Recognition of Foreign Higher Education Documents for the Purpose of Further Education

The recognition of foreign higher education documents for the purpose of further education is a procedure which grants the document holder the possibility to continue education at the University of Belgrade.

The holder of a foreign higher education document can apply for enrollment in a study program organized by the University of Belgrade with a decision on recognition of a foreign higher education document for the purpose of further education at the University of Belgrade, or with a confirmation that the procedure of recognition of the higher education document for the purpose of further education at the University of Belgrade has been initiated.

The procedure is initiated by handing in the following documents at the address below: University of Belgrade, 1 Studentski trg, Belgrade, either post office or in person at Office No.1 (Monday-Friday 8:30-16:00):  

  1. two copies of request for recognition of foreign higher education document  
  2. two photocopies of a diploma and diploma supplement (containing a list of exams passed) certified by a notary public in the Republic of Serbia; 
  3. two copies of a certified translation of a diploma and diploma supplement (list of exams passed) into the Serbian language, translated by a sworn-in court interpreter in the Republic of Serbia; 
  4. proof of payment of the administrative fee; 
  5. proof of payment of the Republic administrative fee; 
  6. document issued by the authorized body on name and/or surname change for persons who have changed their name and/or surname. 

* Payment instructions 

Fee for the recognition of a foreign higher education document for the purpose of further education is 25,000 RSD (instructions for payment in dinars / instructions for payment in euros ).  

Republic administrative fee for academic recognition of foreign higher education documents is 13.870 RSD (thirteen thousand eight hundred seventy dinars) – (Payment instructions). 

The procedure is initiated by handing in the following documents at the address below: University of Belgrade, 1 Studentski trg, Belgrade, either post office or in person at Office No.1 (Monday-Friday 8:30-16:00): 

  1. two copies of request for recognition of foreign higher education document  
  2. two photocopies of a bachelor and master diploma and diploma supplement (containing a list of exams passed) certified by a notary public in the Republic of Serbia 
  3. two copies of a certified translation of a diploma and diploma supplement (list of exams passed) into the Serbian language, translated by a sworn-in court interpreter in the Republic of Serbia; 
  4. proof of payment of the administrative fee; 
  5. proof of payment of the Republic administrative fee; 
  6. document issued by the authorized body on name and/or surname change for persons who have changed their name and/or surname. 

* Payment instructions 

Fee for the recognition of a foreign higher education document for the purpose of further education is 25,000 RSD (instructions for payment in dinars / instructions for payment in euros ).  

Republic administrative fee for academic recognition of foreign higher education documents is 13.870 RSD (thirteen thousand eight hundred seventy dinars) – (Payment instructions). 

Enrollment in undergraduate academic / integrated undergraduate (bachelor) and master academic studies, after completing undergraduate academic studies 

The procedure is initiated by handing in the following documents at the address below: University of Belgrade, 1 Studentski trg, Belgrade, either post office or in person at Office No.1 (Monday-Friday 8:30-16:00):  

  1. two copies of request for recognition of foreign higher education document  
  2. two photocopies of a diploma and diploma supplement (containing a list of exams passed) certified by a notary public in the Republic of Serbia 
  3. two copies of a certified translation of a diploma and diploma supplement (list of exams passed) into the Serbian language, translated by a sworn-in court interpreter in the Republic of Serbia; 
  4. proof of payment of the administrative fee; 
  5. proof of payment of the Republic administrative fee; 
  6. document issued by the authorized body on name and/or surname change for persons who have changed their name and/or surname. 

*Payment instructions 

  1. Fee for the recognition of a foreign higher education document for the purpose of further education is 25,000 RSD (instructions for payment in dinars / instructions for payment in euros ).  
  2. Republic administrative fee for academic recognition of foreign higher education documents is 13.870 RSD (thirteen thousand eight hundred seventy dinars) – (Payment instructions). 

The procedure is initiated by handing in the following documents at the address below: University of Belgrade, 1 Studentski trg, Belgrade, either post office or in person at Office No.1 (Monday-Friday 8:30-16:00):  

  1. two copies of the request for recognition of foreign higher education document  
  2. two photocopies of the certificate on completed part of a study program (transcript of records) certified by a notary public in the Republic of Serbia; 
  3. two copies of a certified translation of the above document into the Serbian language, translated by a sworn-in court interpreter in the Republic of Serbia; 
  4. two photocopies of a short content of the completed part of the study program, and two certified copies of translation of this document into the Serbian language, translated by a sworn-in court interpreter in the Republic of Serbia;  
  5. complete information of the study program curriculum in electronic or printed form; 
  6. proof of payment of the administrative fee; 
  7. proof of payment of the Republic administrative fee; 
  8. document issued by the authorized body on name and/or surname change for persons who have changed their name and/or surname. 

* Payment instructions 

Fee for the recognition of a foreign higher education document for the purpose of further education is 25,000 RSD (instructions for payment in dinars / instructions for payment in euros ).  

Republic administrative fee for academic recognition of foreign higher education documents is 13.870 RSD (thirteen thousand eight hundred seventy dinars) – (Payment instructions). 

The procedure for the recognition of a foreign higher education document for the purpose of enrollment in the next cycle of higher education must be started no later than fifteen days before the deadline for application in the 2024/2025 academic year set by the Faculty.

The procedure for the recognition of a foreign document on completed part of a study program for the purpose of continuing the education at the same cycle of higher education studies (undergraduate academic or doctoral academic studies) must be started no later than June 1, 2024.

Foreign documents submitted after these deadlines will be eligible only for enrollment in the following academic year.

The Agency for Qualifications of the Republic of Serbia is in charge of the recognition procedure for employment purposes. All information about the recognition for employment purposes can be found on the following websitehttps://azk.gov.rs/enic_naric.php. 

The Agency for Qualifications of the Republic of Serbia is in charge of the recognition procedure of foreign high school education documents for the purpose of enrolment in undergraduate studies. All information about the recognition of foreign high school education documents can be found on the following website: https://azk.gov.rs/enic_naric.php.

CONTACT

For all further questions, please contact: priznavanje@rect.bg.ac.rs 

Office hours for enquiries: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 13:30 – 15:30, 

Friday: 9:30 – 11:30 (University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 1, Begrade, office No. 21).