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UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO

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EDITION: INTERNATIONALISATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO:PART I - EXCHANGE STUDENT GUIDE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVOPART II - INTERNATIONAL STUDY GUIDE PART III - ZBIRKA UPUTA ZA MOBILNOSTPART IV - E-NEWSLETTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO

Publisher: University of Sarajevo, International Relations Office, © 2019, Obala Kulina bana 7/II Str., 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaEditors: Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Nikolić, Vice-rector for International Relations, Prof. Dr. Ksenija Kondali, President of the International Relations Board, Dr. Jasna Bošnjović, Head of the International Relations Office, Adnan Rahimić, M.Sc., International Relations OfficerDesign: Adnan Rahimić, M.Sc.Photographs: Selma Hadžimuratović, Adnan Rahimić, UNSA official promotion videoYear: 2019, Sixth editionPrinting run: 100Print: “Amos Graf” d.o.o. Sarajevo on behalf of KU Leuven, Belgium (STINT)

This material is prepared by International Relations Office at the University of Sarajevo with the support of European Commission through implementation of the Capacity building project STINT (Strengthening of Internationalization in B&H Higher Education 561874-EPP-1-2015-1-BE-EPPKA2-CBHE-SP).

The information in this guide is presented for the personal and non-commercial use for students and staff members who participate in international exchange. No reproduction or republishing without the written consent of the editor is allowed. The editor would appreciate the notice "Information courtesy of the International Relations Office at the University of Sarajevo" being included with any reproduced or plagiarized work.

WHY UNIVERSITY OF SARAJEVO? 4

DESTINATION: BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 5

STUDYING AT UNSA 6

INTERNATIONALISATION 10

APPLY TO UNSA 12

STUDY PROGRAMMES 14

SOCIAL SCIENCES 16

HUMANITIES 18

MEDICAL SCIENCES 20

NATURAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS AND BIO-

TECHNICAL SCIENCES 22

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INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 26

TECHNICAL SCIENCES

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ACADEMIC INFORMATION 28

Funded by theErasmus+ Programmeof the European Union

INTERNATIONALGUIDESTUDYSTUDY

SARAJEVO, 2019

Why University of Sarajevo?

University of Sarajevo (UNSA) is the best higher education institution in the country (in local and international rankings)

We are in the

TOP 6%of 27,000 universities

(Webometrics)worldwide

#1

We are in the

higher education institutions in the Balkans(Webometrics)

TOP 30

We participate very actively in many international mobility programs:

- Erasmus+- Erasmus Mundus- Ceepus- Mevlana- Visegrad FUND- DAAD- Fulbright

University of Sarajevo participates in many international programs:

- Erasmus+- Horizon2020- IPA- Cost- Bilateral funds

FAST FACTS:B&H’s leading public university.

students

degrees awarded

28,0003.0% international students

180,000academic staff

degrees awarded

2,700800 administrative staff

180,000

outgoing mobilities (per year)200incoming mobilities (per year)100

UNSA is themost popularB&H’s university among foreign students

(by every foreign student)

10:1Student : Teacher ratio in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANISATION

Bosnia and Herzegovina is comprised of two entities

(Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republic of Srpska) and one district

(District Brčko). Federation of B&H is made up of ten Cantons.

POPULATIONIn B&H, there are Bosniaks, Croats, Serbs, and 17 national minorities: Albanians, Montenegrins, Czechs, Hungarians, Macedonians, Germans, Poles,Roma, Romanians, Russians, Russians, Slovaks, Slovenes, Turks, Italians, Ukrainians, and Jews.

RELIGIONIslam, Orthodox

Christianity, Roman Catholicism,

Judaism as main religions.

COUNTRY LEADERSBosnia and Herzegovina

has a three-member rotating presidency.

The presidency chair rotates every 8 months

between the Bosniak, Croat and Serb member.

Destination

Sarajevo

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Official name: BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINAPopulation: approx. 3.7 million Capital: SARAJEVOArea: 51,129 sq km (19,741 sq miles)Official languages: Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian

BAM (KM) Currency: 1 � = 1.95583 BAMGDP per capita: 5,007.89 �

FAST FACTS:

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Studying at UNSA

HISTORY

Sarajevo was rst placed on the map of academic centres in this part of Europe in 1573, with the signing of the Waqfname (Book of Endowment) by Gazi Husrev-bey. Today, the Gazi Husrev-bey’s Library is, as an associate member, the oldest institution within the University of Sarajevo. Following the departure of the Ottoman administration and the arrival of Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Sharia Judicial Academy was founded in 1887, the National Museum in 1888, and the Catholic Seminary of the Vrhbosna Archbishopric in 1890.

On 2 December 1949, the University of Sarajevo was ofcially established with its member institutions. Until 1975, the University of Sarajevo was the only university in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the beacon of development of higher education and science in the country. Today, the University of Sarajevo is the leading university in Bosnia and Herzegovina and one of the top universities in the region.

