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Researcher’s Guide to Montenegro been prepared to help researchers from all over the who plan to come to work or study in Montenegro. The aim of this guide is to provide researchers with the necessary informa- tion when moving to Montenegro and after arrival. “Researcher’s Guide to Montenegro” is published as part of the EURAXESS Montenegro project, which is financially supported by the and the Monte- negrin within the 7th Framework Programme. The current version, published in 2012, is the second edition of the Guide. Our aim is to make your mobility experience as easy as possible. This guide offers you guidelines for arranging employment and work formalities and for managing the practical matters of your everyday life in Montenegro.

December 2012, 3rd issue 3 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

Prepared and compiled by: Prof. dr. Mira Vukčević, Slobodanka Koprivica, Dijana Jovanović Translation: Dijana Jovanović

Proofreading: Ana Dragutinović Аustria - Graphic design: Biljana Živković - Studio Mouse, , Montenegro Printed by: Studio Mouse, Podgorica, Czech Montenegro FYRO Disclaimer: The descriptions of administrative procedures in the Republic of Montenegro given in Ireland this guide are to be used for informational purposes only. Recommendations in this publication do not substitute official information sources and informa- tion given by the official administration should be Montenegro taken into account in all cases. The information provided in this publication gives no right for claims or legal expectations of any kind. Updated information can be found on the Mon- tenegrin Researchers’ Mobility Portal www.euraxess.me Researchers in motion 4 Contents

1.1 About Montenegro ...... 6 1.2 Geography ...... 9 1.3 History ...... 10 1.4 Political system ...... 10 1.5 ...... 11 1.6 and Weather ...... 11 1.7 Transport ...... 12 1.8 Accommodation ...... 14 1.9 Culture ...... 15 1.10 National holidays...... 15 1.11 ...... 16 1.12 courses...... 21

2.1 Recognition of and professional qualifications...... 22 2.2 Visa requirements overview for Montenegro...... 25 2.3 Temporary stay for the purpose of scientific research...... 28 2.4 Temporary stay for the purpose of family reunification...... 29 2.5 Temporary stay for the purpose of work, education and other...... 30 2.6 Social Insurance and Pension system...... 30 2.6.1 Recognition of pension rights ...... 31 2.7 Health care...... 32 2.8 Taxation...... 34 5 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

2.8.1 Opening a bank account...... 35 2.8.2 Honoraria...... 35 2.9 Employment procedure in Montenegro...... 36 2.10 Intellectual property protection...... 39 2.11 Identity card...... 41 2.12 Driver’s licence...... 41

3.1 Montenegrin RTD sector...... 42 3.2 Main stakeholders involved in ST policy making in Montenegro...... 42 3.3 Research institutions in Montenegro...... 43 3.4 IT support for research...... 44 3.5 Academic network...... 45 3.6 RTD expenditure...... 46 3.7 National RTD strategic and legal framework...... 46 3.8 Research infrastructure...... 47 3.9 Business, innovation and technology in Montenegro...... 47 3.9.1 Governmental institutions in charge of innovation...... 48 3.9.2 Foreign organizations operating in Montenegro in charge of funding innovation...... 48 3.9.3 Strategic documents for innovation and existing innovation infrastructure...... 48 3.10 Possibilities of external funding of research and innovation...... 49

4.1 About EURAXESS Montenegro...... 49 4.2 Higher education institutions in Montenegro...... 54 Researchers in motion 6 1.1 About Montenegro According to the average annual data in 2009 provided by the Statistical Montenegro is located in south-ea- Office of Montenegro, the population stern , it belongs to Central of Montenegro is 627 478. Mediterranean. Montenegro’s territory Links: measures 13,812 square km and its www.gov.me population numbers about 620 000. National Tourist Organization It has 21 . To the west, www.montenegro.travel and east it shares borders with Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia and , and to the south with . Montenegro is a maritime country, with 293,5 km of the Adriatic coastline. One of the most beautiful bays in the Mediterranean is the Bay of Boka. The capital of Montenegro is Pod- gorica with the population of 180.810 (Statistical Office of Montenegro). Podgorica is the administrative, cul- tural and educational centre of Mon- tenegro. 7 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro The official name: Montenegro Flag: Language: Montenegrin is the . Both the Cyrillic and are in use. Albanian is spoken in some communities that have a majority Coat of arms: Albanian population. Foreign : English, German, Russian, French and Italian are the most common foreign languages spoken at the tourist resorts. Political status: Republic Length of the : 293 km Location: Adriatic Coast, South-East Europe Length of beaches: 73 km Neighbouring Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, Albania, Italy The highest peak: (2.523 m) - Mt countries: The largest : - 391 km² Size: 13,812 km² The deepest The Canyon - 1.300 m Length of border: 614 km canyon: Population: 620.145 (according to the 2003 census): Montene- The largest bay: Boka Kotorska grin - 43,16 % / Serb - 31,99 % / Bosniak - 7,77 % / Albanian - 5,03 % / Muslim - 3,97 % / Croatian - National parks: Durmitor (39.000 ha) Lake Skadar (40.000 ha) 1,10 % / Other - 6,98 % Lovcen (6.400 ha) (5.400 ha) Capital: Podgorica (approx. 180.810 inhabitants; administra- UNESCO heritage Durmitor National Park, Natural and Cultural - tive and economic centre) sites: Historical Region of Historical capital: (18.500 inhabitants, historical and cultural Currency: (€) centre) Time: GMT+1 Other major cities: Niksic (75.000), Bijelo (50.000), (40.000), International + 382 (35.000), (35.000), telephone code: (33.000) Internet country Religion: Most of the population is Christian Orthodox, with .me domain: a significant Muslim minority and a notable Roman Catholic presence in some parts of the country. Electricity: 220 volts AC. Sockets are round two-pin. Researchers in motion 8

Useful phone numbers

Information: 1181 Mobile telephony: Ambulance: 124 • Pro Monte GSM Police: 122 • www.promonte.com Time: 125 User’s service: 9898 Weather report: 044800200 E-mail: [email protected] Help on roads: 19807 • T-Mobile www.t-com.me Sending telegrams by phone: 126 • User’s service: 080 080 000 International calls: 1201 • E-mail: [email protected] Montenegro Customer Care – 1300 (24h • M-Tel www.mtel-cg.com – Tourist service) • User’s service: 068 9868E-mail: Internet of Montenegro • [email protected] Tel: 1500 Number for Dial-up connections: 19402 9 Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

1.2 Geography a great obstacle to communications sports. Some have carved themselves between the coastal and inland parts spectacular canyons; those of the Tara, Montenegro is located in the southern of Montenegro. and Moraca are up to 1200 m deep - among the deepest in the world. part of the Balkan Peninsula. The plain in the of Lake Most of the country is covered by Skadar, together with the valley of Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the high and extensive mountain massifs the Zeta and the Niksic Polje, com- , is over 40 km long and on prise the biggest lowland region of average 10 km wide. Two-thirds be- intersected by river gorges and deep Montenegro and its most fertile area. long to Montenegro and one-third valleys. Larger lowland areas are to be to Albania. found in the south, near the coastline. North of this stretch the high lime- stone mountains of Durmitor, Ko- Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the Montenegrin seacoast is a narrow strip movi and Sinjajevina. The Moraca, Balkans, is over 40 km long and on of land running from Herceg-Novi Tara, Piva and Ceotina rivers and average 10 km wide. Two-thirds be- to the river on the frontier their tributaries have cut deep gorges long to Montenegro and one-third with Albania. It is famed for its sandy through these mountains. to Albania. beaches and abundant sub-tropical National Durmitor (39.000 ha)Lake Skadar vegetation. The rivers of Montenegro are swift with large drops in elevation and large parks: (40.000 ha) Lovcen (6.400 ha) Biogradska Gora (5.400 ha) The high Dinaric mountains of Or- volumes of water resulting from high jen, Lovcen and rise steeply precipitation. They are exception- from the sea, forming a magnificent ally clear and unpolluted, suitable background to the coastal strip, but for rafting, fishing and other water Researchers in motion 10 1.3 History to as Zeta. It ended with its incor- 1.4 Political system poration into Raška, and beginning The dates back with the Crnojevic dynasty, Zeta was The Constitution of Montenegro de- to 9th century with the emergence of more often referred to as Crna Gora scribes the state as a “civil, democratic, , a vassal state of the Byzantine or by the Venetian term monte negro. ecological state of social justice, based Empire. In those formative years, A sovereign since the on the .” Montenegro is an Duklja was ruled by the House of Late Middle Ages, Montenegro saw independent and sovereign republic Vojislavljević. In 1042, at the end of its from the Ottoman that proclaimed its new Constitution his 25-year rule, King Vojislav won a Empire formally recognized in 1878. on 22 October 2007. decisive battle near Bar against Byzan- From 1918, it was a part of various in- The is the tium, and Duklja became independent. carnations of . On the basis , elected for a period of Duklja’s power and prosperity reached of a held on 21 May 2006, five years through direct elections. their zenith under King Vojislav’s son, Montenegro declared independence The President represents the republic King Mihailo (1046–81), and his son on 3 June of that year. abroad, promulgates laws by ordinance, King Bodin (1081–1101). From the calls elections for the Parliament, pro- 11th century, it started to be referred poses to the Parliament candidates for Prime Minister, president and justices of the Constitutional Court. The of- ficial residence of the President is in the historical Montenegrin capital Cetinje. The Government of Montenegro is the branch of state author- ity of Montenegro. The government 11 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

