SEBS International Office

🌍 Three Countries. Three Universities. One Shared Vision for a Sustainable Future.

🎉The Univerzitet u Sarajevu - Ekonomski fakultet, in partnership with WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) and the Ekonomska fakulteta, successfully organized a three-week International Summer School on Circular Economy.

💫Throughout the programme, students had the unique opportunity to study in Vienna, Ljubljana, and Sarajevo, gaining diverse academic perspectives while experiencing three vibrant European cities.

📍The Sarajevo module featured lectures by Prof. Amila Pilav-Velić with a guest lecture by Jaap
Versluis from Inholland Rotterdam, providing valuable international insights into circular economy and sustainable business practices.

Beyond the classroom, participants visited the production facilities of Bosnalijek BiH, where they explored how sustainability principles are implemented in practice. The programme also included cultural and networking activities, such as a guided tour of Sarajevo and an unforgettable rafting adventure, creating lasting memories and friendships.

👏A heartfelt thank you to all our partners, lecturers, and students for making this international collaboration such a great success. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of future sustainability leaders!

🎉 Another successful year of SEBS Guest Lectures is behind us!
During the 2025–2026 academic year, SEBS had the privilege of hosting 53 distinguished guest lecturers from academia, industry, international organizations and the public sector.
🎓 31 of them were EFSA alumni, whose continued engagement reflects the lasting connection between our graduates and the Faculty, while inspiring current students through their knowledge, experience and professional achievements.
💡 Their valuable insights, practical expertise and real-world perspectives significantly enriched the classroom experience and strengthened the link between academic learning and professional practice.
👏 Thank you to all our guest lecturers for being an important part of the SEBS community!

As part of the second year of the project “The Importance of Brand Value, Financial Literacy, and Sustainability in Investment Decision-Making: A Comparison between Austrian and BiH Students”, researchers from the School of Economics and Business, University of Sarajevo, Lejla Lazović-Pita and Lejla Dedović, visited FH Kufstein Tirol – University of Applied Sciences.

The visit included meetings with project partners Mario Situm and Giuseppe Sorrentino to review the project's progress, align research priorities, and define the next steps towards completing the planned research outputs. The researchers also met with the Rector, Prof. (FH) PD Dr. Mario Döller, to discuss opportunities for further strengthening institutional and research cooperation.

The project is implemented within the Scientific & Technological Cooperation (WTZ) programme between Austria and Bosnia and Herzegovina, supported by OeAD – Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation and the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Science and Culture).

We are grateful for the valuable exchange of ideas and look forward to continuing our successful collaboration and future joint research activities.

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming four colleagues to the School of Economics and Business, University of Sarajevo, as part of the Erasmus+ Staff Training and Teaching Mobility programme.

We were delighted to host Prof. Maciej Czaplewski and Prof. Rafał Klóska from the University of Szczecin (Poland), Prof. Francesco James Mazzocchini from the Università Politecnica delle Marche (Italy), and Prof. Roman Klimko from the Bratislava University of Economics and Business (Slovakia).

Their visit provided a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences, strengthen international cooperation, and foster new ideas for future collaboration.

Thank you for visiting our School—we look forward to welcoming you again!

As part of the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), our PhD student Adna Omanović recently participated in an international mobility programme that brought together students and academic staff from Europe, the Middle East, and South Africa.

Reflecting on her experience, Adna shared:

"Participating in the Erasmus+ BIP programme was an incredibly valuable experience that offered much more than academic knowledge. Through lectures, workshops, and collaborative activities, I had the opportunity to exchange ideas with participants from different cultural backgrounds, develop my intercultural competences, and build new international friendships.

Beyond the academic programme, we explored Romania's rich history and culture by visiting the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, the National Bank of Romania Museum, and Peleș Castle in Sinaia. These experiences made the programme even more memorable.