Rectorate &Faculty of Law

In 2019 we celebrateththe 70 anniversary

Gazi Husrev-Bey Library (1537)

National Museum of B&H (1888)

Catholic Theology (1890)

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Academy of Fine Arts

MISSION AND VISION

UNSA is the place where people meet, interact, complement and develop aspirations, ideas, culture and excellence, creating a strong cohesive force that connects the whole region and B&H. UNSA promotes freedom, openness, involvement, autonomy, responsibility, as well as diversity of ideas, creativity co-operation and modernization processes to become an academic community, intellectually and socially responsible. In this way, UNSA proles as a proactive, reliable, recognized, attractive partner and a productive and creative member of the regional, EU and global academic community.

Using its solid reputation, long-standing experience and tradition, UNSA creates an inspiring, inclusive and attractive environment for learning, teaching, research and artwork. It enables students, researchers and teachers, as well as other stake-holders to critically promote and understand the dynamics of global and local socio-economic, technological and political processes/ problems, offering sustainable and innovative solutions for improving the quality of life for all. Such environment – a progressive, dynamic and co-operative culture – is attractive to everyone and enables the building of a strong international network that strengthens the development

ORGANISATION OF THE UNIVERSITY

This public institution offers study and research opportunities at 25 faculties/schools and academies, as well as associate institutions. Today, having approx. 28,000 enrolled students, it ranks among the largest universities in the world in terms of enrolment. Since its founding, over 180,000 students have received their bachelor's, master's and doctorate’s degrees at UNSA.

The main objective of all the University's current activities is to raise the quality of studies, to create a contemporary university of a European prole, that represents Bosnia & Herzegovina on the international level, promoting the traditional, historical, cultural, scientic and artistic values of the South-Eastern Europe.

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o f human re source s and i n f r a s t ruc tu re fo r internationalization and modernization, providing an effective representation of UNSA's achievement, quality and reliability.

Let's design and shape a sustainable future together!

DEGREE AND QUALIFICATIONS

The higher education system in Bosnia and Herzegovina is organized in three cycles as follows:

The first cycle of 180-240 ECTS (three or four years of full time study) to obtain the degree of bachelor;The second cycle of 60-120 ECTS (one or two years of full time study) leads to a master degree (total of 300 ECTS - with the first cycle);The third cycle of 180 ECTS (three years of full time study and/or research) to obtain a PhD degree.

An integrated programme of the rst and second cycle at schools of the medical group leads to the title of a doctor of medicine/dental medicine/veterinary medicine, and a master of pharmacy.

BOLOGNA EDUCATION SYSTEM

In September 2003, Bosnia and Herzegovina signed and accepted the European strategic goals in the eld of higher education, as expressed in the Declaration of the European Higher Education Ministers made in Bologna (1999), as well as the subsequent development of this concept. In 2000, the rst project by model 3+2 was implemented at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The rst ‘’Bologna’’ generation of the

stUniversity of Sarajevo (1 cycle) was enrolled in 2005, the

nd rd 2 cycle in 2008 and the 3 cycle in 2010. The transition to the Bologna process was completed in 2014.

TEACHING LANGUAGE

The majority of courses and study programmes are in Bosn i an /Croa t i an /Se rb i an (B /C/S ) and i t i s recommended that candidates have some level of knowledge of the host country's language before arrival. Bosnian/Croatian/ Serbian are languages with three different language standards and minor regional variations.

However, we do have complete study programmes in English (such as the programmes offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies, and the School of Economics and Business), or where certain courses can be provided in English (the Faculty of Political Sciences, and the Faculty of Philosophy). For other member institutions, special arrangements for students can be made (research, tutorials, laboratory work, exams and other forms of assessment).

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Research at the University of Sarajevo is funded through international funds (mostly EU grants such as H2020, IPA, and COST Programme), national governmental

resources, as well as UNSA own funding. University of Sarajevo has extensive experience in participation in international research projects, represents a leading B&H’s institution in receiving national research grants, and also provides wide range of contract research in cooperation with the industry sector.

I n 2 0 1 8 U N S A h a s r e c e i v e d t h e “ H R Excellence in Research Award”. The award is granted by the European Commission to those research institutions that have made signicant progress in implementing the European Charter for Researchers and the Principle for the Employment of Researchers, which adhere to the documents and standards prescribed by the European Union in relation to the working conditions and employment of researchers, and whose recruitment procedures are harmonized with European. The European Commission recognized the efforts of the University of Sarajevo to provide better conditions for the work and employment of researchers at UNSA. The recognition is certainly signicant for UNSA, but it also represents a commitment because it implies the efforts and activities of all bodies and organizational units of the University of Sarajevo to implement measures from the Action Plan for the Implementation of the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) of the University of Sarajevo.

