International University of Sarajevo (IUS)

National Network
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Address

Hrasnicka Cesta 15
71210 Ilidža
Bosnia & Herzegovina

Telephone
+387 33 957 410
E-Mail
emeltopcu2007@gmail.com
E-Mail (2)
etopcu@ius.edu.ba
Mobile Phone
+387 627 25 05 5
Organisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit Foundation
Year of Establishment
2004
Fields of Activity
  1. Research
General Information

Founded by the Foundation for Education Development Sarajevo, IUS was inaugurated in the academic year of 2004/2005. It is located in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. International University of Sarajevo (IUS) is open to students from all over the world, and the language of instruction and communication is English.

Mission and Objectives

The vision of IUS is to become an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research and a centre of excellence and quality through the shared efforts of the founders, academic and administrative staff, students and all stakeholders. IUS aims at becoming the major hub in Balkans for bridging the East to the West as a leading international institution of higher education and research centre with comprehensive excellence and quality whose students are lifelong learners, inter-culturally competent and well-developed leaders in socio-economic development of societies.Education, research and training spanning modern information sciences and administrative disciplines, fundamental and social sciences, humanities, arts, applied sciences and engineering; Providing a diverse and interactive curriculum, bridging traditional boundaries between subjects, to educate students for life in a rapidly changing world; Emphasizing interdisciplinary studies especially in profiles important for democratic and modem economic development in the region; Efficiency, organization and creativity adopted from the American educational system, combined with the breadth and depth of knowledge of the traditional European system; Establishing a research institute, thus increasing connections between academic, industrial and service sectors; Assuring openness to students and scholars from all over the world, adhering to highest academic values and criteria

Main Projects / Activities

The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) at the International University of Sarajevo (IUS) is dedicated to applying consistent project management practices that will help IUS fulfill its mission and strategic goals. The office was established in January of 2016 and its goal is to encourage IUS faculty and staff to apply for projects.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We can contribute to implement and maintain projects and processes, increase the number of institutional projects, announce grant opportunities, and encourage faculty and staff to apply for research opportunities/projects.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To be able to get involved with the collaboration of Anna Lindh Foundation - Bosnia & Herzegovina for following the international project opportunities and grants.

Contact (1) Full Name
Catalina Quireruz
Job Title
Freelancer
Head of the organisation
Emel Topcu