Coming as exchange students?

To apply as an incoming exchange student at the University of Sarajevo, you must meet the following criteria and steps:

  1. Eligibility and Agreement: You need to be enrolled at a higher education institution abroad and have an active exchange agreement between your home institution and the University of Sarajevo (UNSA). If there is no valid agreement, you may inquire about applying as a freemover, but only if your home institution nominates you first.
  2. Nomination: Your home university must nominate you for the exchange program.
  3. Application Process: Once nominated, you’ll need to submit the required application documents as per the guidelines set by UNSA.
  4. Program Suitability: It’s important to identify suitable study programs at UNSA that align with your ongoing studies at your home institution.
  5. Host Confirmation: Your exchange mobility must be officially confirmed by UNSA.

Before beginning the application, check with the International Relations or Erasmus+ office at your home university to confirm whether they offer international mobility options with UNSA. This office can assist you with the nomination and application processes.

How to apply?

To successfully apply as an incoming exchange student at the University of Sarajevo, please follow these four essential steps:

  1. Nomination by the Home Coordinator
  2. Application with Documents
  3. Evaluation
  4. Results

These steps ensure a streamlined process and support you in preparing for your exchange at UNSA.

1 Nomination by the Home Coordinator

For students wishing to apply for an exchange at the University of Sarajevo (UNSA), the nomination process is essential and should be done by the home coordinator. Here’s what’s required:

  1. Nomination Submission: The nomination must come directly from your home coordinator via email, confirming your selection and the support of your home institution for a study period at UNSA. Please note that prior student inquiries about programs are welcome, but official mobility approval and study proposal confirmation require this nomination.
  2. Nomination Details: The email must include the following details:
  • Candidate’s full name, surname, and gender
  • Study field and study cycle
  • Email address
  • The chosen study program at UNSA

Submission Contacts: The nomination email should be sent to both jasna.bosnjovic@unsa.ba and adnan.rahimic@unsa.ba.

Nomination Deadlines:

  • Winter Semester (October-February):
    • Visa required*: Submit by 15 April
    • No visa required: Submit by 15 May
  • Summer Semester (February-July):
    • Visa required*: Submit by 15 October
    • No visa required: Submit by 15 November

Important: Late applications will not be considered, so please adhere strictly to these deadlines.

* Citizens from countries not listed under the visa-free regime are required to obtain a visa prior to entering Bosnia and Herzegovina, check more here.

2 Applications with documents

After receiving an official nomination from your home institution, our International Relations office contacts you for the next step – which is to submit an Application Form directly to the University of Sarajevo (UNSA). This form provides an initial overview of your profile, interests, and proposed study plan.

Key Points for the Application Form Submission:

  1. Program Selection: UNSA offers 12 study programs in English and over 300 modules, taught in English-friendly mode or other languages. It is recommended to choose subjects within a single UNSA faculty or unit to streamline the study experience.
  2. Submission by Student: The completed application form must be submitted by the student to the designated contacts at UNSA before the relevant deadline.
  3. Application Deadlines:
  • Winter Semester (October-February):
    • Visa required: Submit by 30 April
    • No visa required: Submit by 30 May
  • Summer Semester (February-July):
    • Visa required: Submit by 30 October
    • No visa required: Submit by 30 November

Submission Contacts: Send the application form to jasna.bosnjovic@unsa.ba and adnan.rahimic@unsa.ba.

Please ensure that your application is submitted on time, as late applications cannot be accepted.

3 Evaluation

After submitting your application form to the University of Sarajevo (UNSA), the process proceeds as follows:

  1. Evaluation by UNSA Academic Coordinators: Your application will be reviewed by the vice deans of the relevant UNSA units. Based on the selected subjects/modules and their availability for your chosen semester, your application may be:
  • Accepted,
  • Requested for Modification, or
  • Rejected (with an explanation provided).
  1. Acceptance and Welcome Email: If accepted, you’ll receive a Welcome email with detailed instructions on preparing further documents, including the Erasmus+ Learning Agreement for Studies. This official document outlines your mobility study plan at UNSA.
  2. Filling in the Learning Agreement:
  • The information you submitted in the application form (and approved by UNSA coordinators) should be transferred into the learning agreement.
  • If modifications were requested during the review, incorporate them as instructed.

Finalizing the Learning Agreement: Follow the guidance in the Welcome email carefully to complete your learning agreement. Once finalized, submit it to your assigned UNSA host coordinator for their review, signature, and completion of the formalities.

This structured approach ensures that your mobility plan is aligned with UNSA’s offerings and your academic goals.

4 Results and confirmation

The entire process—from nomination to application and final confirmation—should ideally be completed within four weeks. This timeline depends on how promptly you submit your Application form, so timely submission will help keep the process on track.

Timeline Overview:

  1. Nomination: Initiated by your home institution’s coordinator.
  2. Application Submission: Completed by you and submitted to UNSA by the specified deadline.
  3. Evaluation and Confirmation: UNSA coordinators review, provide feedback if needed, and confirm acceptance, all within a four-week timeframe, provided documents are received on time.

By adhering to these steps promptly, you can ensure a smooth and efficient transition into the exchange program.

5 Further support

Once your mobility at the University of Sarajevo (UNSA) is confirmed, you will be added to a mailing list. This will ensure you receive regular updates on academic and practical matters related to your exchange experience.

For additional details, please visit the main page at https://international.unsa.ba/eng and scroll down to the “Academic and Practical Information” section, where you’ll find further guidance on preparing for your stay at UNSA.