History
The origin of the University of Belgrade can be tracked down to the beginning of the 19th century, when Dositej Obradović founded the College in 1808.
Education
The following types and levels of studies are realized at the University of Belgrade: undergraduate academic studies, undergraduate professional studies, graduate academic studies, specialized academic studies, specialized professional studies, doctoral academic studies and multidisciplinary studies.
University of Belgrade within has 31 faculties organised in 4 groups: social sciences and humanities, medical sciences, sciences and matemathics and technology and engineering sciences.
Research
Teachers and associates of the University of Belgrade are the largest part of the scientific potential of the Republic of Serbia. Apart from their research projects whose immediate objective is to improve the system of education and modernize educational process, the University staff implements a considerable number of projects from the republic Programme of Scientific Research and the Programme of Technological Development.
Career
In order to create a professional university service to support students and recent graduates in developing practical knowledge and skills, or continuing education upon graduation and to connect them to the business community, the Foundation of Crown Prince Alexander for Culture and Education in cooperation with the University of Belgrade and the University of Nottingham has initiated the establishment of the Centre for Career Development.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
401 -100
2023
301 100
2022
401
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
731 -10
2024
721 280
2023
1001
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
-
2024
801
2023
801
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
439 20
2023
459
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
- Belgrade student association
- Student union of the University of Belgrade
Housing services
There are 11 student residencies in Belgrade, including Studentski Grad, which, in addition to dormitories and a restaurant, has two libraries, a cinema and a theater building, conference halls and an open stage for summer concerts. Student residencies are vibrant places, where you can live, eat, study and meet new friends and colleagues.
Library services
University Library "Svetozar Markovic" is the oldest and biggest university library in Serbia. Its collection consists of 1.5 million objects and tens of thousands of electronic books and papers are also accessible in the library. Five reading rooms, computer reading rooms and free courses on library services and search of electronic resources are available for users.
ICT services
- The Computer Centre of the University of Belgrade (CCUB) was founded to offer computer services to academic milieu.
- Educational and research staff and the University students are entitled to free work-space at computer servers of CCUB and the Internet access.
Student clubs
- AIESEC Serbia
- EESTEC LC Belgrade
- BEST Belgrade
- NAPSer
- IFMSA-Serbia (YuMSIC)AEGEE Beogrаd
The university is recognised by the World Health Organisation and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools