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1. RECTOR'S NOTE

First of all I want to thank you for choosing the International BURCH University as the most important institution for your future academic engagement and success in personal and business life. It is a great honor to be a rector to promising young people. During the first five years of its existence, the University has firmly established a place among the best, and will continue to do so with constant action aiming to improve the conditions of study and quality in education process, development of projects, establishing a cooperation and achieving superior resulty. In the future we will move forward, wmpowered with new ideas and vision of quality in education, innovation and research, in cooperation with all related sectors, which will ensure our students the opportunity to acquire expirience, to be brave entrepreneurs and to broaden their horizons in all directions, with a particular emphasis on mentoring and counseling targeted to strenghten affinity each of you individually. Promising University can become a significant factor in belonging to the ranks of the great if we work together in a friendly and positive atmosphere, and continue contributing to mutual prosperity. On behalf of administrative staff and academicians of International BURCH University, I promise you that we will do our best in finding answers to your questions and satisfying your desire for knowledge, improvement and success.

Yours Sincerley,

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Uzunoğlu

2. MISSION

The mission of of International BURCH university is to support education, scientific research and the training of highly qualified personnel to work in academic and professional fields through the development of modern curricula and creating an environment to encourage creative, objective and critical thinking and continuos learning. Through its public activities and joint projects and cooperation with institutions from the private and public sectors, as well as international institutions, the university aims to improve the community and contribute to solving local and global challenges. An important aspect of all activities is a friendly academic environment that encourages each student to take a leading role in reaching their personal and intellectual potential.

3. VISION

Achiveing excellence in education, research & development and innovation & entrepreneurshipthrough mentorship and guidance.

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4. ACADEMICS

4.1. ADMISSION

When you come to the BURCH campus, you’re part of more than just a local academic environment. You’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a globally connected community that loves to innovate, to explore, to create. Here, you’re part of BURCH’s vibrant history — and the world’s promising future.

4.1.1. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS-For Bachelor Degree

• Prospective graduate students must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be proficient in English: Applicants whose language of instruction in their previous education was not English must demonstrate English language proficiency. The ways in which proficiency can be demonstrated are:

• -Enter the English Proficiency Exam at BURCH or submit proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)

• Students whose language of instruction in their previous education was English are exempt from entering the Proficiency Exam.

• Students who are applying for Department of Oriental Philology are exempt from English Language requirements.

-For Master’s Degree• Prospective graduate students must meet the following minimum requirements:• Hold a baccalaureate degree, • Be proficient in English: Applicants whose language of instruction was not English must

demonstrate English language proficiency. The ways in which proficiency can be demonstrated are:

• -Enter the English Proficiency Exam at BURCH or submit proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)

• Students who are applying for Department of Oriental Philology are exempt from English

Language requirements. • Students whose language of instruction in their previous education was English are exempt

from entering the Proficiency Exam.

-For PhD Degree• Prospective graduate students must meet the following minimum requirements:• Hold a Master’s degree, • Be proficient in English: Applicants whose language of instruction was not English must

demonstrate English language proficiency. The ways in which proficiency can be demonstrated are:

• -Enter the English Proficiency Exam at BURCH or submit proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)

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• Students who are applying for Department of Oriental Philology are exempt from English

Language requirements. • Students whose language of instruction in their previous education was English are exempt

from entering the Proficiency Exam.

