Multicultural Campus Experience
at the University of Nis
The city of Nis celebrates diversity and inclusion, welcoming students from around the globe. The university prioritises the unique needs of its diverse community, including the accommodations required by students from various ethnicities, religions and cultures. The city hosts mosques, churches and synagogues nearby. Students can experience a multicultural environment that fosters understanding, inclusion and diversity.
Various cuisines and food options are available in and around the city of Nis including Halal, Kosher and Vegetarian restaurants. Serbian culture promotes a safe and respectful environment, ensuring the well-being of all students from various backgrounds and ethnicities including hijabi women. On campus and throughout the city, the faculty of medicine actively promotes an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere, celebrating diversity and embracing all cultural backgrounds.
Extracurricular Activities
Aspiring doctors can enroll in a language course to get a basic command of Serbian. These courses pay off during the clinical years when medical students have to converse with local patients to diagnose and treat them. Still, the university is among the medical schools in Europe with English-taught programmes, and they don’t require you to take Serbian language classes.
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Furthermore, the University of Nis encourages academically gifted scholars to participate in research projects. The Medical Faculty publishes its own scientific journal, and students have a chance to publish their work in it.
Moreover, the local research centre organises scientific congresses and conferences for aspiring medics. They can even present their work at prestigious international conferences and events at other medical schools in Europe. Publishing exciting research in other prestigious journals is also an option for visionary students.
In addition, several student organisations on campus promote social and networking events. For example, the Committee for International Cooperation for Medical Students provides aspiring doctors with many educational and professional opportunities. They organise internships, research exchange programmes, and various humanitarian activities. They host the popular Sweet Parties - Sweets for a Smile. Last but not least, the University of Nis organises career fairs, seminars, conferences, and celebrations. The quality of said events makes the institution one of the most attractive places to study medicine in Europe.
Accommodation
The University of Nis does not offer dormitories for international students. However, the city offers many affordable options for life there. MMR Study Abroad will help you find and rent the most suitable
accommodation for your needs according to your standards and budget.
Here you can rent a 1-bedroom apartment in the range of €150 to €220 per month, depending on the location. Utilities can cost another €30 to €70 per month. Other expenses like food, transportation, and entertainment can cost an average of €350.
Another option you can have in mind is living in a hostel. The price perday is between €10 and €20.
Furthermore, the University of Nis canteens offer students very affordable meal plans. Three meals per day cost around €5, which is quite literally and figuratively a treat.
The local public transport network offers good accessibility and regular timetables at very low prices. If you are looking for a faster mode of transportation, cabs are a good alternative. Most rides don’t cost more than €3.
Last but not least, the city has very good international accessibility. The local Nis Constantine the Great Airport has direct flights to several European capitals, and most destinations are one connection away. The city is also well connected by an international railway and highway, so buses and trains are also a valid mode of transportation.