STUDYING IN SARAJEVO

The University of Sarajevo is not a traditional campus university – most of its member institutions are spread across the city, which makes the whole city one campus.

Sarajevo has been the meeting point between East and West for hundreds of years. Many civilizations and empires have left their traces that can be found all over the city. In just a few hundred meters in Sarajevo, mosques, Catholic and Orthodox churches, and Jewish synagogues proudly stand side by side. Even after centuries, they still stand proud, welcoming travelers.

In Sarajevo, you can find stunning natural beauty and richness of this country, interesting historical monuments and tourist attractions you must visit. Find some time between classes to enjoy the beauties that the city of Sarajevo and the whole of Bosnia and Herzegovina have to offer.

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Faculty of Catholic Theology

Latin bridge

Internationalisation

The University of Sarajevo enjoys partnerships with several hundred universities in Europe, the US, Canada, and the Middle East through different bilateral, consortium or international programs. The major focus of bilateral co-operation is on European partners, but University of Sarajevo is ready to expand its collaboration with partners outside of Europe.

Thanks to the different international grants, programs and projects, UNSA is recognized as an attractive partner when it comes to capacity building of higher education infrastructure, scientic and artistic research and implementation of joint study programmes.

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MOBILITY

Thanks to partnerships in numerous international projects over the last several decades, the University of Sarajevo had several thousand of implemented mobilities, both incoming and outgoing. UNSA is an equal partner in many mobility programs for students and staff, and it is open for study and research activities through Erasmus+, Erasmus Mundus, CEEPUS, Mevlana, Visegrad Fond, DAAD, Fulbright, and others. The largest contribution to these mobilities is through European funded programs like Erasmus Mundus and Erasmus+.

ERASMUS MUNDUS

In the main period of Erasmus Mundus implementation (2007-2013) the European Union gave Bosnia and Herzegovina an opportunity to be included in a programme designed for countries not participating in ERASMUS as the largest programme for nancial and organisational incentive for academic mobility. UNSA has been participating in each of the Erasmus Mundus projects granted by European Commission for Western Balkans (a total of 19), thus becoming the only university in the region to participate in all projects, allowing students, academic and administrative staff to select from among 54 EU universities as their host institutions.

FAST FACTS:- Erasmus Mundus: 19 projects- Mevlana: 13 partner universities- Bilateral: 132 higher education institutions- Erasmus+ KA107: 126 universities- TEMPUS: 103 projects- Erasmus+ Capacity Building: 21 projects- Erasmus+ Strategic partnership: 1 project- Erasmus+ Sport: 2 projects- FP7: 38 projects- Horizon2020: 3 projects

Bilateral agreements

DID YOU KNOW?UNSA signed its first bilateral agreement in 1965 with Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University of Greifswald, Germany.

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ERASMUS+

On 19 June 2014, Bosnia and Herzegovina signed an agreement establishing its partial participation in Erasmus+: the EU programme for education, training, youth and sport (2014-2020). UNSA benets as the partner country of external cooperation activities, having signed almost 200 inter-institutional agreements with p r o g r a m m e c o u n t r y p a r t n e r s . T h e r s t academic/administrative mobilities started in the academic year 2015-2016.

MEVLANA

In 2013, the University of Sarajevo signed its rst agreement with Turkish higher education institutions within the Mevlana Exchange Programme enabling representatives of Turkish universities to implement their mobility at UNSA, and faculty members from our university to visit Turkish higher education institutions.

CEEPUS

CEEPUS is an acronym for Central European Exchange Program for University Studies. The legal basis for CEEPUS is an international agreement signed by the member states and countries open for EU accession. The main activities are university networks implementing joint programs.

DAAD

The DAAD funding programmes provide scholarships which help nance a mobility period in Germany for different study cycles, doctoral programmes and internships, as well as guest lectureships, visits to information events, even the establishment of new universities abroad.

VISEGRAD FUND

The Fund is an international donor organization, established in 2000 by the governments of the Visegrad Group countries – Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia to promote regional cooperation in the Visegrad region (V4), as well as between the V4 region and other countries, especially in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions.

FULBRIGHT

The U.S. Department of State through the US Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina offers many programs for study and research purposes in the United States.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE

The University of Sarajevo is committed to different forms of international cooperation. Internationalisation is the preferred path of the University in relation to all segments of teaching and research. The International Relations Ofce’s scope is coordinating activities and developing networks within UNSA and with partner institutions across the world.