is headed by the Prime Minister, and 1.6 Climate and weather In the central and northern part of consists of the deputy prime ministers Montenegro, the climate is continental as well as ministers. The climate of Montenegro, besides its though influenced by Mediterranean latitude and altitude is also character- climate manifested by precipitations ized by the water area of the Adriatic and a higher temperature in winter 1.5 Religion Sea and lake Skadar, then by deep months. Climate in the northern- penetration of the sea into the main- most part of the republic is based on Continental climate with great tem- Freedom of religion and free public land in the Bay of Boka. Also, high perature differences during the year profession of religious conviction is mountains Orien, Lovcen and Rumija and smaller volume of precipitations. guaranteed by the Constitution and as well as the mountain massif of the High mountain area is Sub- respected in practice. According to Durmitor, and Prokletije alpine with cold snowy winters and the 2003 census there were 620 145 prevent warm wind from entering. moderate summers. Average precipi- citizens living in Montenegro, out of 2 The south of Montenegro enjoys a tations vary from 960 to 2.900 l/m , which 74,24% declared themselves Mediterranean climate, with long while the region of Krivosije (Crkvica) Orthodox, 17,74% , 3,54% dry summers and short mild winters. has a European maximum of precipita- Roman Catholics, while 2,24% stated 2 At the seaside, average July maxi- tions, on average about 4.800l/m and that they do not belong to any con- 2 mum temperatures are around 28C in the record years 7.000l/m . On fession. with a high approaching 30C, winter average there are 142 sunny days a Statistical Office of Montenegro maximum temperatures are around year, while air humidity is from 50% www.monstat.org -10C and minimums around –27.5C. in Podgorica, during summer, up to Podgorica is the warmest city in Mon- 80% in Kolasin and Niksic during tenegro, where maximum temperature autumn months. can reach up to 40C and the minimum -10C. Hydrological and meteorological service of Montenegro www.meteo.co.me Researchers in motion 12 1.7 Transport Airport you are only 24 km far from Herceg Novi, 44 km Montenegro is connected to the world from and 68 km from . through road, railway, maritime and www.montenegroairlines.com air transportation. • By train... • By plane… Train travel is convenient and inexpen- Choose one of the following airports: sive. If you prefer travelling by railway, - Podgorica - Airport is it is useful to know that the main situated 12 km from the capital railway line is Bar-Podgorica- Podgorica, 62 km far from Budva, with connections from Belgrade to the 43 km from Bar, 69 km from , rest of Europe. The existing railways 80 km from Kolasin and 170 km are 249 km long - the main railway from Zabljak. line is Bar-Podgorica-Belgrade with - Tivat – is only 4 km branches towards Niksic and the other from the town centre, 20 km far from one towards Skadar (Albania). There Budva and Herceg Novi, 58 km from are several passenger trains on the Bar, 73 km from Ulcinj and 80 km Bar-Belgrade- route: ex- from Podgorica. press trains, business, car-trains and sleeping cars trains. Passenger trains - Dubrovnik – Cilipi Airport - one of on the Bar-Belgrade line have con- the biggest airports in Croatia is situ- nections with international trains to ated in-between the Montenegrin Budapest, Vienna, Bucharest, Athens, town of Herceg Novi and the city , etc. of Dubrovnik. What many tourists do not know is that when flying into 13 Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

TIMETABLE INFORMATION Montenegro accessible for arrivals by The road network totals 5,174 km. The boats, yachts, ferries, cruisers...There two major roads in Montenegro are the Local timetable information - www. are a few companies that maintain Adriatic Motorway from Croatia to zicg.me a regular ferry connection between Herceg Novi and then to Ulcinj, and International timetable information - Montenegro and Italy. Ships oper- the motorway that links the South www.deutschebahn.com/site/bahn/en ate on lines between Bar-, Bar- and the North, from Petrovac, through The Railway of Montenegro arranges Ancona and Kotor-Bari. During the Podgorica and Kolasin to timetable for every year separately. summer months the frequency of lines and Serbia. • By bus... is increased. The Port of Bar is the big- gest port in Montenegro. The capacity - Border Crossings: It is also possible to reach Montene- depends on the type and length of With Croatia: Debeli brijeg, Ko- gro from neighbouring countries by boats, 14 to 20 boats can be served at bila. With : bus. A comprehensive coach network one time. Kotor Harbour consists of , Vracenovici, Scepan polje, connects all parts of the country. Bus Kotor Bay with the operative coast , Ilino brdo, Krstac, , service through Montenegro is quite of 216 m in length and 3 to 12.8 m Sula. With Serbia: Rance, Cemerno, frequent, as well as regional services. in depth, Lipci Terminal with a 75 , Kula, Drazenovac, Vuce. There are bus stops in all towns and meter-long operative coast and the cities of Montenegro. During the small harbour of Bigovo, which is With Albania: Bozaj, , Grncar. tourist season, many operate 24 hours located on the open sea. a day. There are also regular daily bus • By car... - Road Assistance and Information: lines to bigger cities in neighbouring AMSCG (Automobile Association countries. Timetables are arranged for The best way to get acquainted with of Montenegro) every year separately. a country is if you visit it by car. You can reach Montenegro via one of the Automobile Association of Montene- • By boat... border crossings with Croatia, Bosnia gro provides services 24 hours a day The coast of the makes and Herzegovina, Serbia and Albania. in Montenegro. Researchers in motion 14 For help on roads call 9807 1.8 Accommodation Tel: +382 9807 www.amscg.org Finding proper accommodation in Montenegro is not such a difficult process, but requires a period of at least one month before your arrival. The easiest way is to contact one of the real estate agencies and check their offer. In accordance with your needs, you can choose between a house and apartment, empty and furnished apartment, and similar. Prices vary depending on the quality and location of accommodation. Besides agencies, you could also check daily newspapers and advertisements, since many choose to rent their real estate without intermediaries. In this case, it would be useful if you had a person from Montenegro to assist you in translation and making of arrangements. 15 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

1.9 Culture old towns, religious architecture, 1.10 National holidays monuments, fortresses, towers and Due to its location, between two great palaces, archeology, museums and art, National holidays civilizations - Eastern and Western, but also about traditional celebrations, Date Name carnivals, theater, festivals and concerts and three great : Orthodox, 1 New Year’s Day could be found at www.montenegro. Catholic and Islamic, Montenegro 7 January Orthodox has rich cultural heritage with works travel. - Orthodox of many known and unknown archi- - Orthodox tects, painters and carvers, masters of the refined arts, writers, transcribers - Orthodox Easter Monday and printers. 1 May Labour Day 9 May The most attractive and visited cultural 21 May Independence Day - historical monuments in Montene- 13 July Statehood Day gro are: the town of UNESCO - Ko- tor, town museum Cetinje and native of the Petrovic dynasty - Nje- gusi. Excursions to notable religious monuments in the hinterland as well as excursions far deep into Boka Kotorska bay and Skadar Lake are a must-do when you stay in Montenegro. More information on Montenegrin Researchers in motion 16 1.11 Education sistance in language learning to those who follow lectures in Montenegrin The General Law on Education makes language. Teaching can be performed a distinction between foreigners that also in a foreign language for educa- have been approved for a temporary tional programmes that are licensed stay or permanent residence in Mon- by the Ministry. tenegro, and those that have not regu- is real- lated their residence, i.e. permanent ized through four cycles: , residence in Montenegro. Namely, elementary, secondary and higher foreigners that have been approved education. for a temporary stay or permanent residence in Montenegro have the Pre-school education covers the pe- same rights as Montenegrin citizens in riod until the beginning of elementary practicing rights regarding preschool, school. Preschool education is realized elementary and secondary education, in accordance with an educational pro- while foreigners that have not regu- gramme. The educational programme lated their status can acquire education is realized as full-day lasting 6-10 as Montenegrin citizens according to hours, half-day programme lasting the reciprocity principles, i.e. provid- 4-6 hours and as a short or specialized ing that the same right is offered to programme lasting 3-4 hours. our citizen in a foreign country, in Educational programme can also be accordance with the international performed at privately owned institu- agreement. tions, but the programme has to be In accordance with this Law, a school previously accredited by the relevant is obliged to provide an adequate as- body. Also, an institution can organize 17 Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro education within a family, for children children at home, and are obliged to of citizenship can be educated in the that are not in a position to spend time inform the school about this at least grammar school in accordance with in an institution due to illness. In this three months before the beginning the international conventions. They are case preschool education is performed of classes. obliged to submit medical certificate by educator paid privately. when applying. Enrollment is conducted each year An institution admits students in in , after compulsory medical The Ministry can determine a quota acco-rdance with the regulations. The examination. for foreign citizens, educated according manner and procedure is determined to the principle of reciprocity in line Secondary education can be general by the statute of an institution. with the international agreement, as and vocational. well as the number of students within Elementary (Primary) education is General secondary education is ob- programmes for student exchange. performed within elementary schools. tained at general programme gram- It is compulsory for all children 6 to mar school (). Grammar 15 years old. Elementary education school can be established as a public lasts for nine years and is financed by or privately owned institution. There the state budget. are no educational fees for grammar Along with elementary education, school as it is financed from the state children can also gain education in budget. arts (music, ballet and other). Education in grammar school lasts Within its possibilities, a school is four years. After the final year, the obliged to organize extended pro- student has to pass a graduation exam gramme comprising extended stay, op- after which he/she acquires general tional activities and remedial teaching. secondary education. Parents can organize education of Foreigners and persons without proof Researchers in motion 18 A person that has completed elemen- A full-time student is not obliged to Higher education tary education and is less than 17 years pay any fee for education in the public There are one public and two private old can be enrolled in the first year of institution, but part-time student is, in Montenegro. Univer- grammar school. in accordance with regulations. sity of Montenegro is the only public Requirements for enrollment in pri- A person that has completed elemen- . It was founded in 1974 vately owned grammar schools are tary education and is less than 17 years and is a recognized higher education determined by founders. old can be enrolled in the first year of institution in the region. vocational school. Enrolment terms are in June and The (www. August, after a public announcement. Foreign citizens and persons without ucg.me) consists of 20 faculties/acad- citizenship can acquire secondary emies and three institutes, which to- Secondary is education in accordance with the gether account for 77 study programmes acquired at the level of lower two- international conventions. (61 academic and 16 applied). The total year vocational education, medium number of students at the University 3-4 years vocational education and A person who completed elementary of Montenegro is about 22 000. upper-secondary vocational education. school abroad can be enrolled after his/her is recognized. Foreign Private universities are the Mediteran Enrolment terms are in June and citizens or persons without citizenship University www.unimediteran.net and August, after a public announcement. submit a health certificate when ap- the University Donja Gorica www. Students can be enrolled as full-time or plying. The Ministry can also require udgedu.me part-time students. Full time students assessment of language proficiency as The structure of higher education in acquire education through regular at- a specific condition for enrollment. Montenegro is based on three main tendance of lectures, while part-time cycles. Programmes of study for ob- students acquire education through taining higher education degrees and preparatory classes (instruction- diplomas are: consultative classes) and examination. 19 Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro a) undergraduate (for obtaining the Access to programmes for the Master of Since September 2004, the principles of Bachelor diploma for academic studies Science diploma is possible after com- ECTS as an accumulation and transfer or applied studies), pletion of the academic undergraduate system for undergraduate, postgraduate studies. The MSc programme lasts 2 (specialist and Master’s studies) and b) postgraduate (for obtaining the di- years (including one year specialist doctoral studies are compulsory for ploma of specialist studies for academic studies). all universities and higher education or applied studies; for obtaining the institutions in Montenegro. Courses diploma of applied Master studies; Graduates who have achieved the de- are limited to one semester and each for obtaining the diploma of Master gree of Master of Science are eligible course is graded in accordance with of sciences), for study at the doctoral level. The ECTS points. academic title of of Philosophy c) doctoral study for obtaining the requires at least 3 years of study. The academic title of . programmes consist of taught courses Access to the specialist study pro- (lectures), research, writing and suc- grammes is possible after a student has cessful defence of a doctoral thesis. successfully completed applied/aca- In accordance with the Law, a university demic undergraduate studies (3 years). may organize studies in cooperation The specialist degree is awarded after with a domestic or a foreign institution completion of the respective study or an international organization. The courses lasting up to one year. university has the right to issue double Students can obtain the applied Master or joint diplomas to a student upon studies diploma after obtaining the completion of the required studies. The applied undergraduate studies diploma content of the diploma is determined and after completing 2 years post- in accordance with the agreement on graduate studies (one year specialist, cooperation between the institutions. one year Master’s). Researchers in motion 20 The 2003 Law on Higher Education tion for the right to confer degrees in diplomas it can award. stipulates that a Diploma Supple- education is awarded. Foreign experts Students are enrolled on a competi- ment (DS) based on the official may be appointed as members of the tive basis and according to the results European model must be issued; as external evaluation commissions. achieved during secondary education of the academic year 2006/07, the DS The Ministry responsible for Education and vocational, i.e. graduation examina- is mandatory for all degree programs, and Science has the power to issue the tion. For specific study programmes, attached to the Diploma and free operating license to an institution, as additional, i.e. entrance examination of charge. The content of the DS is well as to change or revoke the license. can be introduced (art, medicine..) bilingual, in both Montenegrin and English languages. Before the intro- The operating license is an official Foreign citizens are enrolled under duction of the DS, certificates on study document granting an institution the the same conditions as Montenegrin completion with the list of grades right to begin work. An institution citizens. After enrollment, a foreign were issued. The certificate included may be granted a license after obtain- citizen has the same status as a Mon- ing a certificate of accreditation by information on the study programme tenegrin self-financing student. There the Higher Education Council. The and the completed courses. are no specific tuition fees for foreign- certificate is awarded based on the ers. Regarding their rights, they are According to the 2003 Law, the recommendations of the evaluation in the same position as Montenegrin Higher Education Council func- commission. tions as an accreditation body and self-financing students. Each higher education institution conducts external evaluations through Links: in Montenegro, whether it is newly its commissions. The Government of founded or already in operation, is Ministry of Education Montenegro established the Council required to have an operating licence. www.mpin.gov.me for HE in 2004. Contacts: The license determines the institution Biljana Misovic [email protected] The process of accreditation begins with type, its accredited study programmes, Nada Kovac [email protected] an external evaluation review. If the the maximum number of students it Ministry of Science www.mna.gov.me institution passes the review, certifica- can enrol, as well as the degrees and 21 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro 1.12  courses

