University of Kragujevac,

Overview

The University of Kragujevac, established on May 21, 1976, is a public research university located in central Serbia. It traces its roots to Serbia’s first modern higher‑education institution founded in Kragujevac in 1838. Today it comprises 12 faculties across six cities and serves about 18,000–20,000 students with around 1,200 academic staff. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs and supports regional development through education and research in economics, engineering, medicine, law and more.

2. General Information

Name University of Kragujevac
Established 21 May 1976 (roots back to 1838 Lyceum)
Type Public research university
Location Kragujevac, Serbia (faculties also in Cacka, Kraljevo, Jag Odina, Unice, Vinayka Banja)
Students ≈18,000–20,000
Academic Staff ≈1,200
Website https://uni.kg.ac.rs

3. Fee Structure

Program Tuition Fee (approximate, international students)
Undergraduate (English-taught Economics) EUR 2,300/year
Medicine (English track) Approx. EUR 6,000/year
Dental Medicine (English track) Approx. EUR 7,200/year

4. Academic Programs

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral study programs across 12 faculties
  • Fields include: Economics, Engineering, Medicine, Law, Natural Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Tourism, Agriculture
  • English-taught programs: Economics & Business Management; Medicine; Pharmacy; Information Technology; Bioengineering; Artificial Intelligence; Computer Games Development; Industrial Engineering; Teacher Education
  • More than 100 undergraduate and graduate study programs in total

5. Facilities

  • Faculty buildings and laboratories spread over Kragujevac and surrounding cities
  • University Library with around 100,000 volumes, journals and theses
  • Research centers and Innovation Incubator supporting technology and entrepreneurship
  • Information Technology Centre (UNIC) and science infrastructure
  • Support services: career counselling, Erasmus+ international mobility, student advising

6. Accommodation

The university has limited dormitory housing services. Many international students stay in private or shared apartments in Kragujevac or nearby towns. Student services help newcomers find affordable local accommodations.

  • University-managed housing where available
  • Private rental apartments and shared housing
  • Accommodation guidance via International Relations Office

7. Contact Information

  • Email: unikg@kg.ac.rs
  • Phone: +381 34 370 270 (central office)
  • Address: Liceja Kneževine Srbije 1A, Kragujevac, Serbia

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