Herzegovina University

About

Herzegovina University, established in 2010, is the first private accredited university in the Herzegovina region, committed to delivering internationally recognized education and fostering scientific, artistic, and professional excellence through both fundamental and applied research. It has two faculties -  Dr. Milenko Brkić Faculty of Social Sciences and International Relations & Diplomacy - and offers 13 study programmes across all three cycles. With over 90 teaching staff and more than 700 graduates to date, including over 30 doctorates, its research strengths lie in social sciences, law, diplomacy, public administration and humanistic disciplines. Key features include flexible modes of study (regular, part-time, distance), international accreditation and recognition, and active international cooperation and student/staff mobility.

Sustainability at Herzegovina University

Herzegovina University actively embraces sustainability as central to its mission, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals through its teaching, research, campus culture, and community engagement. It offers programs in Ecology & Environmental Protection, Social Sciences, International Relations, and Education, ensuring students gain knowledge of ethical, ecological, and social dimensions. The university fosters research that addresses environmental protection, sustainable tourism, and social responsibility. On campus, it promotes awareness of resource use and encourages green thinking among staff and students. Through its centers - such as the Centre for Sustainable Tourism Development (CeRT) or the Centre for Research, Education, Development and Training (CIERI) - and through partnerships and networks, it seeks to ensure its values resonate beyond the classroom.