# Academic and institutional developments in the Balkans

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/academic-and-institutional-developments-in-the-balkans
> Updated: 2026-09-28T11:52:22.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 3.

Academic and institutional developments are occurring across several Balkan nations. In Serbia, the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (SANU) announced an election cycle to select new leadership and members, with an emphasis on increasing the representation of women and younger researchers. In Novi Sad, the Faculty of Philosophy saw the Alliance of Students of the Faculty of Philosophy win re-run elections for its Student Parliament, while the Appellate Court upheld a ruling against the faculty regarding illegal salary reductions during student blockades.

In Montenegro, educational efforts include the reconstruction of physical education halls in Bar. The University of Montenegro (UCG) has announced that applications for master’s degree programs for the 2026/27 academic year will open on September 29. The university is offering 1,890 places across 19 organizational units. Candidates must pass entrance exams scheduled for September 30 and October 1, 2026, with the enrollment process expected to conclude by October 5. To apply, candidates must submit original diplomas or certificates of undergraduate studies and biometric ID copies, while foreign citizens must provide proof of language proficiency. Additionally, the university has initiated a project to modernize and adapt the Senate Hall at the Rectorate.

In Kosovo, the ‘Ukshin Hoti’ University conducted entrance exams for various master’s programs, including Business Administration and Computer Science.

## Claims

- Applications for master's studies for the 2026/27 academic year begin on September 29. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- There are 1,890 available places across 19 organizational units. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Entrance exams will be held on September 30 and October 1, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Applicants must have completed undergraduate studies of at least 180 ECTS credits. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Candidate enrollment and certificate issuance will conclude by October 5. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: University of Montenegro opens master's study enrollment

The University of Montenegro has opened applications for 1,890 master's study places for the 2026/2027 year, with entrance exams scheduled for late September.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-montenegro-opens-masters-degree-applications

### 2026-09-22: Universities in Montenegro and Kosovo announce master's program admissions

Universities in Montenegro and Kosovo are conducting entrance exams and opening applications for master's degree programs for the 2026/27 academic year.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universities-in-montenegro-and-kosovo-announce-masters-program-admissions

### 2026-09-21: Academic institutions in Serbia and Montenegro undergo elections and reforms

Academic institutions in Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia are undergoing leadership elections, infrastructure improvements, and legal rulings regarding faculty management and employee rights.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-novi-sad-holds-repeated-student-elections

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