Main events:

International Staff Training Week The International Relations ofce organizes the International Staff Training Week for local and international staff members where we focus on implementation of internationalisation of the institution through di f ferent internat ional programs and internationalisation@home. ( m o r e i n f o a b o u t t h i s e v e n t i s g i v e n o n : http://www.international.unsa.ba/staff-week-2/)

Scholarship fairThe Scholarship fair gather public and private institutions (embassies, universities, governmental and non-governmental institutions, etc.) who offer nancial or other types of support for studying in B&H or abroad ( m o r e i n f o a b o u t t h i s e v e n t i s g i v e n o n : http://www.international.unsa.ba/sajamstipendija/)

Main activities:

Mobility programsOur office is very active in providing information for applications, preparing documents, announcing and promoting calls for applications, creating time-tables, and monitoring its implementation. We also produce and publish promotional materials, press releases and organize guest talks and presentations, as well as report on the results of mobility programs.

Info days & WorkshopsAiming to broadly disseminate information to students, academic and administrative staff about the possibilities that international programs offer, our office organizes several info days. We also implement workshops on promoting those programs, and ‘’how-to’’ sessions in order to help increase the number of applications.

Promotional materialsOur office produces several publications, guides, instructions, and other materials in order to promote internationalisation, and to provide wide distribution of essential academic and administration information.

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Apply to UNSAAre you interested to join the University of Sarajevo and to broaden your persona l and pro fess iona l competences? Then apply for your mobility to come to Sarajevo.

EXCHANGE STUDENTS

An exchange student represents an individual who is ofcially registered at his/her home university or other higher education institution, but who temporarily lives in a foreign country and attends courses or is involved in other academic activities. The exchange period lasts a minimum of one semester (3-5 months) and a maximum of two semesters (10-12 months), depending on the organisation of classes at the host university. The exchange student does NOT receive a diploma from the host university. However, all academic results (such as transcript of records) are sent to the student’s home university .

This mobility increases the students’ linguistic and social skills as well as their maturity, condence and self-esteem. Having an international experience makes a positive impact on your future career and it’s mind-opening for a comprehensive career in increasingly global world.

DEGREE STUDENTS

Degree students are fully registered at the university abroad where they obtain their diplomas. Students applying to a foreign university need to comply with the local admission requirements. If you are interested in a degree study at UNSA, check:

http://www.upis.unsa.ba/en

STAFF MEMBERS

UNSA welcomes academic and administrative staff from all over the world for teaching or training purposes. Our university strongly promotes international mobility, focusing on the importance of a tolerant and democratic international environment for successful learning, scientic and artistic research, as well as personal development.

Mate Subašić,

University of Zagreb, CROATIALife in Sarajevo is really a unique experience. Old Ottoman heritage, together with an Austro-Hungarian and Yugoslav history creates truly different and interesting enviroment. Students make up most of the city’s population. Local students are willing to assist foreign students in all kinds of stuff, particularly the cultural and night life tips.

Marzia BonaUniversity of Bologna, ITALY

As an exchange student at the University of Sarajevo, I had the opportunity to attend stimulating lectures given by brilliant professors. Conferences and parallel events have further enriched the educational opportunity of studying at this University. The city is a priceless environment, offering lots of possibilities for the free time. At same time, its dimension makes it very accessible and enjoyable. Cultural initiatives and the great nature surrounding the city have made my stay in Sarajevo an enriching experience even outside the academy.

Katarzyna KozdraUniversity of Warsaw, POLAND

I chose Sarajevo because I knew this is the best university in the region. I had a wonderful time, especially because I got to meet many interesting people, mainly colleagues from the university’s International Relations Office. I visited many places not only in Sarajevo, but in other parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, too. Upon my return home, I have been constantly recommending Sarajevo and its university as the best place for mobility and exchange, not only for students, but also for staff due to the many activities they organize.

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EXCHANGE PROCESS

The exchange (or mobility) process starts with an established cooperation between your home university and UNSA (usually through a signed inter-institutional agreement and through funded programs l ike Erasmus+).

NOMINATIONStudent or staff member who wishes to come to the University of Sarajevo must be ofcially nominated by their home university (check with your International Relations Ofce about the period of nomination as we have different deadlines for applications – in most cases you will need to go through an internal selection process at your home institution).

NEEDED DOCUMENTSAfter the ofcial nomination, the nominee (student or staff member) HAS to send us their documents which will be used for evaluation – this means that nomination is not the nal phase – you will be evaluated by our academic coordinators in order to see if we are able to provide you conditions for your mobility.

