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The University of Kragujevac, established in 1976 but with roots tracing back to Serbia's first higher education institution in 1838, is a prominent public university in central Serbia. It is best known for its strong programs in Medical Sciences, Engineering, and Economics. For international students, the university offers a growing number of English-taught programs, particularly within the Faculty of Medical Sciences, and actively participates in exchange initiatives like Erasmus+. The International Relations Office provides support for incoming students, helping with integration and administrative processes. A distinctive characteristic is its historical legacy as a cradle of higher education in modern Serbia, making it a significant cultural and academic hub outside the capital.
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The University of Kragujevac (Serbian: Универзитет у Крагујевцу, romanized: Univerzitet u Kragujevcu) is a public university in Kragujevac, Serbia. It is the oldest and the largest higher education institution in Šumadija and Western Serbia. The contemporary centralized university was founded in 1976 and today is organized into 12 constituent faculties. The university offers 118 study programs in the fields of natural sciences and mathematics, social and human sciences, medical sciences, engineering sciences, and arts. As of 2023–24 academic year, there are 15,202 enrolled students on undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, integrated and vocational studies. University of Kragujevac integrates functions of all faculties and organizational units (centers, institutes) in its structure, by implementing unique policy aimed at constant improving of higher education, and improving the quality of teaching, scientific research and artistic development of youth, introduction of scientific research to students, as well as the creation of material conditions for the...
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