A master’s in Serbia takes one or two years (60 or 120 ECTS). Fees for international students start at about €1,154 a year at the public State University of Novi Pazar (taught in Serbian) and reach €6,000 for the International Master in Economics in Belgrade and €9,000 for the Electrical and Computer Engineering master taught in English in Belgrade. English-taught programmes exist at both public and private universities, and the government’s World in Serbia scholarship covers Serbian-taught master’s programmes for applicants under 25. Here are the programmes, fees and requirements.

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Master’s Tuition Fees in Serbia (Official Examples)

University and programme	Language	Annual fee
University of Belgrade – MSc in Electrical Engineering and Computing (ETF)	English	€9,000
University of Belgrade – International Master at the Faculty of Economics (Quantitative Finance, Applied Economics, Business Informatics, Taxation)	English	€6,000
University of Arts in Belgrade – MA in Cultural Policy and Management	English	€2,100
State University of Novi Pazar – academic master’s	Serbian	€1,154
Singidunum University (private)	Serbian / English	€2,100 / €4,500
Metropolitan University (private)	Serbian	€2,490 – €3,990
Union – Nikola Tesla University (private)	Serbian	€5,000

Fees are taken from university websites for 2025/2026. Details for each faculty are in university fees in Serbia.

Master’s Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree: 240 ECTS (4 years) for a 60-ECTS master’s, or 180 ECTS for a 120-ECTS master’s, in a suitable field.
2. Recognition of your degree: academic recognition of a foreign bachelor’s degree for continuing your studies is carried out by the Serbian university itself (not the Qualifications Agency), so ask the faculty about its procedure and fees.
3. Language: B2 Serbian for Serbian-taught programmes, or proof of English for English-taught programmes, according to the faculty’s requirements.
4. Documents: degree certificate and transcript, legalised (apostille or full legalisation) and translated into Serbian by a court-certified translator.
5. Some programmes require an interview, an exam or ranking by grade average, and places for self-funded foreign students are limited.

Master’s Scholarships

• World in Serbia scholarship: for citizens of Non-Aligned Movement countries; it covers a year of Serbian language and then a Serbian-taught master’s at a public university, with accommodation, meals, insurance and a monthly allowance of 18,000 dinars. Age limit: under 25 for a master’s. Applications are made through nomination by the official body in your country, usually between May and June.
• Erasmus+: for student exchange between your university and a partner Serbian university, not for a full degree.
• Some universities offer discounts under their own agreements; ask the university directly.

Application Steps

1. Choose the programme and check its language, fees and deadlines on the faculty’s website.
2. Prepare your degree certificate and transcript, legalised and translated.
3. Apply by the deadline (often between June and September for master’s programmes; check the faculty’s announcement).
4. After admission: a type D visa, then a temporary residence permit on the basis of study (fee about 23,880 dinars a year).

What Official Sources Say About Master’s Funding and Costs

If you are planning a master’s in Serbia, the Serbian government’s Welcome to Serbia scholarships page sets out the main state funding routes. Here is what it says.

World in Serbia

• It is a Government of Serbia initiative that awards scholarships to candidates from countries in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America that are members or observers of the Non-Aligned Movement.
• Scholarship holders study free of charge at state-founded universities, at all study levels, with accommodation and food in the student standard system, a monthly allowance and health insurance.
• Students who study in Serbian first attend free intensive Serbian language courses before enrolling in their programme.
• The Ministry of Education announces the call every year and, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, collects applications through consular offices.
• Students are housed in dormitories in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš and Kragujevac.
• The Ministry helps scholarship holders with translating diplomas and refers them to the Qualifications Agency for recognition (nostrification).

Bilateral scholarships

Once a year, scholarships under bilateral agreements are announced for candidates from countries such as China, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, Italy and Greece. They can be used for master’s or doctoral studies or professional training for 3 to 12 months, and include free training, accommodation and food, health insurance and 15,000 dinars a month. About 60 foreign citizens receive them each year. All international scholarships are published on the Ministry of Education website.

More official fee examples at the University of Belgrade (2025/2026)

The university’s official fee table for foreign citizens shows how much master’s fees vary by faculty:

• Master in Physics (Serbian-taught, Faculty of Physics): €660 a year.
• Master in Advanced Data Analysis (English, 90 ECTS): €2,500.
• Master in Petroleum and Gas Engineering (English, Faculty of Mining and Geology): €3,900.
• Master in Chemical Engineering (English, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy): €4,000.
• Master in Electrical Engineering and Computing (English, ETF): €9,000.

Fees can change every year and some programmes are paid per semester or to a consortium, so always confirm the exact amount on the faculty’s official page before you apply. The Study in Serbia initiative of the Tempus Foundation also keeps a catalogue of accredited programmes, and it advises students to contact the faculty directly about fees, procedures and admission requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a master’s in Serbia?

One year (60 ECTS) if you hold a 4-year bachelor’s degree, or two years (120 ECTS) if you hold a 3-year bachelor’s degree.

Are there master’s programmes in English in Serbia?

Yes, for example the master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering (€9,000) and the International Master in Economics (€6,000) in Belgrade, plus programmes at private universities such as Singidunum (€4,500).

Do I need my bachelor’s degree recognised before applying?

You need academic recognition from the Serbian university you apply to, and each university sets its own procedure.

Can I work during my master’s?

Yes, a student residence permit holder can work up to 20 hours a week without a separate work permit.

Last updated: October 2026. Fees are from official university websites for 2025/2026 and may change.

Official Sources

• ETF – University of Belgrade: tuition
• University of Belgrade: 2025/2026 fee table
• Singidunum University: master’s fees
• Metropolitan University: fees
• Union – Nikola Tesla University: fees

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