OUR MISSION

Our mission is to offer our students education that responds to the demands of modern society and trends in the field of medicine by focusing on the future. We believe that study programs in English will consolidate their position in the sphere of higher education and will thus continue to carefully follow and respond to current demands; as well as to set new goals in order to enable our students to fully maximize their potential. We have strived to keep the student in the center of the teaching process by creating curricula with clearly defined learning outcomes and competencies.

University of East Sarajevo is an autonomous, scientific, educational and artistic institution consisting of fifteen faculties and two academies founded by Republic of Srpska. Since its founding, the University has turned to regional and international cooperation, in order to achieve equal partnership at all levels. Strategic objectives are the implementation of the Bologna process, raising the quality level of study, followed by participation in international scientific research projects, as well as other types of projects in the field of higher education, folding bilateral general and specific agreements with universities in the country and the world, the mobility of students and staff development activities related to international educational projects, and membership in international networks and institutions/organizations.

Bosnia And Herzegovina 

Bosnia and Harzegovina country situated in the western Balkan Peninsula of Europe. The larger region of Bosnia occupies the northern and central parts of the country, and Herzegovina occupies the south and southwest Roughly triangular-shaped. Bosnia and Herzegovina is bordered by Serbia to the east. Montenegro to the South West and Croatia to the north and southwest. It is not entirely landlocked: to the south it has a narrow coast on the Adriatic Sea, which is about 20 kilometres long. Literacy Rate : Male : 99.5% Female 97.5%

WHY CHOOSING US-

Choosing a place of study is one of the most important decisions a person will make in his or her lifetime. We believe that the Faculty of Medicine Foca degree and experience will prove to be one of your key investments, as it will open the door to new opportunities and prepare you for a world beyond the classroom.

The Faculty of Medicine was founded in 1993. Its diploma is highly recognized and accepted. In 2008, higher education was reformed inline with the Bologna process. The doctors who have acquired knowledge and skills here, have improved health care in Bosnia & Herzegovina as well as in surrounding countries, Europe, and in the world, which is the greatest acknowledgment and pride of the Faculty. The Faculty of Medicine Foca has become a member of the Association of Medical Schools in EuropeAMSE. In order to strengthen the process of internationalization of higher education started with the introduction of the study program Medicine in English, as well as to stimulate cooperation among medical schools in Europe.

The Faculty of Medicine Foca has been registered in the World Directory of Medical Schools. The Mission of this directory is to list all medical school in the world. The validated, accurate and comprehensive information on our Faculty will enable students, faculties, medical regulatory agencies and other to access information proving that a doctor has attended a genuine medical school of great standard, and has acquired competencies required to become a certified medical doctor. In this way, our Faculty is, once again, internationally recognized and validated.

FOCA

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION - the place of impressive nature The Faculty is located in Foéa, famous tourist, university and health care center in the South East of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the entity of the Republic of Srpska. This town with twenty thousands of inhabitants lies on two rivers - the Drina and the Cehotina. It is located 80 kilometers away from Sarajevo, the capital of BIH, 340 km away from Belgrade, the capital of the Republic of Serbia, which is the most significant center of this part of Europe. Foéa is in the centre of the National park Sutjeska, where you can find attractive mountain peaks, rich forests, rivers, beautiful lakes, the river Tara canyon, which is the longest canyon in Europe and, at the same time, it is the second longest canyon in the world after great canyon Kolorado in America. There is also the biggest primeval forest in Europe named Peruéica. Many tourists from all over the world come to visit these attractions every year. 

