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University of Banja Luka

January 01, 1970

The University of Banja Luka (Serbian: Универзитет у Бањој Луци, romanized: Univerzitet u Banjoj Luci, Bosnian: Univerzitet u Banjoj Luci, Croatian: Sveučilište u Banjoj Luci, Latin: Universitas Studiorum Bania Lucensis) is the second-oldest university in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A public university, it is the flagship institution of higher education in Republika Srpska, one of two entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As of 2018–19 school year, there are 11,186 enrolled students.[4]

University of Banja Luka
Универзитет у Бањој Луци
Univerzitet u Banjoj Luci
Latin: Universitas Studiorum Bania Lucensis
TypePublic university
Established7 November 1975; 48 years ago (1975-11-07)[1]
FounderSocialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Parent institution
University of Sarajevo
Religious affiliation
secular institution
Budget€17.81 million (2015)[2]
RectorRadoslav Gajanin
Academic staff
811[1]
Administrative staff
559[3]
Students11,186 (2018–19)[4]
Location
Univerzitetski grad; Bulevar vojvode Petra Bojovica 1A[5]
Banja Luka
,
Republika Srpska
,
Bosnia and Herzegovina

44°46′30″N 17°12′42″E / 44.7749504°N 17.2117138°E / 44.7749504; 17.2117138
ColorsBlue and white
                          
AffiliationsEUA
Magna Charta Universitatum
EMUNI
AUF
Websiteunibl.org
University rankings
Regional – Overall
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[6]301-350 (2022)

The university grew out of faculties established in Banja Luka after the end of the World War II either as independent schools or branches of the University of Sarajevo. The University of Banja Luka maintains close ties with educational institutions in neighboring countries of the former Yugoslavia, especially those in the Republic of Serbia.

The QS World University Rankings placed the University of Banja Luka in the 251–300 range in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia in 2019.[7] In 2018, Webometrics Ranking of World Universities ranked it as the Bosnia’s second best university among the 59 ranked institutions of tertiary education from the country.[8] In the 2015 fiscal year, the Government of Republika Srpska ensured 34,897,600 BAMs for the university's budget constituting its primary source of funding for standard running costs.

History edit

Post-World War II years edit

 
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
 
Faculty of Economics

The first Pedagogical School in Banja Luka was established in 1950 when it enrolled its first 38 students.[9] The Faculty of Technical Studies was established in 1961 and the Faculty of Economics in 1969.[9] Subsequently University of Sarajevo faculties of engineering, law and economics opened their local branches in Banja Luka.[9] Over the period of four years each local branch in Banja Luka was transformed into independent faculty in its own right.[9]

1975–1992 edit

The University of Banja Luka was established on 7 November 1975 as the second university established in the Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.[9] 1970's were the years of expansion of higher education in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia during which along the one in Banja Luka modern day University of Montenegro, University of Kragujevac, University of Rijeka, University of Split, University of Maribor, University of Osijek, St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola, University of Tuzla and University of Mostar were all established.

In its early years the university was faced with lack of academic and administrative staff and their inadequate academic qualifications.[9] University inaugurated its first five-year development plan in 1976.[9] The plan highlighted priorities of construction of dormitories, student scholarships provisions, expansion and strengthening of the Central Youth Cooperative, construction of sports and recreation center, student clinics and development of mass cultural activities.[9] Up to 1984 university awarded 13 Doctor of Philosophy degrees.[9] In the same period of time university published 47 textbooks and 95 academic books.[9]

In 1987 the University of Banja Luka was the presiding institution of the Community of Universities of Yugoslavia.[9] In 1989/90 it presided over the Community of Universities of the Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.[9] In 1989 it became member of the Rector Conference of the Alps-Adriatic Working Group while some of its first scientific articles were indexed in international databases.[9]

1992–1995 Bosnian War edit

The period of the Bosnian War created new challenges with decreasing numbers of students, decreased staff and funding.[9] Institution's function was not stopped during the war and it continued its functions in limited capacity.[9]

Modern Period edit

Contrary to the situation in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina where each of its 10 cantons have its own ministry of education and legislative power over higher education, higher education in Republika Srpska is regulated by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Government of Republika Srpska. Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina which function as the executive branch of the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina do not have explicit competency for higher education or its own education ministry.