Courses of Montenegrin language for foreigners are mainly organized according to the needs and number of interested candidates. Lectures are organized in form of group or individual work. Institutions that organize Montene- grin courses for foreigners are: • U niversity of Montenegro, Institute for Foreign Languages http://www.isj.ac.me/english.htm • University Donja Gorica, Center for Foreign Languages http://www.udgedu.me • University Mediterranean, of Foreign Languages http://www.fsj.unimediteran.net/en/ There are also several privately owned companies, language schools that offer courses of Montenegrin language for foreigners such is Foreign Languages School “Waves”, located in Budva. http://www.skolawaves.com/index-2e.html Researchers in motion 22 2.1 Recognition of diplo- tional certificate can be a certificate, Law on Recognition and Validation mas and professional degree/diploma, Joint degree or any of Education Certificates (Official qualifications other document that certifies that a Gazette of Montenegro No. 4 / 08). person, who is a holder of a foreign Coming into force of the Law in- educational qualification (hereinafter: troduced recognition of educational International framework for recogni- holder of qualification) has completely documents for the validation pur- tion or partly completed an education poses, which was the responsibility In March 2004, Montenegro ratified programme, in accordance with the of the University of Montenegro. The regulations of the country issuing the Convention on Recognition of procedure and method of validation document. Diplomas in the field of higher educa- and equivalence was prescribed by tion in the region of Europe. In accor- Recognition of acquired qualification the Rules of Procedure and Method dance with this Convention, which was will result in further access to educa- of validation. A foreign educational the basis for creation of Montenegrin tion in the country where recognition document is a certificate, a diploma, Law on Recognition and Validation of is asked, under the same conditions as a joint diploma or other document Education Certificates (the new Law for the candidates from that country. proving that the person who owns an was adopted on January 17, 2008), each Recognition will also enable applicants educational document fully or partially country, signatory of Lisbon Recogni- to use the academic title under the completed an educational program, tion Convention had to recognize the law and rules of the country where in accordance with the regulations acquired qualifications, as similar to recognition is asked, and in such a of the country issuing the document. the respective qualification in its own way acess to labour market will be Recognition of foreign educational education system unless substantial faciliated. documents is done for the purpose of: differences are noticed between the Recognition and Validation of Edu- • existing qualification in the signatory cational Certificates on the acquired • Finding employment. country and the acquired qualification or commenced education abroad is in another country. Foreign educa- carried out in accordance with the Recognition of foreign educational 23 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

documents on the obtained primary, cational certificates for employment request is rejected. The decision on secondary general or vocational edu- purposes certain criteria are assessed. the recognition of foreign educational cation and part of education, and The law states the following criteria: certificate shall be made within two commenced education, in order to the system of education in the country months after the documents are sub- continue education or find employ- where the foreign educational certifi- mitted. ment, is conducted by the Ministry cate is acquired, duration of education Evaluating the degree of Education. Recognition of foreign without comparison of educational educational documents on the ob- programs, degree earned, the rights Evaluation is a separate process and tained higher education in order to conferred by the foreign educational includes providing opinions to in- find employment is done by ENIC certificate in the country where it was terested parties on documents on Centre, Ministry of Education, while obtained, and other circumstances education, on study program and the education system of certain countries, recognition of foreign educational important for recognition. In the as well as information on programs certificates for the purpose of continu- process of recognition, ENIC center and higher education institutions in ation of higher education is done by will in most cases check the status of Montenegro. Comparability of educa- the professional body of an accredited the institution and the credibility of tional system, educational certificates, higher education institution, with the degrees through the ENIC / NARIC study programs, level of education, previously obtained opinion by the network. Diplomas, which are found to professional and academic title, as well ENIC Centre. ENIC Centre is an b e issued by non-accredited institu- tions, are not recog- as other facts relevant to employment information center and a member of nized, and or further education are assessed in the European Network of Informa- such the process of evaluation. tion Centers on Recognition and Mobility. In the process of recognition of foreign edu- Researchers in motion 24 Recognition of specialization and Documents required for recognition - Three copies of diploma or certificate expert examination of foreign diplomas and professional of graduation translated by a certified qualifications in Montenegro court interpreter When it comes to specialization in the field of medicine the competent For recognition of educational cer- - Translation of Certificate of passed authority is the Ministry of Labor tificates acquired in Serbia, Bosnia examinations and the Diploma and Social Welfare. When it comes to and Herzegovina and Croatia for the Supplement certified by a translator other specializations, the competent purpose of employment, the following - Copy of the original Diploma or institution is also the Ministry of documents are needed: certificate of graduation, Labor and Social Welfare. Regard- - Request ing professional examinations, the - Three certified copies of diplomas competent professional body is the For all information on recognition or certificate of graduation Chamber of Commerce. Drafting of of foreign diplomas and professional the Law on Regulated Professions - certificate of examinations passed qualifications, as well as information in Montenegro is under way, which and a diploma supplement about the higher education system in is done in accordance with Direc- Montenegro, you can address: tive 36/EU/2005 on recognition of - Payment of 55 € into the bank professional qualifications. The law account: 832-3161-26, recipient - Vanja Drljević will cover all regulated professions republic administrative fee, purpose Address: Rimski trg bb in Montenegro, as well as the body of payment: recognition of foreign 81000 Podgorica responsible for the recognition thereof. educational documents E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mps.gov.me For educational certificates acquired in other countries, the following docu- ments are needed: - Request 25 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