4.1.2 HOW TO APPLY

-For Bachelor Degree• Submit required documents to Student Affairs Office

LOCAL STUDENTS • 4 x Photos• High School Diploma• Certificate of Completition of I,II,III and IV grade of High School• Medical Report (must be obtained in BiH)• Citizenship Certificate• Birth Certificate

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS • 4 x Photos• High School Diploma• Certificate of Completition of I,II,III and IV grade of High School• Medical Report (must be obtained in BiH)• Citizenship Certificate• Birth Certificate• Criminal Record

-Successfully complete the English Proficiency Exam (if needed) -For Master’s Degree

• Submit required documents to Student Affairs OfficeLOCAL STUDENTS

• Copy of ID Card or Passport• 4 x Photos• Bachelor Diploma• Bachelor Transcript• Medical Report (must be obtained in BiH)• Citizenship Certificate• Birth Certificate• CV

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS • Copy of ID Card or Passport• 4 x Photos• Bachelor Diploma• Bachelor Transcript• Medical Report (must be obtained in BiH)• Citizenship Certificate

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• Birth Certificate• CV• Criminal Record

Successfully pass the BURCH Entrance Exam -Successfully complete the English Proficiency Exam (if needed)-Successfully pass the BURCH Entrance Exam Interview-For PhD Degree

• Submit required documents to Student Affairs OfficeLOCAL STUDENTS

• Copy of ID Card or Passport• 4 x Photos• Master’s Diploma• Master’s Transcript• Medical Report (must be obtained in BiH)• Citizenship Certificate• Birth Certificate• CV

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS • Copy of ID Card or Passport• 4 x Photos• Master’s Diploma• Master’s Transcript• Medical Report (must be obtained in BiH)• Citizenship Certificate• Birth Certificate• CV• Criminal Record

Successfully pass the BURCH Entrance Exam -Successfully complete the English Proficiency Exam (if needed)-Successfully pass the BURCH Entrance Exam Interview

4.1.2. VISA REGULATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSAll international students at the International BURCH University need both a passport from their home governments and a temporary visa from BiH. Above all, these documents provide you with proof of residence as well as highly reliable forms of identification. Because you will need the visa before you enter BiH, it’s a good idea to apply for it a few months in advance.

4.1.3. RESIDENCE PERMISSION

• For newly enrolled students, a residence permission will be arranged by relevante unit at the University.

• The residence permission must be renewed once a year.• For more information contact Human Resource Office

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-Enes Biber (enes.biber@BURCH.edu.ba) / 033/944-441-Admir Oković (admir.okovic@BURCH.edu.ba) / 033/944-468

4.2.ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION

• Candidates enroll to the University once a year by signing a study contract and paying tuition fees. University policy requires continuous registration for students from the first semester of enrollment in a program until completion of the degree, unless the student has deferred his/her studies.

4.2.1. HOW TO REGISTER COURSES

• In accordance with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) a maximum of 30 credits can be registered per semester.

• In order to complete the course registration students must pay their upcoming installment according to their payment plan; otherwise they will not be able to register for the upcoming semester.

• All students must complete their course registration with their advisor through the Information System. Name and information regarding the advisor can be found with the Secretary of related Faculty.

• Course registration will be complete once the printed form of the registration is subitted to Student Affairs office.

4.2.2. REGISTRATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Registration requirements are as follows:

BACHELOR DEGREE

Study Program I semester II semester III semester IV semester V semester VI

semester

VII

semester

VIII

semester

3 years program 30ECTS

credits

30ECTS credits 30ECTS credits

30ECTS credits

30ECTS credits

30ECTS credits

30ECTS credits

30ECTS credits

4 years program 30ECTS credits

30ECTS credits 30ECTS credits

30ECTS credits

30ECTS credits

30ECTS credits

30ECTS credits

30ECTS credits

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MASTER’S DEGREE

PhD DEGREE

Study

Program

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semester

II

semester

III

semester

IV

semester

V semester VI

semester

VII

semester

VIII

semester

3 years

program

5 courses 5 courses PhD

Dissertation

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PhD

Dissertation

II

PhD

Dissertation

III

PhD

Dissertation

IV

PhD

Dissertatio

n V

PhD

Dissertation

VI

• It is important to enroll, register, and pay fees in a timely manner to avoid complications regarding your academic status.

• If the student fails to register for two consecutive semesters his/her registration will automatically be cancelled.