The full implementation of the Bologna Process at the University of Banja Luka was initiated in 2006/2007 academic year.[3] Some faculties implemented the reform earlier.[3]

Since April 13, 2011, the University of Banja Luka is full member of the European University Association.[10] It is also member of European Forest Institute[11] and participate in TEMPUS, CEEPUS and 7th Framework Programme programme.[12][13][14]

In the aftermath of 2014 Southeast Europe floods the University of Ljubljana donated 25,000 BAM for the most affected students and staff members at the University of Banja Luka.[15] Czech Technical University in Prague donated technical equipment needed to respond to the consequences of floods.[16]

Through student exchange programs university hosted students from Sapienza University of Rome, Plovdiv University, the University of Strasbourg, the University of Graz, the University of the District of Columbia, the University of Pristina in North Mitrovica and the University of Freiburg.[17]

Organization edit

Faculties edit

 
Faculty of Law
 
Faculty of Technology
 
Faculty of Natural sciences and Mathematics

Most of the current 16 faculties of the University of Banja Luka are divided between the two main campuses, both located close to the Vrbas river close to the city center of Banja Luka.[3][18]

The university is divided into 16 faculties:[3]

Rectors edit

  • Milan Mataruga (2016–2017): University education completed at the University of Belgrade and PhD at the University of Belgrade and World Forestry Center.[19]
  • Stanko Stanić (2006–2016): University education completed at the University of Banja Luka and University of Zagreb and PhD at the University of Sarajevo.[20]
  • Dragoljub Mirjanić (1992–2006): University education completed at the University of Novi Sad and University of Zagreb and PhD at the University of Novi Sad.[21]
  • Rajko Kuzmanović (1988–1992): University education completed at the University of Zagreb and PhD at the University of Mostar.[22]
  • Dragica Dodig (1984–1988): first female rector of the university. University education completed at the University of Zagreb and PhD at the Faculty of Technology in Tuzla.[23]
  • Ibrahim Tabaković (1979–1984): University education and PhD completed at the University of Zagreb[24]
  • Dragomir Malić (1975–1979): University education completed at the University of Belgrade and PhD at the TU Wien.[25]

University cooperation edit

The University of Banja Luka has agreements on cooperation with other 100 higher education institutions.[26] In January 2018 institution adopted the Strategy for Internationalization of the University of Banja Luka.[27] It defines specific steps to be taken in the process of internationalization of scientific research, teaching and support.[27] At the end of the same month Confucius Institute at the University of Banja Luka was established aiming at promotion of Chinese language and culture.[28] Opening was attended by the ambassador of the People's Republic of China, rector of the Tianjin University of Technology and Education and the delegation from the city of Tianjin.[28]

Notable alumni and faculty members edit

Alumni edit

 
 
 
Mladen Ivanić, Željka Cvijanović and Ognjen Tadić

Faculty edit

 
 
Branislav Borenović and Nedeljko Čubrilović

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b О Универзитету. unibl.org (in Serbian). Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Равномјерна подршка јавним универзитетима". Government of Republika Srpska. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e University of Banja Luka – About the University 2012-05-10 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ a b "ENROLLED STUDENTS" (PDF). rzs.rs.ba. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  5. ^ "EURAXESS Centre-University of Banja Luka". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  6. ^ "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  7. ^ "QS World University Rankings-University of Banja Luka". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  8. ^ "Webometrics Ranking of World Universities-Bosnia and Herzegovina". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Оснивање и историјат Универзитета". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  10. ^ . Archived from the original on 2014-08-09. Retrieved 2013-01-04.
  11. ^ . Archived from the original on 2013-06-19. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
  12. ^ . Archived from the original on 2012-10-30. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
  13. ^ . Archived from the original on 2013-12-08. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
  14. ^ . Archived from the original on 2013-12-08. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
  15. ^ "Универзитет у Љубљани". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  16. ^ "Чешки технички универзитет у Прагу". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  17. ^ . Archived from the original on 2013-03-17. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
  18. ^ . Archived from the original on 2012-05-26. Retrieved 2012-05-04.
  19. ^ "Проф. др Милан Матаруга (2016-2017)". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  20. ^ "Проф. др Станко Станић (2006–2016)". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  21. ^ "Академик проф. др Драгољуб Мирјанић (1992–2006)". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  22. ^ "Академик проф. др Рајко Кузмановић (1988–1992)". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  23. ^ "Проф. др Драгица Додиг (1984–1988)". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  24. ^ "Проф. др Ибрахим Табаковић (1979–1984)". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  25. ^ "Проф. др Драгомир Малић (1975–1979)". Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  26. ^ . Archived from the original on 2013-12-08. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
  27. ^ a b "Стратегија интернационализације Универзитета у Бањој Луци" (PDF). Retrieved 13 January 2019.
  28. ^ a b "Отворен Конфуцијев институт у Бањалуци (ФОТО/ВИДЕО)". Radio Televizija Republike Srpske. Retrieved 13 January 2019.

