The University of Novi Sad is a state university in Vojvodina with 14 faculties and three institutes, almost 50,000 students and about 5,000 employees.[1] It is an association of faculties spread over four cities (Novi Sad, Subotica, Sombor and Zrenjanin), and international degree candidates enrol at a faculty, not at the central administration.[1][2] In the QS World University Rankings 2027 it is placed in the 1201–1400 band.[3]
Fees are set by the faculty. The Faculty of Medicine lists €7,000 a year for Medicine in English for students registering from 2023/24,[4] and the Faculty of Economics lists €4,500 a year for its English-language Economics and Business bachelor’s programme in the 2025/26 call.[5] The university lists English-language programmes at several faculties.[6]
Key facts
| Official name | Универзитет у Новом Саду (Univerzitet u Novom Sadu) |
| Location | Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia (Dr Zorana Đinđića 1, 21102 Novi Sad); faculties also in Subotica, Sombor and Zrenjanin[1] |
| Type | Public university[7] |
| Founded | 28 June 1960, by law of the National Assembly merging earlier Novi Sad schools; some forerunners date back further[7] |
| Structure | 14 faculties and 3 institutes (Lowland Forestry and Environment, Food Technology, BioSense), plus university centres[1] |
| Students and staff | Almost 50,000 students; about 5,000 employees (undated page)[1] |
| Study programmes | Around 320 accredited programmes at bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral level[1] |
| Admission of international degree students | Done at faculty level; the central administration does not handle foreign candidates’ admissions[8] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 1201–1400 (band)[3] |
| English-language programmes | Listed for the 2026/27 year at the Faculties of Agriculture, Medicine, Economics, Sciences, Sport and Physical Education and Technical Sciences[6] |
| Tuition, Medicine in English (Faculty of Medicine) | €7,000 per year for students registering from 2023/24 (€6,500 for 2022/23); 2026/27 amount not shown on the page[4] |
| Tuition, Economics and Business in English (Faculty of Economics) | €4,500 per year in the 2025/26 call; no separate foreign-citizen rate stated[5] |
| Recognition of foreign diplomas | Secondary-school documents via the Agency for Qualifications; higher-education documents via the university’s recognition portal[8] |
| Official website | uns.ac.rs |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 7 November 2026.
About the University of Novi Sad
The University of Novi Sad was established on 28 June 1960 by a law of the National Assembly that merged earlier schools in Novi Sad. Wikipedia names older forerunners such as a seminary in Novi Sad (1740) and the Faculty of Law in Subotica (1920).[7] It is one of Serbia’s eight state universities.[9]
Today it has 14 faculties (among them Philosophy, Agriculture, Law, Technology, Economics, Technical Sciences, Medicine, Sciences, Civil Engineering and the Academy of Arts) and three institutes.[1] The seat is in Novi Sad; faculties are also in Subotica, Sombor and Zrenjanin.[1] The university states that it has almost 50,000 students, about 5,000 employees and around 320 accredited programmes; the page has no date.[1]
How is the University of Novi Sad ranked?
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026, the University of Novi Sad is in the 1201–1400 band. We read this on a ranking aggregator’s copy of the 2027 table, because topuniversities.com blocks automated access; QS gives exact positions only for the top of the table and bands further down.[3]
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 Novi Sad?
The university offers around 320 accredited programmes at bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral level across its 14 faculties.[1] Most teaching is in Serbian. The university’s list of English-language programmes for 2026/27 includes:[6]
- Faculty of Medicine: integrated academic studies in Medicine and Dental Medicine.
- Faculty of Economics: bachelor’s in Economics and Business; master’s in Advanced Data Analytics in Business.
- Faculty of Technical Sciences: 27 bachelor’s, 34 master’s and 17 doctoral programmes listed as available in English, from software engineering to architecture and civil engineering.
- Faculty of Sciences: master’s in Applied Mathematics: Data Science, Management in Tourism and Artificial Intelligence, plus doctoral programmes.
- Faculty of Agriculture: master’s in Sustainable Agriculture, Food Production and Food Technology in the Danube Region.
- Faculty of Sport and Physical Education: master’s in Physical Education, Physical Activity and Health.
