Why study a Bachelor or Master in Serbia

Study in Serbia

Why should you study in Serbia?

• Serbia has a very large number of advanced and advanced universities that aim all the time to build the intellectual and creative side of the student.
• All study programs offered in more than 200 majors in colleges and universities of Serbia also build
• the student’s professional character and prepare him well to successfully enter the labor market after graduation.
• The state pays a very high degree of attention to the field of education, whether at the pre-university level, at the undergraduate level, at the master’s and doctoral levels.
• It gives the student the right to enter and reside in its lands for the duration of the short or full training program as long as he fulfills all the conditions for residency in the country.
• Despite the quality of educational programs and systems in Serbia; However, the cost of studying and also the cost of living within the country is average and is quite lower when compared to other European countries.
• There are a huge number of tourist cities that are also available for medical tourism in the country; Which makes the study period an extraordinary life experience that combines educational and professional achievement and enjoying the quality of life, tourism and recreation as well at the same time.

How much does it cost?

Tuition fees in Serbian universities are rather low compared to other European countries, where prices depend on the selection of the required faculty members and on the university they belong to and whether it is a public or private university, they may have to pay different fees that range from 2100 euros to €10,000 per year at some of the most prestigious colleges in Serbia.

One of the most important points that must be taken into account when deciding to study in that country is that the state of Serbia has developed a program entitled “The World in Serbia” that offers students from different countries of the world to come to Serbia, learn the Serbian language and enroll in the required colleges, faster to start your higher education and get Get a university degree through Afaq Educational Foundation, as it can certainly offer you many advantages in addition to the best prices.

Living in Serbia

The cost of living as a student in Serbia is very low, and it is generally preferable to find your own accommodation; Where you can rent one-bedroom apartments for about $176-234 per month, plus utility and internet services will cost you around $146 per month, meanwhile, students are allowed to work part-time under a student visa if they find they need additional income.

There are some Serbian universities allocate the best student housing for the exchange of foreign students, and provide the opportunity for students to practice sports or some activities in the places designated for that, in addition to quiet places to study.

Accommodation

The average cost of accommodation in Serbia ranges from: 363 EGP (2,100 RSD) in a hostel to 818 EGP (4,700 RSD) in a 3-star hotel. Price per night in a luxury hotel in Serbia is about 2,000 EGP (11,000 RSD).

Transportation 

Using public transport in Serbia comes at a cost of: 15 EGP (89 RSD) for a one-way ticket. The price for renting a car in Serbia (eg Volkswagen Golf or Toyota Corolla) to 371,000 EGP (2,167,000 RSD). If you prefer taxi, remember that the price of a taxi in Serbia depends on several factors. Taxi price starts from: 24 EGP (140 RSD). For 1 km ride in Serbia you have to pay about: 12 EGP (70 RSD).

Universities in Serbia

Best universities to study in Serbia

There are a group of top universities in Serbia, such as:

University of Belgrade

The University of Belgrade is a national public university located in the city of Belgrade. It is a non-profit university. Its founding dates back to 1905 AD, and it has about 45 thousand students.

University of Niš

University of Niš is located in the city of NIS and it is also a public university that has been established since 1965 AD and it grants graduates degrees that are recognized in all countries of Europe.

University of Priština

University of Priština is also one of the most important universities in Serbia, which offers a huge number of advanced study programs in several scientific, administrative and development fields. It was established in 1969, and it sets admission rules and specific cumulative estimates for student registration.

Singedonum University

Singidunum University is one of the private universities in Serbia and it is located in the city of Belgrade. It has been established since 2005 AD. It relies on a selective system in accepting students due to the high annual turnout, and it gives recognized degrees in the Bachelor’s Masters and Ph.D.

Metropolitan University

Metropolitan University is also located in the capital, Belgrade, and is a private university that was also established in 2005 AD, and it also sets some entrance exams in order to select students.