4.2.3. REGISTRATION DEADLINES

• Course registration must be completed one week before the start of each semester.

• If the student does not register within the timeframe and the registration is officially closed, he/she must write a petition to the related Faculty for permission to register.

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Study Program I semester II semester III semester IV semester

Master 3+2 5 courses 5 courses Master’s Thesis I Master’s Thesis II

Master 4+1 5 courses Master’s Thesis I / /

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4.2.4. ACADEMIC ADVISORY/MENTORING

International BURCH University implements an advisory system in order to help students in their orientation on campus and the realization of their academic requirements.

THE ROLE OF AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR / MENTOR IS TO:

-Provide consultation with the student on matters of career goals, academic major interests, decision making, study skills, and course planning;

-Communicate accurate information about degree requirements, resources, and academic standards;

-Act as an advocate for student within the department and University setting

-Maintain records of student’s academic performance;

-Make appropriate referrals for the variety of situations that arise during a student’s academic career, including: transition issues, safety concerns, personal conflicts, career exploration, and student advocacy.

The advising partnership ensures that support, feedback and opportunities for reflection are part of the general education system.

4.2.5. APPOINTMENT OF ADVISOR / MENTOR

-All newly enrolled students will be appointed an advisor/mentor from related department, field of interest and research.

-Student can change his/her advisor/mentor any time during the academic year but is obliged to duly inform the Faculty secretary of any changes.

-If the student wants to work with an advisor/mentor from outside the University he/she can do so under these conditions:

-get approval for advisor/mentor appointment from related faculty,-cover all eventual costs required by the advisor/mentor.

4.2.6. WHAT CAN I TALK ABOUT WITH MY ADVISOR/MENTOR?

-How do I plan my degree?

-What are the areas of knowledge and why are they important?

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-Which courses should I register?

-What do I need to do to graduate?

-How should I conduct my research?

-What topic should I choose for my thesis?

-Where do I find study materials?

-What can I do if I have promlems with a class,a professor or a class mate?

-Can I get help to strenghten and improve my academic performance

-What happens if the course I choose is closed or full?

4.3.AFTER YOU REGISTER

4.3.1. COURSE SCHEDULE

-Each semester's schedule is available about one month before registration period begins.

-Course schedule for all Departments are available on department websites, related faculty secretary and Student Information System.

4.3.2. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

Unit Contact person Email Telephone no. Dean of Students

Admir Salihagić Admir.salihagic@BURCH.edu.ba +38733/944-455

Marketing and Communication Office

Kemal H. BalihodžićElmedin Bišić

kemal.balihodzc @BURCH.edu.ba elmedin.bisic@BURCH.edu.ba

+38733/944-479+38733/944-412

Student Affairs Office

Kenan OsmanbegovićSelma PilavSelma Omeragić

kenan.osmanbegovic@BURCH.edu.baselma.pilav@BURCH.edu.baselma.omeragic@BURCH.edu.ba student-affairs-office@BURCH.edu.bagraduate@BURCH.edu.ba

+38733/944-493+38733/944-446+38733/944-430

Accounting Office

Cemil Kutay TinmazSeada SrnaZerina Novalić

c.kutay.tinmaz@BURCH.edu.baseada.srna @BURCH.edu.ba zerina.novalic@BURCH.edu.ba

+38733/944-451+38733/944-432+38733/944-403

Human Resource Office

Enes BiberAdmir Oković

enes.biber@BURCH.edu.baadmir.okovic@BURCH.edu.ba

+38733/944-441+38733/944-468

Library Sanja Duran sanja.duran @BURCH.edu.ba library-office@BURCH.edu.ba

+38733/944-453

Education Faculty

Amar Hrvić amar.hrvic@BURCH.edu.ba +38733/944-466

Faculty of Mensur Zoletić mensur.zoletic@BURCH.edu.ba +38733/944-502

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Economics and Social SciencesFaculty of Engineering and Information Technologies

Mirdin Zilić mirdin.zilic@BURCH.edu.ba +38733/944-489

International Office

Emir Čičkušić emir.cickusic@BURCH.edu.ba international-office@BURCH.edu.ba

+38733/944-478

Secretary General

Esad Oruč eoruc@BURCH.edu.ba +38733/944-446

4.3.3. Add/Drop courses

- Students can add or drop courses they register within two weeks after the start of each semester.

