The University of Niš is a state university in southern Serbia, founded on 15 June 1965. It has 14 faculties, most in Niš and others in Vranje, Leskovac and Kruševac, and 130 accredited study programmes, nine of them taught in both Serbian and English.[1] In 2022/23 it had 23,235 students.[1] We could not confirm a place in the QS World University Rankings 2027.[2]
Foreign citizens enrol as self-financing students and pay the full tuition fee that the faculty sets.[3] Published examples: the Faculty of Electronic Engineering charges €3,500 a year for its bachelor’s in English for students enrolling in 2026/27,[4] and the Faculty of Medicine lists €6,000 a year for Medicine in English.[5]
Key facts
| Official name | Универзитет у Нишу (Univerzitet u Nišu) |
| Location | Niš, Serbia (Univerzitetski trg 2, 18104 Niš); faculties also in Vranje, Leskovac and Kruševac[1] |
| Type | Public university[6] |
| Founded | 15 June 1965; roots in the first Niš faculties (Law and Economics, Medicine, Engineering) formed in 1960 under the University of Belgrade[1] |
| Faculties | 14, according to the university; Wikipedia’s infobox counts 13 for 2023–24[1] |
| Students | 23,235 in 2022/23 (the university’s category figures add up to 22,286)[1] |
| Teaching staff | 1,728 teachers and associates in 2022/23[1] |
| Study programmes | 130 accredited programmes, nine of them taught in both Serbian and English[1] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | Not confirmed: no Niš entry on the pages of the 2027 table we read (see Ranking)[2] |
| Foreign students | Enrol as self-financing students and pay the full tuition fee set by the faculty[3] |
| Tuition, Electronic Engineering bachelor’s in English | €3,500 per year for students enrolled in 2026/27[4] |
| Tuition, Medicine in English (Faculty of Medicine) | €6,000 per year (Dental Medicine €7,200); year not labelled on the page[5] |
| Recognition of foreign diplomas | Secondary-school documents via the Agency for Qualifications; higher-education documents via the University of Niš[3] |
| Official website | ni.ac.rs |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 7 November 2026.
About the University of Niš
The University of Niš was founded on 15 June 1965. Its origins go back to 1960, when the first faculties in Niš (Law and Economics, Medicine and Engineering) were formed under the University of Belgrade.[1] At its founding it had 234 teachers and associates and 10,500 students.[1] The university has been housed since 1967 in a neo-Renaissance building completed in 1887 in the city centre.[1]
It has 14 faculties. Most are in Niš; the Pedagogical Faculty is in Vranje, the Technological Faculty in Leskovac and the Agricultural Faculty in Kruševac.[1] (Wikipedia’s infobox counts 13 faculties for 2023–24, so the number depends on the source and year.[6]) It is one of Serbia’s eight state universities.[7]
How is the University of Niš ranked?
We could not confirm a position for the University of Niš in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026. The ranking’s own site blocks automated access, so we read an aggregator’s copy of the 2027 table (pages covering the 791 to 1401+ bands). It lists Belgrade and Novi Sad among Serbian universities but we found no entry for Niš there.[2] That is not proof of absence, so treat the QS 2027 position as not confirmed. Wikipedia’s infobox shows an older QS band of 1201–1400 for 2023.[6]
Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at the University of Niš?
The university has 130 accredited study programmes across all study levels; nine are taught in both Serbian and English.[1] Two English-language examples:
- Faculty of Electronic Engineering: bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and Computing in English, module Communications and Information Technologies, plus master’s and doctoral studies in English.[4][8]
- Faculty of Medicine: Medicine and Dental Medicine in English.[5]
The language of instruction is Serbian unless a programme is announced in English.
How much does the University of Niš cost for foreign students?
