THE UNIVERSITY OF NOVI SAD

The University of Novi Sad was founded on 28 June 1960. Today it comprises 13 faculties located in the four major towns of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina: Novi Sad, Subotica, Zrenjanin, and Sombor. The University of Novi Sad is now the second largest among six state universities in Serbia. The main University Campus, covering an area of 259,807m2, provides the University of Novi Sad with a unique and beautiful setting in the region and the city of Novi Sad. Having invested considerable efforts in intensifying international cooperation and participating in the process of university reforms in Europe, the University of Novi Sad has come to be recognized as a reform-oriented university in the region and on the map of universities in Europe. Facts and Figures About 38,000 students at undergraduate studies (58% women) About 1,200 at postgraduate master’s and specialist studies 2,374 attained doctoral degrees (32% women) About 2,700 teaching staff About 1,100 non-teaching staff Historical background Educational activities in Vojvodina and Novi Sad have a tradition of more than a few hundred years: 11th century - Roman Catholic Latin school in Ba, 12th century - Roman Catholic Latin school in Titel. From the middle of the 16th century until the end of the 17th (the period of Turkish occupation) centres of learning were founded, as follows: 1573 - Monastery school in Hopovo, 1607 - Monastery school in Kovilj, 1621 - Monastery school in Boani, 1687 - Roman Catholic monastery schools in Subotica and Sombor, 1606 - Serbian public school in Vrac, 1618 - Serbian public school in Veliki Bekerek, 1703 - Schools in Petrovaradin and Sremska Kamenica, The Rumanians founded their first schools close to Orthodox churches, in 1736 in Veliko Sredite, First Ruthenian schools were founded in 1753 in Ruski Krstur and in 1765 in Kucura, Oldest Slovakian schools were established in 1770 in Baki Petrovac, in 1780 in Gloan and in 1785 in Kisa, 1726 - Slavic Latin school in Sremski Karlovci, at the level of lower secondary school, 1794 - Serbian Orthodox Seminary in Sremski Karlovci, training priests and teachers, 1791 - First Serbian grammar school - »Gymnasium« in Sremski Karlovci 1778 - Teacher Training school in Sombor, developed from the courses given by Avram Mrazovi, 1810 - Serbian Orthodox Grammar School in Novi Sad, 1881 - Women's teacher training school in Subotica, 1881 - Lower school for tradesmen and merchants in Novi Sad, 1885 - School of commerce in Sombor, 1895 - School of commerce in Veliki Bekerek, 1906 - School of commerce in Subotica, 1920 - Faculty of Law in Subotica, 1947 - Teachers’ college in Novi Sad, 1954 - First faculties in Novi Sad were opened. Founding of the University The University of Novi Sad was founded on June 28, 1960. and it represents an autonomous institution for education, science and arts. The University is comprised of 13 faculties located in the four major cities of the autonomous Province of Vojvodina: Novi Sad, Subotica, Zrenjanin, Sombor. The University is comprised of the following faculties in order of their founding: Faculty of Philosophy in Novi Sad (1954) Faculty of Agriculture in Novi Sad (1954) Faculty of Law in Novi Sad (1959) Faculty of Technology in Novi Sad (1959) Faculty of Economics in Subotica (1960) Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad (1960) Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad (1960) Faculty of Sciences in Novi Sad (1969) Academy of Arts in Novi Sad (1974) Faculty of Civil Engineering in Subotica (1974) `Mihajlo Pupin` Technical Faculty in Zrenjanin (1974) Faculty of Physical Education in Novi Sad (1974) Faculty of Education in Sombor (1993) Location of the University The University is situated on the University campus (totals 259,807 square meters) on the left bank of the Danube river near Novi Sad's city centre. In addition to the administrative building, the university campus comprises the faculties, the Student centre with two Student Dormitories and the Central Student Cafeteria, an Apartment Hotel for temporary accommodation of young teaching fellows and research assistants, the Student health centre and the Centre for Physical Education. There are also many other scientific, professional, cultural, information, sports and similar student organizations. The student square on the University campus adds to the attractive surroundings. Out of 13 faculties of the University of Novi Sad, 9 are seated in Novi Sad. Seven of them operate in modern buildings built on the University Campus: the Faculty of Letters and Humanities, the Faculty of Agriculture, the Faculty of Technology, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the Faculty of Physical Education. The Faculty of Medicine is located on the grounds of the Clinical Center, while the Academy of Arts is housed partially in the immediate city center and partially in the Petrovaradin Fortress. Four faculties are situated elsewhere: The Faculties of Economics and Civil Engineering are in Subotica, the "Mihajlo Pupin" Faculty of Technical Engineering is in Zrenjanin, and the Teacher's Training Faculty is in Sombor. Organization and Management of the University The University of Novi Sad is an educational, scientific and art institution founded by the Republic of Serbia. The activity, organization, management and financing of the University are all regulated by University Statutes. The University and the faculties of which it is comprised have educational and scientific autonomy. Besides the faculties that comprise the University, the structure of the internal organization consists of: 1) The Rector's Office 2) Secretariat 3) ACIMSI - Association Center for Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies and Research 4) International office 5) Central Library 6) ARMUNS - Academic Computer Network The University administrative bodies are: the Rector and the University Council. The professional University body is the Teaching and Research Council with its auxiliary expert organs: The Expert Councils for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies and commissions and boards for specific questions concerning educational and scientific activity. The Rector convenes the Collegium of the University, a consulting body for surveying questions and making policy decisions within the range of the Rector's responsibility, and for developing mutual cooperation and coordination among the faculties. The Collegium consists of the Rector, Vice-Rectors, Secretary General and the Deans of all of the faculties comprising the University. Expert positions at the University are filled by officers employed in the Expert Offices. Association Center for Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies and Developmental Research, International office, Central Library and the Academic Computer Network are organized within the structure of the University. Professors, Teaching Associates and Researchers Teaching at the University and at the faculties is entrusted to professors and teaching associates who hold academic titles prescribed by law. Scientific and artistic activities are taught by researchers and art associatesholding corresponding titles prescribed by law. The University monitors the advancement of its professorial staff and takes measures for their further advancement. It participates in the procedure for awarding doctorate degrees at the faculties and take measures for improving the financial status of professors, teaching associates and researchers. The University confers doctorates in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary fields, and honorary doctorates. The Rector of the University officially confers the doctorate degree on candidates who have acquired their doctorates at the University and its faculties. The University devotes special attention to young lectures and researchers. To create the best possible conditions for their work and development, the University provides temporary housing for about 150 young lecturers and scientists, together with their families, in two halls of residence built specifically for them. Address: Trg Dositeja ObradoviCa 5 21000 Novi Sad Serbia Phone: (+381 21) 6350-622 (+381 21) 485-2020 Fax: (+381 21) 450-418 e-mail: rektorat@uns.ns.ac.yu WWW: http://www.ns.ac.yu