Banja Luka College is a state-accredited private college in Banja Luka with programmes in business economics, IT, graphic design, journalism and gastronomy.
Overview
The key facts about this university at a glance.
Tuition
on request
Degrees
Bachelor, Master
Language
Serbian
Programmes
Business and Economics, Law, Information Technology, Languages
Duration
3 to 4 years (Bachelor)
Intake
October
Living costs
approx. €450 to 650 per month
Admission
Via Study in Bosnia as authorised partner, fixed quota of places per programme and year
About the university
Banja Luka College is a state-accredited private college in the centre of Banja Luka, the largest city of the Republic of Srpska and the second largest in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It sits on Miloša Obilića street, close to everything you need in daily life.
The college focuses on practical, job-oriented degrees. You can study business in Bosnia here, with directions in business economics, entrepreneurial management, logistics and insurance, or occupational safety and environmental management. There are also programmes to study IT in Bosnia, plus graphic design and visual communication, journalism, and gastronomy and catering management.
Teaching is in Serbian. Most programmes run for three years (180 ECTS) or four years (240 ECTS). For international students who do not speak the language yet, we help arrange a language course before you start, so lectures and exams in the first semester are manageable.
The college is small, which many students like: groups are compact and staff know you by name. If you want to compare it with larger universities in Bosnia, browse all universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is a sensible choice if you want a compact, practical degree before moving into work or a master.
At a glance
Study programmes
Bachelor programmes at Banja Luka College take three years (180 ECTS) or four years (240 ECTS), depending on the programme and direction you choose. Graduates of a three-year programme can go on to a master elsewhere to reach the full 300 ECTS. Teaching is in Serbian, and the college also uses online lectures and e-learning tools. If you want to study business in Bosnia or study IT in Bosnia with a strong practical focus, this is a sensible place to start. We tell you which programme matches your school background.
Not sure which programme fits you? Send us your school certificate and your interests, and we tell you which degrees at Banja Luka College you can enter, how long they take and which tuition fees apply. That way you compare universities in Bosnia on real numbers.
Faculties and campus
Admission
Your application to Banja Luka College goes through us. As an authorised partner of Bosnian universities, Study in Bosnia has contracts with the individual universities and a fixed quota of places per programme and year. We allocate these places on a first-come, first-served basis, provided you meet certain minimum criteria and the visa and entry requirements.
We handle the entire admission for you. We check your eligibility for the programme you want, organise certified translations and the recognition of your certificate, and submit your complete application to Banja Luka College as its authorised partner. Teaching is in Serbian, so we also plan a language course with you if you need one.
After admission we help with the student visa and the residence permit in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and we look for accommodation with you before you arrive.
If you are not sure yet whether to study in Bosnia in Serbian, book a free consultation and we go through your options together.
Tuition and living costs
Tuition is available on request; we send you the current fee for your programme before you apply. Tuition fees at private universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina differ by programme and study mode, so we quote the exact figure for your faculty rather than a rough range. When you study in Bosnia, tuition fees are usually paid per year, often in instalments; we explain the payment terms of your university before you sign anything.
Our estimate for international students in Banja Luka is about €450 to 650 per month in living costs, plus tuition fees. Budget a little extra in the first month for the deposit, the student visa and the residence permit fees.
City and student life
Banja Luka is the kind of city where you can walk from your flat to class, to the riverbank and to a café in the same afternoon. About 185,000 people live here, and the centre is compact, green and full of parks along the Vrbas river.
Banja Luka College is on Miloša Obilića 30, close to the centre, so many students walk or take a short bus ride. City buses link all districts. Banja Luka International Airport is about 25 km north, and by road you reach Zagreb in about 3 hours, Sarajevo in 4 and Belgrade in 4.5.
Winters are cold and summers warm, a typical continental climate. Living costs are low: most international students manage on €450 to 650 per month including rent. The city is safe, with a relaxed pace, and on weekends you can go rafting or hiking in the Vrbas canyon.
For accommodation we suggest a room in a shared flat in the centre or in Borik, both close to the college. Always ask for a written rental contract, because you need it for the residence permit. We check listings with you before you commit. If you are still abroad, our local office in Bosnia can view rooms for you and send photos, so you do not need an extra trip before the semester. Plan to arrive one or two weeks early: registering your address and applying for the residence permit take a few visits to the authorities.
Other universities in Banja Luka you might compare: the University of Banja Luka, the Pan-European University Apeiron and the University of Business Studies Banja Luka.
How we support you
One team for everything, with our head office in Bern and our local office in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
We look at your school certificate, your goals and your budget and tell you which programme fits you best.
Translations, nostrification of your certificate and the complete application, submitted on time.
We prepare your visa file and accompany you to the authorities for your residence permit.
A flat or a room in a shared flat, and our local team is there when you arrive.
FAQ
Programmes at Banja Luka College are taught in Serbian. International students can still enrol if they learn the language first. Study in Bosnia helps you book a Serbian language course in Banja Luka or online, so you are ready for lectures, group work and exams from the first semester.
Tuition fees at Banja Luka College depend on the programme and study mode. Tuition is available on request; we send you the current fee for your programme before you apply. On top of that, plan about €450 to 650 per month for living costs in Banja Luka.
Banja Luka College is a private, state-accredited college in Banja Luka. It offers bachelor programmes of three or four years in business economics, information technology, graphic design, journalism and gastronomy, with a clear focus on practical skills for the job market. Study in Bosnia tells you which other universities in Bosnia fit your plans.
Banja Luka College is at Miloša Obilića 30 in Banja Luka, close to the city centre. Most students walk or take a short city bus ride. Banja Luka International Airport is about 25 km north, and Zagreb is around three hours away by road.
At Banja Luka College you can study business economics, entrepreneurial management, logistics and insurance management, occupational safety management, computer science and IT engineering, graphic design, journalism, and gastronomy and catering management. All programmes are bachelor degrees taught in Serbian. We help you choose the programme that fits your school background.
Study in Bosnia is an authorised partner of Bosnian universities and has a contract with Banja Luka College with a fixed quota of places per programme and year. We allocate these places on a first-come, first-served basis, provided you meet the minimum criteria and the visa and entry requirements. We take care of translations, nostrification and the complete application, and afterwards the student visa, the residence permit and your housing.
Most students in Banja Luka spend about €450 to 650 per month. A room in a shared flat costs approx. €150 to 250 per month, food about €150 to 200, and the city bus €15 to 25. That makes Banja Luka one of the cheaper student cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Study in Bosnia checks your eligibility for Banja Luka College, organises translations and the recognition of your certificate, and submits a complete application. We also help with the student visa, the residence permit in Banja Luka and finding accommodation, and we stay in touch after you arrive.
Study in Bosnia
Study in Bosnia is the official representative of Bosnian universities. We help you from your study place to housing, visa and residence permit.
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