STAFF Academic information

TEACHING OPTIONS

Incoming teaching staff can deliver lectures, seminars, or workshops at the University of Sarajevo (UNSA), hosted by the relevant faculty or department. Once nominated to us, we connect you with your potential host with whom you will discuss your mobility dates and activites.


TEACHING + TRAINING

Staff visits may combine teaching with training activities, allowing participants to both share expertise and gain new skills. Within Erasmus+ program, you can have 4 hours of teaching and 4 hours of training.


STAFF TEACHING WEEK

Certain faculties organize thematic staff weeks, offering opportunities to teach and network with peers across disciplines. We inform all of our partners about available possibilities on the official UNSA website.


CEEPUS

Staff mobility is also possible through the CEEPUS program, based on UNSA’s active networks and agreements. More at: https://www.ceepus.info/.


UNSA INTERNATIONAL STAFF TRAINING WEEK

UNSA Internaitonal Relations Office hosts an annual International Staff Training Week, bringing together colleagues from partner universities for workshops, best-practice sharing, and networking. We have two staff weeks, spring and autumn edition. We inform all of our partners about available possibilities on the official UNSA website.


INDIVIDUAL MOBILITY (JOB-SHADOWING)

Staff may arrange individual job-shadowing visits with UNSA colleagues to exchange knowledge and observe daily practices. Sometimes language barrier can be an obstacle to find similar department, but make sure to check first.


RESEARCH

Visiting researchers can collaborate on joint projects, publications, or research activities with UNSA’s academic staff. Our Research Office coordinates research projects and can help you in finding options to collaborate.


INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

The University of Sarajevo has the opportunity to participate in various international educational and research programs by preparing project applications as a project coordinator or consortium partner. Most often, these programs (projects) are financed from EU funds (Erasmus+, Horizon2020/Europe, CEEPUS, IPA, Cost, etc.). To successfully apply, the International Relations Office performed the necessary registrations for our University for its easy inclusion in various international programs and projects.

  • Name in local language: Univerzitet u Sarajevu
  • Name in English: University of Sarajevo
  • Correct abbreviation: UNSA
  • Type of institution: Higher education institution – public university
  • ID: 4200494560007
  • VAT: 200494560007
  • PIC: 995549995
  • ERASMUS code: BA SARAJEV01
  • OID: E10186799

If you want to include the University of Sarajevo in your project proposal(s) for upcoming calls, you can contact:

International Relations Office:

  • Erasmus+ (KA107, EM Joint Master Degrees, Capacity Building, Jean Monnet, Strategic Partnership, Sport), Mevlana, Ceepus, bilateral agreements, Creative Europe and other educational programs

Research Office

  • Horizon2020, Cost and other research programs

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Travel is arranged by the participant in coordination with their home university, following grant and mobility rules. You can check our Welcome to Sarajevo guide to check travel options to Sarajevo.


VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT (if needed)

Depending on nationality and length of stay, participants may require a visa or residence permit. Support and guidance can be provided by UNSA’s host department.


HEALTH AND TRAVEL INSURANCE

Incoming staff must have valid health and travel insurance covering the entire stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina.


DRAFTING THE TEACHING/TRAINING AGREEMENT

A mobility agreement (teaching or training) must be drafted and approved by both the home and host institutions before arrival, following the regulations of the mobility program (e.g. Erasmus+).


ACCOMODATION OPTIONS IN SARAJEVO

UNSA does not have student nor staff dormitories. However, various accommodation options are available, including hotels, hostels, and private apartments. UNSA can provide guidance and suggestions. You can check our Welcome to Sarajevo guide to check accommodation options to Sarajevo.


ORIENTATION INFORMATION

Depending on the agenda and the program, all incoming staff receive orientation support, practical information, and the opportunity to join cultural and networking activities during their stay. You can check our Welcome to Sarajevo guide to make your stay in Sarajevo comfortable.