STUDENT sends these documents:- learning agreement- transcript of records- CV- certicate of knowledge of English or B/C/S languages (minimum level B1)

More about how to prepare these documents is given at: http://www.erasmus.unsa.ba/exchange-students/

STAFF MEMBER sends these documents:

For teaching purposes (only academic staff):- mobility agreement for teaching- letter of invitation or pre-acceptance from the academics at UNSA with whom you will work- CV

For training purposes (administrative or academic staff involved in the process of internationalisation at their home university):- mobility agreement for training- letter of invitation- CV

More about how to prepare these documents is given at: http://www.erasmus.unsa.ba/staff/

DEADLINESWinter semester / Academic year (October - February)Deadline: 30 May

Summer semester (February - July)Deadline: 30 November

FEEDBACK AND RESULTSAfter you send us your documents, we will forward your application to the preferred host institution of the University of Sarajevo for evaluation and nal decission based on your application documents. You should receive feedback within approx. 4 weeks.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE TO UNSAYou must bring all documents about your mobility:

- Mobility documents (students: learning agreement, staff: mobility agreement)- Travel documents (tickets, boarding passes)- Passport

You will sign the conrmation of arrival that will be sent to your home university as a proof of start of your mobility and nancial support. Some universities have their own form of conrmation of arrival. Make sure you bring it with you if that is the case.

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Study programmesThe classification of the Study programmes at the University of Sarajevo was done according to the study group classification of its member institutions:

Social Sciences Group

Faculty of AdministrationFaculty of Criminal Justice, Criminology and Security StudiesSchool of Economics and BusinessFaculty of LawFaculty of Political ScienceFaculty of Sports and Physical EducationInstitute for Research of Crimes against Humanity and International Law

Humanities Group

Faculty of Catholic TheologyFaculty of Islamic StudiesFaculty of EducationFaculty of PhilosophyInstitute of HistoryLanguage InstituteInstitute for Oriental Studies

Medical Sciences Group

Faculty of Dental Medicine with ClinicsFaculty of Healthcare StudiesFaculty of MedicineFaculty of PharmacyFaculty of Veterinary Science

Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Biotechnical Sciences Group

Faculty of Agricultural and Food SciencesFaculty of ForestryFaculty of Natural Science and MathematicsInstitute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Technical Sciences Group

Faculty of ArchitectureFaculty of Civil EngineeringFaculty of Electrical EngineeringFaculty of Mechanical EngineeringFaculty of Transport and Communications

Arts Group

Academy of Fine ArtsAcademy of Performing ArtsAcademy of Music

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Center for Interdisciplinary studies

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The next pages give an overview of our study programmes and availability for foreign students and staff members.

Study programmes that offer full taught classes in English are marked individually.

Study programs marked with are offering either some subjects in English or special arrangements can be made (tutorials, research supervision, laboratory work, thesis research, exams, and other forms of assessment). These should be agreed upon with our academic coordinators before applying to mobility.

For more in-depth information please visit our web site: http://www.international.unsa.ba/academic_offer/

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The classification of the study programmes at the University of Sarajevo was done according to the study group classification of its member institutions:

Faculty of Catholic Theology

SOCIAL SCIENCES

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ADMINISTRATIONThis study program is taught at our associate member Faculty of Administration and includes topics such as:- Public Administration

CRIMINOLOGYThis study program is taught at Faculty of Criminal Justice, Criminology and Security Studies and encompasses topics such as:- Criminology- Criminal Justice- Security

BUSINESS STUDIES, MANAGEMENT SCIENCEThese study programmes are taught at the School of Economics and Business and cover topics such as:- Financial Management (BA and Master’s degree in English)- Marketing Management (BA and Master’s degree in English)- Islamic Banking (Master’s degree in English)- Public Sector and Enviroment Economy (Master’s degree in English)- Economics (PhD in English)- Management and Business (PhD in English)

LAWThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Law and includes topics like: - Law- International Law- EU Law - Constitutional Law- Criminal Law- Civil Law

POLITICAL SCIENCEThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Political Science, offering BA and MA subjects in English and covering topics like: - Politology - Globalization- European Union- International Organisations- International Relations and Diplomacy

COMMUNICATION STUDIESThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Political Science, offering BA and MA courses with supervision in English in topics such as: - Journalism - Public Relations- Mass-Media- Communication

SECURITY AND PEACE STUDIESThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Political Science, offering BA and MA courses with supervision in English in topics like: - Security- Peace Studies

SOCIAL WORKThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Political Science, offering BA and MA courses with supervision in English in topics like: - Social Work- Family and Society

SOCIOLOGY (Social Sciences)This study program is taught at the Faculty of Political Science, offering BA and MA courses with supervision in English in topics like: - Sociology

SPORTThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education and includes topics like:- Sport- Management in Sport

INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY AND INTERNATIONAL LAWThis Institute is a public scientific institution dealing with the investigation of crimes against peace, genocide and other serious violations of international law from the historical, legal, sociological, criminological, economic, demographic, psychological, political, cultural, medical, environmental and other aspects.

