An educational center with great goals in mind, Dzemal Bijedic university is one of the leading research centers in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This university was established in 1975. However, the actual foundation of the university dates back to 1950 when the teacher-education school was established in Mostar. Hence, this university is one of the oldest universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and has played a significant role in the development of the country, by first training teacher for the region’s schools and then taking the responsibility of their education in higher level. It can be considered as the most elite, most prestigious and most influential university of the Herzegovina region of the country.

The university has invested more than 10 million dollars in its campus and infrastructure over the years and created one of the best and most advanced educational centers in Eastern Europe. The university is one of the best universities if the country and eagerly waits for the young and talented people to join and develop here.

The university is the biggest provider of the labor of the city and the region. It is also the main research center and the development agent of Herzegovina and manages tens of national and regional projects.

The university is located at Mostar, the financial and cultural center of Herzegovina region. The city was built by Ottomans and has still preserved its Ottoman architecture. It is home for more than 105000 people and is the 5^th largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The university consists of 8 faculties and has employed more than 200 professors and researcher at these faculties. It has also enrolled more than 5000 students to its programs in all 3 cycles.

Advantages

University of Dzemal Bijedic of Mostar is the largest higher education center in southern Bosnian and Herzegovina. Hence, it is the main source of factories’ workers and companies’ employees in Herzegovina. Thus, it has a high employability rate which is its advantage over other universities in the region.

The university has established a wide net of relations too. it has signed partnership contracts with more than 30 universities in 19 countries. The university tries to participate in exchange programs and offers its students fantastic conditions to join and conduct their research for several terms in other European universities.

To fund its students, both studying at university of Mostar or other universities in Europe, the university has joined several programs such as Erasmus plus, which offers excellent funding opportunities for exchange students in various universities in Europe.

The university also takes part in the German DAAD program too and participates in various international research projects.

Dzemal Bijedic university offers several practical workshops in different fields to its students. These workshops are planned by faculties themselves, and sometimes by student unions, and are focused on each faculties respective field. There are many events, seminars and conferences taking place at this university annually.

Student life

The university has a well-established student union which manages and plans various events and organizes different activities at the university. There are more than 20 student clubs, such as debate clubs and sports clubs managed by this union. The union also organizes various volunteer works at the city of Mostar and its surrounding areas. Socialization of students is the main aim of this organization, hence many activities leading to great social experiences take place and happen at this university.

The university has a great campus. the campus has costed more than 10 million dollars to have been completed. It includes sports centers, modern classrooms, auditoriums, amphitheaters, accommodations, cafeterias and other social, research and academic centers.

At the moment, which is July 2022, university accommodations haven’t been completed and students reside in private accommodation in the city. However, the construction is expected to finish in a near future and students can take abode in the newly build, modern hostels provided y the university.

Admissions and application requirements

• Enrolment form – with indicated department and program applied for
• Original diploma on completion of four-year high school or a verified copy
• Original diploma on completion of four-year high school or verified copy translated by the official court interpreter
• The decision on verification of the diploma on completion of four-year high school or the certificate that the student has submitted the request for diploma validation
• Birth certificate
• Other documents necessary for determining the number of credits in accordance with the enrolment criteria.
• Certificate on citizenship

University Ranking

Mostar university is a high-quality university accredited by international organization. The university offers programs in line with the latest standards of Europe. It is one of the best universities in the country and according to UniRank website, it is the 10^th best university in Bosnia and Herzegovina and 8230^th best university in the world. Edurank website has ranked them as the 11^th best university in the country and 7918^th best university in the world in 2022.

Faculty of Education:

This faculty is the oldest faculty and the oldest higher education center in Herzegovina. It is the teacher training center of the nation and offers various practical and high-quality programs to its students. The faculty offers 7 4-year long and 3-year long programs to its students.

Faculty of Information Technologies:

This faculty has the most modern classrooms and equipment at the university of Mostar. It offers 2 courses to its students, software development and software engineering.

Faculty of Civil Engineering:

This faculty is one of the most important faculties of the university and great emphasis is put on the quality of education there. It offers world-class programs to its students and ensures their employment after graduation. Most of the graduates of this faculty work at international European companies or companies located in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Why Dzemal Bijedic University of Mostar?

As one of the best universities in Southeastern Europe, and the best and the most prestigious one in Herzegovina region, Dzemal Bijedic university of Mostar offers high-quality courses to its students. The programs offered by this university are in line with European standards and accredited by the best educational organizations. The university campus is also a high-quality, world-class research and educational complex which cost more than 10 million dollars to be built. The city itself is one of the best cities in Eastern Europe and includes tons of beautiful landmarks, as well as great socializing opportunities. Overall, the university and the city of Mostar are ready to offer some of the best programs and experiences to all the talented, young students seeking opportunities to study at Europe.