The University of Niš is a Serbian public university founded on 15 June 1965. It has 14 faculties (11 in the city of Niš and three in nearby towns), about 23,500 students in 2024/2025 and 130 accredited programmes, 9 of them in English. Its best-known options for international students are Medicine in English at €6,000 a year, Dentistry at €7,200, Pharmacy in English, Applied Nursing in English, and a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology in English at €3,500. This University of Niš guide covers the faculties, programmes and official fees, entrance exams, application steps and the cost of living in Niš.
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The University of Niš at a glance
- Type: public, founded in 1965, accredited (latest accreditation decision in July 2025).
- Size: 14 faculties, about 23,500 students, 130 accredited programmes.
- In English: 9 programmes, including Medicine (€6,000), Dentistry (€7,200) and Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (€3,500).
- Start of the academic year: October; most programmes require an entrance exam.
- Foreign graduates: 1,453 foreign students have graduated since its founding.
About the University of Niš
The University of Niš was founded as Serbia’s third university and has grown into its third-largest public university after Belgrade and Novi Sad. It received its first accreditation in the 2009 round of accreditation of Serbian universities, and its accreditation was last renewed by a decision of 1 July 2025. More than 83,000 students have graduated since its founding, including 1,453 foreign citizens, which means the university has experience welcoming foreign students, especially at the Faculty of Medicine.
The university is in Niš, Serbia’s third-largest city, which is cheaper than Belgrade and Novi Sad; living costs including accommodation run between €345 and €750 a month. Read Study in Niš.
Faculties
The university’s faculties include Medicine, Electronic Engineering (Elfak), Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Sciences and Mathematics, Economics, Law, Philosophy, Arts, Sport and Physical Education, plus the Faculty of Technology in Leskovac and the Pedagogical Faculty in Vranje. Most programmes are in Serbian, and the accredited English-language programmes are at only five faculties.
Accredited programmes in English
| Faculty | Programme | Level | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Medicine | Medicine | Integrated, 6 years | €6,000 |
| Faculty of Medicine | Dentistry | Integrated, 6 years | €7,200 |
| Faculty of Medicine | Pharmacy | Integrated, 5 years | Check with the faculty |
| Faculty of Medicine | Applied Nursing | 3 years (180 ECTS) | Check with the faculty |
| Faculty of Electronic Engineering | Electrical Engineering and Information Technology | Bachelor’s, 4 years | €3,500 |
| Faculty of Electronic Engineering | Telecommunications | Master’s | Check with the faculty |
| Faculty of Sport and Physical Education | Sport | Professional and specialist studies | Check with the faculty |
| Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture | Hydroinformatics | Doctorate | Check with the faculty |
| Faculty of Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Doctorate | Check with the faculty |
The fees shown come from the faculties’ official fee pages (the Faculty of Medicine, and Elfak for students enrolling in 2026/2027). The fee for repeating a year at the Faculty of Medicine is €2,000.
Faculty of Medicine: admission and fees
- Places: the faculty’s admission announcement for 2025/2026 offered 120 places in Medicine and 12 in Dentistry in English.
- Entrance exam: a written exam in chemistry and biology; applicants are ranked by their score, provided they meet the secondary-school requirement.
- Fees: Medicine €6,000 a year (€3,000 per semester), Dentistry €7,200 (€3,600 per semester), an application fee of €50 and a €40 fee for the initial assessment for recognition of the secondary-school certificate.
- Documents: application form, birth certificate, secondary-school diploma and transcripts with a notarised translation into Serbian by a court interpreter in Serbia, a copy of your passport, and a certificate proving English proficiency (applicants from English-speaking countries are exempt).
- At enrolment: payment of the first-semester fee, a medical certificate, health insurance and a student visa.
To compare with other medical faculties, read Studying medicine in Serbia and the medical school entrance exam.
Faculty of Electronic Engineering (Elfak)
A long-established faculty of electronics and information technology, more than 60 years old, offering in English a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, a master’s in Telecommunications, and a doctorate. Fees for students enrolling in 2026/2027: €3,500 a year for the bachelor’s, an application fee of €100, and an optional preparatory course for the entrance exam at €350. Read Studying engineering in Serbia.