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HUMANITIES

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CATHOLIC THEOLOGYThis study program is taught at Faculty of Catholic Theology and includes topics such as:- Catholicism- Religion- Theology

ISLAMIC STUDIESThis study program is taught at Faculty of Islamic Studies and covers topics such as:- Islam- Religion- Theology- Islam in Europe (MA in English)

EDUCATIONThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Education and includes topics like: - Education- Teacher Training- Primary and Secondary Education

PHILOSOPHYThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Philosophy and includes topics like: - Philosophy

PSYCHOLOGYThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Philosophy and covers topic like: - Psychology

LANGUAGES & LITERATUREThese study programmes is taught at the Faculty of Philosophy and covers topics like: - Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Language- English Language and Literature - Oriental Language and Literature (Arabic, Turkish and Persian Language) - Roman Languages and Literature (French, Latin, Italian, Spanish)- Slavistic Langugaes and Literature (Russian) - German Language and Literature- Comparative Literature and Librarianship

HISTORYThese study programmes are taught at the Faculty of Philosophy and include topics like: - History- Archaeology- History of Art- Middle Ages- Ottoman Period ...is called European Jerusalem because of the

variety of religious objects, beliefs and customs present?

Did you know that Sarajevo...

PEDAGOGYThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Philosophy and covers topics like:- General Pedagogy- Preschool and Family Pedagogy- School Pedagogy- Special Pedagogy- Andragogy- Pedagogical Education- Permanent Education

SOCIOLOGY (Humanities)This study program is taught at the Faculty of Philosophy and includes topic like: - Sociology

INSTITUTE OF HISTORYFounded in 1959, this Institute provides research regarding social and humanity's studies, especially focusing on history.

LANGUAGE INSTITUTEIts mission is the development and introduction to the language cultures, systematic research of the language and its forms, as well as publishing the results with continuing scientific education of the staff. Its vision is to create an institute that will be useful, responsible, regionally and internationally recognized in its scope of work.

ORIENTAL INSTITUTEFounded in 1950, this Institute collects, analyse and publish researches in Arab, Turkish and Persian languages. It conducts research of these languages and literatures, focusing on works of B&H’s contributors. It also studies oriental history, culture and art in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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MEDICAL SCIENCES

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DENTISTRYThis study program is taught at Faculty of Dental Medicine with Clinics and includes topic such as:- Dental medicine

HEALTH STUDIESThis study program is taught at Faculty of Healthcare Studies and include topics such as:- Nursing - Physiotherapy - Laboratory tehnologies- Radiological tehnologies - Sanitary engineering

MEDICINEThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Medicine and covers topic like: - Medicine (integrated study programme offered fully in English)

PHARMACYThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Pharmacy and includes topic like: - Pharmacy

VETERINARYThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Veterinary Science and includes topic like: - Veterinary medicine

...was the first city in Europe and the second city in the world to have a full-time operational electric tramway network running through the

city?

FUN FACT

Did you know that Sarajevo...

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NATURAL SCIENCES,

MATHEMATICS AND

BIO-TECHNICAL SCIENCES

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AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SCIENCESThese study programmes are taught at Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and include topics such as:- Agriculture- Agriculture Economics- Food Science and Technology- Horticulture- Animal Husbandry- Fisheries

FORESTRYThis study program is taught at Faculty of Forestry and includes topics such as:- Forestry- Horticulture

GEOGRAPHYThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics and includes topics like: - Geography- Urban planning- Tourism

BIOLOGYThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics and includes topics like: - Biology- Biochemistry- Ecology- Genetics

PHYSICSThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics and covers topic like: - Physics

CHEMISTRYThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics and includes topic like: - Chemistry

MATHEMATICSThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics and include topics like: - Mathematics- Computer sciences

INSTITUTE OF GENETIC ENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGYIt was founded in 1988 as the Center for Genetical Engineering and Biotechnology. Activities of the Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology encompass scientific and professional work relevant for the development of genetic engineering and technology based on it.

... in 1914 was the site of assassination of Franz Ferdinand, heir presumptive to the Austro-

Hungarian Empire and his wife Sophie, prompting the start of World War I?

FUN FACT

Did you know that Sarajevo...

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TECHNICAL SCIENCES

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ARCHITECTUREThis study program is taught at Faculty of Architecture and includes topics such as:- Architecture- Interior Design- Urban Planning

CIVIL ENGINEERINGThis study program is taught at Faculty of Civil Engineering and covers topics such as:- Civil Engineering- Hydro-engineering

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and includes topics like: - Automatic Control and Electronics- Electrical Power Engineering- Computing and Informatics- Telecommunications

MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and encompasses topics like: - Mechanical Engineering- Informatics

TRANSPORTThis study program is taught at the Faculty of Transport and Communication covering topics like: - Transport- Traffic

th...hosted the 14 Winter Olympic

Games in 1984?

FUN FACT

Did you know that Sarajevo...

