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www.sum.ba University of Mostar - HISTORY

• 1895 - Origins from the Franciscan School of Theology – the first school at university level founded in Mostar, Herzegovina • The Teacher Training School began its work after the Second World War (1950). It was followed by the Higher Engineering School (1959), Higher Agricultural School (1960), departments of the of Law and Faculty of , which became autonomous faculties in 1976. • 1992 –From that date the name is the University of Mostar and Croatian was introduced as official language. After that a couple of new Faculties and scientific-research institutes were opened at the University. • After recovering from the consequences of the war, the University commenced strong development, and thus Mostar became a university city. • From the academic year 2005/2006 the way of studying at the University of Mostar has been completely changed and harmonized with Bologna Declaration recommendations. University of Mostar - LOCATION

• Central campus in Mostar • New campus in the suburbs of Mostar • Faculty of , Faculty of Pharmacy and Faculty of Health Studies are located next to University Clinical Hospital Mostar • The Academy of Fine Arts is located in Široki Brijeg (20 km from Mostar) • Branch Study Centers in Vitez, Kreševo and Orašje University of Mostar – FOUNDERS Founders of the University of Mostar are the cantons with the Croatian majority in Federation of BiH: • Herzegovina-, • West-Herzegovina, • Central Bosnia, • Posavina and • Herzeg-Bosnia

The University relies on cantons as the University founders for funding. University of Mostar – MISSION • The Mission of the University of Mostar is based on two basic characteristics:

“1. The University of Mostar organises and provides undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and life-long learning founded on research, and through the development of scientific research, artistic creation and professional work contributes to social and economic development.

2. The University provides and implements student and teacher mobility, the rational utilization of human and physical resources with continual monitoring with respect to quality, competitiveness and international competitiveness of scientific research teaching, artistic and professional work.” University of Mostar – VISION

• “The University of Mostar will develop into a highly organised, integrated and functional higher education institution engaged in the European higher education region and the European research region… • Scientific research will be based on scientific excellence defined by international indicators and on a stronger integration with the education process at all levels, particularly at postgraduate level. • The University will, through the creation of new ideas and technological solutions, through critical thinking and creativity, become one of the key initiators of economically and ecologically viable and sustainable development and the promotor of cultural and historical heritage of the community in which it originated.” University of Mostar - IDENTITY

• The only devoted to public promotion of Croatian language and culture in BiH and abroad. • The University of Mostar fulfils the criteria for accreditation prescribed by the Agency for Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance of BiH (2015). • European University Association (EUA) - Institutional Evaluation Programme. • Sucessfully passed re-accreditation by Agency of Higher Education in the Republic of (2017). • Accredited by Austrian Accreditation Agency (AQ)- 2017. • Since September 2018. University of Mostar is intergrated University. University of Mostar – IN NUMBERS University of Mostar - GENERAL ORGANIZATIONAL SCHEME

• Rector GOVERNING COUNCIL: • Vice-Rectors • The Governing Council (nine members) manages • Assistant-Rector the University. • General Secretary • Office of the Rector ACADEMIC SENATE OF THE UNIVERSITY: • Public Relations Office • Projects Office • The Senate of the University is a University • IT Office Council composed by: Rector, Vice Rectors, Deans of the Faculty and Academy, and Student • International Relations Office Representatives. • Office for Inter-University Collaboration • Quality Assurance Office • Support Office for Students with Special Needs University of Mostar - FACULTIES

• Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology • Academy of Fine Arts • Faculty of Economics • Faculty of Science and Education • Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Computing and Electro Techniques • Faculty of Health Studies • Faculty of Pharmacy • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences • Faculty of Civil Engineering • Faculty of Medicine • Faculty of Law Permanent members Associate Member • Institute of Economics • Institute of Civil Engineering • University Clinical Hospital Mostar • Institute for Croatian Language, Literature and History • Institute of Law Other • Institute of Mechanical Engineering • Institute for Social Research • Student Union • Institute for Research and Development of • Office for Students with Disabilities Karst Regions • Institute for Latin Studies • Institute for Tourism and Environment • Student Centre • University Library University of Mostar – AWARDED DEGREES

GRADUATE STUDY

POSTGRADUATE STUDY University of Mostar – IRO

• Large number of international and domestic projects • Research, development and capacity building projects • Experience in conducting a large number of TEMPUS projects. • Active role in the participation of ERASMUS+ projects (KA107 and CBHE -LNSS, STINT, TEACHER, BEST-SDI…) • Full member of 7 EU networks (EUA, EUCEN, UniAdrion, DRSC..) • Mobility through ERASMUS+ and CEEPUS network University of Mostar – IRO

• 76 bilateral agreements • 44 Erasmus+ KA 107 ICM agreements • Summer schools • Joint degree PhD study • Joint master degree University of Mostar – IRO University of Mostar – IRO

• University of Poitiers • University Claude Bernard Lyon 1 • L’Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (Associate member since 2019.) • Very positive experiences of students and staff after their mobility in Lyon. University of Mostar – IRO

The task of the Office for International Cooperation, along with the constant encouragement of student and academic staff mobility, is to create conditions that will enable the development of the University as a modern, competitive, and research-desirable destination. The goal is greater internationalization, creating the University's recognition as an institution which is, albeit "young", contemporary, research competitive academic community.

Prof. Sanja Bijakšić, PhD Vice- Rector for International Relations University of Mostar – NAMES AND CONTACT

• Rector: Prof. Zoran Tomić, PhD • Vice Rectors: • Prof. Sanja Bijakšić, PhD, Vice- Rector for International Relations University of Mostar • Prof. Ivo Čolak, PhD, Vice- Rector for Science and Development Trg hrvatskih velikana 1 88000 Mostar • Prof. Vlado Majstorović, PhD, Vice- Rector for Inter- Bosnia-Herzegovina University Relations Phone: +387 36 337 070 • Prof. Zdenko Klepić, PhD, Vice- Rector for Business, Fax: + 387 36 320 885 Human Resources and Quality Management E-mail: [email protected] • Assistant-Rector: Prof. Vesna Kazazić, PhD, Rector’s Web: www.sum.ba Assistant for Teaching, Students and Legal Issues

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