2.2 Visa requirements unless otherwise determined by a treaty. The Law on Foreigners (Official Gazette of Montenegro, No. 82/08) regulates overview for Montenegro Short-term stay visa (visa C) a visa for the conditions of entry, movement and a short stay (C visa) shall be issued for stay of foreigners in the territory of Pursuant to the Aliens Act, a visa tourist, business or other trips. A visa Montenegro. A foreigner exercises the shall be: pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Aliens right of entry, movement and stay with Act shall be issued for one or more Airport transit visa (visa A) , An airport- the visa, if s/he comes from countries entries into the territory of Monte- transit visa shall be issued to an alien whose citizens, in accordance with the negro, whereas the uninterrupted stay for one or more crossings through an Regulation on the visa regime (Official or the total length of successive stays international transit space of an airport, Gazette of Montenegro, No. 18/09, may not be longer than 90 days, in a during the interruption of a travel or Ministry of http:// period of time of six months, counting transfer between two phases of an www.mip.gov.me), require a visa to from the day of first entry. A visa for a international flight, without entering enter Montenegro, or without visa in short stay (C visa) with more entries into the territory of Montenegro. accordance with the above regulation. shall be issued for a period of time of Transit visa (visa B), A transit visa (visa up to one year. B) shall be issued to an alien for one, Long-term stay visa (visa D) Long-term two or more trips across the territory stay visa (visa D) shall be issued to an of Montenegro. A transit visa shall be alien intending to stay at the territory issued with a term of validity of up to of Montenegro longer than 90 days but six months. Pursuant to a transit visa not longer than six months within one an alien may stay in Montenegro for year period counting from the day of at most five days. A transit visa can be first entry, that is subject to decision of issued to an alien who has entrance the Authority of State Administration visa of the state he travels to or through competent for foreign affairs. whose territory he continues his travel, Researchers in motion 26 Nationals of the following states may Republic of Nicaragua, Kingdom of stay in Montenegro up to 30 days with a enter, pass through the territory of and the Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, valid identity card or a document con- stay in Montenegro up to 90 days with New Zealand, Kingdom of Norway, firming their identity and nationality: a valid travel document without a visa: Republic of Panama, Republic of Member States of the , Principality of , Argentine Paraguay, Republic of Poland, Portu- Principality of Andorra, Principality Republic, Aruba, , Republic of guese Republic, Romania, Republic of of , Republic of , , Kingdom of Belgium, Bermuda, El Salvador, Republic of San Marino, Holy Seat and Swiss , Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federative Republic of , Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Republic of , Brunei Darus- Singapore, Slovak Republic, Republic Serbia, Republic of Croatia, Republic salam, Republic of Bulgaria, , of , Kingdom of , King- of Macedonia and Republic of Kosovo. Republic of Chile, Republic of Costa dom of , Swiss Confederation, Nationals of the Republic of Albania, Rica, Republic of Croatia, Republic of Republic of , Republic of , Republic of , Cyprus, , Kingdom of of Great Britain and , Republic of Peru, Russian Federation Denmark, Republic of Estonia, Republic Eastern Republic of Uruguay, United and may enter, pass through of Finland, French Republic, Federal States of America, Bolivarian Republic the territory of and stay in Montene- Republic of Germany, Republic of of Venezuela. gro up to 30 days, with a valid travel Guatemala, Hellenic Republic, Holy The exemption from the visa require- document without a visa. See, Republic of Honduras, Republic ment also applies to the holders of valid of Hungary, Republic of Iceland, Ire- Holders of travel documents contain- travel documents issued by the Hong land, State of Israel, Italian Republic, ing a valid Schengen visa, a valid visa Kong Special Administrative Region of , Republic of Korea, Republic of of the of America or a the People’s Republic of and the Latvia, Principality of , permission to stay in these countries, Macao Special Administrative Region Republic of Lithuania, Grand Duchy may enter and stay, i.e. pass through the of the People’s Republic of China. of Luxemburg, Republic of Macedonia, territory of Montenegro up to seven Malaysia, Republic of Malta, United Nationals of the following states may days, and not longer than the expiry of Mexican States, Principality of Monaco, enter, pass through the territory of and visa, if the period of validity of visa is 27 Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro less than seven days. Holders of travel a visa. Holders of travel documents is- in accordance with these agreements. documents issued by the United Na- sued by the European Union Member Holders of a valid , diplomatic tions Organization or its Specialized States or the United States of America or official passport, accredited to the Agencies (Laissez-Passer) may enter, based on the Convention Relating to Diplomatic Protocol of the Ministry of pass through the territory of and stay the Status of Refugees from 1951 or Foreign Affairs of Montenegro or whose in Montenegro up to 90 days without Convention Relating to the Status passport contains a seal of the Ministry of Stateless Persons of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro or from 1954, as well as have a special identification card issued, travel documents for may enter, pass through the territory of foreigners may enter, and stay in Montenegro without a visa. pass through the ter- ritory of and stay in Visa regime between Montenegro Montenegro up to 30 and other countries is regulated by the days without a visa. Regulation on visa regime (Official Ga- zette of Montenegro, No 18/09) http:// Nationals of states www.mip.gov.me/en/images/stories/download/ with which bilateral REGULATION_ON_VISA_REGIME.pdf agreements on abol- Links: ishing visas for hold- Ministry of Foreign Affairs www.mip.gov.me ers of diplomatic and official , i.e. conditions of traveling have been concluded, may enter, stay and pass through the ter- ritory of Montenegro Researchers in motion 28 2.3T  emporary stay for and in Montenegro is: a certificate or the purpose of scien- - s/he has submitted evidence jus- other proof of bank account status in tific research tifying the request for temporary Montenegrin or other bank, proof of residence. personal incomes according to work He/she has to submit a contract engagement or scholarship, proof of Pursuant to the registers of per- concluded with the research institu- covered medical treatment expenses, manent and temporary residence tion in Montenegro as evidence of proof of real estate property in Mon- (Official Gazette MNE, no. 13/08), the justification of the request for a tenegro which could secure means of foreigners intending to stay in Mon- temporary stay. support, statement where physical or tenegro for more than three days are legal person obliges to cover expenses According to the Article 2 of the obliged to register themselves with of alien’s temporary stay or proof that Regulations on the procedure of ap- the police station within 24 hours it is covered in some other manner. proval or prolongation of temporary of arrival in Montenegro. stay and permanent residence and Proof of accommodation arrangements According to Article 46 of the Aliens issuing travel and other documents to is: property deed or signed contract Act www.gov.me/files/1233742793. aliens, with the request for temporary on renting a real estate property, i.e. doc, temporary residence for scientific residence, alien is obliged to submit statement by person who is renting research can be granted to a foreigner a certified copy of valid travel docu- an apartment or house to an alien, or who meets the following requirements: ment stamped at the border crossing statement on accommodation by a - s/he has provided funds for main- if he/she is submitting request while company or entrepreneur registered tenance, in Montenegro, or stamped approval to provide accommodation services. of temporary stay along with the list - s/he has provided accommodation, Proof of health insurance is: travel of requirements from the Article 46 - s/he has provided health insurance, insurance issued by a certified insur- of the Aliens Act. - that there are no interference in ance company in another state, health terms of national security, public Proof of funds for maintenance which insurance issued in accordance with order or public health evidence, will support his/her temporary stay international agreements or health 29 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

insurance taken under the condi- unless the request is submitted to a 2.4T  emporary stay for tions and in manner determined by diplomatic or consular department of the purpose of family a specific law. Montenegro abroad, if there are legal reunification obstacles for approval of temporary Documents for approval or prolonga- stay, if all conditions for entering and tion of temporary stay are submitted in stay in Montenegro are fulfilled. Ad- Members of the immediate family of a original or certified copies, translated ditional information may be requested foreigner, who is granted a temporary in Montenegrin language by a certified regarding the facts listed in the request stay for scientific research, can exercise translator. After submitting all neces- for temporary stay in Montenegro. the right to temporary residence, in sary documents, an alien will receive accordance with Article 48 of the Law, a certificate comprising: name of the Administrative fee for approval or i.e. on the basis of temporary residence institution that issues a certificate, prolongation of temporary stay is for family reunification. Members of title-certificate on submitted request, 10 Euro. immediate family, according to this bar code, name and surname of ap- Law are: a spouse, minor children born plicant, date place and state of birth, in or out of marriage, minor children issuance number of travel document, of the spouse and adopted children. and statement that this certificate is issued in order to prove legal stay in Procedure of submitting documents, Montenegro until final decision is validation and approval of temporary brought according to the submitted stay for the purpose of family reuni- request. Certificate is valid for 30 days fication is performed and achieved and could be prolonged if necessary. under the same conditions and in the same manner as it is the case with In the process of request consideration, temporary stay for the purpose of the following is evaluated: validation scientific research. of travel document, if applicant is registered after arrival in Montenegro Researchers in motion 30 2.5T  emporary stay for he was granted a temporary stay. A 2.6 Social insurance and the purpose of work, foreigner may be granted a temporary Pension system education and other stay if: 1) s/he has provided means of subsistence, 2) s/he has provided In order to protect social security shelter, 3) s/he has health insurance, rights of foreigners in Montenegro Temporary residence may be granted 4) there are no obstacles in terms of and of Montenegrin citizens abroad, to a foreigner intending to stay in national security, public order or public Montenegro has signed a number of Montenegro for more than 90 days, health, 5) s/he has submitted evidence international agreements on social for: 1) employment and work, con- of the justification of the request for security. On the basis of reciprocity, ducting business or entrepreneurial a temporary stay. activity, 2) seasonal work, 3) secondary bilateral international agreements or higher education, 4) participation provide the social security rights of in the programs of international ex- citizens according to their work and change of students and other youth residence in one of the contracting programs, 5) specialization, vocational countries. The provisions of bilateral training and practical training, 6) sci- agreements include health insurance entific research, 7) medical treatment, rights, rights to pension and disability 8) family reunification; 9) on humani- insurance, unemployment rights, rights tarian grounds , 10) other justifiable to child allowance and administrative reasons, in accordance with the specific legal assistance. law or international agreement. Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, as the competent authority for the A foreigner who is granted a tempo- conclusion of bilateral agreements rary stay can stay in Montenegro in on social insurance, coordinates the accordance with the purpose for which social security system with 25 states, 31 Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro most of which are members of the are insured under the regulations of submitted to the Fund for Pension and European Union. All agreements on another state. Rates of contributions Disability Insurance, i.e. Department social security which Montenegro for compulsory social insurance are: for international insurance, where it signed as an independent state are in - contribution rate for pension and has to be stated in which period and line with European legislation. disability insurance is 20.5%, out of in which country contributions have Institutions relevant for the area of which the employer’s contribution been paid. The request can be submit- social security rights and enforcement is 5.5% and the employee’s is 15% ted in person or via regular mail. For of contracts are: Fund for Pension and all states, except for Serbia and Bosnia - contribution rate for health insur- and Herzegovina, request has to be Disability Insurance (area of pension ance is 12.3%, out of which the and disability insurance), Health In- submitted to the Fund for Pension and employer’s contribution is 3.8% and Disability Insurance, i.e. Department surance Fund (area of health insurance the employee’s is 8.5%, and health care) and the Employment for international insurance. Insurance Agency of Montenegro (area of un- - contribution rate for unemployment payers that have paid contributions in employment). The above institutions insurance is 1%, out of which the Serbia or Bosnia and Herzegovina make payments of social benefits in employer’s contribution is 0.5% and submit request to regional department accordance with the international law employee’s is 0.5%. of the Fund for Pension and Disability and bilateral agreements on social Insurance according to the place of security through correspondent banks. 2.6.1 Recognition of pension residence. It is necessary to point out rights that the request for recognition of Social security contributions contribution periods is not at the same Foreign nationals and stateless persons Insurance payers that have paid contri- time considered as the recognition of employed at the territory of Montene- butions outside Montenegro can apply pension rights, these are two separate gro are required to pay social security for recognition of pension rights, i.e. procedures. Montenegro has signed contributions, unless international request for calculation of contribu- bilateral agreements with all former agreement provides otherwise or they tion period/s. The request should be states of Yugoslavia, apart from Slo- Researchers in motion 32 venia, according to which each state 2.7 Health care reciprocity, and solidarity, to all citi- issues a certificate of paid contribu- zens of Montenegro and to other tions in that state, on a bilingual form. Health and medical care for foreigners individuals the right to health care and other rights, in line with the Law. The Information related to the exercise is regulated by the Law on Health In- surance and the Law on Health Care. Health Insurance Fund shall provide of rights from pension and disability the implementation of compulsory According to the Law on Health insurance, can be obtained on the health insurance, in line with the law. Insurance: website of the Fund for Pension and Voluntary health insurance represents a Disability Insurance, Health insurance of citizens shall special form of health insurance, which www.fondpio.me, provide for the implementation of provides, based on the principle of phone +382 (0) 20403-882, the right to health care and other voluntariness and within established Monday to Friday from 8 to 16 hours. entitlements. The aim of this Law is standards, special conditions of the to create conditions for: provision of health care in terms of Links: 1. provision of compulsory health staff, accommodation, and the time Republican Fund for Pension and Dis- insurance; of rendered health care, as well as ability Insurance www.rfondpio.co.me 2. stable financing of health care rights that are not included in the through harmonization of health compulsory health insurance. Health service consumption and actual insurance rights cannot be transferred material possibilities; and to other persons or inherited. Rights to 3. introducing of voluntary health cash compensations that are due but insurance. not exercised, due to the death of the insured person, can be inherited. Compulsory health insurance rep- resents a part of the health insur- Insured persons who have rights and ance system, which provides, based obligations deriving from compulsory on the principles of obligatoriness, health insurance are the insured, their 33 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