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ARTS

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FINE ARTS AND DESIGNThese study programmes are taught at Academy of Fine Arts and includes topics such as:- Fine Art- Design- Art Education- Multimedia

PERFORMING ARTSThis study program is taught at Academy of Performing Arts and covers topics such as:- Cinematography- Acting- Directing

MUSICOLOGYThis study program is taught at the Academy of Music covering topics like: - Music- Musicology- Instruments

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIESThese study programmes are taught at Center for Interdisciplinary studies and include topics such as:

- The European Regional Master’s Programme in Democracy and Human Rights - ERMA (Master degree fully in English)Next Master interdisciplinary study programs offer classes which are combination of local and English languages:- Nutrition- European Studies- One Health- International and Regional Security - Natural Disasters Risk Management in Western Balkan Countries

- Gender studies (PhD where classes are combination of local and English languages)

SUMMER SCHOOLS- European integration: 60 years of Rome Treaty (in cooperation with University of Florence)- Rethinking the Culture of Tolerance (in cooperation with University of East Sarajevo and University of Milano-Bicocca)- Sommerschule: Bosnien-Herzegowina zwischen Ost und West (for German students)- Comparative Public Health: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia (Northwestern University, the University of Belgrade, and the University of Sarajevo) ... has been under the longest siege of over

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ACADEMIC INFORMATION

ACADEMIC CALENDARstThe WINTER SEMESTER starts: 1 October

Duration: 13 weeksClasses end: mid-JanuaryExam period: mid-January to mid-February Dates usually vary and must be checked with host institution.

The SUMMER SEMESTER starts: end of FebruaryDuration: 13 weeks Classes end: mid-JuneExam period: mid-June to mid-JulyDates usually vary and it is needed to check the announcements.

WELCOME DAY (WEEK)The Welcome week (Orientation program) presents an activity for incoming students where International Relations Office provides academic and administrative information. More on: http://www.international.unsa.ba/welcome-week/.

PUBLIC HOLIDAY BREAK(S)UNSA is closed for public holidays on the following dates:New Year: 1-2 JanuaryB&H’s Independence Day: 1 MarchLabour day: 1-2 MayB&H Statehood day: 25 November

RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYSThere is a break in the academic calendar for religious holidays such as Ramadan and Eid Bayram (dates vary), Catholic and Ortondox Christmas and Easter. There is usually a short break from classes over the New Year’s period. The exact dates are determined by each department so please check with the programme/ department to confirm when classes/assignments are paused.

TRAVELCheck with your home university about travel arrangements and procedures you need to take and notify host university about your arrival and departure dates. Please note: keep all the tickets you receive – receipts, boarding passes, bus, train, ship tickets since they will serve as a proof of your mobility here.

PASSPORTAlthough many citizens can travel with their ID, it is important that during your mobility in Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) you have (and use dur ing entrance/exit) valid passport. Your passport is an essential document document for regulating residence permit.

VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMITPlease contact the B&H Consulate or Embassy in your country of residence regarding visa arrangements. Please note: citizens of the European Union do not require visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, RESIDENCE PERMIT is required and it must be regulated upon your arrival to Sarajevo. Instructions are given at the: http://www.erasmus-unsa.ba/residence-permit/. IMPORTANT NOTE: in order to regulate your residence permit you must bring the following documents:- passport and - document that states your non-criminal record. This document must be issued by an institution in charge of such matters from the state of your residence, issued within six (6) months from the expected time of arrival to Bosnia and Herzegovina. ADDITIONAL NOTE: it must be issued by the state ministry or similar official institution at the state level – a document issued by a regional, county or municipial institution is not accepted. Staff members who are EU citizens arriving for a mobility of several days or a maximum of two months do not require a visa or residence permit.

ENROLLEMENT AND REGISTRATIONAlthough you have been admitted through a scholarship mobility program, you still need to enroll before classes start. Enrollment is necessary in order to have free access to courses, exams, and follow-up documents. During your nomination and application procedures you have submitted all the necessary application documents, but upon arrival in Sarajevo, you must officially register at the faculty/academy that is your host institution. In order to do that, please purchase the enrollment documents called "indeks" ("index", a grade and student ID booklet) and registration forms (available at the UNSA Rectorate, top floor) for 30 BAM/15 �. Kindly fill in the documents and submit them to the Student Services of your host institution (your assigned buddy can help you with these steps). The index is a small, dark-blue handbook in which all your course attendance is verified and final grades are entered by your instructor. All students have one since the index is a proof of your enrolment and is crucial for issuing a transcript of record upon completion of courses. Along with enrolment papers as explained above, you also need to have a birth certificate from your home country.

BIRTH CERTIFICATEOnce incoming students arrive in Sarajevo and before classes start, they need to enroll and register. One of the documents required for registration is your birth certificate so make sure that you obtain one before departing to Sarajevo and to bring it with you.

