World in Serbia Scholarship Program of the Government of Serbia

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Applications for the “World in Serbia” (Svet u Srbiji) scholarship program of the Government of the Republic of Serbia are now being accepted for the 2027/2028 academic year.

Administered by the Serbian Ministry of Education in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this program aims to strengthen ties between Serbia and non-aligned countries by training a new generation of international graduates. As a prerequisite for studies in Serbian, scholarship recipients take a free intensive Serbian language course upon arrival before joining their degree program.

The “World in Serbia” program offers full scholarships to nationals of 127 countries in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America that are members or observers of the Non-Aligned Movement. The scholarship enables study in Serbia at every level (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate, and professional studies), with accommodation, meals, a monthly allowance, and health insurance. The application period for the 2026-2027 academic year is open from 10 to 26 June 2026.

About the “World in Serbia” Program 2026-2027

• LEVEL: Bachelor’s, Master’s, professional studies, specialization, Doctorate
• APPLICATION: from 10 to 26 June 2026
• FUNDING: free tuition + accommodation + meals + allowance + insurance
• TARGET GROUP: nationals of 127 member/observer countries of the Non-Aligned Movement
• HOST COUNTRY: Republic of Serbia
• LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: Serbian (free language course included)

What the “World in Serbia” Scholarship Covers

The “World in Serbia” 2027 scholarship program offers the following benefits to accepted applicants:

• An intensive preparatory Serbian language course after arrival (except for recipients who have already studied in Serbia and taken Serbian courses).
• Free tuition for one study level (academic Bachelor’s, integrated studies, professional studies, professional specialization, academic or professional Master’s, academic specialization, or Doctorate).
• A monthly allowance of 18,000 Serbian dinars (RSD), roughly €150.
• Free accommodation and meals in the public student residences of Serbia or the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina.
• Health insurance: mandatory for recipients under 26 enrolled in studies, optional for those over 26 (who are invited to take out their own policy).
• Free recognition of secondary and higher education diplomas.

What the Scholarship Does Not Cover

• Round-trip travel costs to Serbia.
• Urban transport in Serbia.
• Textbooks and study materials.
• Examination registration fees and other administrative costs charged by institutions (certificates, diplomas, smart card for meals, etc.).
• Administrative fees related to the temporary residence permit and the biometric residence card (approximately 420 RSD for the application, 2,120 RSD for the permit, and 1,788 RSD for producing the card).

Eligibility Requirements

The applicant to the “World in Serbia” 2027 scholarship program must meet the following conditions:

• Be a national of a member or observer State of the Non-Aligned Movement.
• Be nominated by the competent authority of their country (national institution participating in the project).
• Comply with the age limits:
  • under 21 years for undergraduate studies (academic Bachelor’s, integrated studies, professional studies);
  • under 25 years for undergraduate professional specializations and graduate studies (academic or professional Master’s, academic specialization);
  • under 35 years for postgraduate studies (Doctorate).
• Hold the required level of study:
  • for the Bachelor’s: a four-year secondary school leaving diploma;
  • for the Master’s (60 ECTS): a Bachelor’s degree of at least 240 ECTS or a four-year diploma; for the Master’s (120 ECTS): a Bachelor’s degree of at least 180 ECTS;
  • for the Doctorate: a Master’s (or 5-year integrated studies, 300 ECTS) with a grade point average of at least 8.5 at both levels.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of English or Serbian at a minimum of A1 level upon arrival.

Application Procedure

The steps must be scrupulously followed, otherwise the application will not be reviewed:

1. Step 1: complete the online application form via the official link (official “World in Serbia” form).
2. Step 2: send the scanned documentation below (originals + certified translations into Serbian or English) to the address [email protected], making sure to indicate the surname, first name, and country in the subject line.
3. Step 3: submit all documents to the competent institution in one’s own country that published the call for applications.

Required Documents

• CV and motivation letter.
• Copy of the passport (untranslated) — valid for at least 6 years as of the date of the visa application.
• Certified proof of diplomas: secondary school transcripts and diplomas (for the Bachelor’s), higher education diplomas (for the Master’s), higher education diplomas + Master’s and transcripts for both levels + diploma supplements (for the Doctorate).
• Grade point average certificate for the last level of study (for the Doctorate).
• Proof of English or Serbian proficiency (certificate).
• Complete medical file (on the form provided with the call): proof of vaccination (tuberculosis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, measles, mumps, rubella, pneumococcus, Haemophilus influenzae); medical certificate (general state of health, chronic diseases, treatment, psychological assessment); test results for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, tuberculosis (QuantiFERON-TB test or chest X-ray), and malaria. All medical documentation must be signed and stamped by a doctor from a recognized health institution in the country of origin, with conditions indicated in Latin along with the ICD code.

Timeline

• 10 June 2026: applications open via the online form.
• 26 June 2026: application deadline via the online form.
• By 3 July 2026 at the latest: submission of the list of candidates proposed by the Serbian diplomatic missions to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Selected recipients must bring with them upon arrival in Serbia the originals of their diplomas (translated into Serbian/English), the grade point average certificate, and an original medical certificate with the test results, dated within the past six months.

FAQ – “World in Serbia” Scholarships 2026-2027

Contact

• Information for recipients: [email protected];
• Submission of documentation: [email protected];
• List of participating institutions: consult the official list.

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