family members, and other persons in - foreigners working for national legal care on the basis of international accordance with this Law. or private entities in Montenegro on agreements if such agreements do Voluntary health insurance represents a the basis of specific contracts and not regulate differently, as well as of special form of health insurance, which agreements on international technical foreigners who stay in Montenegro provides, based on the principle of assistance; upon invitation of the state authori- voluntariness and within established - foreigners employed by international ties, during their stay in Montenegro standards, special conditions of the organizations and institutions and Health Care of Foreigners (Art. 31) provision of health care in terms of other foreign legal and private entity Health institutions and health workers staff, accommodation, and the time of on the territory of Montenegro if shall be obliged to administer urgent rendered health care, as well as rights it is not otherwise regulated by an medical assistance to the foreigner. that are not included in the compulsory international agreement, or if they health insurance. are not insured as per regulations of Foreigners shall bear themselves the another country; cost of administered urgent medical Health insurance rights cannot be assistance or other type of health care, transferred to other persons or in- - foreigners employed by foreign con- unless the international agreement oth- herited. sular and diplomatic representative erwise regulates. For the use of health Rights to cash compensations that are offices on the territory of Montenegro care referred to in Par. 1 of this article, if such insurance is envisaged by an due but not exercised, due to the death the foreigner shall be charged as per international agreement; of the insured person, can be inherited. price list of the health institution. Insured persons who have rights and According to the Law on Health Care: Links: obligations deriving from compulsory In the area of health care, funds from Ministry of Health health insurance are the insured, their the Budget are provided for: http://www.mzd.gov.me/en/ministry?alphabet=lat family members, and other persons in Law on Health Insurance and Law on Health http:// - health care of foreigners and staff of www.mzd.gov.me/en/library/zakoni?pagerIndex=2 accordance with this Law. diplomatic-consular representative Health Insurance Fund According to this Law, the insured are: offices, who are provided with health http://fzocg.me/splash.html Researchers in motion 34 2.8 Taxation taxes are those taxes that are calculated tionally, contributions from and to and collected by intermediaries; such personal incomes are calculated Ministry of Finance of Montenegro, are VAT, excise duty and import duty. (from-employees income; to-charged Department of Public Revenues Every person who generates income to employers). in Montenegro is obliged to pay taxes. The Department of Public Revenues - Income from self-employment is is an administrative unit whose basic Montenegrin tax system comprises: autonomous activity taxed on a pro- duties are collection system, tax regu- - personal income tax portional rate, and to which contri- lations, implementation of laws and - property tax butions are calculated. - income tax other regulations. The Department - Property and property rights income - VAT -excise duty is one of the units of the Ministry of tax is calculated proportionally, an- - sales tax on vehicles tax Finance. nual report is submitted to the Tax - games of chance tax Tax system Administration. Relevant bodies of local administration - Capital is calculated by proportional Montenegrin tax system is compat- decide on tax rates, for consumption rate 9% (dividend and interest). ible with tax systems of developed tax and local income tax (local sur- European countries, EU directives, tax), which are not the same in all - Tax payers (old age and disability countries in transition particularly municipalities. insurance, and health insurance) are: countries from the region, regarding employees, persons who perform tem- A tax payer who pays personal in- types of taxes and regarding procedures porary and occasional work, foreigners come tax is a resident i.e. non-resident of determining collection methods and employed in Montenegro at foreign natural person who generates income. audit procedure. Tax system is based legal and natural persons, persons em- Personal income is income that tax on direct and indirect taxes. Direct ployed in international organizations payer generates from employment. taxes are those taxes that tax payers pay and institutions, as well as foreigners individually; such are real estate taxes - Income from employer is gross in- employed at Montenegrin legal or and personal income taxes. Indirect come, tax rate is calculated propor- natural persons. Tax base is calculated 35 Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

in accordance with the Law, i.e. col- other document verified by relevant There are no restrictions on the amount lective agreement and employment body of residence country. of foreign currency that can be brought contract. Resident and non-resident Agreements on avoidance of double in and out of the country. persons practice the same rights and taxation are kept at the Ministry of Bank hours are usually Monday – Fri- obligations. Foreign Affairs. day, 8am - 7pm, while some banks are The local income tax for personal Links: open on Saturday mornings. incomes is 15% for Podgorica and Ministry of Finance www.mf.gov.me/en/ministry 2.8.2 Honoraria Cetinje, and 13% for Niksic. Department of Public Revenues Avoidance of double taxation www.poreskauprava.gov.me If honoraria are paid to the personal Avoidance of double taxation has 2.8.1 Opening a bank account bank account of a foreigner that he/ greater importance than provisions she already has in home country, it is of this Law. In tax calculations, after Non-residents in Montenegro can necessary to submit instructions for taxes are collected from income that open local or foreign currency account payment to the institution that will non-resident legal persons generate, in any bank in Montenegro. He/she make the payment. That institution income payer applies provisions of has to present a valid identification will further conduct procedures for the agreement on avoidance of dou- document, i.e. passport. If payments payment of honoraria according to the ble taxation, if non-resident proves are to be performed at a bank account national legislative (taxes, reports, pro- that he/she is resident of the country in other country, than he/she has also viding personal identification number with which Montenegro has signed to submit instructions for payment. for foreigners with the Department this agreement. Evidence of being a An extra commission fee is charged of Public Revenues etc). resident of country with which Mon- for every money transfer to and from tenegro has signed an agreement on abroad. The commission depends on avoidance of double taxation is proved the destination and the amount being by income payer with a certificate or transferred. Researchers in motion 36 2.9 Employment proce- concluded labor contract and that the permit. taxpayer has reported the work of the dure in Montenegro Personal work permit is a license that foreigner in accordance with this Law. allows a foreigner free access to the The Law on Employment and Work Work permit is issued by the Employ- labor market, regardless of the state of Foreigners (Official Gazette of the ment Agency of Montenegro. The and market relations. A foreigner with Republic of Montenegro, No. 22/08) work permit is a required document, a personal work permit has an equal provides that a foreigner may be hired according to which a foreigner may status as a Montenegrin citizen in or work in Montenegro, under the obtain a temporary residence permit terms of unemployment and employ- conditions determined by the law, for the purpose of employment or ment rights. This work permit can be the collective agreement, ratified and work. After receiving approval for a issued to a foreigner: with permanent published international treaties and temporary stay of the foreigner, the residence, in accordance with the Law generally accepted rules of interna- employer concludes with a foreigner on foreigners, refugees and additionally tional law. According to the law, the labor contract, or a legal entity or or- protected persons, according to the term foreigner represents a person who ganizational unit of a foreign company Law on Asylum (Official Gazette of is not a Montenegrin citizen, whether registered in Montenegro concludes a MN, no. 45/06). Personal work per- s/he is a citizen of another state or a civil contract and registers his/her em- mit is issued upon the request of the stateless person, and does not make a ployment at the Employment Agency foreigner for an indefinite period of distinction between foreign-EU na- within 15 days since the beginning of time, and exceptionally may be issued tionals and nationals of third countries. employment. for a period up to one year. According to the Law, a foreigner may To regulate all forms of employment Employment permit is a permit ac- be employed, i.e. work in Montene- and work of foreigners, the labor cording to which an employer makes gro, provided that he/she has: a work market of Montenegro envisages three labor contract with a foreigner and is permit, permission for permanent resi- types of work permits: personal work issued upon the request of the em- dence or temporary residence permit, permit, employment permit and work ployer. Permit for employment and 37 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

