Education is the priority and foundation for the development of Serbia. The Serbian government aims to provide quality education accessible to all and is committed to addressing the challenges related to preparing young people for future professions. Young individuals are encouraged to think critically and analytically, the education process is being modernised, and Serbia is fostering a knowledge-based society where people, their ideas and innovations drive progress.
Types of studies:
- Academic studies prepare students for the development and application of scientific, artistic and professional objectives.
- Vocational studies prepare students to apply and develop professional knowledge and skills necessary for inclusion in the work process.
There are three levels of studies:
- First-degree studies include: undergraduate academic studies, undergraduate vocational studies, specialist vocational studies;
- Second-degree studies include: master academic studies; master vocational studies, specialist academic studies;
- Third-degree studies are doctoral academic studies.
Study programs of academic studies can be organised within the framework of basic and master academic studies.
Who has the right to higher education and enrolment into studies?
All persons with previously acquired secondary education in the duration of four years have the right to higher education. Under the conditions stipulated by the statute of the higher education institution, the right to higher education is also acquired by a person without secondary education who is applying for enrolment in study programs in artistic fields.
Higher education goals are as follows:
- To transfer scientific, artistic and professional knowledge and skills;
- To develop science and enhance artistic creativity;
- To create new generations of scientists, artists and professionals;
- To establish creative population which continually adopts and creates its knowledge;
- To ensure equal conditions for acquiring higher education and education during the entire life;
- To significantly improve the number of citizens with higher education;
- To significantly increase the number of citizens with higher education;
- To improve the openness of the higher education system towards the world.