Quick Summary
Situated in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, University of Sarajevo is a public established in 1949. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 30500 students including 3.5% from outside Bosnia and Herzegovina. Known for strengths in Clinical Medicine, Law, Humanities, it maintains an acceptance rate of 68%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It offers the most prestigious higher education in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a rich cultural heritage and highly affordable living costs.
Subject Strengths
Clinical MedicineLawHumanitiesEngineeringSocial Sciences
Founded1949
TypePublic
Total Students30500
Intl Students3.5%
Faculty Ratio16.2
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsUniversity of Sarajevo Clinical Center (KCUS)
AccreditationAgency for Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance (HEA)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1501+
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Master's,PhD
Programs
48
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Institute for Research of Crimes Against Humanity,Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (INGEB),Institute for History
Research Centers
Medium
Research Output
Agency for Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance (HEA)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate68%
IELTS6
TOEFL72
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline ยท August 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline ยท January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International applicants must have their high school or degree certificates nostrified by the Ministry of Education. Early application is advised due to administrative processing times.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark
UG Tuition
KM2,100/yr
per year ยท BAM
Living Cost
KM10,000/yr
per year ยท BAM
PG Tuition
KM3,900/yr
per year ยท BAM
Application Fee
$40
one time ยท USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
KM12,170/yr
tuition + living + essentials ยท BAM
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$800
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyNot Available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Master's,PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Information Technology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Architecture | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Economics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$9,200
Average Salary After Graduation
62%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementModerate
Industry Connections
EnergoinvestPrevent GroupRaiffeisen BankBH Telecom
Notable Alumni
Alija Izetbegoviฤ,Jasmila ลฝbaniฤ,Danis Tanoviฤ,Zlatko Lagumdลพija
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
University Sports Center,Bjelave Gym,Nedลพariฤi Arena
Student Clubs
Student Parliament (SPUS),BEST Sarajevo,AIESEC Sarajevo,EESTEC LC Sarajevo
Library Resources
National and University Library of BiH,Gazi Husrev-beg Library,UNSA Faculty Libraries
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,Mevlana,CEEPUS,Fulbright
Summer Programs
Available