- Students are required to get approval from the advisor to add or drop a course.

- Student Affairs Office must timely be informed about any changes related to course registration.

4.3.4. Class Attendance

- Minimum class attendance requirement at the International BURCH University is 70%.

- Students who are registered for a course but do not attend it will be assigned a failing grade by the instructor.

- You may not attend a University course in which you have not been officially registered.

- An instructor may allow you to attend his or her class only if your name appears on the official class list.

4.4.GRADES AND TRANSCRIPT

4.4.1. Grading System

-The work of the student is tracked and continuosly evaluated in the course of a semester or study year. Testing of knowledge is performed by awarding grade points for every form of activity during semester, as well as the final examination when the final grade is determined.

-At least 50% of the grade grade points awarded must relate to activities and testing of knowledge during the course of a semester. The final exam must account for a maximum of 50% of the grade awarded.

-If a student, through activities and knowledge testing during a semester is awarded sufficients credits to achive a passing grade, he/she is not obliged to enter the final exam.

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-The evaluation of students’ knowledge and his/her final success is evaluated through a system of comparison (ES) CTS with a grading scale of A, B, C, D, E, F.

ECTS GRADE DESCRIPTION(A) 10 Excellent achievement (95-100 points)(B) 9 Above average (85-94 points)(C) 8 Average with small mistakes (75-84 points)(D) 7 Good with Significant disadvantages (65-75 points)(E) 6 Satisfactory of minimum criteria (55-64 points)(F,FX) 5 Did not satisfy (under 55 points)

4.4.2. Student Information System

- A student information system (SIS) is a software application for education establishments to manage student data.

- Student Information System provides capabilities for entering student test and other assessment scores, build student schedules, track student attendance, and manage many other student-related data needs.

- Through their SIS accout, students can follow up on their academic progress as well as all other issues related to their education process.

- At the beginning of the academic year, all newly enrolled students will be provided with their SIS account information.

- All students are automatically granted a student email account on completion of enrolment. The email consists of of student’s name and surname (john.smith @ stu.BURCH.edu.ba ).

- All correspondence with academic and administrative staff will be counducted through this mailing system.

4.4.3. Learning Management System

A Learning Management System is a software system that faculties at the International BURCH University use to deliver teaching materials plus e-tutoring over the Internet. All students will get access information from their instructor to enter the BURCH Learning Management System where they can get list of courses, credit information, syllabus, teaching materials etc.

4.4.4. How to order Transcript

- A transcript is an official copy of a student's academic record. Every course and experience for which you have earned academic credit is listed in the transcript.

- Transcripts issued at BURCH include:

Successfully and unsuccessfully completed courses for each semester Grades obtained

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Course codes ECTS credits

- All students at BURCH have the right to request a transcript and this service is charged 2 KM for each copy of the transcript.

- Students can order their transcript by sending a request through their Student Information System. All requests will be processed and completed within 24h. and can be picked up in the Student Affairs Office.

4.5.GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

4.5.1. Bachelor degree requirements

- A student must satisfy the requirements for the degree that are in force at the time the degree is to be awarded.