External links edit

 
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January 01, 1970
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The University of Banja Luka Serbian Univerzitet u Baњoј Luci romanized Univerzitet u Banjoj Luci Bosnian Univerzitet u Banjoj Luci Croatian Sveuciliste u Banjoj Luci Latin Universitas Studiorum Bania Lucensis is the second oldest university in Bosnia and Herzegovina A public university it is the flagship institution of higher education in Republika Srpska one of two entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina As of 2018 19 school year there are 11 186 enrolled students 4 University of Banja LukaUniverzitet u Baњoј Luci Univerzitet u Banjoj LuciLatin Universitas Studiorum Bania LucensisTypePublic universityEstablished7 November 1975 48 years ago 1975 11 07 1 FounderSocialist Republic of Bosnia and HerzegovinaParent institutionUniversity of SarajevoReligious affiliationsecular institutionBudget 17 81 million 2015 2 RectorRadoslav GajaninAcademic staff811 1 Administrative staff559 3 Students11 186 2018 19 4 LocationUniverzitetski grad Bulevar vojvode Petra Bojovica 1A 5 Banja Luka Republika Srpska Bosnia and Herzegovina44 46 30 N 17 12 42 E 44 7749504 N 17 2117138 E 44 7749504 17 2117138ColorsBlue and white AffiliationsEUA Magna Charta Universitatum EMUNI AUFWebsiteunibl wbr org University rankingsRegional OverallQS Emerging Europe and Central Asia 6 301 350 2022 The university grew out of faculties established in Banja Luka after the end of the World War II either as independent schools or branches of the University of Sarajevo The University of Banja Luka maintains close ties with educational institutions in neighboring countries of the former Yugoslavia especially those in the Republic of Serbia The QS World University Rankings placed the University of Banja Luka in the 251 300 range in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia in 2019 7 In 2018 Webometrics Ranking of World Universities ranked it as the Bosnia s second best university among the 59 ranked institutions of tertiary education from the country 8 In the 2015 fiscal year the Government of Republika Srpska ensured 34 897 600 BAMs for the university s budget constituting its primary source of funding for standard running costs Contents 1 History 1 1 Post World War II years 1 2 1975 1992 1 3 1992 1995 Bosnian War 1 4 Modern Period 2 Organization 2 1 Faculties 2 2 Rectors 3 University cooperation 4 Notable alumni and faculty members 4 1 Alumni 4 2 Faculty 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory editPost World War II years edit nbsp Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics nbsp Faculty of Economics The first Pedagogical School in Banja Luka was established in 1950 when it enrolled its first 38 students 9 The Faculty of Technical Studies was established in 1961 and the Faculty of Economics in 1969 9 Subsequently University of Sarajevo faculties of engineering law and economics opened their local branches in Banja Luka 9 Over the period of four years each local branch in Banja Luka was transformed into independent faculty in its own right 9 1975 1992 edit The University of Banja Luka was established on 7 November 1975 as the second university established in the Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina 9 1970 s were the years of expansion of higher education in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia during which along the one in Banja Luka modern day University of Montenegro University of Kragujevac University of Rijeka University of Split University of Maribor University of Osijek St Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola University of Tuzla and University of Mostar were all established In its early years the university was faced with lack of academic and administrative staff and their inadequate academic qualifications 9 University inaugurated its first five year development plan in 1976 9 The plan highlighted priorities of construction of dormitories student scholarships provisions expansion and strengthening of the Central Youth Cooperative construction of sports and recreation center student clinics and development of mass cultural activities 9 Up to 1984 university awarded 13 Doctor of Philosophy degrees 9 In the same period of time university published 47 textbooks and 95 academic books 9 In 1987 the University of Banja Luka was the presiding institution of the Community of Universities