Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad

What Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad does

The Faculty of Technical Sciences (Fakultet tehničkih nauka, FTN) is a public higher education and research institution within the University of Novi Sad, established in 1960 and headquartered at Trg Dositeja Obradovića 6, Novi Sad, Serbia. It operates 13 academic departments spanning energetics and electronics, mechanical engineering, architecture and urbanism, civil engineering and geodesy, computer science and automation, industrial engineering and management, traffic, process engineering, environmental protection, and graphic engineering and design, organized into dozens of specialized chairs and laboratories. FTN offers undergraduate, master's, specialist, and doctoral academic studies, supported by digital learning infrastructure (Canvas LMS, MS Teams, Sova) and continuous international mobility programs under Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe (e.g., GRETA project on printed electronics, PASEC project on precision agriculture). Revenue is generated primarily through state budget allocations and tuition/academic fees published annually in the konkurs za upis, with auxiliary income from preparatory courses, supplementary exam fees, industry-sponsored internships, and contract research.

The faculty's customer base is twofold: roughly 2,000 domestic and international freshmen enroll annually for degree programs, while ~23+ corporate and government partners — including NIS, Comtrade, Huawei, Bosch, Mitsubishi Electric, Nidec, Toyo Tire, Grundfos, Schneider Electric, Elektrodistribucija Srbije, and the Serbian Ministry of Economy's Directorate for Measures and Precious Metals — engage through joint research, internships, scholarships, and technology transfer. Distribution is anchored on the single main campus supplemented by digital channels; recruitment relies on open days, formal welcome receptions for new cohorts, the FTN Novine publication, social media, and co-branded industry events. Notable achievements include 20+ years of continuous Eurobot participation, with podium finishes (2nd place 2024, 3rd place 2026), and individual faculty recognition such as Prof. Tibor Lukić's Arany János Order from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.

Name

Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad

Legal name

Fakultet tehničkih nauka u Novom Sadu

Website

https://ftn.uns.ac.rs

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

FTN is a public technical faculty within the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, operating 13 academic departments across engineering, computer science, and architecture. It serves roughly 2,000 new students annually and partners with 20+ companies and government bodies for research, internships, and technology transfer.

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Product category

Higher Education (Technical Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Technical higher education
• Engineering study programs
• Scientific research services
• Industry-academia partnerships
• International academic mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Novi Sad

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: As a public university faculty within the University of Novi Sad, FTN generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to students for various study programs (basic academic, basic professional, master's academic, master's professional, specialist academic, and doctoral academic studies). Tuition rates vary by program and are published in konkurs (admission) documents. Additional fees include exam registration fees (1,500 RSD per exam in supplementary September sessions).

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Technical Sciences (FTN) at the University of Novi Sad is a state-funded public higher education and scientific research institution offering academic study programs (basic, master, specialist, and doctoral) across 13 technical departments, including computer science, electronics, mechanical engineering, architecture, civil engineering, energy, and industrial engineering. The faculty also conducts applied and fundamental scientific research, participates in international research projects (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+), and delivers industry collaboration programs including student internships, joint research, and technology transfer with corporate and government partners.