• Total credits required for the Bachelor degree program is as follows:

-180 ECTS credits

• Write your Undergraduate project/ Senior Design Project according to the BURCH Thesis writing Guidelines. Guidelines are available at our website http://studentaffairs.BURCH.edu.ba/

- For detailed information, please contact BURCH Publication Office, Mrs. Emina Mekić (emina.mekic@BURCH.edu.ba)

-Submit the following forms to Student Affairs Office: Advisor/mentor Appointment Form – 6st semester Undergraduate Final Work Proposal Form – 6th semester Jury Report for the Final Work Defense Form – After the final work defense 1 copy of the Undergraduate project/ Senior Design Project to Students Affairs Office 1 copy of the Undergraduate project/ Senior Design Project to the BURCH Library 1 copy of the Undergraduate project/ Senior Design Project to your advisor/mentor

- Undergraduate Project/Senior Design Project is the last course to be completed.

• For detailed information, contact related faculty secretary.

4.5.2. Master’s degree requirements

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- A student must satisfy the requirements for the degree that are in force at the time the degree is to be awarded.

• Total credits required for the Master’s degree program are as follows:

-120 ECTS credits for 3+2 program

-60 ECTS credits for 4+1 program

• Write your Master’s thesis according to the BURCH Thesis writing Guidelines. Guidelines are available at our website http://studentaffairs.BURCH.edu.ba/

• The thesis requirements are as follows:

- Minimum 70 pages

- Minimum 40 references

• For detailed information, please contact BURCH Publication Office, Mrs. Emina Mekić (emina.mekic@BURCH.edu.ba)

• Complete publication requirements:

- Write an article in co-authorship with your advisor/mentor

- The publication requirements are as follows:

Department Number of Articles

International Journal or Conference

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

0 /

Information Technologies 0 /Genetics and Bioengineering 0 /Architecture 0 /Management 1 Published or

accepted articleInternational indexed Journal or International Conference

English Language and Literature 1 article Academic Journal or Conference Oriental Philology 1 article Academic Journal or Conference

- Submit full text of the published article to related Faculty. Only in exceptional cases may the acceptance letter be taken into consideration.

• Submit the Authorization Request to Schedule a Master’s Thesis defense form to related Faculty council

- The form is available in student affairs office and faculty secretary office. The form must contain the following information:

- Date and time of defense

- Committee members

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- Publication information

• Annual Faculty Council meeting calendar is available in Faculty secretary office and on Student Affairs office website.

• In addition, submit 3 hard copies of your thesis to each committee member.

• A complete defense package should consist of the following:

-1 hard copy of the thesis (plus 3 copies to each committee member)

-Full text of the published article

-Authorization request to schedule a master’s thesis defense form

• Make sure to follow the Faculty Council meeting schedule and submit your forms and requests within the deadline in order for your requests to be processed.

• For detailed information, contact related faculty secretary.

4.5.3. Doctoral Degree Requirements

- A student must satisfy the requirements for the degree that are in force at the time the degree is to be awarded.

• Total credits required for the Doctoral degree program are as follows:

-180 ECTS credits

• Write your Doctoral Dissertation according to the BURCH Thesis writing Guidelines. Guidelines are available at our website http://studentaffairs.BURCH.edu.ba/

• The dissertation requirements are as follows:

- Minimum 120 pages

- Minimum 80 references

• For detailed information, please contact BURCH Publication Office, Mrs. Emina Mekić (emina.mekic@BURCH.edu.ba)

• Complete publication requirements:

- Write an article in co-authorship with your advisor/mentor

- The publication requirements are as follows:

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Department Number of Articles Journal indexed byElectrical and Electronics Engineering 2 SSCI or SCIInformation Technologies 2 SSCI or SCIGenetics and Bioengineering 2 SSCI or SCIArchitecture 2 AHCIManagement 1 SSCIEnglish Language and Literature 3 International indexed

journal Oriental Philology 3 International indexed

journal

Submit full text of the published article(s) to related Faculty. Only in exceptional cases may the acceptance letter be taken into consideration.

-For English Language and Literature and Oriental Philology Department acceptance letter from the journal/conference will only be accepted if it contains the DOI number. Otherwise, full text published paper must be submitted.

