Universities in Serbia
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Serbia
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Scimago Institutions published most recent results of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Includes 6 universities from Serbia.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: Latest URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance from Urap . 4 universities from Serbia appear in this ranking.
  • 15 Dec, 2023: Latest Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science) from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. 3 universities from Serbia appear in this ranking.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. University of Belgrade with highest ranking among universities in Serbia ranked #901.

Rankings of universities in Serbia 2024

  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #721 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #398 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 15 more rankings of University of Belgrade and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects

  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #963 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 9 more rankings of University of Novi Sad and subject specific rankings for 5 subjects

  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1401 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #1891 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 9 more rankings of University of Kraguyjevac and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects


  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #5 
  • #2058 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #1556 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 5 more rankings of University of Niš and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #6 
  • #4096 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]
Show 1 more rankings of University of Prishtina and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

#6
Serbia

Singidunum University

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  • #2 
  • #927 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]
  • #3071 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#7
Serbia

State University of Novi Pazar

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  • #11801 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #912 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#8
Serbia

Metropolitan University

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#9
Serbia

International University of Novi Pazar

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#10
Serbia

European University

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Highest subject rankings of universities in Serbia

Dentistry URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#178 
University of Belgrade
Physics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#201 
University of Belgrade
Engineering URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#269 
University of Belgrade
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#269 
University of Belgrade
Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#278 
University of Belgrade
Psychology GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#301 
University of Belgrade
Education QS World University Rankings By Subject
#301 
University of Belgrade
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#801 
University of Novi Sad

Serbia Key Facts for International Students

7 out of 10 Universities in Serbia Ranked in at least one ranking

20 Different Rankings list Universities in Serbia (15 institution and 5 subject rankings)

3 Global Rankings rank Universities in Serbia Among TOP 200

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FAQ

University of Belgrade ranks #1 in Serbia in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Serbia University of Novi Sad is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 6 rankings where University of Novi Sad is listed.

University of Belgrade is ranked best in Serbia for Medicine & Health (Dentistry). See all rankings for the University of Belgrade.

University of Belgrade is ranked best in Serbia for Natural Sciences (Physics). See all rankings for the University of Belgrade.

University of Belgrade is ranked best in Serbia for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Belgrade.

University of Belgrade is ranked best in Serbia for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the University of Belgrade.

University of Belgrade is ranked best in Serbia for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the University of Belgrade.

University of Belgrade is ranked best in Serbia for Social Studies & Humanities (Psychology). See all rankings for the University of Belgrade.

University of Belgrade is ranked best in Serbia for Education (Education). See all rankings for the University of Belgrade.

University of Novi Sad is ranked best in Serbia for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of Novi Sad.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% Papers per faculty 10% International research network 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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