Faculty of Medicine in Foca

People at the Faculty of Medicine in Foca are dedicated to development of science and research for new medical solution to improve health care system and help the population. Our motto is that "investing in young researchers secures our future”. For that reason, we pay special attention to scientific research which is a highly important segment of teaching process, and in 2014 we were proclaimed the best scientific research institution in the Republic of Srpska by the Ministry of Science and Technology. Foca is an ideal city for students - a small place that has succeeded in making a serious and prestigious university community consisting of Faculty of Medicine. which is the part of public University of East Sarajevo and have about 2000 students all together. Full of vitality and fun, it has all the advantages of a university centre, with the friendly atmosphere of a small town. It is cosmopolitan in out look with local charm and warm hospitality. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, its compact city centre is full of clubs, cafes, restaurants and shops, and as a centre of learning, Foca is a vibrant hub of student life. The Center for Biomedical Research, consisting of 3 laboratories, is the only one of this kind in the Republic of Srpska. It is equipped with the latest standards, and hopefully, it will grow up into a Center of Excellence. In the Center, our PhD students have been doing very serious research on stem cells, nanomaterials etc. We have certainly been stimulating the students to engage in scientific research from the very beginning of the teaching process. We have participated in over 30 international projects: Tempus, Erasmus + WHO, and numerous national projects. We also have an active students’ association that offers both educational activities and social events. The students’ association regularly organizes a variety of student events, providing you the opportunity to attend special lectures and seminars given by guest speakers, take an active part in research, participate in students’ exchange or sports competitions, express your musical talent, and so much more. Health care in Foca has a long and rich tradition. The first hospital was founded in 1896. From that period, the hospital has had along development path. In 1993 It was transformed into the clinical center, thus becoming the teaching base of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of East Sarajevo. In 2007 it was named The University Hospital Foca, which provides secondary and tertiary health care. Today, it is modern medical and university center. The Faculty of Medicine together with the University Hospital (5 pavilions) on the first glance, looks like the campus..

3 BASIC FOUNDATIONS

All this time, we have been working hard to provide 3 basic Foundations :

The faculty building has around 6000 m2 which is an adequate space for carrying out the teaching process. There are two modern equipped amphitheatres, many classrooms, the center for research, laboratories for histology, anatomy, pathology, chemistry and biochemistry, clinical skills laboratory, two computer centers and a modern library. Concerning the staff, about 240 professors and assistants participate in the teaching process. Most of them are our own staff and 30% of staff is coming from other centers in BIH and surrounding region.

STUDENT'S ACCOMMODATION

University has its own Modernly equipped student dormitory 1.5 km away from the Faculty.

In addition to rooms for students, the dormitory also has rooms for visiting professors, a reading room, a library and kitchen and boiler room. For students to have the best possible conditions in their "Second house" each room has a kitchenette and a toilet.

APPLICATION & REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

Documents 5 Required

1. Birth Certificate
2. Two photographs with White Background
3. 10th,11th &12th Marksheet
4. NEET Marksheet
5. Passport
6. Student's Registration Form ("SV obrazac") provided by students affairs office
7. Proof of payment of the tuition Fee.
8. Health Insurance
9. Student's Visa issued by the Ministry of Interior Affairs.

In order to be considered for admission the following is required for all applicants at deadline time:

• Application form - filled out.
• Birth certificate.
• Scanned transcripts of all years from the High School and a High School Diploma (accompanied by notarized translation into Serbian). You will attach the original documents on the enrollment, upon coming to Foca.
• Photocopy of the passport (page with photo and personal data).
• Certificate demonstrating competence in English language (any certificate issued by foreign language schools/institutes for foreign languages will be accepted).
• Motivation letter.

For the registration, accepted applicants need the following:

• Two photographs.
• Student's course and grade book ("Index") provided by students affairs office
• Student's Registration Form ("SV obrazac") provided by students affairs office
• Proof of payment of the tuition Fee.
• Compulsory health Insurance per year.
• Student's Visa issued by the Ministry of Interior Affairs.

Entrance Exam

An entrance exam is an examination that the University of East Sarajevo - Faculty of Medicine uses to select students for admission. Every applicant at University of East Sarajevo - Faculty of Medicine is required to take the entrance exam. This standardized procedure enables the Admissions Committee to assess the academic ability of a candidate to complete a demanding undergraduate medical programme. The applicants are accepted on the basis of the results from the entrance examination (consisting of two separate tests in Chemistry and Biology and an interview / motivation letter) and the cumulative grade point average (GPA) from the Secondary/High school.

 We are proud of what we have achieved over almost three decades of hard work, especially of the fact that we provide our students, not only from our country and the region, but also those coming from many countries of the world, with education both in Serbian and English. Become one of our graduates who are knowledgeable intellectuals, skilled professionals, and critical, caring and compassionate citizens who can contribute to economic and social development in your societies and the worldwide.

Fee Structure for Session 2023-2024

• All fee is to be paid in Euro(€)
• Aplicaton & Administrative fee needs to be paid in India as per the Euro Conversion Rate.
• Tution fee can be paid in two installment.