• Submit the Authorization Request to Schedule a PhD Dissertation defense form to related Faculty council

- The form is available in student affairs office and faculty secretary office. The form must contain the following information:

- Date and time of defense

- Committee members

- Publication information

• Annual Faculty Council meeting calendar is available in Faculty secretary office and on Student Affairs office website.

• In addition, submit 5 hard copies of your Dissertation to each committee member.

• A complete defense package should consist of the following:

-1 hard copy of the thesis (plus 5 copies to each committee member)

-Full text of the published article

-Authorization request to schedule a PhD Dissertation defense form

• Make sure to follow the Faculty Council meeting schedule and submit your forms and requests within the deadline in order for your requests to be processed.

• For detailed information, contact related faculty secretary.

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4.5.4. Graduation and Diplomas

• Get approval from publication office that your thesis meet the BURCH Thesis Writing Guidelines requirements

• Submit hard copies of your thesis to Students Affairs Office as follows:

Undergraduate Project Master’s Thesis PhD Dissertation1 copy 3 hard copies and 1 soft

copy5 hard copies and 1 soft copy

-All submitted works must be signed by the committee members.

• Submit the Withdrawal form to the Student Affairs Office

-The Withdrawal form is available in Student Affairs Office.

• Pay 150 KM diploma fee for Master’s and PhD Degree and 100 KM diploma fee for Bachelor degree.

4.6.ADDITIONAL ACADEMICS

4.6.1. Exchange opportunities

- The strategy of the International BURCH University includes increasing our international reputation for quality learning, research and the transfer of knowledge.International team is facilitating globally innovative work across all academic units and developing teaching and research partnerships around the world.-The BURCH International Office is a part of the University’s Central Administration and it offers services to international students and scholars at BURCH University, in order to minimize the difficulties they might experience both upon arrival and during their stay at BURCH. It provides information on immigration issues (visas & travel), social and cultural differences, and resources available in the community.

4.6.2. Internship

-There are types of internship at the International BURCH University:

1) Mandatory internship which is a part of curriculum for First Study Cycle students and lasts for 2 months,

2) Optional internship which is the part of the BURCH Business Center activities where students have opportunity to prove themselves in the company and after that to stay and work there as full time.

-How to apply for a mandatory internship

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1. Visit your advisor,2. Advisor will provide you with the needed forms3. Find the company you want to work in, fill out the forms and get all the needed signatures.

How to apply for an optional internship

Send email to career@BURCH.edu.ba and you will be contacted for the detailed info.

-Speak with your career counselor

Visit career and alumni office to speak one-on-one regarding your career path. Your career counselor will help you on this issue and point out some info which you may need.

Don’t hesitate to visit career office.

Schedule a meeting via phone or email:

Email: career@BURCH.edu.ba

Phone: 033/ 944-478

All available internship positions can be found on our website: http://career.BURCH.edu.ba/en/jobs-and-internships/

4.6.3. Volunteer experiences

- Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) of International BURCH University functions as a meeting point

for students and academics who are sharing common philanthropic, community-oriented and

voluntarily-based goals to contribute to the society in which they are living. Being a responsible

citizen is one of our obligations therefore we, in CCE, are encouraging active and engaged

citizenship. CCE plays an important role in fulfillment of one of the mission's of International BURCH

University which states that BURCH aims to improve the community and contribute to solve local

and global challenges through its public activities and joint-projects and cooperation with

institutions from private and public sectors, as well as international institutions.

4.6.4. Continuing Education Center

-It is well known that adult education is an important factor of economic, social and cultural development in all modern societies. International BURCH University has recognized this fact and created Continuing Education Center, which aims to meet the educational needs of individuals, organizations, government agencies and corporations.