work of foreigners shall be issued upon headquarters in Montenegro or or- Quotas the request of the employer, legal per- ganizational unit of a foreign company, The Government of Montenegro, son or organizational unit of a foreign registered in Montenegro, delivering upon the proposal of the ministry in company, registered in Montenegro. services or other form of work, on the charge of labor issues, having previ- Exceptionally, the employer will not basis of civil law contracts. This permit ously obtained the opinion of the be refused a request for work permits could be for: ministries in charge for some activities for foreigners: • Seasonal work of foreigners, for which quotas are determined and • With higher education, in manage- • Work with the referred foreigners the opinion of the Social Council, in ment affairs; (cross-border services, further train- accordance with the migration policy ing and education, movement of and consideration of the labor market, • Montenegrin citizen family mem- persons within a foreign company) establishes an annual quota of work bers (spouse and children up to 21 • Training and education of foreign- permits. years old) ers and Quotas are not determined for the • Family member of the employer • The provision of contractual services. work permit issued to a foreigner if: (spouse and children up to 21 years • s/he has a personal work permit; old), Permits are issued for a limited time, • is employed in Montenegro on the for a period of three months to one • For the occupation for which it is basis of international agreement, on year, extendable to two more years, not possible to provide education in the basis of reciprocity; depending on the type of permit. Montenegro. • performs teaching in educational Work permit is a permit with the The Employment Bureau shall be institutions, in the language and pre-determined duration of work, ac- obliged to decide on the request within alphabet of minorities and other cording to which an employer makes 30 days from the day of submitting minority ethnic communities; a labor contract with a foreigner, i.e. the request. • s/he is a professional athlete and foreigner with a legal entity with sports worker working in Monte- Researchers in motion 38 negro according to concluded labor permit, in the following cases: per year; contract, • a foreigner who is a member of • academic staff invited in the ca- • s/he is a Montenegrin citizen family diplomatic or consular mission pacity of professor or lecturer and member (spouse and children up to on the territory of the Republic; scientific worker who participates 21 years old), • a foreigner who has the immunity in a scientific-research project • s/he is a family member of an for- on the basis of the international important for the Republic; eigner who is granted permanent agreement; • members of the international residence in Montenegro (spouse • a foreigner who, in the Republic, missions performing research and children up to 21 years old) performs activities on the basis of activity in the Republic, which is • s/he is a refugee family member international agreements that the approved by the Government; (spouse and children up to 21 years Republic concludes with another • foreign correspondents accredited old) state, international organization in the Republic or reporters of • s/he is a representative of the com- or European Union, regarding foreign media; pany or entrepreneur, professional-technical assistance, • artists and technical staff for opera, • s/he is a foreigner sent to additional or on the basis of ratified inter- ballet, theatre, concerts, fine arts training and development in Mon- national agreements. and other cultural performances, tenegro, • founders, procurators, members if they do not stay in the Repub- • s/he is a referred foreigner (manag- of managing and governing bod- lic longer than 30 days, or three ers, specialists) ies and auditors of the business months annually with interrup- • s/he is a provider of contractual organization who perform the tions; services. activities within that business • foreigners who come in the Re- organization, if performance of public to participate in sports Foreigners who have a permit for those activities does not have the events; temporary residence in the Republic character of employment and does • foreigners who perform activities shall not be obliged to obtain a work not last longer than three months related to delivery, installation or 39 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

service of machines or equipment, Links: 2.10 Intellectual if their work does not last longer Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare property rights http://www.minradiss.gov.me/en/ministry than 30 days with no interrup- Employment Bureau of Montenegro tions, or the total of three months http://www.zzzcg.org/home/default.asp After Montenegro declared its inde- annually with interruptions; Law on Employment and Work of Foreigners pendence on 3 June 2006, the follow- • foreigners who participate in fairs http://www.gov.me/files/1175075336.pdf ing IP laws of the former State Union and exhibitions where their em- of continued ployer exhibits; to be effective: Exception: The Law on Employment - Law on Copyright and Related and Work of Foreigners shall not apply Rights (Official Gazette of SM, to foreigners-academic staff invited to No.61/04): Montenegro as professors or lecturers - Trademark Law (Official Gazette participating in scientific and research projects of importance to Montenegro. of SM, No. 61/04, 71/05): - Law on Legal Protection of Design (Official Gazette of SM, No. 61/04); • foreigners who participate in or- - Law on Protection of Topography of ganized professional gatherings Integrated Circuits (Official Gazette and seminars; of SM, No. 61/04). • foreigners employed in circuses or entertainment parks, if the Montenegro has since adopted: they do not stay in the Republic - the Law on Optical Discs (Official longer than three months with no Gazette RM, No. 2/07) interruptions. - the Law on Geographical Indica- tions (Official Gazette of SM, No. 48/08); and Researchers in motion 40 - the Law on Patents (Official Gazette pression of False or Deceptive Indi- - the Trademark Law Treaty; of SM, No. 66/08); cations of Source on Goods; - the WIPO Copyright Treaty; - the Madrid Agreement Concern- - the WIPO Performances and Pho- On 4 December, 2006, the Govern- ing the International Registration nograms Treaty; ment of the Republic of Montenegro of Marks; - the Budapest Treaty on the Inter- deposited the following Declaration - the Protocol Relating to the Madrid national Recognition of the Deposit with the World Intellectual Property Agreement Concerning the Interna- of Microorganisms for the Purposes Organization (WIPO): tional Registration of Marks; of Patent Procedure; “The Government of the Republic - the Hague Agreement Concerning - the Patent Cooperation Treaty”. of Montenegro hereby declares that the International Deposit of Indus- the Treaties listed below continue to trial Designs (the Hague Act (1960) The Bureau for the Protection of be applicable, as of , 2006, in and the Complementary Intellectual Property Rights of Mon- respect of the territory of the Republic Act (1967)); tenegro started to operate on 28th of Montenegro and that the Republic - the Nice Agreement Concerning the May 2008. of Montenegro accepts the obligations International Classification of Goods set forth in the said Treaties in respect and Services for the Purposes of the of its territory: Registration of Marks; Links: - the Convention Establishing the - the Locarno Agreement Establish- Bureau for the Protection of Intellectual World Intellectual Property Or- ing an International Classification Property Rights of Montenegro ganization; for Industrial Designs; www.ziscg.me - the Convention for the Protec- - the Lisbon Agreement for the Pro- tion of Industrial Property; tection of Appellations of Origin - the Berne Convention for the Protec- and their International Registration; tion of Literary and Artistic Works; - the Nairobi Treaty on the Protection - the Madrid Agreement for the Re- of the Olympic Symbol; 41 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

2.11 Identity card Foreigner who have been granted a 2.12 Driver’s licence permanent residence, or foreigner Identity card for a foreigner is issued who obtained temporary stay but has The Law on Traffic Safety stipulates to a foreigner that has been granted no valid travel document is obliged that foreigners who have been granted permanent residence, or to a foreigner to submit request for identity card a temporary stay in Montenegro may who has obtained temporary stay issuance in period no longer than 30 drive a motor vehicle for the approved but who does not have a valid travel days after the approval of permanent period of temporary stay in Montene- document. residence or temporary stay. gro if they have a valid foreign driver’s Request for identity card issuance Identity card valid for a period of five license issued by relevant authority of is submitted in person. Besides the years is issued to a foreigner who ob- his/her home country. request, a foreigner has to submit a tained permanent residence. Identity Foreigners who have been granted a proof of granted permanent residence card valid for a period of two years is permanent residence in Montenegro and a valid travel document, i.e. proof issued to a foreigner who obtained may drive a motor vehicle for a period of granted temporary stay. permanent residence but is under 18 of six months following the day of years old. Identity card to a foreigner Request is submitted to the Ministry entry into Montenegro if they have who has obtained a temporary stay of Internal Affairs and Public Ad- a valid foreign driver’s license issued will be issued and valid for a period ministration, relevant department, in by relevant authority of his/her home of his/her temporary stay. the place of permanent residence or country. Upon his/her request, driver’s temporary stay. Administrative tax for issuing an licence will be reissued by relevant au- identity card to a foreigner is 60 euro. thority without the need to undertake an additional driving , but under the condition that he/she is physi- cally competent to drive, that he/she is at least 18 years old and that has no penalties or suspension regarding driving a motor vehicle. Researchers in motion 42 3.1 Montenegrin and external research associates work in 3.2. Main stakeholders RTD sector the country’s three universities, several involved in ST policy private higher education institutions, as making in Montenegro well as Government and private sec- Politically speaking, European integra- tors. Researchers account for 0.4 % of tion is one of Montenegro’s strategic the employed population. In addition, The Ministry of Education and the priorities and this is also well reflected as do other countries of the region, Ministry of Science are supreme bod- in the way it intends to pursue Higher Montenegro suffers from brain drain ies in charge of Higher education and education as well as research coopera- following the political crisis in the past. Science, Research and Technological tion. In that context a clear roadmap is Therefore, as a matter of priority, the Development. They follow the long- set out with the purpose of increasing Government has adopted measures term Montenegrin requirements for spending on research to 1% of GDP to support the career development of development, transfer and application by 2011. In terms of research areas, researchers and young researchers with of scientific and technological achieve- Montenegro identifies the same priority emphasis on PhD. ments, especially from the point of areas as those set under the Seventh view of greater valorization of natural Framework Programme (FP7) but of and man-made resources. They are course, given its size and limited budget, also main funding bodies of Higher it will have to concentrate its efforts and education and Research in the country. focus on research areas of importance To be able to deal with the new chal- for the country and those which sup- lenges and internationalization as well port its economic development and as globalization of Higher Education, competitiveness. As one would expect a Council for Scientific-Research Ac- of a small country, human research ca- tivities was established in 2006 as the pacity is limited. In 2009 Montenegro national body consisting of several had 766 researchers with academic title, members, from the Government and who together with part-time colleagues the research community. 43 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