of Yugoslavia 9 In 1989 90 it presided over the Community of Universities of the Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina 9 In 1989 it became member of the Rector Conference of the Alps Adriatic Working Group while some of its first scientific articles were indexed in international databases 9 1992 1995 Bosnian War edit The period of the Bosnian War created new challenges with decreasing numbers of students decreased staff and funding 9 Institution s function was not stopped during the war and it continued its functions in limited capacity 9 Modern Period edit Contrary to the situation in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina where each of its 10 cantons have its own ministry of education and legislative power over higher education higher education in Republika Srpska is regulated by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Government of Republika Srpska Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina which function as the executive branch of the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina do not have explicit competency for higher education or its own education ministry The full implementation of the Bologna Process at the University of Banja Luka was initiated in 2006 2007 academic year 3 Some faculties implemented the reform earlier 3 Since April 13 2011 the University of Banja Luka is full member of the European University Association 10 It is also member of European Forest Institute 11 and participate in TEMPUS CEEPUS and 7th Framework Programme programme 12 13 14 In the aftermath of 2014 Southeast Europe floods the University of Ljubljana donated 25 000 BAM for the most affected students and staff members at the University of Banja Luka 15 Czech Technical University in Prague donated technical equipment needed to respond to the consequences of floods 16 Through student exchange programs university hosted students from Sapienza University of Rome Plovdiv University the University of Strasbourg the University of Graz the University of the District of Columbia the University of Pristina in North Mitrovica and the University of Freiburg 17 Organization editFaculties edit nbsp Faculty of Law nbsp Faculty of Technology nbsp Faculty of Natural sciences and Mathematics Most of the current 16 faculties of the University of Banja Luka are divided between the two main campuses both located close to the Vrbas river close to the city center of Banja Luka 3 18 The university is divided into 16 faculties 3 Academy of Arts Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering Faculty of Economics official website Faculty of Electrical Engineering official website Faculty of Philosophy Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Mine Engineering Faculty of Medicine with University Clinical Center of the Republika Srpska Faculty of Agriculture Faculty of Law Faculty of Natural sciences and Mathematics including Chemical engineering Process engineering and Biotechnology official website Faculty of Forestry Faculty of Philology official website Faculty of Political Sciences Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Rectors edit Milan Mataruga 2016 2017 University education completed at the University of Belgrade and PhD at the University of Belgrade and World Forestry Center 19 Stanko Stanic 2006 2016 University education completed at the University of Banja Luka and University of Zagreb and PhD at the University of Sarajevo 20 Dragoljub Mirjanic 1992 2006 University education completed at the University of Novi Sad and University of Zagreb and PhD at the University of Novi Sad 21 Rajko Kuzmanovic 1988 1992 University education completed at the University of Zagreb and PhD at the University of Mostar 22 Dragica Dodig 1984 1988 first female rector of the university University education completed at the University of Zagreb and PhD at the Faculty of Technology in Tuzla 23 Ibrahim Tabakovic 1979 1984 University education and PhD completed at the University of Zagreb 24 Dragomir Malic 1975 1979 University education completed at the University of Belgrade and PhD at the TU Wien 25 University cooperation editThe University of Banja Luka has agreements on cooperation with other 100 higher education institutions 26 In January 2018 institution adopted the Strategy for Internationalization of the University of Banja Luka 27 It defines specific steps to be taken in the process of internationalization of scientific research teaching and