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-CEC offers the following courses and Workshops:- Business Competence- Soft Skills - Communication Skills- Team Building- Professional Correspondence (in Bosnian and English Language)- IT- CISCO Academy- Microsoft Office, advanced level (Word, Excel, Power Point)- C i C++ programming - Graphic Design- Web Design- AutoCAD, ArchiCAD- SPSS IBM Statistics- Tests / British Council- Aptis – Corporations / State Institutions- Language Courses- English Language - Conversational English- Legal English- Business English- Turkish Language- Bosnian Language- Spanish Language- SAT, TOEFL,IELTS,GRE Preparation

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-For detailed information please visit http://cec.BURCH.edu.ba/ or contact Mr. Damir Topalović at damir.topalovic@BURCH.edu.ba or 033/944-504

4.6.5. Social Sciences Research Center

-The mission of the Center is to promote and enhance the development of scientific research in the field of social sciences, enabling the development of a knowledge based society through workshops, conferences and other activities.

-The Center fosters empirical research and theoretical analysis in relation to social phenomena, processes and changes, as well as publishing the results of scientific research.

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- Social Science Research Center aims, both in domestic and international context, to become the center of social research, the results of which contribute to the development of science and society in general.

-Form more information visit http://ssrc.BURCH.edu.ba/en/

5. FINANCES

5.1.TUITION AND RELATED FEES

5.1.1. Tuition overview

LOCAL STUDENTS

Department Bachelor Master PhD Distance Learning Master

Distance Learning PhD

English Language and Literature

6,000 KM 5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KM

Turkish Language and Literature

6,000 KM 5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KM

Management 7,000 KM 5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KMInternational Business 7,000 KM 5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KMInternational Relations and European Studies

7,000 KM 5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KM

Banking and Finance 7,000 KM 5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KMGenetics and Bioengineering

7,000 KM 5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KM

Information Technologies 7,000 KM 5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KMArchitecture 7,000 KM 5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KMElectrical and Electronics Engineering

7,000 KM 5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KM

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Department Bachelor Master PhD Distance Learning Master

Distance Learning PhD

English Language and Literature

8,000 KM 5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KM

Turkish Language and Literature

8,000 KM 5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KM

Management 10,000,00 KM

5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KM

International Business 10,000,00 KM

5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KM

International Relations and European Studies

10,000,00 KM

5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KM

Banking and Finance 10,000,00 KM

5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KM

Genetics and 10,000,00 5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KM

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Bioengineering KMInformation Technologies 10,000,00

KM5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KM

Architecture 10,000,00 KM

5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KM

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

10,000,00 KM

5,000KM 5,000KM 6,400 KM 6,400 KM

-The fees do not include textbooks, stationeries, or any other additional courses or trainings leading to some certificates that are not a part of the curriculum nor any excursion or travel. The fees do not include accommodation, meal and transport.

• Other expenses:• Official paperwork fee (for international students) 250 Euro, includes:

-official translation of documents -diploma equivalence expenses -health check up -health insurance police -residence permission

• Student certificates and transcripts – 2 KM • Diploma fee - 150 KM• Index - 20 KM• Student Card – 5 KM

• University Accounts:

- Turkish Ziraat Bank Bosnia 186 000 104 404 6041 –KM-BURCH University

- Sparkasse Bank 199 497 008 524 0513

- Bank Asya – Euro IBAN NO: TR70 0020 8000 8804 4949 4600 04

*Students who fail to settle their financial obligations acording to their payment plan will not be able to enter any exams nor will they have the right to take any official documents (Certificate, Transcript etc.)

5.1.2. Tuition Installments- Payment of tuition fees for all departments and study programs at the International BURCH

University can be conducted in 4 installments. - In exceptional cases, with the approval of the Rectors office, the number of installments can

be increased.

5.2.SCHOLARSHIPS

5.2.1. Scholarships for prospective students

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The International BURCH University offers a special scholarship program for prospective students.

