Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina with population of approximately 275,000 in the city proper and the wider metropolitan area has a population of around 500,000 people. Sarajevo is meeting point of East and West and also called Jerusalem of Europe. This city can be an excellent Erasmus destination for several reasons, offering a blend of rich historycultural diversity, and unique student experiences.

Some of the key aspects to consider if you’re thinking about Sarajevo for your Erasmus exchange: historical significance, vibrant student life, cultural diversity, affordable living, cuisine, natural beauty and outdoor activities, etc. Sarajevo is increasingly becoming a hub for international students, with many Erasmus and exchange programs in place. You’ll be able to meet people from all over the world and form lasting friendships.

Sarajevo with its combination of affordability, rich cultural history, and welcoming atmosphere makes it a hidden gem for adventurous students. If you’re looking for a uniqueoff-the-beaten-path experience with a balance of historynature, and student lifeSarajevo could be an unforgettable Erasmus experience.

ABOUT THE HOSTING PARTNER

Sectors

Discover the range of vocational sectors available for your students in this destination

Main sectors

  • Food and Hospitality: Tourism
  • Business, Administration and Services: Administration and Accounting
  • Information and Communication Technologies: Computer Science and Information Technology
Arts, Design and Media
  • Video production, Animation e Interactive Media
Business, Administration and Services
  • Administration and Accounting
  • Marketing and Sales
Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies
  • Automotive
  • Electrical and Automatic Installations
  • Electronics and Electrotechnics
  • Machining and CNC Technologies
  • Mechatronics
Food and Hospitality
  • Hospitality
  • Tourism
  • Waiter and Catering
Information and Communication Technologies
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Software Development
  • Telecommunications Installations
Science and Applied Technologies
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry and Pharmacy

Services

Everything you need to know about how the mobility experience is organised and delivered.

Always included

  • Transfer from the airport on demand (public and private)
  • Accommodation More info
  • Local transport
  • Mentoring More info
  • Placement matching or study visit programmes
  • Erasmus+ mobility paperwork management

Extra

  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Language course/s
  • Study visits for students
  • Hosting minors with Accompanying Person

Main hosting city: Sarajevo

Other hosting cities: -

Mobility duration for internships: from 1 week to 12 weeks

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CITY

What’s popular in Sarajevo

Old Town
Trebevic mountain
Yellow Fortress
Bosna Spring and Great Lane
The National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar Old Bridge

Trivia time

Did you know that Sarajevo is home to one of the most important film festivals in the Balkans? Founded in 1995, the Sarajevo Film Festival has grown into an international event, showcasing films from around the world and promoting the work of filmmakers in the region.

RELATED DESTINATIONS

STAFF DESTINATIONS

International University of Sarajevo (IUS)
International University of Sarajevo (IUS)
Sarajevo
School for Visually Impaired Pupils “Veljko Ramadanovic”
School for Visually Impaired Pupils “Veljko Ramadanovic”
Belgrade, Serbia
School of Economics and Trade from Smederevo
School of Economics and Trade from Smederevo
Smederevo, Serbia