The page does not say which of these are open to foreign self-financing students each year; confirm with the faculty. Full list: study programmes in English.
How much does the University of Novi Sad cost for foreign students?
The university’s central pages give no fee schedule; they refer international candidates to the faculties.[8][2] Two faculties publish amounts we could read:
| Faculty and programme | Academic year | Fee per year |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Medicine: Medicine in English | Students registering from 2023/24 | €7,000[4] |
| Faculty of Medicine: Medicine in English | Students registering in 2022/23 | €6,500[4] |
| Faculty of Economics: Economics and Business in English (bachelor’s) | 2025/26 call | €4,500; no separate foreign-citizen rate is stated[5] |
At the Faculty of Medicine the fee can be paid whole or in two or four instalments, with the first due at registration; the first instalment must be at least 25% of the fee, and there is a registration fee of 5,500 RSD and an application fee of 6,600 RSD (about €55).[4] The Medicine page carries no date and shows an older copyright year, so confirm the amount for the year you apply. The Faculty of Economics charges an entrance-exam fee of €75 and an enrolment fee of €62; foreign students there are self-financing.[5]
We found no readable fee schedule for the other faculties. For living costs, see our Serbia guide.
How do you apply to the University of Novi Sad?
Apply to the faculty, not to the university centre. The central administration does not handle foreign candidates’ admissions.[8] The university’s guide lists an international officer for each faculty.[2]
- Economics and Business in English (Faculty of Economics): apply online under the same rules as Serbian citizens. Required: a nostrified high-school diploma (or proof that nostrification is in progress), a valid passport and health insurance for the study year. The entrance exam is taken in English and can be sat electronically or at a Serbian diplomatic-consular mission.[5]
- Medicine in English (Faculty of Medicine): submit the documents to the Secretariat for Studies in English, pass the entrance exams in biology and chemistry, and register if you are on the ranked list.[4]
Recognition of foreign diplomas
Candidates without a Serbian high-school diploma first have their documents recognised by the Agency for Qualifications of the Republic of Serbia. Foreign higher-education documents are recognised through the university’s recognition portal.[8] Check the current call of your faculty for dates; we give no deadlines here because they change every year.
Which language level do you need?
Requirements are set by the faculty. For the Economics and Business bachelor’s in English, the faculty asks for proof of English at level B1 or higher from a licensed institution; candidates from countries where English is official, or who completed four years of secondary education in English, are exempt.[5] For Medicine in English, applicants submit a certificate of English competence; certificates from foreign-language schools or institutes are accepted, and applicants from native English-speaking countries are exempt.[4] B1 is intermediate on the CEFR scale, the European scale from A1 to C2. The Medicine page does not name a level. For programmes taught in Serbian, ask the faculty which Serbian proficiency proof it accepts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the University of Novi Sad cost for international students?
Can I study in English at the University of Novi Sad?
Yes, in selected programmes at several faculties, including Medicine, Economics, Technical Sciences, Sciences and Agriculture.[6]
How do international students apply?
Directly to the faculty. The central administration does not handle foreign candidates’ admissions.[8]
How is the University of Novi Sad ranked?
It is in the 1201–1400 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027.[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 Novi Sad: General information (page without a date; footer copyright 2026)
[2] University of Novi Sad: Academic calendar, degree-seeking students (PDF) (document without a date)
[3] Xuanxiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 table, page 28 (QS publishes the ranking at topuniversities.com, which blocks automated access) (QS 2027 edition released 18 Jun 2026; Novi Sad listed in the 1201–1400 band)
[4] University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Medicine: Future students (studies in English) (page without a date; footer copyright 2019, fee lines for 2022/23 and 2023/24)
[5] University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics: Call for admission 2025/26, undergraduate (call for 2025/26 (first round))
[6] University of Novi Sad: Study programmes in English (page without a date; shows the 2026/2027 academic year)
[7] Wikipedia: University of Novi Sad (history, founding and type)
[8] University of Novi Sad: International admissions and transfers (page without a date; footer copyright 2026)
[9] Welcome to Serbia (government portal): Reasons to study in Serbia (page without a date; states 18 universities, 8 state and 10 private)
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