support 27 At the end of the same month Confucius Institute at the University of Banja Luka was established aiming at promotion of Chinese language and culture 28 Opening was attended by the ambassador of the People s Republic of China rector of the Tianjin University of Technology and Education and the delegation from the city of Tianjin 28 Notable alumni and faculty members editAlumni edit nbsp nbsp nbsp Mladen Ivanic Zeljka Cvijanovic and Ognjen Tadic Aleksandra Cvorovic Writer journalist and librarian Dragan Bogdanic Bosnian Serb politician Drago Prgomet Member of Croatian Parliament Igor Crnadak Bosnian Serb politician Mladen Ivanic Bosnian Serb politician Ognjen Tadic Bosnian Serb politician Tanja Stupar Trifunovic Poet Zeljka Cvijanovic Bosnian Serb politician Zeljko Kopanja Bosnian Serb newspaper editor Zeljko Topic Vice Presidents of the European Patent Office Faculty edit nbsp nbsp Branislav Borenovic and Nedeljko Cubrilovic Aleksa Buha philosopher and member of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of the Republika Srpska Anđelko Habazin Croatian philosopher Borjana Kristo Bosnian Croat politician Branislav Borenovic Bosnian Serb politician Ivana Dulic Markovic professor at the Faculty of Agriculture Ivo Viskovic Serbian politician and diploma Milos Mihajlovic Serbian pianist and university professor Miodrag Simovic Judge of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina Nedeljko Cubrilovic Speaker of the National Assembly of Republika Srpska Nikola Srdic Serbian clarinetist Nikola Spiric Bosnian Serb politician Rade Mihaljcic Serbian historian and academic Vilim Herman university professor at the University of OsijekSee also editList of universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina National and University Library of the Republika Srpska Archives of Republika Srpska Museum of Modern Art of Republika Srpska Gimnazija Banja Luka Banski DvorReferences edit a b O Univerzitetu unibl org in Serbian Retrieved 8 May 2018 Ravnomјerna podrshka јavnim univerzitetima Government of Republika Srpska Retrieved 13 January 2019 a b c d e University of Banja Luka About the University Archived 2012 05 10 at the Wayback Machine a b ENROLLED STUDENTS PDF rzs rs ba Retrieved 29 November 2019 EURAXESS Centre University of Banja Luka Retrieved 13 January 2019 QS World University Rankings Emerging Europe amp Central Asia Retrieved 15 January 2023 QS World University Rankings University of Banja Luka Retrieved 13 January 2019 Webometrics Ranking of World Universities Bosnia and Herzegovina Retrieved 13 January 2019 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Osnivaњe i istoriјat Univerziteta Retrieved 13 January 2019 Univerzitet u Baњoј Luci Chlanstvo u meђunarodnim asociјaciјama Archived from the original on 2014 08 09 Retrieved 2013 01 04 European Forest Institute Faculty of Forestry University of Banja Luka Archived from the original on 2013 06 19 Retrieved 2013 01 23 University of Banja Luka TEMPUS Archived from the original on 2012 10 30 Retrieved 2013 01 24 University of Banja Luka CEEPUS Archived from the original on 2013 12 08 Retrieved 2013 01 24 University of Banja Luka 7th Framework Programme FP7 Archived from the original on 2013 12 08 Retrieved 2013 01 24 Univerzitet u Љubљani Retrieved 13 January 2019 Cheshki tehnichki univerzitet u Pragu Retrieved 13 January 2019 Univerzitet u Baњoј Luci Saradњa Archived from the original on 2013 03 17 Retrieved 2013 01 23 Map of the faculties of University of Banja Luka Archived from the original on 2012 05 26 Retrieved 2012 05 04 Prof dr Milan Mataruga 2016 2017 Retrieved 13 January 2019 Prof dr Stanko Staniћ 2006 2016 Retrieved 13 January 2019 Akademik prof dr Dragoљub Mirјaniћ 1992 2006 Retrieved 13 January 2019 Akademik prof dr Raјko Kuzmanoviћ 1988 1992 Retrieved 13 January 2019 Prof dr Dragica Dodig 1984 1988 Retrieved 13 January 2019 Prof dr Ibrahim Tabakoviћ 1979 1984 Retrieved 13 January 2019 Prof dr Dragomir Maliћ 1975 1979 Retrieved 13 January 2019 University of Banja Luka Agreement on cooperation with other higher education Archived from the original on 2013 12 08 Retrieved 2013 01 24 a b Strategiјa internacionalizaciјe Univerziteta u Baњoј Luci PDF Retrieved 13 January 2019 a b Otvoren Konfuciјev institut u Baњaluci FOTO VIDEO Radio Televizija Republike Srpske Retrieved 13 January 2019 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related 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