Singidunum University
Private university in Belgrade, Serbia
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Singidunum University (Serbian: УнивеÑзиÑÐµÑ Ð¡Ð¸Ð½Ð³Ð¸Ð´ÑнÑм, romanized: Univerzitet Singidunum) is a private university in Belgrade, Serbia which offers undergraduate, master and doctoral academics studies in three scientific fields â social sciences and humanities; technical sciences; and natural sciences and mathematics.[3] As of 2023â24 academic year, the university consists of three faculties, has 391 academic staff and 9,330 enrolled students,[1] which makes it the largest private university in Serbia.
УнивеÑзиÑÐµÑ Ð¡Ð¸Ð½Ð³Ð¸Ð´ÑнÑм Univerzitet Singidunum | |
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 28 June 1999 |
| President | Milovan StaniÅ¡iÄ |
| Rector | Goranka KneževiÄ |
Academic staff | 391 (2023â24)[1] |
| Students | 9,330 (2023â24)[1] |
| Undergraduates | 8,626 (2023â24)[1] |
| Postgraduates | 656 (2023â24)[1] |
| 48 (2023â24)[1] | |
| Location | , Serbia 44°46â²55.8â³N 20°28â²44.9â³E |
| Website | singidunum |
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| University rankings | |
|---|---|
| Regional â 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
Faculties
As of 2023â24 academic year, the university consists of three faculties (some of them are legally integrated):[1]
Integrated faculties
- Faculty of Business in Belgrade
- Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Faculty of Informatics and Computing
- Faculty of Technical Sciences
- Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Management
- Anglistics
- Environment and sustainable development studies
- Pharmacy studies
- Singidunum Center Novi Sad[5]
- Singidunum Center Nis
Faculties with special legal entities status
- Faculty of Health, Legal and Business Studies in Valjevo (FZPP)
- Faculty of Media and Communications (FMK)
Singidunum University Institute, as a part of the integrated university, is dedicated to scientific research, participation in Erasmus+ programmes and international projects.[6]
Studies
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 â four years
- Master studies, duration â one to two years
- Doctorate studies, duration â three years
Study in English
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
| Name: | Position: |
| Prof. Milovan StaniÅ¡iÄ, PhD | President |
| Prof. Goranka KneževiÄ, PhD | Rector |
| Prof. Nemanja StaniÅ¡iÄ, PhD | Vice president |
| Prof. NebojÅ¡a BaÄanin Džakula, PhD | Vice-rector for science |
| Prof. Dragan CvetkoviÄ, PhD | Vice-rector for teaching |
| Prof. Milan Tuba, PhD | Vice-rector for international affairs |
| Prof. Lidija BarjaktareviÄ, PhD | Dean, Faculty of Business |
| Prof. Miroslav KneževiÄ, PhD | Dean, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management |
| Prof. Mladen VeinoviÄ, PhD | Dean, Faculty of Informatics and Computing |
| Prof. Marko TanaskoviÄ, PhD | Dean, Faculty of Technical Sciences |
| Prof. Nenad TruniÄ, PhD | Dean, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Management |
| Prof. Miroslav PopoviÄ, PhD | Dean, Environment and sustainable development studies |
| Prof. Olivera NikoliÄ, PhD | President, Faculty of Health, Legal and Business Studies in Valjevo |
| Prof. Nada PeriÅ¡iÄ, PhD | President, Faculty of Media and Communications |
| Prof. MiÅ¡ko Å uvakoviÄ, PhD | Dean, Faculty of Media and Communications |
| Prof. Ana Jovancai StakiÄ, PhD | International Academic Programmes Coordinator |
All activities of Singidunum University are regulated by internal governing bodies: the University Council, the Rectorâs Collegium, the University Senate and the Elective Council.[9]
Infrastructure
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
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
Various internationally recognized certificates[10] can be acquired at Singidunum University, such as:
- IBM
- European Computer Driving Licence
- ORACLE
- Cisco
- SAP
- Micros Fidelio
- Galileo
- Amadeus
- Sybase
- EMC2
- Pantheon
- Certiport
Within the Centre for Foreign Languages at Singidunum University,[12] the following certificates can be obtained:
International cooperation
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
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.