Foreign citizens can enrol as self-financing students and pay the full tuition fee set by the faculty.[3] Published fees we could read:
| Faculty and programme | Academic year | Fee per year |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Engineering: bachelor’s in English | Enrolled in 2026/27 | €3,500[4] |
| Electronic Engineering: master’s | 2025/26 call | €4,000 in English; €2,000 in Serbian[8] |
| Electronic Engineering: doctoral | 2025/26 call | €5,000 in English; €3,000 in Serbian[9] |
| Medicine in English | Not labelled (decisions linked are for 2024/25) | €6,000; Dental Medicine €7,200[5] |
| Philosophy: bachelor’s and master’s | Listed as 2022 | 90,000 RSD (about €750 at the page’s 1 EUR ≈ 120 RSD); doctoral 150,000 RSD; the faculty says domestic and international fees are equal[3] |
Electronic Engineering also lists an application fee of €100.[4] The Philosophy figures date from 2022, so current amounts may differ.[3] We found no university-wide price list; fees vary widely between faculties, from about €750 to €7,200 in the examples above. For living costs, see our Serbia guide.
How do you apply to the University of Niš?
Applicants apply directly to the faculty and must present original documents, copies and certified translations. A candidate may apply conditionally if recognition of documents is not finished; if recognition is refused, the application is rejected.[3]
At the Faculty of Electronic Engineering the bachelor’s route in English is: complete the application with the required documents (birth certificate, high-school certificates with notarised translation, passport copy, English certificate, proof of fee payment), sit the entrance mathematics test, take part in an interview with the Enrolment Commission, register, and complete the arrival procedure.[10] Documents go by e-mail to the faculty’s study-in-English office.[10]
Recognition of foreign diplomas
Foreign secondary-school certificates are recognised by the Agency for Qualifications of the Republic of Serbia in Belgrade.[3][10] Foreign higher-education documents are recognised through an application to the University of Niš on its form.[3] We give no deadlines here, because they change every year; read your faculty’s current call.
Which language level do you need?
For English-language programmes, the Faculty of Electronic Engineering asks for an international English certificate; without one, applicants take a written and oral English exam, and applicants from native English-speaking countries are exempt.[10] No CEFR level is named on that page. For programmes in Serbian, the Faculty of Philosophy requires proof of Serbian proficiency, obtainable through the Center for Serbian as a Foreign and Second Language; English MA applicants there do not need it.[3] Entrance exams at that faculty are generally in Serbian, except in the English, French, German and Russian departments.[3]
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the University of Niš cost for international students?
Is the University of Niš ranked by QS?
We could not confirm a QS World University Rankings 2027 position for Niš.[2]
Can I study in English at the University of Niš?
How do foreign students apply?
Directly to the faculty, with originals, copies and certified translations; recognition of previous diplomas is required.[3]
More about studying in Serbia
- Serbia: best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Serbia
Sources
[1] University of Niš: Basic information (Serbian) (page without a date; latest figures are for 2022/23)
[2] Xuanxiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 table (QS publishes the ranking at topuniversities.com, which blocks automated access) (QS 2027 edition released 18 Jun 2026; pages 17–31 read, Belgrade and Novi Sad found, Niš not found)
[3] University of Niš, Faculty of Philosophy: Admission for international students (page marked “Update 2026/09/09”; fee table labelled 2022)
[4] University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering: Bachelor studies in English, fees (page without a date; fee stated for students enrolled in 2026/27)
[5] University of Niš, Faculty of Medicine: Tuition fees (English programme) (page without a date; the tuition decisions it links are for 2024/25)
[6] Wikipedia: University of Niš (infobox figures for 2023–24; older QS band)
[7] Welcome to Serbia (government portal): Reasons to study in Serbia (page without a date; states 18 universities, 8 state and 10 private)
[8] University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering: Call for first-year master studies in English 2025/26 (PDF) (call for 2025/26)
[9] University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering: Call for first-year doctoral studies in English 2025/26 (PDF) (call for 2025/26)
[10] University of Niš, Faculty of Electronic Engineering: Bachelor studies in English, admissions (page without a date; refers to the 2026–2027 academic year)
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