoyable and productive student life during their stay in the student accommodations. These events include:

Cultural and sports events
Workshops and lectures in various fields
Summer reception parties

Dentistry Program at the University of Sarajevo

The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Sarajevo was initially established as a department of the Faculty of Medicine in 1960 and became an independent faculty in 1974. Over the years, the Faculty of Dentistry has provided outstanding educational services and significantly contributed to developing the dentistry profession in Bosnia.

The University of Sarajevo offers an advanced Dentistry Program in English. It aims to develop student’s knowledge and skills while allowing them to apply and practice clinically using the latest technologies, methods, and modern equipment in state-of-the-art laboratories and dental clinics. The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Sarajevo includes the following clinics: