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Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 22 Universities in Serbia

The Republic of Serbia is divided into 5 statistical regions (Serbian: statistički regioni), further subdivided into 29 districts. The majority of higher education institutions meeting the uniRank selection criteria are located in the Belgrade statistical region, which hosts the capital and largest city, Belgrade, as well as in the autonomous province of Kosovo and Metohija (or the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo). The following uniRank sub-rankings and league tables consider all regions that include at least one Serbian higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Belgrade (8)  
Republic of Kosovo (7)  
Southern and Eastern Serbia (1)  
Sumadija and Western Serbia (3)  
Vojvodina (3)  

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Overview of Serbia Universities

Serbia's higher education system comprises universities accredited by the National Entity for Accreditation and Quality Assurance. The landscape includes 13 public universities (59.1%) and 9 private institutions (40.9%). Public universities dominate research activities and offer state-funded programs, while private universities focus on specialized fields with tuition-based models. Universities are categorized as comprehensive (broad disciplines) or specialized (e.g., IT, business). Degrees follow the Bologna Process: Bachelor's (3-4 years), Master's (1-2 years) and Doctorates (3+ years). Key fields include engineering, medicine, social sciences and technology.

Top 10 Serbia Universities

1. University of Belgrade (Univerzitet u Beogradu) - Founded 1905. Public research university in Belgrade. Comprehensive programs across all study levels. Country Rank: #1, World Rank: #554.
2. University of Novi Sad (Univerzitet u Novom Sadu) (UNS) - Established 1960. Public research institution in Novi Sad, Vojvodina. Comprehensive education. Country Rank: #2, World Rank: #1,390.
3. University of Niš (Univerzitet u Nišu) - Founded 1965. Public research university in Niš. Comprehensive programs. Country Rank: #3, World Rank: #1,992.
4. University of Kragujevac (Univerzitet u Kragujevcu) (UNIKG) - Established 1976. Public research institution in Kragujevac. Comprehensive fields. Country Rank: #4, World Rank: #2,684.
5. University of Prishtina (Universiteti i Prishtinës) - Founded 1969. Public university in Pristina. Comprehensive programs. Country Rank: #5, World Rank: #4,376.
6. Singidunum University (Univerzitet Singidunum) (US) - Established 2005. Private non-profit university in Belgrade. Specialized in IT, business and management. Country Rank: #6, World Rank: #5,341.
7. Belgrade Metropolitan University (Univerzitet Metropolitan) (UM) - Founded 2005. Private for-profit institution in Belgrade. Specialized in arts, design and digital media. Country Rank: #7, World Rank: #7,174.
8. State University of Novi Pazar (Državni univerzitet u Novom Pazaru) (DUNP) - Established 2006. Public university in Novi Pazar. Comprehensive programs. Country Rank: #8, World Rank: #8,768.
9. Megatrend University (Univerzitet Megatrend) - Founded 1989. Private university in New Belgrade. Specialized in economics, law and bioengineering. Country Rank: #9, World Rank: #8,980.
10. Edukons University (Univerzitet Educons) - Established 2008. Private institution in Sremska Kamenica, Vojvodina. Specialized in environmental sciences and management. Country Rank: #10, World Rank: #9,315.

Analysis of University Types

Serbia hosts 22 universities. Public institutions dominate with 13 universities (59.1%), primarily offering comprehensive research-oriented programs. Private universities comprise 9 institutions (40.9%), focusing on specialized professional fields. Geographically, Belgrade has the highest concentration of both public and private universities, followed by Vojvodina and other regions.

Global Ranking and Standing

Serbia has no universities in the global top 200 (0% of institutions). One university ranks within the top 1,000 worldwide: the University of Belgrade at #554. This represents 4.5% of Serbia's universities achieving top-1000 status. Serbian universities show growing global recognition, particularly in engineering and computer science.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many universities are in Serbia?
Serbia has 22 accredited universities: 13 public and 9 private institutions.

What is Serbia's top-ranked university?
The University of Belgrade holds Serbia's #1 position (Country Rank #1, World Rank #554).

Do Serbian universities teach in English?
Yes, leading universities like Belgrade, Novi Sad and private institutions offer English-taught programs, especially in IT, engineering and business.

What are tuition fees in Serbian universities?
Public universities charge €500-€3,500/year for international students. Private universities range from €2,000-€5,000/year.

Are Serbian degrees internationally recognized?
Yes, degrees from accredited institutions follow the Bologna Process and are recognized across Europe and globally.

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