For students coming directly from high school, scholarships will be considered for based upon

several factors and are granted on the following criteria: Best placed applicant on the entrance exam for scholarships The winners of the state and federal competitions in mathematics, physics, biology and

computer technology Scholarships for successful athletes BURCH Project Olympiad winners Successful extracurricular activities in high school and excellent academic achievements

- Scholarships are allocated for three (four) years, with the expectation that the recipient meets the

set academic performance criteria.

- Scholarship applicants need to make a strong financial and academic case in order to be considered

for a scholarship.

- In order to maintain your scholarship you need to follow the rules and regulations of the

scholarship rulebook.

6. OTHER SERVICES

6.1.LIBRARY

- The International BURCH University has an impressive library, totaling around 30 000 titles for scientific research as well as other literature. The library is equipped with computers so students have access to various e-books and international electronic databases.

- Our library uses online library system that enables students to access our e-catalogue network of all the biggest world universities.

- All students have full access to the library through their student cards which can be obtained in the library and are free of charge.

- For all information regarding our library, please contact Sanja Duran (sanja.duran@BURCH.edu.ba / phone number: 033/944-453)

6.2.GYM

- The International BURCH University offers use of our gym which is free of charge for all students.

- Treadmills, stationary bicycles, benches and various other equipment will help you to stay in form.

- In consultation with the Dean of Students, Admir Salihagić, student’s can access the gym according to the time-table.

6.3.INOVATION CENTER

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- The aim of the Innovation Center is to improve science with new and innovative solutions, set of practical activities, implementing new ideas, enlarging students will for improving and creating better world. BURCH Innovation Center provides highest quality practice in education works on your ideas and makes them work.

- Becoming part of BURCH Innovation Center gives you the opportunity to broaden your understanding of your industry and technology, as well as gain familiarity with the content of standards in which you are involved.

6.4.STUDENTS PARLIAMENT

-The SP was established in the year 2011 as a head organization of students in order to represent, promote, protect and enforce the rights and interests of students, and to contribute to improving academic and social relations, and other stakeholders to develop the activities of students at the International BURCH University. The Parliament is composed of nine members, representatives of faculty units, and with cooperation among each other Student Parliament wants to eliminate fears and satisfy needs - student hopes, to be a real service to students in solving problems and implementing projects that honest work and collective effort resulting in student happiness and pleasure. In the end, we hope that the student parliament will meet the needs of students and will be of service to students and the entire University.

6.5.CLUBS

The International BURCH University encourages students to actively engage in various co-curricular clubs and activities on campus.

In addition, BURCH University offers dynamic student clubs that foster leadership development, experience and build community awareness.

Some of the clubs that we offer are:

-Architecture Club

-Business Development Club

- Student Ambassador Program (SAP)

-Techno Club

-Computer Club

-Desk Kulübü

-Genetics Club

-Club of Social Aid and Solitarity

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-Linguistic and Language Art Club

-Business Development Club

-“Belles Lettres” English Literature Society

-Harmony” Music Society

-Journalist Club

-BURCH Diplomacy Club

6.5. SPORT

The Sport, Culture and Health Office undertake sports and cultural activities, student club activities; and provide health, psychological counseling and guidance services. Sports activities provide BURCH University students and staff with opportunities to make use of their leisure time well and be psychologically and physically healthy. Our primary aim is to provide them with opportunities to maintain healthy and entertaining lives.

Also, our goal is to develop the competitive spirit of our students and promote positive values through activities that we carry out, and that every student of our University to be involved in at least one sports or cultural activity.

In order to develop community spirit we expect from students not to hesitate to engage in some of the activities and to be part of our team with new suggestions and ideas.

All students are more than welcome to join one of our sport clubs.

7. IMPORTANT CONTACTS

POLICE 122 FIRE DEPARTMENT 123 AMBULANCE 124 HOSPITAL 285-100 BUS STATION 213-100 TRAIN STATION 655-330 AIRPORT 289-100 TOURIST CENTER 580-999 BIHAMK roadside assistance 1282

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