The Council is an independent body 3.3 Research institutions oriented study programs run under the under the administrative manage- in Montenegro umbrella of the University. In total, the ment of the Ministry. An additional University offers 79 academic study relevant institution is the Agency for programs and 15 applied programs. Universities International Scientific, Educational, Two private universities also perform Culture and Technological Coopera- University of Montenegro is a central- their educational and scientific activities tion, founded in the 1970s, which plays ized, the only public, university with in Montenegro: University Mediter- an important role in the conducting about 22000 students out of which ranean and University Donja Gorica of research cooperation with third 82% are undegraduates, 17,3% gradu- All of the universities as well as several countries in the domain of prepara- ates and less then 1% doctoral students. institutions of higher education are tion, coordination and implementation The number of academic staff is 1273. operating according to the Bologna of programs and projects of scientific It has 19 faculties and three scientific principles, with the same rules for ac- and technical , initiation and institutes. Almost six years ago it intro- creditation and licensing. Together with co-ordination of the establishment of duced three-cycle system, along with several private institutions of higher collaboration between Montenegro the ECTS and Diploma Supplement. education, about 5500 students are and foreign institutions and industrial It faced the processes of internal and educated at private universities. organizations, professional training external evaluation of educational sys- abroad as well as bilateral and multi- tem with the reacreditation purposes as Montenegrin lateral programs. well as internal and external evaluation and Arts of research capacities with the aim to Montenegrin Academy of Sciences prepare a strategic document of overall and Arts (CANU) was established in capacities upgrading. There are two 1978 and encompasses departments types of studies organized at the Uni- of natural sciences, social sciences and versity of Montenegro: academic and arts. It is independent in relation to applied studies which are vocationally the Government, industry or other Researchers in motion 44 professional organizations and oper- Bureau, Seismological Bureau, Centre 3.4. IT support for ates under a separate law. Its work for Eco-Toxicological Investigations, research program includes promotion of science, Institute for Public Health, Institute scientific-research and artistic work, for Ferrous Metallurgy, Agency for From the year 2000 a number of sig- organization, realization and coordi- Environmental Protection, Agency for nificant steps were made in order to nation of scientific-research projects Protection of Monuments of Culture improve the library-information sys- of particular importance for preserva- etc. tem. Automatization of libraries op- tion and promotion of the natural and eration at the universities and most of cultural heritage, advisory role based the scientific-research institutes into on scientific indicators and research, a system of mutual catalogization expertise, international cooperation, COBISS.CG (Co-operative Online as well as enhancing international bibliographic system and Service) was cooperation and publishing. started together with professional devel- Scientific-research institutes opment of library staff, implementation Beside the aforementioned scientific- of standards, modernization of services. research institutes that perform their This system encompasses also a mutual research within the UoM (Institute for bibliographic base. The library materi- Marine Biology, Institute for History als were partly processed and available and Institute of Foreign Languages), on-line in the form of bibliographic there are also institutes within business entries. The University of Montenegro organizations, as well as a number of is subscribed to electronic databases agencies and centers dealing with exten- THOMSON and EBSCO, which sive research activities: Bureau for Geo- provide access to a number of articles logical Research, Hydrometeorology in the fields of technology, medicine, economics. The universal application 45 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

platform E-CRISS was used for the 3.5. Academic network more than 20.000 users. The network development of register of scientific is dispersed in 6 towns (Podgorica, data. The government of Montene- Academic network is the base for the Niksic, Cetinje, Kotor, Herceg Novi, gro, together with former Ministry scientific-educational network in Mon- Bijelo Polje). Links with this network of Education and Science (now two tenegro. It is a full member of the are enabled for Montenegrin Academy ministries: Ministry of Education and consortium of European academic of Sciences and Arts, Ministry of Edu- Ministry for Science), has prepared networks association (TERENA), cation and Science, Central National the project of Electronic Information linked with the pan European aca- Library in Cetinje as well as all the System of Scientific-research activities demic network GEANT, full member students residences within the academic in Montenegro (e NID) which is sup- of European GRID initiative. It is also campus owned by the University of posed to create a comprehensive data registered as an autonomous system Montenegro. Complete communica- base in scientific-research activities (RIPE), focal point for the European tion infrastructure of WAN network is which in some domains would rely on IT resources of high performances owned by Montenegrin Telecom. And the available applications of E-CRISS (SEEGRID), as well as the technical all the cities are linked by MIPNET administrator of national “me” domain. with the actual capacity of 10Mb/s. Academic network is one of the biggest WAN networks in Montenegro with Researchers in motion 46 3.6 RTD expenditure 3.7 National RTD strategic spring, concerning the fact that the and legal framework research environment has changed According to the existing official avail- significantly and there is an utmost need for introducing and defining quality in able data collected by the national A legal framework is indispensable in research, parameters for funding on a Agency for Statistics MONSTAT, the the organization of research institu- competitive base, quality assurance well funds allocated from the state budget tions, innovation infrastructure and as all kinds of promotion and recogni- for RTD as % of GDP is 0,1 in last programs that provide grants to these tion of quality in research. The other five years. Montenegro cannot set to organizations and innovative compa- important strategic documents related itself the objective of following the EU nies. The most often in Montenegro to scientific research are: Development allocation of 3% but it can make vari- ST and Higher Education laws are Directions of Montenegro as Ecological ous hypothetical projections in order prepared separately. The current Law State, Strategy of Sustainable Develop- to analyze the problem and choose the on Scientific-Research Activities was ment of Montenegro, Spatial Plan of variant which is the most acceptable adopted in November 2005 with the Montenegro, and Strategy of Informa- and realistic. The main problem is how following goals: Integration into ERA tion Society (2004-2007), Strategy to change the structure of funding and and framework programs, sustainable for Development of SMEs. Several increase the private, business and indus- development of the country, introduc- rulebooks in the domain of financing trial funding vs. public funding. The Na- tion of international quality standards, of research also set up the competitive tional Strategy for Scientific-Research more investment in scientific and re- criteria in this field such as: Rulebook Activities (2008-2016) predicts that it search activities, connecting research- on financing of scientific-research activ- should be 1% of total spending on RTD ers. Three years after the adoption of ity, Rulebook on evaluation process of as % of GDP until 2012 with the ratio the aforementioned Law, the Strategy scientific-research projects, Rulebook 0,8% of public investment versus 0,2% for Scientific- Research Activities in on issuing of the working license for of other sources’ investment. Montenegro was adopted in June 2008. the scientific-research institutions in Amendments to the Law on Scientific- Montenegro, Rulebook on register Research Activities were prepared this content, procedure of registering as 47 Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro well as deletion from the register for marine waters, as well as the infra- 3.9. Business, innovation the scientific-research institutions in structure for marine biology research. and technology in Montenegro. - Computation and data processing, Montenegro which involves laboratories in the field of power engineering, telecommuni- What is of vital importance at this stage 3.8 Research cations, electronic devices, computer of innovation “culture” in Montenegro engineering and technologies. infrastructure is to comprehend the current state of - Materials science which involves research in the country as a whole, research laboratories and site test- and act accordingly, setting the goals Besides a number of weaknesses, like ing, materials testing (metallic, non as realistic as possible. First of all, it is a large difference in the development metallic, construction), microscopy. evident that the academic community is of different research units or institu- currently lacking good research groups, tions without setting and following not to mention interdisciplinary ones. the national priorities, the lack of ad- Also, the connections with industry equate premises and updated large-scale have decreased over years, and the equipment, scientific-research institu- joint activities that exist are more fo- tions in Montenegro still have some cused on provision of different types of competitive research infrastructure in services than on `real` research. It is a the fields of : consequence of the general situation in - Biomedical and life sciences, which the region over the past two decades involves infrastructure in the field of (conflicts, transition, ). As agriculture, public health, facilities for the international scientific coopera- for Hydrograph examination, chem- tion, its intensity was also reduced due istry and microbiology of waters and to isolation of the country in the past. Researchers in motion 48 3.9.1 Governmental institutions in local administrations and human re- 3.9.3 Strategic documents for innovation charge of innovation: source development dimensions as well and existing innovation infra- Ministry of Information Society (in intellectual property rights. structure charge of implementation of the Na- Strategic documents reflecting future tional IT strategy – research included), 3.9.2 Foreign organizations operating in national strategy for innovation have Directorate for Development of SMEs Montenegro in charge of funding been highlighted here. (in charge of CIP on the national level; innovation: Generally, the documents and strategies proposed by the Government to be Concerning the innovation issue, co- supporting the development of small and the contact institution for ), operation with representatives of some medium sized enterprises are: Institute for Public Health (participates international institutions is intensified - Economic Reform Agenda for Mon- in an FP7 project on food safety), Seis- accordingly: Organization for European tenegro 2002 – 2007, mological Observatory (participates in Security and Cooperation (OEBS), - Strategy of development of small and FP7 `Environment` research project, World Bank, Foundation Institute for medium sized enterprises 2007 – 2010, NATO SPS program), Hydrological Open Society (Office in Podgorica), - Multi-annual Indicative Planning and Meteorological Service (partici- Development Program Document (MIPD) 2007 - 2009 for pate in FP7 e-infrastructure project), (UNDP), Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung, Montenegro, Centre for Eco-Toxicological Research, the Embassy of the Republic of Greece, The output of the existing efforts in Agency for Environmental Protec- Ecole Nationale d’Administration developing the “innovation” culture in tion. Montenegro has established a (ENA), USAID/CHECCHI Com- Montenegro are some start-ups which well-structured and well-funded SME pany Consulting Inc. try to manifest their work through new agency (Directorate for Development knowledge or new products such as: of Small and Medium-sized Enter- Business Start-up Centre Bar prises - SMEDA), but lags behind on Business incubator Podgorica improving the regulatory environment, Network of Regional and Local Business particularly in relation to the role of Centres (BSCs) 49 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

