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Profile of the University:

The is the biggest and the only in the country. It was founded in 1974. Since its foundation it has continuously been conducting reforms in the area of education and research, and since 2003 in line with the trends in EHEA. Today it is an integrated university organized as most of the European universities. It has unique academic, business and development objectives. Today around 22 000 students study at the University of Montenegro at 21 faculties and three research institutes.

In view of attaining its mission, UoM is oriented towards the priority social needs of the time in which it accomplishes its mission; open for all the students and staff exclusively based on their knowledge and abilities; dedicated to preservation of multicultural and multi-ethnic society in Montenegro; entrepreneurial in stimulating social and economic application of supreme achievements within the scope of its activities.

Internationalization is high on the agenda of UoM priorities, thus it has participated in a number of international projects – over 50 projects funded under the Tempus program, 15 Erasmus Mundus Action 2 projects for student mobility, a number of projects under FP7 funding scheme or IPA supported projects.

UoM is also the leading higher education and research institution in Montenegro. Academic community of UoM is aware of the importance of its functioning for further development of the state and wider region. It has been so far, and will be in the future, leader in processes of social and cultural changes, along with the economic development.

Website: www.ucg.ac.me www.ir.ac.me

Academic Calendar: http://www.ucg.ac.me/download/Akademski%20kalendar%20skolska%2014 - 15%20godina%20UCG.pdf

Language of instruction / language proficiency:

Language of instruction: Montenegrin, for some study programs English is offered

Language requirements English level B2 for exchange students:

Contact for international students:

Ana Dragutinovic anat@ ac.me International Relations Office University of Montenegro Cetinjska 2 81 000 Montenegro

Practical information for international students:

Welcome Guide: http://www.ir.ucg.ac.me/eng/page.php?id=10

Course catalogue: http://www.ir.ucg.ac.me/eng/page.php?id=10

Courses offered in English: http://www.ir.ucg.ac.me/eng/page.php?id=10

Course restrictions for incoming students: http://www.ir.ucg.ac.me/eng/page.php?id=10

Faculties: http://www.ir.ucg.ac.me/eng/page.php?id=10

Student facilities: http://www.ir.ucg.ac.me/eng/page.php?id=10 Housing service: http://www.ir.ucg.ac.me/eng/page.php?id=10

Language courses: http://www.ir.ucg.ac.me/eng/page.php?id=10

General information about the Host University / country: www.ucg.ac.me

Living expenses: Approx. rental cost per month 150 -250 Euro. In total - rent, food, public transport - approx. 600 Euro.