International University of Sarajevo

International University of Sarajevo

Motto	Contemporary University in the heart of Europe
Type	Private
Established	2004
Founder	Foundation for Education Development Sarajevo
Rector	Prof. Dr. Tahsin Erkan Türe
Academic staff	220
Administrative staff	71
Undergraduates	1800
Postgraduates	200
Location	Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Campus	Urban
Colors	Blue and White
Website	www.ius.edu.ba

The International University of Sarajevo (IUS) is a private university located in the capital city Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The university was established by the Foundation for the Development of Education in 2004-2005. 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).

IUS has 2000 students from 55 countries and faculty members from 20 countries performing academic and research activities in various disciplines of Science, Engineering, Arts and Social Sciences. The first generation of 32 IUS graduates received their diplomas on June 26, 2009.

IUS has the modern and the largest campus in the region.^[1]

IUS offers many types of scholarships, especially for students from Bosnia and Herzegovina.^[2]

University Administration

The university has a Board of Trustees and an Executive Board, headed by Prof. Dr. Hasan Zuhuri Sarıkaya. Rector is Prof. Dr. Tahsin Erkan Türe. Prof.Dr. Tahsin is an Industrial Engineering Specialist.

Organization

The university comprises the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, the Faculty of Business and Public Administration, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences , the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Education. IUS also organizes an English Language School (ELS) to provide intensive English Language instruction.^[3]

Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science

The Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science (FENS) ^[4] offers the B.Sc. degrees in Genetics and Bioengineering (BIO), Computer Science and Engineering (CS), Software Engineering (SE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EE), Industrial Engineering (IE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Architecture (ARCH)

Faculty of Business Administration

The Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (FBA)^[5] offers the B.Sc. degrees in Management (MAN), Economics (ECO), International Relations (IR), International Business and Finance (IBF)

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)^[6] offers the B.Sc. degrees in Visual Arts and Communication Design (VACD), Cultural Studies (CULT), Social and Political Science (SPS), English Language & Literature (ELIT), Psychology (PSY) FASS publishes an online semiannual refereed journal Epiphany that has been added to the Directory of Open Access Journals.

Faculty of Law

The Faculty of Law offers Law Study Program ^[7]

Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education ^[8] offers the B.Sc. degrees in Computer education and Instructional Technology (CEIT), Turkish language and literature, teacher training program (TLT), English language and literature, teacher training program (ELT)

Graduate School

IUS offers master and doctorate programs in Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, Political Science, Cultural Studies, Mechatronics and Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, English Language and Literature, Psychology, Genetics and Bioengineering , Mechanical engineering, Computer science, Electrical engineering

IUS gave its first doctoral graduated in 2012 from Economics and International Relations programs. ^[9]

Student activities

IUS students have been involved in various extra-curricular activities, such as actions of voluntary blood donations organised in cooperation with Federal Blood Transfusion Institute of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

In 2009, IUS organised its first Spring Fest. This event will become regular annual gathering that will be taking place in the month of June with the aim of bringing together students and professors in a relaxed manner.

Campus

On April 5, 2010, new IUS campus was officially opened by BH Presidency Chairman Dr. Haris Silajdžić and Prime Minister of Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.^[10] Once the final project of Ilidža Campus is completed, IUS will be the center of excellence in not only Bosnia and Herzegovina but also in the Balkans region to provide high-quality education and research to about 5000 students.

References

External links

Official website

Sarajevo

History of Sarajevo	Ancient times Middle Ages Early Ottoman Late Ottoman Austria-Hungary (Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand) Yugoslav era (1984 Winter Olympics) Modern era (Siege of Sarajevo) Mayors Timeline

Municipalities and neighborhoods	City proper: Centar Novi Grad Novo Sarajevo Stari Grad Metro area: Ilidža Ilijaš Hadžići Vogošća Neighborhoods: Alipašino polje, Babića bašća, Baščaršija, Čengić vila, Dobrinja, Grbavica, Hrasno, Mejtaš, Marijin dvor, Otoka

Buildings and landmarks	Avaz Twist Tower BBI Centar Bijela Tabija Bosmal City Center Despić House Eternal flame Goat's Bridge Greek-Bosnian Friendship Building Latin Bridge Morića Han Presidency Building Sarajevo Rose Sarajevo Tunnel Sarajevo Zoo Šeher-Ćehaja Bridge Skakavac Waterfall Svrzo's House UNIS Towers Vraca Memorial Park Vrbanja bridge Vrelo Bosne

Places of worship	Muslim: Ali Pasha's Emperor's Ferhat-Pasha's Gazi Husrev-Bey's Istiqlal King Fahd's Catholic: Sarajevo Cathedral St. Anthony's St. Joseph's Orthodox: Serbian Orthodox Cathedral Sarajevo Old Orthodox Church Church of the Holy Transfiguration Jewish: Sarajevo Synagogue

Culture	Sarajevo National Theatre Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra Vijećnica Gazi Husrev-beg Library

Galleries and museums	Ars Aevi Museum of Contemporary Art Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina National Museum National Gallery Sarajevo City Museum

Education	Public: University of Sarajevo (Academy of Performing Arts, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Political Science, Law School, Music Academy) Private: American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina International University of Sarajevo Sarajevo School of Science and Technology

Sports venues	Stadiums: Koševo Stadium Grbavica Stadium Otoka Stadium Indoor arenas: Skenderija Hall Zetra Hall

Transport	Sarajevo Airport Sarajevo Tramway

Events	Baščaršija Nights Sarajevo Winter Festival Sarajevo Jazz Festival Sarajevo Film Festival

Universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Federation of
Bosnia and Herzegovina

Public	University "Džemal Bijedić" of Mostar University of Bihać University of Mostar University of Sarajevo University of Tuzla University of Zenica

Private	American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina International University Travnik International Burch University International University of Sarajevo University of Herzegovina Sarajevo Graduate School of Business Sarajevo School of Science and Technology University "Vitez" Travnik Higher School "Logos centar" Mostar Higher School for Tourism and Management Konjic Faculty for Public Administration in Sarajevo Higher School of International Banking and Finance in Sarajevo Higher School, College for Industrial and Business Management University of Travnik University "Vitez" in Travnik University "Interlogos" in Kiseljak Higher School "Center for Business Studies"

Republika Srpska

Public	University of Banja Luka University of East Sarajevo Higher Medical School in Prijedor Higher School of Hotel-Management and Tourism of Trebinje

Private	University of Bijeljina American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina Paneuropean University "Aperion" Banja Luka Slobomir University University Sinergija Independent University in Banja Luka University for Business, Engineering and Management PIM Banja Luka University for Business Studying in Banja Luka Higher School, KAPA FI Communication College in Banja Luka Higher School for Economic and Computer Science Prijedor Higher School for Business Management "Primus" Gradiška Higher School, BLC College, Banja Luka Higher School for Service Business in Sokolac Higher School for Apllied and Law Sciences Prometej Higher School "College of International Law" Banja Luka Business and Technical College Higher School "Dositej" Laktaši Higher School "The Faculty of Cosmetology and Esthetic"

Brčko District

Private	International University of Brcko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina Higher School of Computer Science and Business Communications eMPIRICA European University of the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina

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