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Singidunum University

Singidunum University (Serbian: Универзитет Сингидунум, romanized: Univerzitet Singidunum) is a private university in Belgrade, Serbia which offers undergraduate, master and doctoral academics studies in three scientific fields – social sciences and humanities; technical sciences; and natural sciences and mathematics.[3] The university consists of five faculties, and has 8,827 enrolled students as of 2022–23 school year, which makes it the largest private university in Serbia.

Singidunum University
Универзитет Сингидунум
Univerzitet Singidunum
TypePrivate
Established28 June 1999; 25 years ago (1999-06-28)
PresidentMilovan Stanišić
RectorGoranka Knežević
Academic staff
5 faculties, 10 study programmes and 2 centers
Students8,827 (2022–23)[1]
Location
Belgrade
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Serbia

44°46′55.8″N 20°28′44.9″E / 44.782167°N 20.479139°E / 44.782167; 20.479139
Websitesingidunum.ac.rs
University rankings
Regional – Overall
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[2]351-400 (2022)

The first faculty was founded in 1999,[4] and the University itself was established on 17 January 2005. The University is organized according to the principles of the Bologna Declaration (Bologna Process) education model, and it applies the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The curricula and study programmes were designed in line with respectable European universities and colleges models, whilst relying on Serbian education system best practices.

Organization

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Integrated faculties

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Singidunum University Institute, as a part of the integrated university, is dedicated to scientific research, participation in Erasmus+ programmes and international projects.[6]

Studies

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Singidunum University was accredited by the Commission for Accreditation and Quality Assurance for the study programmes.[7][8]

Academic studies of the following levels are realized:

  • Bachelor studies, duration – four years
  • Master studies, duration – one to two years
  • Doctorate studies, duration – three years

Study in English

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Singidunum University has accredited undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs in English. The complete study programs are taught in English, which allows students to easily fit into the contemporary business environment or to continue their studies at well-known universities all over the world. Thanks to special cooperation agreements, students of Singidunum University can continue their education at Franklin University, Herzing University and the Russian Presidential Academy in St. Petersburg.

Management

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Name: Position:
Prof. Milovan Stanišić, PhD President
Prof. Goranka Knežević, PhD Rector
Prof. Nemanja Stanišić, PhD Vice president
Prof. Nebojša Bačanin Džakula, PhD Vice-rector for science
Prof. Dragan Cvetković, PhD Vice-rector for teaching
Prof. Milan Tuba, PhD Vice-rector for international affairs
Prof. Lidija Barjaktarević, PhD Dean, Faculty of Business
Prof. Miroslav Knežević, PhD Dean, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management
Prof. Mladen Veinović, PhD Dean, Faculty of Informatics and Computing
Prof. Marko Tanasković, PhD Dean, Faculty of Technical Sciences
Prof. Nenad Trunić, PhD Dean, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Management
Prof. Miroslav Popović, PhD Dean, Environment and sustainable development studies
Prof. Olivera Nikolić, PhD President, Faculty of Health, Legal and Business Studies in Valjevo
Prof. Nada Perišić, PhD President, Faculty of Media and Communications
Prof. Miško Šuvaković, PhD Dean, Faculty of Media and Communications
Prof. Ana Jovancai Stakić, PhD International Academic Programmes Coordinator

All activities of Singidunum University are regulated by internal governing bodies: the University Council, the Rector’s Collegium, the University Senate and the Elective Council.[9]

Students

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Around 12,000 students are currently enrolled at Singidunum University. The University has 20,000 m2 of high quality space, equipped with modern computer and internet infrastructure, audiovisual and other equipment necessary for efficient educational activities: 20 amphitheatres, 50 lecture halls, and 14 computer rooms. Internet access is available in the entire area of Singidunum University, where the centre for foreign languages, the library, offices for consultations, a bank and a student café are located as well.[10]

The Student Service of Singidunum University represents an info centre where students can get information regarding the studies and other activities at the University.

Career Center provides assistance to students in developing skills for effective and efficient job search through specific individual and group counselling programs.

Students are actively involved in the work of the University through the Student Parliament and the President of the Student Parliament.[9]

Publishing

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Singidunum University has developed its own university press. All textbooks and manuals for scientific disciplines included in the curricula are published within the university.

The University also publishes scientific journal, The European Journal of Applied Economics. The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Serbia has ranked it, in the latest classification, as the top journal of national importance (M51). The journal is published twice a year and it is dedicated to scientific papers in the field of economics, management, tourism, information technology and law. The journal is available in electronic format on the portal www.journal.singidunum.ac.rs.[11]

Certificates

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Various internationally recognized certificates[10] can be acquired at Singidunum University, such as:

Within the Centre for Foreign Languages at Singidunum University,[12] the following certificates can be obtained:

  • ESOL[13] Certificate in English, in cooperation with the British Council
  • DELE[14] Certificate in Spanish, in cooperation with the Cervantes Institute
  • PLIDA[15] Certificate in Italian, in cooperation with the Dante Alighieri Society

International cooperation

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Singidunum University has developed successful cooperation with educational institutions worldwide.

Current[when?] collaborating institutions:

  • IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, Austria
  • University of Cambridge, UK
  • Huron University, UK
  • Bocconi University, Italy
  • Ca' Foscari University, Italy
  • University of Bologna, Italy
  • University of the Balearic Islands, Spain
  • Corvinus University, Hungary
  • University of Primorska, Slovenia
  • Sinergija University, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • University Mediteran, Montenegro
  • Franklin University, Herzing University
  • North West Institute of Management of the Russian Presidential Academy from St. Petersburg

Additional information

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The University is also a Member of Conference of Universities of Serbia (Konferencija univerziteta Srbije - KONUS), Association of Universities of Serbia (Zajednica univerziteta Srbije - ZUS), an Associate Member of the World Tourism Organization UNWTO and a Winner of several IT Globus awards.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Уписани студенти". stat.gov.rs (in Serbian). Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  2. ^ "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  3. ^ In accordance with the permit No. 612-00-2065/2008-12 issued by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia
  4. ^ "Univerzitet Singidunum". vozdovac.rs. Voždovac municipality. February 12, 2008. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  5. ^ "Univerzitet Singidunum u Novom Sadu upisao prve studente". topsrbija.com. Top Srbija. October 1, 2013. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  6. ^ Activities of the Singidunum University Institute are defined by the Statute of the University
  7. ^ Based on the Accreditation Certificate no. 612-00-976/2008-04 of the Commission for Accreditation and Quality Assurance.
  8. ^ "Spisak akreditovanih fakulteta i univerziteta" (PDF). mpn.gov.rs. Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  9. ^ a b According to the Statute of Singidunum University
  10. ^ a b Official data published on the website of the University
  11. ^ The European Journal of Applied Economics
  12. ^ Centre for Foreign Languages
  13. ^ English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
  14. ^ Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE)
  15. ^ Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri (PLIDA)
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