The second largest university in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Comprising of 17 faculties, 811 fully employed professors and teaching assistants, with 15,000 students currently enrolled at its study programs
The University of Banja Luka is a member of the European University Association – EUA and is a signatory of the Magna Charta Universitatum
The staff
Highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers offer you an effective system of theoretical and practical training
The professors who will teach you are skilled professionals working at some of the largest hospitals in the region and are able to teach you the necessary skills for applying medical knowledge in real-life situations
Dedicated student administration staff who will help you through your experience abroad
The study programme
Our degrees are internationally recognized and our graduates are employed worldwide
We offer integrated graduate academic studies, performed through 58 compulsory courses, elective courses and diploma work. After 6 academic years the student receives the academic title of Doctor of Medicine and 360 ECTS.
The history of the Faculty
The oldest higher education institution of Medical Sciences in the region
Alongside its educational and teaching role, the Faculty has developed special sub-organisational units such as: the Center for Specialist Studies and Continuing Education, Dental Clinic, the Medical Specialist Center and the Center for Biomedical Research
Opportunity for professional development
All medical students have the opportunity to do clinical practice at the University Clinical Center, which is a reference health care institution at the level of the Republic of Srpska
In addition, there are more than 20 institutions where practical experience can be gained
The student experience
Banja Luka is known to be a dynamic student city, with a range of activities for young people, ranging from cultural activities, exhibitions, theatre, cinemas, galleries, music venues to plenty of opportunities for various types of sports
Concerts and festivals – Banja Luka has a rich night life and is known for many night clubs as well as numerous summer music festivals
Sports – Banja Luka is known for its adventurous sports opportunities, such as rafting, canyoning, kayaking and dayaking, free climbing, mountain biking, hiking, quad biking, paragliding, tandem jumps, football, basketball and handball
The nature
The natural and cultural heritage of Banja Luka`s surroundings is very attractive
Includes the Vrbas River canyon and the plateau of Manjača Mountain, which is some 12 km away from the city center
Due to many of its green areas (parks and tree-lined roads) Banja Luka is known as a city of greenery.
The cost of living
The Faculty of Medicine in Banja Luka offers you the opportunity to gain an excellent education in a country where the cost of living is lower than in many other European countries
The location of the city
Banja Luka’s excellent location gives you plenty of opportunity to travel and explore the region and European cities
Easy transport to major regional cities like Belgrade, Zagreb and Sarajevo
From the Banja Luka airport you can travel to many cities in Europe, like Stockholm, Vienna and Milano, at a low cost
