Overview
The University of Nís is a public research university in southern Serbia, officially established on June 15, 1965. It serves approximately 20,500 students (as reported for recent academic years) across 14 faculties located in Nís and nearby cities such as Leskovac, Vranje, and Kucevic. With a solid academic reputation and regional impact, it plays a central role in higher education and applied research in the Nisaa region.
With nearly 1,500 academic staff, the university offers a broad range of programs including medicine, engineering, law, humanities, social sciences, science, arts, occupational safety, and agriculture. Students can also benefit from modern campus infrastructure and internationally connected research efforts, including opportunities aligned with Erasmus+ mobility.
2. General Information
| Name | University of Nís |
| Established | 15 June 1965 |
| Type | Public research university |
| Location | Nís, Serbia (faculties also in Leskovac, Vranje, Kucevic) |
| Students | ≈20,500 (recent reporting period) |
| Academic Staff | ≈1,492 (recent reporting period) |
| Website | https://www.ni.ac.rs |
3. Fee Structure
| Program | Tuition Fee (approx.) |
| International self-financing undergraduate/postgraduate | €650–€5,500 per year depending on faculty |
| Faculty of Medicine (English track) | €6,000 per year (plus €50 application fee) |
| Faculty of Dental Medicine (English track) | €7,200 per year (plus €50 application fee) |
If you are comparing costs across Serbia’s universities, you may also want to review tuition approaches for other major institutions such as the University of Belgrade and the University of Novi Sad.
4. Academic Programs
- Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees across 14 faculties
- Fields include Medicine, Engineering, Law, Economics, Science & Mathematics, Arts, Occupational Safety, Agriculture, Philosophy, and more
- Programs taught in Serbian and select English-taught tracks (for example, Medicine in English)
- PhD programs available across faculties, including research-oriented pathways
- International applicants typically need to confirm language requirements early, especially for English-taught study paths
5. Facilities
- Central “Nikola Tesla” library with over 95,000 books, 1,380 scientific journals, and 5,100 theses
- Faculty-specific libraries and reading rooms across all sites
- Student infirmary, canteens, and support services located on different campuses/faculty buildings
- Campus facilities include research labs, academic technology, and designated study spaces
- Support for international projects and Erasmus+ exchanges through relevant university offices
Because faculty locations are spread across Nís and nearby towns, it can be helpful to check which campus your program is tied to—this is often similar to how other Serbian universities organize their faculties, for example at University of Kragujevac.
6. Accommodation
The University does not offer dormitories to international students. Most foreign students stay in city hostels temporarily or rent private apartments. Monthly rent ranges approximately from €250–120 studio to €300–350 for larger flats, excluding utilities. For budget planning, it’s also worth budgeting for transport between faculty buildings if your program is not based only in central Nís.
- Hostel stays (approx. €20–25 per night) while arranging long-term housing
- Private rentals for students (€250–350/month, plus utilities)
- Advice and support available via international student services
7. Contact Information
- Email: info@ni.ac.rs (central office)
- Phone: +381 18 253 970 (student affairs)
- Address: Universitates trig 2, Nís 18000, Serbia
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