3.10 Possibilities of Links 4.1A  bout EURAXESS Monte- external funding Ministry of Education www.mps.gov.me negro Ministry of Science www.mna.gov.me of research and Montenegrin Academy of Sciences and Arts www.canu.org.me innovation University of Montenegro www.ucg.ac.me www.unimediteran.net According to the Decision No 05-1/12- University Donja Gorica www.udgedu.me 456 from 20th April 2009, made by the There is a number of international do- Directorate for Small and Medium Sized En- nor initiatives: IPA, European Bank for terprises www.nasme.co.me Ministry of Education of the Republic Reconstruction and Development, US- Business start-up centre Bar www.bscbar.org of Montenegro, the University of Mon- AID (Firm Level Assistance Group), tenegro is designated as the Bridgehead World Bank, and the Centre for Entre- Organization in the realization of the preneurship and Economic Develop- EURAXESS initiative in Montenegro. ment. Significant financial support is also coming from Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Develop- ment, Germany (BMZ), Government of the Netherlands (Ministry of foreign The University of Mon- Affairs of the Netherlands), Deutsche tenegro was designated by the Ministry Gesellschaft für Technische Zusam- of Education as the most appropriate menarbeit (GTZ), and , institution in Montenegro for the es- tablishment of the EURAXESS Service Austria. Center. The advantages of the University in this respect are: - Experience of the International Rela- tions Office in mobility issues - Capacity and facilities for the estab- Researchers in motion 50 lishment of new administrative services incoming mobility mobility network and offer information - The nlyo and employer and proximity assistance for researchers Given the size of the country it is decided of 55% of PhDs and MSc s/ MAs in in the whole country. that one Bridgehead organization that Montenegro will at the same time function as the - Experience with EU education and Active European EURAXESS portals EURAXESS Service Center, will be research programmes sufficient to run the national researchers’ - Direct beneficiary of the largest part of

EURAXESS, Steering group BHO EUropean Commision

EURAXESS Service center

Executive Group for Mobility Mobility Mobility officers officers at related to facultics Mobility enterprise of UoM officers sector at private faculties 51 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

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Igor Radusinović, Ministry of Education and Sports Abdulah Abdić, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration Dedeić, Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare Jelena Ognjenovic, Montenegrin Employers’ Federation Prof. dr Sreten Savićević, University of Montenegro Prof. dr Vesna Karadžić, University of Montenegro Prof. dr Vladimir Komnenić, University of Montenegro Prof. dr Sonja Tomović-Šundić, University of Montenegro Doc. dr Ramo Šendelj, Mediterranean University 53 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

EURAXESS MONTENEGRO Milijana Novović LOCAL CONTACT POINTS Faculty of Economics e-mail: [email protected] +382 69 339 033 MEDITERRANEAN Irena Orović UNIVERSITY OF Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Civil UNIVERSITY MONTENEGRO Engineering, Faculty of Architecture e-mail: [email protected] Milena Đekić +382 67 516 795 e-mail: [email protected] Aleksandra Banjević, Humanities +382 67 832 666 Faculty of Philosophy +382 20 409 218 e-mail: [email protected] +382 69 022 200 Igor Vušanović, Engineering UNIVERSITY Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Metal- lurgy and Technology DONJA GORICA e-mail: [email protected] +382 67 224 404 Biljana Stamatović e-mail: [email protected] Olivera Komar, Social sciences +382 69 676 257 Faculty of Political Sciences, Faculty of Law e-mail: [email protected] +382 67 277 651

Andrej Perović, Natural sciences Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Biotechnology e-mail: [email protected] +382 69 072 082 Researchers in motion 54 4.2 Higher education insti- sity of Montenegro is in Podgorica, the Music Academy – Cetinje tutions in Montenegro capital of Montenegro. The University of Faculty of Maritime Studies – Kotor Montenegro has developed in accordance Faculty of and Hotel Manage- with the spirit of time and the growing ment – Kotor needs of Montenegro. Faculty of Applied Physiotherapy – , University of Montenegro The University of Montenegro is situated Herceg Novi in ten Montenegrin towns: Podgorica, Faculty of Political Sciences – Podgorica Nikšic, Cetinje, Kotor, Herceg Novi, Bar, Faculty of Architecture – Podgorica Bijelo Polje, Budva, Pljevlja and Berane Faculty of Biotechnology – Podgorica and includes 20 faculties, three institutes Faculty for Sport and Physical Educa- and two independent study programmes. tion – Nikšić Faculty of Pharmacy – Podgorica Faculty of Economics – Podgorica The University of Montenegro was Independet study programme Geodesy Law Faculty – Podgorica founded on 29 April 1974 when three – Podgorica Faculty of Electrical Engineering – Pod- faculties (Faculty of Economics, of En- Teacher Training in gorica gineering and the Faculty of Law from – Podgorica Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology The University includes three scientific Titograd), two colleges (Teaching College – Podgorica institutes as well: and Maritime Studies College) and three Faculty of Civil Engineering – Podgorica Institute for Maritime Biology – Kotor independent scientific institutes (for His- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – Institute for Foreign Languages – Pod- tory, for Agriculture and for Biological Podgorica gorica and Medical Research), signed an Agree- Faculty of Natural Sciences and Math- Institute for History – Podgorica ment on Association into the University ematics – Podgorica in Titograd. A year after it was founded, Faculty of Medicine – Podgorica The University Library and the Informa- it changed its name into the University Faculty of Philosophy – Nikšić tion Technology Centre (CIS) function ”Veljko Vlahović”, and since 1992 it has Faculty of Fine Arts – Cetinje as parts of the University. its present name. The seat of the Univer- Faculty of Drama – Cetinje 55 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro

University “Mediterranean” 16 December 2006. Faculty of Tourism, of the expert team, among other things, Hotel and Trade Management Bar was states: “The team was very surprised how founded in 2004. as the first private insti- much the University ’Mediterranean’ has tution of higher education in Montene- developed and created a solid foundation gro. On February 9, 2008, it changed its for rapid future development with the am- name to: Faculty of Tourism Bar – MTS bition to become a high quality regional The University “Mediterranean” is a – “Montenegro Tourism School”. The university”. The University is clearly and university located in Podgorica, Monte- seat of the University ”Mediterranean” fully committed to enhancing the quality negro. It was founded on 30 May 2006, is in Podgorica, as well as the following of studies in a systematic and organized as the first private university established organizational units: Faculty of Business manner in order to be modern, flexible, in Montenegro and consists of 6 faculties. Studies “Montenegro Business School”, comparable, competitive and efficient. In The university is member of the Balkan Faculty of Visual Arts, Faculty of Infor- that sense and in compliance with the Universities Network. mation Technology, Faculty of Foreign , there is a continuous University “Mediterranean” is the first Languages and Faculty of Law. Faculty work on increasing the quality level of private university in Montenegro. It was of Tourism, while the Hotel and Trade all activities at the University - teaching, founded on 30 May 2006 and consisted of Management is located in Bar. Since its study programmes, grading system based four organizational units: Faculty of Tour- founding, the University “Mediterranean” on the introduction of the European ism, Hotel and Trade Management Bar, Podgorica functions as a single legal entity Credit Transfer and Accumulation Sys- Faculty of Business Studies “Montenegro in accordance with the Bologna Decla- tem - ECTS, textbooks and literature, Business School”, Faculty of Visual Arts ration. The quality of study programs at equipment of study rooms and other areas, and Faculty of Information Technology. all faculties of the University was evalu- information system, scientific research, Later on, two more faculties joined the ated in 2008 by the expert committee of publishing, selection of teaching and University ”Mediterranean”: Faculty of the Council for Higher Education. The administration staff, library, permanent Foreign Languages and Faculty of Law University has been reaccredited for the education, interuniversity cooperation officially became the organizational units following five years which is an indication and other standards. of the University “Mediterranean” on of the high quality of our work. The report Researchers in motion 56 University Donja Gorica interdisciplinary courses, and individu- alism. In accordance with this idea, all programs within UDG provide freedom of choice to students, with possibility to take classes at different faculties during the course of study. A strong emphasis is University Donja Gorica (UDG) is a put on motivating students, encouraging private university in Montenegro, with them, and building both their knowledge first faculties established in 2007. UDG and character, thus students are very currently offers undergraduate studies at involved not only through lectures but five faculties: also through various projects, tutorials, presentations, internships and sports Faculty of International Economics, activities. Finance and Business All programs at UDG are designed ac- Faculty of Law cording to the principles of the Bologna Faculty of Information Systems and Declaration, which ensures student Technologies mobility, international recognition of Faculty of Arts diplomas, as well as the pos Faculty of Humanistic studies. sibility of partial independent profiling Strategic goal of education process is to of the programs through a wide range increase the quality of students’ knowl- of elective courses, in accordance with edge and to promote international repu- personal affinities and interests. tation of our school. Key principles that Besides these undergraduate programs, UDG follows in order to achieve this UDG also offers Specialist and Master strategic goal are based on contempo- programs. rary and practical knowledge, flexibility, 57 Researchers in motion Researcher,s Guide to Montenegro Intersectoral group that has contributed to the collection of information published in the Guide:

Abdulah Abdić, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public Administration Ivana Šućur, Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare Ana Stijepović, Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare Vanja Drljević, Ministry of Education Nada Kovač, Ministry of Education Ljubinka Vujisić, Department of Public Revenues

Bridgehead Organization University of Montenegro Address: Cetinjska 2, 81000 Podgorica Montenegro e-mail: [email protected] EURAXESS Services Centre Phone +382 20 414 209 Address: Cetinjska 2 Fax +382 20 414 230 81000 Podgorica Montenegro Phone +382 20 414 250 Links: Fax +382 20 414 253 EURAXESS Portal of the European Commission www.euraxess.eu e-mail: [email protected] EURAXESS Montenegro www.euraxess.me web: www.euraxess.me Ministry of Education www.mps.gov.me Ministry of Science www.mna.gov.me University of Montenegro www.ucg.ac.me International Relations Office of Montenegro www.ir.ac.me FP7 Montenegro www.mneresearch.ac.me Researchers in motion 58 EURAXESS Montenegro project team:

Prof. dr Mira Vukčević, Vice- for International Cooperation, Project Coordinator Tatjana Knežević, Project Manager Jelena Pajković, Legal expert Dijana Jovanović, Help-desk Officer Luka Filipović, Portal engineer Lidija Milosavljević, Portal administrator Mirjana Mićković, Project assistant Jobs

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