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The University of Belgrade is a state university. Its main activities in the fields of higher education and scientific research are activities of public interest, and they are carried out in accordance with the legal regulations.

History

The origin of the University of Belgrade can be tracked down to the beginning of the 19th century, when Dositej Obradović founded the College in 1808.

Education

The following types and levels of studies are realized at the University of Belgrade: undergraduate academic studies, undergraduate professional studies, graduate academic studies, specialized academic studies, specialized professional studies, doctoral academic studies and multidisciplinary studies.

University of Belgrade within has 31 faculties organised in 4 groups: social sciences and humanities, medical sciences, sciences and matemathics and technology and engineering sciences.

Research

Teachers and associates of the University of Belgrade are the largest part of the scientific potential of the Republic of Serbia. Apart from their research projects whose immediate objective is to improve the system of education and modernize educational process, the University staff implements a considerable number of projects from the republic Programme of Scientific Research and the Programme of Technological Development.

Career

In order to create a professional university service to support students and recent graduates in developing practical knowledge and skills, or continuing education upon graduation and to connect them to the business community, the Foundation of Crown Prince Alexander for Culture and Education in cooperation with the University of Belgrade and the University of Nottingham has initiated the establishment of the Centre for Career Development.

University of Belgrade Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #401 Ranking
  • 2 PhDs
  • 26 Scholarships
  • 4,938 Academic Staff
  • 94,316 Students
  • 4,716 Students (int'l)
  • 58,476 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

University of Belgrade Overview

University of Belgrade Scholarships

University of Belgrade Scholarships

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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

Read more about eligibility

ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

Read more about eligibility

The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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University of Belgrade Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 8.8% Serbia
Top 16.7% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Academic Ranking of World Universities

401

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
301 401 401

Best Global Universities Rankings

460

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 21 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
459 439 460

QS World University Rankings

761

By TopUniversities

Dropped 30 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
721 731 761

World University Rankings

1001

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
801 - 1001

Student services

  • Belgrade student association
  • Student union of the University of Belgrade

Housing services

There are 11 student residencies in Belgrade, including Studentski Grad, which, in addition to dormitories and a restaurant, has two libraries, a cinema and a theater building, conference halls and an open stage for summer concerts. Student residencies are vibrant places, where you can live, eat, study and meet new friends and colleagues.

Library services

University Library "Svetozar Markovic" is the oldest and biggest university library in Serbia. Its collection consists of 1.5 million objects and tens of thousands of electronic books and papers are also accessible in the library. Five reading rooms, computer reading rooms and free courses on library services and search of electronic resources are available for users. 

ICT services

  • The Computer Centre of the University of Belgrade (CCUB) was founded to offer computer services to academic milieu. 
  • Educational and research staff and the University students are entitled to free work-space at computer servers of CCUB and the Internet access.

Student clubs

  • AIESEC Serbia
  • EESTEC LC Belgrade
  • BEST Belgrade
  • NAPSer
  • IFMSA-Serbia (YuMSIC)AEGEE Beogrаd

Accreditation

The university is recognised by the World Health Organisation and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools

University of Belgrade Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Serbia Country
Belgrade City

University of Belgrade Student Reviews & Awards

3.9

Based on 100 reviews

  • 5 Star
    32 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    51 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    14 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    1 Review
  • 1 Star
    2 Reviews

How Students Rated This University

  • Overall Satisfaction 4.1
  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
  • Online Classroom Experience 4.3
  • Admission Process 4.4
  • Quality of Student Life 4.1
  • Career Development 4.3
4/5

Behind the lecture halls

Studying at the Faculty of Philology (University of Belgrade) has been a fantastic and enriching experience. There�s so much to do - different activities, opportunities, workshops - that it feels like there�s always something exciting happening around. The variety of subjects is really impressive, giving you a strong academic foundation. The professors are, for the most part, absolute pros. They know their stuff and help you learn a ton, though you�ve got to be ready to put in a lot of work outside of class. This isn�t the kind of place where you can just coast, but the effort definitely pays off. One of the best things about this place is the vibe. Everyone�s super warm and friendly, from the students to the staff. You can always count on help when you need it, whether it�s advice from a professor or a quick chat with a fellow student. The faculty itself is pretty cool. There�s a coffee shop, a bookstore and plenty of libraries and spots to either study or just take a breather. They even host guest lectures with teachers from other countries, which brings a nice international flavor to the experience. Of course, there are a few downsides. The mandatory subjects that you get to choose from lists can feel like too much, especially when they�re not directly related to your major. Some years, I had more of those than my main courses, which was a bit frustrating. All in all, though, the Faculty of Philology offers much more than just education, it truly is a place where you grow, connect and discover new perspectives.

Posted by Tamara
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
3/5

High quality staff, outdated curriculum

Having had access to multiple faculties within the university, I have had the opportunity to gain a broader insight into many of its strenghts and weaknesses. First and foremost, the university indeed employs excellent staff with great knowledge, however with a lack of motivation to update the study materials and approach with current trends and practical implications. The curriculum generally follows a more traditional path, and the books were typically written in the previous century with very little or no additional materials to provide a fresher perspective. The tests require pure reproduction with no evaluation of actual understanding and the student�s ability for practical use of the content learned. It would be great if the excellent professors could strive to include this practical component more into their teaching approach so that students are better prepared for the actual working environment they will find themselves in upon finishing their studies.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
3/5

Lacking clinical settings

School of Medicine within University of Belgrade is in good standing among other Medical Schools in Serbia. However, students are often pointed to learning too much theoretical things that they will not be able to use when working with patients. The program is lacking clinical skill learning opportunities for students, especially senior year students who will soon graduate, becoming young doctors.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
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