Student Visa - Serbia

After obtaining university approval; Some papers and documents must be submitted to the Serbian Embassy in order to obtain a study visa, as follows:

• An invitation to university admission or any confirmed proof of university admission to any of the Serbian universities accredited by the Serbian Ministry of Education shall be submitted.
• Presentation of a passport and it must be valid for the entire period of stay and after the end of thperiod of residence for a period of time equivalent to 3 to 6 months at least.
• Submit personal photos of the student and the background of the photos must be white and be the size of the passport photos.
• If the student is still a minor; That is, he is not over 16 years old at least. Here, a guardian’s consent declaration must be submitted, and this declaration of approval must be documented by an approved body, such as the Real Estate Registration Authority.
• Present a health insurance document, the value of which must be at least 30,000 euros.
• A health certificate issued by an accredited body that has PCR tests for detecting serious infectious viral infections.
• Provide proof of a stable monthly income of the student and the ability to cover accommodation expenses in Serbia.
• Submit outbound and return flight reservations; To ensure that the student intends to return to the country of original residence a second time upon the expiry of the visa validity period.
• Fill out the visa form with the data, then print it and submit it with the rest of the papers to the Embassy of Serbia.

It is noteworthy that obtaining a Serbian visa to study and study in any of the Serbian universities gives the right to reside for a period of 6 months in the case of the training study program, and for a period ranging from 1 to 3 years, renewable in the case of long study programmes, but this visa allows its holder to enter without an area Schengen without the need to obtain an entry visa.

How to apply - Serbia

How to Apply

Here is the most important thing you need to know about the admission requirements for Serbian universities within the following degrees:

Bachelor’s degree

Generally to apply for a bachelor’s program, you must have completed your four-year high school education and passed an entrance examination. Specific admission requirements include knowledge of certain disciplines and must be checked for each individual program you are interested in. Entrance exams are usually held in early July, and early September, and the ranking of candidates depends on both the entrance examination and their results in the previous educational level.

Master’s Degree

Admission requirements vary from one program to another and must be checked on the web pages with information about specific programmes. To apply for one-year master’s programmes, you must have obtained a bachelor’s degree with at least 240 credits. To apply for programs The two-year master’s degree, you must have obtained a bachelor’s degree with at least 180 credits.

Doctoral degree

To enroll in doctoral studies you must have successfully completed the master’s program and obtained at least 300 points, additional requirements are specified; Such as minimum average grades, number of papers published in scientific journals, etc. by each university on their doctoral study program web pages.

Required Documents to study in Serbia

Candidates for study in Serbian universities must submit the following documents to the higher education institution:

• Application Form.
• Proof of payment of expenses.
• Two certified copies of the foreign higher education document.
• Two copies of the translation of the foreign higher education document into Serbian.
• Two copies of the diploma supplement or a copy of the course record.
• Two copies of the document translation: a valid passport (the passport must be valid for at least three months from the date the visa was issued)
• Admission to a master’s program is permitted after successful completion of a bachelor’s program in a related subject.
• Admission to a PhD program is permitted after successful completion of a master’s programme.
• Completed visa application form: Student visa applications must be submitted to the student’s local
• embassy or consulate of the Republic of Serbia. Or through the approved educational center in the country in which the student lives.
• Invitation letter from the university the student attended
• Personal Photos
• Return ticket or itinerary
• Health insurance
• Visa Fee

Scholarship in Serbia

The State of Serbia has allocated an opportunity for international students wishing to continue studying in the Republic of 3 scholarships approved by the Serbian government for the academic year 2021/2022 for the three academic levels (1st, 2nd and 3rd cycles), as part of the World in Serbia project, which can be accessed via the Internet.

Eligibility requirements:

• The age of the candidate should be less than 21 years for the first cycle, 25 years for the second cycle, and 35 years for the third cycle.
• The candidate must be fluent in English or Serbian.

File components:

The nomination file consists of the following components:

•  Two applications for two specializations available in Serbian universities that are compatible with the university track of the subject
•  Letter of motivation and CV in English or Serbian
•  a copy of the passport

Certified copies of certificates and statements translated into English or Serbian

• Proof of proficiency in English or Serbian.
• A health certificate stating that the candidate is free of any infectious disease for less than six months.
• AIDS-free certificate

Alerts:

• The first year is devoted to studying the Serbian language
• Proficiency in the English language is demonstrated by submitting TOEFL or IELTS transcripts or university certificates only.
• Accommodation and food are free during the study period.
• The scholarship does not cover the costs of round trip flights, public transport in Serbia, school holdings and books.