Study and Living in Serbia
Serbia is an affordable study destination. Read on to know about the tuition fees, living expenses, health care, travel and accommodation options for students in Serbia.
Living Expenses
Students can expect to pay between €150 and €200 per month for 1 bedroom apartment. For 3-bedroom, students can expect to spend € 200 to € 300, depending on the location-city centre or outside city centre.
For utilities, you can expect to spend €150 to €200 per month.
Tuition Fees
Serbian at the public higher education institutions for Serbian citizens is free. International students are required to pay the fees, but that is low. The private higher education institutions in Serbia charge fees from all.
The tuition fee is set by the individual
higher education institution and is generally between EUR 500 to EUR 2500 per year. To know the exact tuition fee, contact the respective institution.
Student Accommodation
In Serbia, accommodation is easily available. Following accommodation options are available for students:
- Student dormitories
- Rented apartments
Student dormitories: Most of the higher education institutions in Serbia provide student dormitories to students. All the necessary facilities are offered. Single, double and triple bed-rooms are available. The price varies depending on the number of students sharing the room.
Rented apartments: In Serbia, there are many rental apartments/flats available for students. The price varies depending on the location, facilities and room size. Students can expect to pay between EUR 50 and EUR 200.
Transportation
By Air
The main air hub of Serbia is Nikola Tesla international airport. This airport is in Belgrade and many European and other airlines fly from here. Also, there are airports in the Nis city- the Constantine the Great Airport in Nis.
In Serbia, there is a bus service available for all passengers to and from the airport.
By Bus
In Serbia, there are many bus services operating that connects cities within the country and also with major cities in Western and Central Europe. The main bus hub of Serbia is in Belgrade. The international bus carrier is Lasta Eurolines.
By Train
Travelling by train is inexpensive. The train network is managed by the Serbian Railways. There are many discount cards, such Rail Plus, InterRail, Easy Travel Card, EuroDomino, ISIC, the uniform Balkan tariff, etc. With this card, one can get discount on travelling by train to Serbia.
By Car
Serbia is connected to many Europe regions. One can come to Serbia by car. You must possess a valid driver licence and registration document. Visit the website of Automobile and Motorcycle Association of Serbia (AMSS) (https://www.amss.org.rs/) to know about the services for road users in Serbia.
Health Care
The Ministry of Health and Environmental Protection manages the health care system in Serbia.
International students are given medical care during their stay in Serbia. The health care conditions vary depending on the agreement Serbia has with other countries. International students must possess a valid health insurance from their home country. They can also take private health insurance in Serbia. The health insurance is compulsory.
To know more about the health care in Serbia, visit the official website of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia (https://www.zdravlje.gov.rs/).
Part-time Work
Students in Serbia are permitted to work part-time on their student visa. Most of the full time study programmes allows to take part time work. Generally 20 hours may be a norm. However, during weekends and holidays students can work extra hours.
Note: The exact prices for living and tuition etc may vary. For latest updates see official website of Study in Serbia (www.studyinserbia.rs).
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