University of Sarajevo

The University of Sarajevo is the largest and oldest university in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is the oldest institution of tertiary education in the ex-Yugoslav states. It was originally established in 1531 as an Ottoman Islamic law college; the university in its modern, secular incarnation being established and effectively added to that in 1949.Today, with 23 faculties and around 50,000 enrolled students, it ranks among the largest universities in the Balkans in terms of enrollment. Since opening its doors in 1949, 122,000 students received bachelor's degrees, 3,891 received master's degrees and 2,284 received doctorate degrees in 45 different fields.

It is now widely regarded as the most prestigious university in Bosnia and Herzegovina,and employs more than one thousand faculty members.

The main objective of all the university's current activities is to raise the quality of studies, to create a contemporary university of European origins, which will be a respectable representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina on the international level and a promoter of the traditional, historical, cultural, scientific and artistic values of the country, and Southeastern Europe.

The International Relations Office of the University of Sarajevo was founded with the aim to coordinate activities and develop international relations with partner universities and other teaching and research institutions and cooperation networks in Europe and the world.

Values:

Vision:

Strengthening the leadership in the areas of international relations. With over 100 agreements on cooperation with universities around the globe and membership in important international organizations, International Relations Office expects to intensify mobility and make it possible for students and members of staff to demonstrate their qualities on an international scale and to improve themselves through such contacts.

The University of Sarajevo enjoys partnerships with over 40 universities in Europe, the USA, Canada, and the Middle East.

University of Sarajevo is a partner in many mobility programs (ERASMUS MUNDUS, CEEPUS, bilateral agreements).

The University comprises 26 faculties, academies and colleges, further subdivided into 6 academic groups, and an additional number of other programs:

SUMMER SCHOOL IN INTER CULTURAL PHILOLOGY

SUBJECT: BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA BETWEEN THE EAST AND THE WEST
08/17/2014 - 29/08/2014

The registration deadline is 31.5.2014
Contact: vedad.smailagic @ bih.net.ba

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