Our incoming students should be arriving to the Serbian capital in the following few weeks. As Belgrade is the largest student city in the region, September sees a large influx of students from across the country, neighboring states and, as of recently, further abroad.
For our approximately 15000 freshmen and foreign students, University of Belgrade will be a new academic and social setting.
Established in 1808 by prominent Serbian author and
philosopher Dositej Obradović, University of Belgrade is the oldest institution
of higher education in Serbia. For over two
centuries, its teachers and alumni have made significant scientific,
educational, political, cultural, entrepreneurial and economic contributions to
this country.
The University campus comprises 31 faculties, 11
research institutions and 11 student dormitories. Its buildings come in a variety of shapes, sizes and architectural styles. While some date back to the mid-1800s, others are rigid communist structures.
UB enrolls approximately 90000 students per year,
making it one of the largest universities in Europe! Interestingly, due to a record-breaking number of applicants to the Faculty of Economics in 2009, the admission exam was held in the Belgrade Fair dome, as seen in the photo below. Quite impressive, huh?
The "student park", located at the Student square across the University Recorate building, is a popular place for group hangouts and open-air cinema.
This time of the year is an exciting time for students, especially those living on campus. Lectures are not as intense, there are plenty of parties and it's still warm enough for a variety of outdoor activities!
(Written by Maja Dragičević)
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