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
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University of Belgrade Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
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
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 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
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 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
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 |
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World University Rankings
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 |
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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
University of Belgrade Student Reviews & Awards
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
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.
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.
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.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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