I truly believe that opportunities like this are invaluable, especially for students coming from countries outside the European Union, where international mobility opportunities are less frequent. I am grateful to the organisers, professors, and all participants for an unforgettable experience that I will carry with me both personally and professionally."

We are proud of Adna for representing our institution and wish her continued success in her academic journey.

Professors Zijada Rahimić and Munira Šestić, together with Teaching Assistant Amila Bijedić from the Department of Management and Organization, recently visited Maribor within the framework of the Slovenia–Bosnia and Herzegovina project “Entrepreneurial Intentions of Female Business Students: Improving Contextual Support in Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

During the visit, the team held meetings with Professors Vojko Potočan and Zlatko Nedelko from the University of Maribor. The project team discussed the progress of the project, ongoing research activities, exchanged experiences, and planned the next steps and future joint activities within the project.

This project represents a continuation of successful cooperation between the School of Economics and Business Sarajevo and the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor.

We are especially grateful for the support and guidance that Prof. Potočan provided to Amila throughout her stay as a young researcher.

We are happy to continue this collaboration and look forward to the upcoming joint activities and new opportunities. ✨

Last week, from 15–19 June 2026, we had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Ruta Ciutiene and Prof. Rimgaile Vaitkiene from Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania as part of the Erasmus+ Staff Training Mobility programme.

During their visit, our colleagues had the opportunity to learn more about our institution, exchange experiences and best practices, and discuss opportunities for future cooperation. They also met with Prof. Dr. Ljiljan Veselinović, Vice Dean for Quality and Sustainability, strengthening the dialogue between our institutions and exploring new possibilities for academic collaboration.

We would like to thank Prof. Ciutiene and Prof. Vaitkiene for visiting our School and look forward to continuing our cooperation in the future.

🌍🏆 Another Major International Recognition for the School of Economics and Business, University of Sarajevo!

We are proud to announce that the Financial Management and Marketing Management (FM&MM) study programme has successfully achieved EFMD reaccreditation for the maximum period of five years.

This marks the second consecutive reaccreditation cycle in which the programme has been awarded the maximum accreditation period, reaffirming the excellence of our teaching and learning processes, the quality of our curriculum, strong engagement with the business community, achievements in research and scholarly activities, international projects and academic collaboration, as well as our commitment to the highest international standards in higher education.

This reaccreditation further strengthens the position of the School of Economics and Business, University of Sarajevo, as the only internationally accredited faculty in Bosnia and Herzegovina holding both EFMD and AACSB accreditations. It also recognizes our continuous investment in research excellence, knowledge creation, and the integration of scientific achievements into addressing contemporary economic and societal challenges.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our faculty members, staff, students, alumni, and business partners whose dedication and support contributed to this important achievement.

Together, we will continue to advance quality, international visibility, and excellence in business and economics education while further strengthening our role as a leading research-oriented institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the wider international academic community.



Univerzitet u Sarajevu - Ekonomski fakultet
Univerzitet u Sarajevu

Last week, 49 students of the Financial Management & Marketing Management (FM&MM) study program at the University of Sarajevo School of Economics and Business participated in a study visit to Vienna, connecting classroom knowledge with contemporary business, urban, and social practices.

The visit included discussions at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) on business environments, foreign direct investment, and lessons that Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina can learn from Vienna. We extend our sincere gratitude to Professor Christian Bellak for his hospitality and support.

Students also explored Nordbahnviertel, an inspiring example of sustainable urban transformation, and had the opportunity to discover Vienna’s cultural, historical, and business environment independently.

Such study visits play an important role in the FM&MM program, providing students with valuable international exposure and first-hand insights into contemporary business and economic challenges.

As part of the Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility programme, we were pleased to host Byron Flores (GBSB Global, Malta) and Marcin Wiśniewski (Poznań University of Economics and Business, Poland).

During their visit, they delivered guest lectures to our students and contributed to the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and international perspectives.

Thank you for being part of our academic community! 🌍✨