Applied Nursing in English
A 3-year (180 ECTS) programme awarding the title Bachelor of Applied Science in Nursing. It requires a 4-year medical secondary school and an entrance exam in anatomy and physiology. Details in Studying nursing in Serbia.
Application steps
- Choose a programme and follow the admission announcement and dates on the faculty’s website (Medicine has several application rounds).
- Have your secondary-school certificate legalised (apostille or full legalisation) and translated into Serbian by a court interpreter in Serbia.
- Apply for recognition of your secondary-school certificate; the Serbian Qualifications Agency’s fee for secondary schooling is 8,900 RSD.
- Submit the faculty application and pay the application fee, then sit the entrance exam.
- After admission, get a D visa; on arrival, register your address with the police within 24 hours, then apply for temporary residence.
Details in the Serbia student visa guide and secondary-school certificate recognition.
Studying in Serbian at the University of Niš
Most of the university’s 130 programmes are taught in Serbian, and they are usually cheaper than the English programmes, but they require roughly B2-level Serbian. If you do not speak the language, you start with a preparatory language year at one of the university centres that teach Serbian to foreigners, such as the Faculty of Philology’s centre in Belgrade or the Novi Sad centre (check their current fees), and then sit the entrance exam in Serbian. This is also the route of the World in Serbia scholarship. While you study, a holder of a student residence permit can work up to 20 hours a week without a separate work permit. Read the Serbian language certificate required by universities.
Scholarships
The University of Niš is one of the public universities covered by the World in Serbia scholarship for citizens of Non-Aligned Movement countries. It covers a Serbian language year and then study in Serbian, with accommodation, meals, insurance and a monthly allowance. Paid English-language programmes are not covered.
Cost of studying at the University of Niš (first year)
| Scenario | Fees | Living costs (12 months) | Approximate total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine in English | €6,000 | €4,140 – €9,000 | €10,500 – €15,500 |
| Dentistry in English | €7,200 | €4,140 – €9,000 | €11,700 – €16,700 |
| Electrical Engineering in English | €3,500 | €4,140 – €9,000 | €8,000 – €13,000 |
The total includes an estimate for residence fees (about €204), health insurance and application fees. Calculate it in your own currency with the study cost calculator.
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Residence fees, insurance and working while studying
Serbia is not a member of the EU or the Schengen area. According to the official Welcome to Serbia portal, temporary residence costs 430 RSD at submission plus 23,450 RSD at approval, 23,880 RSD in total (source). Health insurance is part of the visa documentation (source).
Students with temporary residence for study may work up to 20 hours a week or 80 hours a month without a separate work permit (source). The minimum wage is 371 RSD per hour net, rising to 405 RSD from 1 January 2027. Part-time work can help with living costs, but it is not a substitute for proof of funds when you apply for the visa.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study medicine at the University of Niš?
€6,000 a year for Medicine in English and €7,200 for Dentistry, plus a €50 application fee.
Is the University of Niš accredited?
Yes, it is an accredited public university in Serbia, with its latest accreditation decision in July 2025. Recognition of its degrees in your home country is decided by the equivalence authority there.
What programmes does the University of Niš offer in English?
Nine accredited programmes, including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Applied Nursing at the Faculty of Medicine, and Electrical Engineering and Information Technology and the Telecommunications master’s at Elfak.
Is there an entrance exam?
Yes. Medicine has a written exam in chemistry and biology, Elfak has an entrance exam with an optional preparatory course, and Nursing has an exam in anatomy and physiology.
How much does it cost to live in Niš?
About €345 to €750 a month including accommodation.
Last updated: October 2026. Data comes from the official website of the University of Niš and its faculties; fees and places may change every year.
Official sources
- University of Niš: the university today
- University of Niš: history
- Faculty of Medicine: fees
- Faculty of Medicine: admissions
- Elfak: fees