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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESThanks to the Tempus and Erasmus+ projects, UNSA has opened the Student Support Office, assisting also students with disabilities. This Office provides inclusive education support. Incoming applications by students with disabilities are directed to the Student Support Office, but we try to help in resolving such applications also in an individual manner, establishing communication between students, the home university and host faculty member(s) in order to check the feasibility of such mobility. Before applying to our university, please inform us if you are a student with disabilities requiring specific arrangements or services.

INSURANCEMake sure to have insurance during your mobility in Sarajevo (UNSA does not provide insurance for foreign students and staff). This means that if your insurance is not included in your scholarship, you will have to obtain it yourself. Kindly check what your insurance plan is regarding health and life insurance while in Sarajevo. You will be expected to have a confirmation of your insurance policy for your residence permit application.

JOIN OUR SOCIAL GROUPTo be better informed, please join our Facebook group UNSA INCOMING, where we have ESN members, former EU and UNSA students who can help you with accommodation recommendations, information about cost of living and other practical details useful prior to your arrival to Sarajevo. The sooner you join, the sooner you will have the necessary information about living arrangements in Sarajevo.

CERTIFICATE OF ARRIVAL AND DEPARTUREWhen you arrive in Sarajevo, within the first several days it is required for you to sign the certificate of arrival which is a proof for your home university that you have arrived safely and started your mobility. You will do this in the International Relations Office at the Rectorate, unless you receive different instructions in our welcome email. The certificate of departure must be signed before you depart Sarajevo.

ACCOMMODATIONYou can apply for student accommodation in two students dormitories through the Student Center Sarajevo (inquiries by email should be addressed to esmir@jusc.ba). You can also contact the Erasmus Student Network for information about private accommodation. More details can be found on this link: h t tp : / /www. in te rna t iona l .unsa .ba /academic -information/.

EXAMSMost UNSA member institutions require registration for exams. In addition to tests and continuous assessment in class, final exams are organized during exam periods in January, February, April, June, July and September. Students are advised to check the exact dates with the academic coordinators and instructors in charge of courses.

GRADING SYSTEMThe UNSA grading system is set by the Sarajevo Canton Law on Higher Education and follows evaluation standards as given below. If your home institution stipulates that all your work be evaluated according to a different scale, this should be coordinated and cleared with the academic coordinator and/or instructors. After completing your study period at the University of Sarajevo, you will receive a transcript of your academic record, expressed in the following way:

10 (A) – Excellent (95-100 points) – outstanding performance 9 (B) – Very good (85-94 points) – above the average standard with only minor errors8 (C) – Good (75-84 points) – generally sound work with some minor errors 7 (D) – Satisfactory (65-74 points) – fair but with a number of notable errors6 (E) – Sufficient (55-64 points) – fair but with significant shortcomings, meets the minimum requirements5 (F) – Fail (<55 points) – does not meet the minimum requirements

ECTS – European Credit Transfer System1 ECTS credit is equivalent to approx. 25 hours working hours. The annual workload is 60 ECTS credits (30 ECTS per semester). Please note that credits are awarded only when all the course requirements are met, i.e. when the course has been completed and all types of assessment have been satisfactory. Studying is a full-time job, and in addition to attending classes, you will be expected to spend much time doing research and other required course work.

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MEDICAL SERVICES UNSA students (local and international) can avail of the primary specialist and counselling healthcare services provided by the UNSA Student Healthcare Institute, a Sarajevo Cantonal Public Institution. We recommend that you get the necessary information prior to your arrival and before a case of emergency happens (through your Buddy network system).

LIBRARY FACILITIESUNSA's main library is open to all students for studying and research. Also, UNSA's faculties/schools and academies have their own library services and reading rooms. Some of them require previous registration with a small fee. Check with the academic coordinator or Student Services at the faculty/academy upon your arrival.

INTERNET AVAILABILITYBroadband internet access is widely available throughout Sarajevo (cable, ADSL, wireless) but it depends also on your accommodation (ask for details). Many faculties and academies have their own computer rooms and internet availability. In addition, across the city, most institutions, restaurants, bars, and other places offer free public Wi-Fi access.

LIVING COSTS This is a rough estimation of living costs for a single person per month: H 150-25 - depending on locationousing 0 � M a 50e ls � B 25-ooks 50 � L c 10-o al transportation 25� In total: 235-375 �

To save money, we recommend buying a monthly ticket for public transport services. In some cases, there is a student discount, so make sure you provide information about your status when buying tickets or other items.

STUDENT PARLIAMENTThe main goals of the Student Parliament are to improve the quality of education and student standards, as well as to connect with other student organizations in our country Bosnia and Herzegovina, the region and other parts of the world.

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This material is prepared by International Relations Office at the University of Sarajevo within the support of European Commission through implementation of the Capacity building project STINT (Strengthening of Internationalization in B&H Higher Education 561874-EPP-1-2015-1-BE-EPPKA2-CBHE-SP).

Funded by theErasmus+ Programmeof the European Union