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Pre-war Mostar Unofficial Capital of Herzegovina Industry 50000 employees Avio, textile, agriculture, technology, powerplants Culture events, theaters,... Tourism UNESCO Population 126000 First mentioned in 1452 World renown for Otoman Haritage The OLD BRIDGE
Post-war Mostar Infrastructure rebuilding Reputation rebuilding 3/7/2016 BIHTEK Kick-off Meeting, Gent, Belgium
16 th Century Higher Religious Schools Education through time Informal Centre for Trade 20 th century Formal Higher Education 1950 Pedagogy 1959 Mechanical Engineering 1960 Agronomy 1971 Faculties University of Sarajevo Economy Law February 24 th 1975, Municipality of Mostar THE NEED FOR REGIONAL UNIVERSITY Formal Decision February 11 th 1977 All existing Faculties, research Institutes and 08-09/03/2016 Offices, STINT Meeting, Development Banja Luka, Centers join the University
Dzemal Bijedic University ID Public University (1/8 in B&H, 1/6 in Federation of B&H) Located in Mostar, University Campus Medium Size (250 employees, 6500 students) 8 Faculties Agro-Mediterranean Faculty Faculty of Civil Engineering Faculty of Economy Faculty of Educational Sciences Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Information Technologies Faculty of Law Faculty of Mechanical engineering Student Services, Library, Institutes at Faculties, QA, IR, DS Offices NEW STUDY PROGRAMS!
Mission & Vision Vision University Development Small to medium size but flexible Academic excellence International & regional recognition International Curricula o New knowledge and technologies for the future needs o o o Modern education methodology Multidisciplinary study programs, modern technologies, education for international market International standards in education to boost local social development
Regional outreach Regional economy Power plants Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Agriculture Agro-Mediterranean faculty Departments for biology + chemistry Nation wide ICT sector Faculty of Information Technologies Regional demands Law, Economy, Education Languages Turkish language + Yunus Emre
International visibility EU IPA, Horizon, Erasmus (Tempus) Research, CSA, Structural Measures Other TIKA, MEVLANA International Cooperation Memorandums Networks Bologna Process Quality Assurance University Management Curriculum Development Research Focused Fields of Academic Excellence
University Library Services Students Union + BEST info@unijamo.ba Rectorate International Relations Office Quality Assurance Office www.unmo.ba
Mostar The center of HNK (Herzegovina Neretva Canton) Nearest airports Sarajevo 130km Split 160km Dubrovnik 142km
Rujište Mountain spa and nature park 18 km north of Mostar Bosnian pine endemic very rare Richest concentration of oxygen in this part of Europe 1050 meters in altitude
Neretva River Rafting Konjic 70 km from Mostar
Hutovo Blato Nature and bird reserve Marshlands On the list of Birdlife Home to over 240 bird species Kravice Waterfall on the Trebižat Forty kilometres south of Mostar Height up to 25 m Radius of the base lake 120 m
Blagaj The spring of the Buna river Historical tekke built around 1520 Buna Short river Strong karstic spring Emerging from karstic cavern Beneath a high vertical cliff Diversity of above-ground and underground hydrography Example of an underground karst river One of the largest and most beautiful springs in Europe 30 m3/s extremely cold and clean water.
Vjetrenica The largest and most important cave in Dinaric mountain range Karstic and speleological riches
Pocitelj Wholly preserved Othman settlement Art colony Stolac Tombstones Historic core Pre-history to Austro- Hungarian
Medjugorje Franciscan church Lady of Medjugorje Adriatic coast-60km Dubrovnik 2 hours by car
Internationalisation Policy of internationalisation adopted by UNMO management Goals of the internationalisation Mission + Vision Strategy of Dzemal Bijedic University UNMO Management + IRO in charge of monitoring, follow up & control The pyramid of responsibilities: Rector Vice Rector for International Cooperation International Relations Office Faculty Dean/ Vice Deans Budget allocation: HR and other costs
Internationalisation Key activities of the Office for international cooperation at UNMO are: Administration of mobility programs Promotion of mobility programs Support for incoming and outgoing mobilities Participation in development of new strategic documents and institutional policies Dissemination activities on UNMO and other opportunities for staff and students Institutional exchange coordination Keeping records of international cooperation Support in setting up new cooperation Maintaining students friendly office
Internationalisation Support system for mobilities http://www.unmo.ba/eng.aspx Available to all applicants Support package for incoming mobilities Info leaflets for outgoing staff and student mobilities related to program Indicators from BIHTEK Additional per program/project Number of applications vs. accepted applications Number of support queries/activities Number of dissemination events Monthly report IRO to management / Office policy
Internationalisation Indicators from BIHTEK PI1 Institution strategic and operational plans promote internationalization. PI2 Specific plans relating to internationalization are aligned with the institution s strategic directions and operational plans. PI3 Authority and responsibility for the operational management of internationalization are clearly articulated. PI4 Planning for the ongoing process of internationalization is aligned with the institutions budget process. PI5 Institution policies, procedures and guidelines provide a framework for internationalization at both a course and program level. PI6 Policies, procedures and guidelines on internationalization are well communicated and integrated into research and development processes. PI7 The institution has memorandums on cooperation that enable international mobility. PI8 Quantitative aspects of internationalization: involvement in mobility programs; student/staff mobility. PI7 PI8 5 PI1 4 PI2 3 2 1 0 PI3 PI6 PI4 UNMO PI5 MaxVal
Internationalisation BSc in English English language end literature Biology Information technology BSc other Turkish + German language and literature MSc in English English language end literature Biology Information technology PhD Polytechnics BSc + MSc partial offer http://www.unmo.ba/eng/offer-for-incoming-students.aspx
Internationalisation Summer schools International Summer School in Mostar in human rights and social entrepreneurship Balkan Express Summer School Faculty of economy Standard course e content Advanced for Distance learning (FIT) Rulebook on mobility Procedures on international and inter-university cooperation ECTS recognition based on Learning agreement
Internationalisation Most attractive program for students Mevlana Exchange programme Turkey Exchange programs EMA2 Erasmus+, 39 cooperation agreement (WBC, Turkey) Data on International projects RDI at UNMO International publishing ResearchGate Impact on the internationalisation Vice Rector + Rector + IRO
Recognition Recognition Faculties Comities for recognition Typically 3 teaching staff Consultations with CIP Student services Legal affairs office University documents Law on HE + Lisbon convention (LRC) Cycle rulebook Mobility rulebook Published on www.unmo.ba http://www.unmo.ba/dokumenti.aspx Translation to English in progress
Recognition Recognition Documentation according the law Academic study programs -> academic qualifications Alternative: ministry Criteria for recognition According to law In cooperation with CIP No recognition of prior/non/informal qualifications at UNMO No special procedures -> equality
Recognition Recognition Procedure according the legislative Internal quality procedure Programs -> external Documentation Provided by student Support from CIP Official contact with HE in question ERIC-NARIC through CIP Standard procedure for assistance
OUTGOING MOBILITIES Recognition Rulebook on mobility Learning agreement Process of recognition All exams from TOR That are in the learning agreement Recognized in UNMO record sheet (IS) Verified by dean/head of study program Problems Teaching staff Student services Students did not read info pack
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