University of Tuzla
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| Univerzitet u Tuzli | |
| Latin: Uneversitas Studiorum Tuzlaensis | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 18 November 1976 |
| Rector | Prof. dr. Enver Halilović |
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Academic staff
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500 |
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Administrative staff
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200 |
| Students | 15,000 undergraduate 1,500 post graduate |
| Location | |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | European University Association |
| Website | University of Tuzla(Bosnian) (English) |
University of Tuzla (Bosnian: Univerzitet u Tuzli) is a public university located in the city of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The university was founded in 1958. It became a proper university in 1976, and today is one of the major institutions of higher learning in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
History[edit]
A college of mining was established in 1958 and Faculty of Chemical Engineering in 1959 as a first faculty outside University of Sarajevo, at which time the university had 159 students. The Mining School developed into a Faculty of Mining in 1960. From there more faculties were added and enrollment increased, until an independent institution of higher education was created in 1976.
Sport[edit]
In the 2000s, the Basketball club UKK Student which competes in A1 League (2nd Tier on Pyramid) originated from the university.
Faculties and Schools[edit]
- Medical School (four year study)
- Business School
- Academy of Drama
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation
- Faculty of Economics
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- Faculty of Mining, Geology and Civil Engineering
- Faculty of Medicine (six year study)
- Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- Faculty of Philosophy
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
See also[edit]
Coordinates: 44°31′55″N 18°41′12.7″E / 44.53194°N 18.686861°E