Study Abroad Programs in Serbia

Serbia’s national borders have fluctuated greatly within past decades, as it has been an unfortunate focal point of regional violence and political instability. After the fall of the Soviet Union in the 1990’s Serbia broke off and established a union with Montenegro, before again separating and becoming its own independent country in 2006. As recently as 2008 the southern state of Kosovo also seceded from Serbia, earning international recognition as an independent nation.

Belgrade is Serbia’s largest city and a major hub of economic, political, and cultural importance in southeastern Europe. Home to a population of 1.2 million people and a handful of the finest universities in the country, Belgrade is also not surprisingly the most popular destination where international students choose to study abroad in Serbia. Belgrade has a legacy which spans thousands of years encompassing some of Europe’s oldest civilizations (it has also served as a key strategic battleground in some 115 wars).

There are a handful of smaller cities where international students can also choose to study abroad in Serbia such as Nis, Novisad, and Kragujevac, which are all home to their own public universities. Some programs will also enable you to study abroad in rural areas, a good option for students who want to experience Serbian culture outside of the big city.