Profile of the university (max. 15 lines):The University of Belgrade is a state university. Its main activities in the fields of higher education and scientific research are activities of public interest, and they are carried out in accordance with the legal regulations.
The University of Belgrade is prepared to maintain and enhance its position as the leading institution of higher education in the region by adapting to the challenges of modern times on one hand, and preserving what’s worth in its tradition on the other. This is precisely what makes it recognized as a true national brand. The University received a confirmation of this goal by being placed for two years in a row among the top 500 universities in the world, according to the most recent ranking carried out by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, better known as the Shanghai Ranking.
Websites:
Main University website: http://www.bg.ac.rs/index.php ;
Website with information for staff: http://www.bg.ac.rs/en/index.php
Academic calendar: website
Start and end dates of the autumn semester 2014:
October 1, 2014- February 2015
Start and end dates of the spring semester 2015:
February - May 31, 2015
Examination period (s): June, September, October, January (April, some Faculties)
Credit system:
Number of credits earned during one semester of full time undergraduate/master studies: 30 ECTS
Number of credits earned during one year of full time undergraduate/master studies: 60 ECTS
Number of credits and years required for completion of a master’s degree: At faculties where undergraduate studies last for 3 years, it take 2 years to complete MA studies and earn 120 ECTS;
For undergraduate studies lasting 4 years, the MA course last 1 academic year, and the students earn 60 ECTS
Number of credits and years required for completion of a PhD degree: 180 ECTS
Additional information about the credit system:
Language of instruction / language proficiency
What are the language/languages of instruction at your university?
Serbian and English at some Faculties
What kind of language certificate is required for Erasmus Mundus students?
Are any mobility groups exempted from submitting a language proficiency test?
Admission for students who are not nominated for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship
Will the application be considered for admission to the programme applied for even when the applicant is not nominated for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship?
No, other programs require separate and somewhat different admissions procedure.
Website for information about application procedures for full-degree programmes: http://www.bg.ac.rs/en/index.php - please note that the University of Belgrade accepts only those students who at the time of application have a valid diploma issued to apply for full degree (a BA diploma for MA studies, and MA for PhD).
Website about other scholarship opportunities (university and/or national level):
Tuition fees for undergraduate programmes: Not available at the moment. Please contact Ms. Ljubica Dimitrijevic for further information.
Tuition fees for Master programmes: Not available at the moment. Please contact Ms. Ljubica Dimitrijevic for further information.
Tuition fees for PhD studies: Not available at the moment. Please contact Ms. Ljubica Dimitrijevic for further information.
Additional costs for students (use of university facilities, administrative fees etc.): Additional costs
Practical information for incoming students and staff. Please provide an internet link if possible.
