International University of Sarajevo

The International University of Sarajevo (IUS) is a private university located in the metropolitan area of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, within the municipality of Ilidža. The university was established by the Foundation for the Development of Education in 2004–2005. IUS is regarded as the most prestigious private university in the country based on its rankings. IUS is open to students from all over the world, and the language of instruction and communication is English. It offers four year education according to Bologna system (model 4+1+3 with B.S. and B.A. diplomas). The university has almost 3,000 students from 45 countries and faculty members from 12 countries performing academic and research activities in various disciplines of Science, Engineering, Medicine, Arts and Social Sciences. The first generation of 32 IUS graduates received their diplomas on 26 June 2009. IUS offers many types of scholarships, especially for students from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Within the Double Diploma Program (DDP), International University of Sarajevo (IUS) has established partnerships with four Turkish universities: Istanbul University, Marmara University, Istanbul Technical University and University of Health Sciences. These institutions are not only renowned in the Turkish academic landscape but also hold esteemed positions on the global stage.