ECER 2025, Belgrade

A walk through the city’s center would bring quick shifts of architectural and emotional settings – from a monumental medieval fortress or a 16th century Ottoman mosque, through elegant Habsburg buildings and the Sveti Sava temple – one of the largest Eastern Orthodox Churches in the world, to the Palace of Serbia - the monumental example of the 20th century Yugoslav modernism, or shiny contemporary business buildings.

With its population of 1,23 million in the urban area, Belgrade is the capital of Serbia and the largest city in the Western Balkans. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and the Danube rivers, at the very border of the Pannonian Plain and the Balkans – the city’s favorite spot for watching stunning sunsets.

Belgrade's vibrant pace and atmosphere often appeal to foreigners, who quickly become an integral part of the city.

We invite you to make the journey through Belgrade’s unique magic the time of your life and to gain invaluable life and academic experience at the University of Belgrade.

Useful links:
National Tourism Organisation of Serbia: https://www.serbia.travel/en
Tourist organization of Belgrade, Serbia: https://www.tob.rs/en
Belgrade City: https://www.beograd.rs/en/discover-belgrade/

Leadership and Vision
As Serbia’s premier academic institution, the University of Belgrade is committed to fostering an environment that supports education and development across diverse fields of study. Our international acclaim underscores our status as the leading higher education institution in the region. To further our principles of autonomy, independence, and social engagement, and to uphold the highest standards of scientific research and education, our vision is grounded in the following values: academic freedom, acceptance of diversity, academic honesty, co-construction of knowledge, integrity, leadership, and common well-being.
We are dedicated to promoting and defending academic independence, intellectual curiosity, freedom of expression, open-mindedness to the exchange of ideas, and critical thinking. We strive to provide an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities and fair treatment for all, regardless of title, age, ethnicity, or gender. We focus on nurturing academic excellence through the discovery, preservation, and dissemination of theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as fostering collaborations with other academic institutions and organisations outside academia.
The University of Belgrade remains committed to its role as the leading educational and scientific research institution in the region, contributing to the development of the broader social community.

Useful links:
Website of the University of Belgrade: https://www.bg.ac.rs/home/
Welcoming guide to the University of Belgrade: https://www.bg.ac.rs/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Welcome-Guide.pdf