International University of Sarajevo
The International University of Sarajevo (IUS) is a private university located in the metropolitan area of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, within the municipality of Ilidža. The university was established by the Foundation for the Development of Education in 2004–2005. IUS is regarded as the most prestigious private university in the country based on its rankings.
International University of Sarajevo
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- International University of Sarajevo
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- 2004.
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- Sarajevo.
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The International University of Sarajevo (IUS) is a private university located in the metropolitan area of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, within the municipality of Ilidža. The university was established by the Foundation for the Development of Education in 2004–2005. IUS is regarded as the most prestigious private university in the country based on its rankings.
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Overview
IUS is open to students from all over the world, and the language of instruction and communication is English. It offers four year education according to Bologna system (model 4+1+3 with B.S. and B.A. diplomas). The university has almost 3,000 students from 45 countries and faculty members from 12 countries performing academic and research activities in various disciplines of Science, Engineering, Medicine, Arts and Social Sciences. The first generation of 32 IUS graduates received their diplomas on 26 June 2009. IUS offers many types of scholarships, especially for students from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Within the Double Diploma Program (DDP), International University of Sarajevo (IUS) has established partnerships with four Turkish universities: Istanbul University, Marmara University, Istanbul Technical University and University of Health Sciences. These institutions are not only renowned in the Turkish academic landscape but also hold esteemed positions on the global stage.
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• Name — International University of Sarajevo • Motto — Be Among the Best, be IUS • Established — 2004 • Type — Private • Rector — Prof. Dr. Ali Osman Kuşakcı • Founders — Foundation for Education Development Sarajevo • City — Bosnia and Herzegovina Sarajevo • Country — Bosnia and Herzegovina • Campus — Urban • Language — English • Website — www.ius.edu.ba • Colors — Blue and White #ffffff
History
History
The International University of Sarajevo (IUS) was founded in 2003 as one of the largest educational initiatives in the Balkan region. IUS accepts both local and international students across all three cycles of study, while being among the first higher education institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina to adopt European standards in teaching and learning. Today, IUS offers 21 bachelor programs, 21 master programs, and 10 doctoral programs within six faculties. Beyond teaching, IUS is committed to fostering student achievement, strengthening its presence in the international academic arena, and building long-term cooperation with partner universities through projects and joint initiatives.
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- 1.About The University. International University of Sarajevo - IUS.
- 2.Foundation for Education Development Sarajevo. www.sedef.ba.
- 3.B.H. Univerzitet u Sarajevu među 3,5 posto najboljih univerziteta u svijetu prema Webometrics rangiranju. Klix.ba. 29 July 2025.
- 4.International University of Sarajevo - IUS. www.ius.edu.ba.
- 5.International Student Application and Tuition Fees | International Relations Office.
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