Why Choose to Study at the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Sarajevo?

Choosing a career as a civil engineer or a geodetic engineer means choosing a profession recognised throughout the world. Civil engineering is the oldest branch of engineering, and the achievements of civil engineers are visible all around us. It is therefore no surprise that the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the University of Sarajevo is the oldest technical faculty within the University.

Civil and geodetic engineers participate in the realisation of a wide variety of structures, including high-rise buildings, tunnels, bridges, dams, airports and complex industrial facilities. They work as designers, contractors, design reviewers, supervising engineers, investors’ representatives and representatives of public authorities. The profession offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with engineers from other disciplines.

One of the greatest rewards comes at the end of a project, when you can look at the completed structure and take pride in your contribution, achieved through teamwork. This is what gives the profession its special appeal and value.

The study programmes at the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Sarajevo reflect the latest developments in the civil engineering profession and are compatible with those offered by leading European universities. The Faculty has a long-standing tradition of international cooperation with related faculties in some of Europe's most developed countries. Many of our professors, teaching assistants and associates have gained experience at renowned foreign higher education institutions, participated in scientific research projects, completed their doctoral dissertations abroad, and some have also had the opportunity to test and further develop their knowledge by working in leading engineering companies.

Our goal is to ensure that, upon successfully completing their studies, graduates possess the knowledge and competencies required to participate in civil engineering projects anywhere in the world. Most importantly, we strive to equip them with the ability to think critically and approach engineering challenges with sound professional judgement. Perhaps our most important goal, however, is to prepare young engineers to contribute to the development and improvement of our homeland.

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Civil Engineering in Sarajevo is a public higher education institution engaged in teaching, scientific research, advanced professional, professional and advisory activities in the fields of civil engineering and geodesy.

The Faculty comprises organisational units responsible for teaching and academic activities, including departments and chairs. The departments also include organisational units responsible for scientific research and advanced professional and professional activities, namely institutes.

These organisational units do not have separate legal personality; the Faculty of Civil Engineering itself has legal personality.

The Faculty is based in Sarajevo, within the Teaching Building complex at 30 Patriotske lige Street, as well as Buildings 1, 2 and 3 at 1, 3 and 5 Stjepana Tomića Street.

The founding rights of the Faculty are exercised by the Sarajevo Canton, in accordance with the law, through the Canton Government and the competent Ministry.

The Faculty of Civil Engineering is a constituent member of the University of Sarajevo and enjoys autonomy in carrying out its activities, in accordance with European standards on university autonomy and the Law on Higher Education.

Political party activities and political organisation are prohibited at the Faculty, regardless of the grounds on which they may be justified.

Any form of religious activity at the Faculty requires special approval from the competent Faculty authorities, provided that no specially designated premises are required for such activities. All religious communities are treated equally at the Faculty.

Mission

The Faculty of Civil Engineering of the University of Sarajevo is the oldest faculty of civil engineering in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Through its teaching, scientific research, advanced professional and advisory activities, as well as lifelong learning in the fields of civil engineering and geodesy, the Faculty contributes to the development of society and the state.

Vision

The Faculty of Civil Engineering of the University of Sarajevo strives to maintain and strengthen its position as the leading centre of higher education in all branches of civil engineering and geodesy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Through international cooperation and mobility programmes, the Faculty will continue to integrate into the European Research Area and the European Higher Education Area, while promoting the mobility of researchers, students and administrative staff.

The Faculty will also maintain and strengthen its cooperation with public institutions and business entities.

Strategic Objectives

• Align and improve learning outcomes with the requirements of the profession and the labour market, ensuring that graduates acquire the desired competencies based on the knowledge and skills gained during their studies.
• Improve existing study programmes at all three cycles of higher education in the fields of civil engineering, geodesy and geoinformatics, and develop new study programmes where necessary.
• Achieve accreditation of study programmes.
• Organise lifelong learning opportunities throughout graduates’ professional careers.
• Improve and modernise the teaching and learning process.
• Apply active learning methods to develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Develop teaching staff competencies and provide the infrastructure required to implement 21st-century learning methods.
• Improve the quality and scope of practical training.
• Maintain and, where possible, expand the scope and quality of scientific research activities at the Faculty, including joint research initiatives and institutional support for the professional development and career advancement of teaching and research staff.
• Equip, develop and certify the Faculty's laboratories, while ensuring and encouraging research activities within them.
• Continuously strengthen and expand cooperation with related faculties and university institutions, as well as international partners.
• Monitor quality assurance activities at the University and coordinate their implementation at the Faculty of Civil Engineering.