International Staff Training Week (commonly referred to as Staff Week) is a five-day event organised by a higher education institution — typically through its International Relations or International Cooperation Office — featuring seminars, workshops, presentations, and active participation of both domestic experts and international partners.
In addition to professional sessions focused on university internationalisation processes, the programme includes social and cultural activities, as well as opportunities to experience local cuisine and traditions. The event provides a platform for connecting partners, faculty members, students, and international relations officers, fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas.
The International Relations Office of the University of Sarajevo launched this initiative in 2017 as a pilot activity within the Erasmus+ Capacity Building project Strengthening Internationalisation in Bosnia and Herzegovina Higher Education (STINT). The aim was to bring together staff engaged in implementing incoming and outgoing mobility and international projects, encouraging open discussion on good practices, challenges, and potential solutions.
Today, the International Relations Office of the University of Sarajevo organises two International Staff Training Weeks annually, typically held in spring and autumn, continuing to strengthen UNSA’s role as a key regional hub for international cooperation and academic exchange.
UPCOMING:
UNSA 15th International Staff Training Week 18-22/05/2026
The International Relations Office of the University of Sarajevo is pleased to invite you to register and apply for training mobility in Sarajevo and to take part in the 15th UNSA Staff Training Week.
- Event: 15th International Staff Training Week
- Location: University of Sarajevo
- Date: 18-22 May 2026
- Agenda: the agenda is currently in the process of being prepared and will include a presentation of the University of Sarajevo (UNSA), partner networking sessions, an “Erasmus Gone Wrong” workshop, a visit to Mostar with a session hosted by the University “Džemal Bijedić” of Mostar, and discussions on internationalisation strategies.
- Registration: please register here
- Deadline to register: until 28 February 2026 (23.59) or until limit of participants is reached
- Participants: maximum 25 participants
- Target group: we expect to host Erasmus coordinators and administrative officers from our partner institutions within the Erasmus+ programme who are actively involved in the implementation of Erasmus+ activities, with a particular focus on international mobility and internationalisation strategies.
UNSA International Staff Teaching Weeks 18-22/05/2026
There will be three separate Staff Weeks organised during the same period: one Staff Training Week coordinated by the Rectorate (International Relations Office) and two Staff Teaching Weeks hosted by the School of Economics and Business and the Faculty of Political Sciences. While organised separately, the Staff Weeks will include several joint and cross-sessions, allowing participants to network and exchange experiences across institutions and disciplines.
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- Please fill in the form: registration link
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- For more information about the program, please contact: Muamer Hirkić, MA (muamer.hirkic@fpn.unsa.ba)
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- Please fill in the form: registration link
- For more information about the program, please contact: Amila Bijedić, MA (amila.bijedic@efsa.unsa.ba).
PAST:
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- UNSA 13TH INTERNATIONAL STAFF TRAINING WEEK9-13 June 2025 The University of Sarajevo hosted the 13th International Staff Training Week from June 9 to 13, 2025, welcoming representatives of partner universities from Europe and around the world. The event aimed to foster the exchange of experiences, networking,… Read more: UNSA 13TH INTERNATIONAL STAFF TRAINING WEEK
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- UNSA 10TH INTERNATIONAL STAFF TRAINING WEEK23-27 October 2023 The 10th International Staff Training Week of the University of Sarajevo took place from 23 to 27 October 2023, gathering international teaching and administrative staff from partner universities across Europe. The first day was hosted at the Rectorate… Read more: UNSA 10TH INTERNATIONAL STAFF TRAINING WEEK
- UNSA 9TH INTERNATIONAL STAFF TRAINING WEEK3-7 July 2023 In order to promote the Erasmus programme and strengthen the networking of the University of Sarajevo with higher education institutions across Europe, the International Relations Office of the University of Sarajevo organised the Ninth International Staff Training Week… Read more: UNSA 9TH INTERNATIONAL STAFF TRAINING WEEK
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