Product overview

Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across engineering, technology, and applied sciences. The institution operates 13 departments (Departman za računarstvo i automatiku, Departman za energetiku, Departman za mehanizaciju, Departman za arhitekturu, Departman za građevinarstvo, Departman za proizvodno mašinstvo, Departman za saobraćaj, Departman za grafičko inženjerstvo, Departman za industrijsko inženjerstvo, Departman za tehničku mehaniku, Departman za energetiku i procesnu tehniku, Departman za inženjerstvo zaštite životne sredine, and Departman za opšte discipline u tehnici). The portfolio includes Academic Study Programs (undergraduate, master's, doctoral levels), Scientific Research capabilities with international project participation, Student Services Portal with digital tools, and Industry Partnership Programs connecting academia with industry. The institution has approximately 2,000 new students annually and maintains collaborations with international universities and technology companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Study Programs Comprehensive engineering education delivered across 13 academic departments, offering basic academic, basic professional, master's academic, master's professional, specialist academic, and doctoral academic studies in technical disciplines including computer science, electronics, telecommunications, mechanical engineering, architecture, civil engineering, environmental engineering, traffic, energy, industrial engineering, and graphic engineering. Designed for prospective students seeking accredited higher education qualifications in technical sciences.
• Scientific Research Services Scientific research services delivered across FTN's 13 departments, including international research projects (Horizon Europe project GRETA for organic/printed ultra-high frequency identification tags, Erasmus+ project PASEC for precision agriculture curricula modernization) and industry-sponsored research through cooperation agreements. Targeted at industry partners, government institutions, and international research collaborators seeking joint R&D.
• Student Services Portal
• Industry Partnership Programs Formal cooperation programs with corporate and government partners including paid student internships (e.g., Toyo Tire Serbia at 625 RSD/hour, Nidec's Learn, Grow and Drive Forward program), joint research projects, and business-technical cooperation agreements. Targeted at industry partners such as Comtrade, NIS, Schneider Electric, Grundfos, Huawei, Bosch, and others seeking talent pipelines and R&D collaboration.
• Preparatory Courses for Entrance Exams Paid preparatory courses for prospective students preparing for entrance examinations: Scenska arhitektura i tehnika (1,500 RSD per session, 4,000 RSD per month for 3 sessions, 10,000 RSD full course of 12 sessions, 2,500 RSD per recorded lecture) and Grafičko inženjerstvo i dizajn (15,000 RSD per participant for 28 class hours; 128 EUR for international payments). Mathematics preparatory course is free. Delivered online via MS Teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3rd place at Eurobot 2026 (Memristor team) among 32 teams from 15 countries; 2nd place at Eurobot 2024 (µ robotics team) among 29 teams from 14 countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Direkcija za mere i dragocene metale (Ministry of Economy, Republic of Serbia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Agreement on business-technical cooperation signed 15 June 2026 at FTN premises. A working meeting of representatives of both institutions preceded the signing, establishing conditions for cooperation in metrology and related technical fields.
• Bpacks Lab doo BeogradminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific-research and business-technical cooperation between FTN and Bpacks Lab doo Beograd.
• Comtrade System Integration doo BeogradcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness-technical cooperation through product and program development, joint research, organization of professional and scientific gatherings. Comtrade also hosts FTN students at Open Day events and supports the EDIT Summer School program.
• Devoteam doo Novi SadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint scientific-research projects, conferences and professional gatherings organization, workshops, and laboratory improvement.
• Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term business-technical cooperation with Mitsubishi Electric Europe's German branch.
• Nidec CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term business-technical cooperation. Nidec offers paid student internship programs (Learn, Grow and Drive Forward) for EHS Intern and Integrated Management System Engineer Intern positions.
• Naftna industrija Srbije a.d. Novi Sad (NIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in education, research, and knowledge transfer, including scientific research, consultations, exchange of knowledge and experience, training, and professional advice.
• Robert Bosch doocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific and business-technical cooperation between FTN and Robert Bosch in Serbia.
• Toyo Tire Serbia d.o.o. InđijacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific research and business-technical cooperation. Active paid internship program for Maintenance and Energy department at 625 RSD/hour.
• HIP-Petrohemija PančevominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific research and consultations, exchange of knowledge and experience, training, and professional advice.
• Levi9 Global Sourcing Balkan doo Novi SadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness-technical cooperation through product development, joint research, and organization of professional and scientific gatherings.
• Nortz doo Novi SadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific research and business-technical cooperation through product development, joint research, and organization of professional and scientific gatherings.
• Motor Innovation Kft. BudimpeštaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on research, development, and educational projects, professional and practical training.
• Geoada DOO Novi SadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowledge and experience exchange, professional consulting, scientific research cooperation.
• Elektrodistribucija Srbije d.o.o. BeogradcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of cooperation signed November 2025 establishing strategic partnership in science, education, innovation, and technological development. Focus areas: digitalization, energy efficiency, sustainable technology solutions, student internships, and joint project preparation.
• Elektromreža Srbije a.d.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElektromreža Srbije (Serbian Electric Grid) operates as the transmission system operator. FTN students benefit from scholarship programs and career opportunities; cooperation in electricity market engineering positions.
• Institut za kardiovaskularne bolesti VojvodineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness and scientific-research cooperation focused on implementation of virtual and augmented reality in cardiovascular surgery; also educational and technical cooperation.
• Istraživačko-razvojni institut za veštačku inteligenciju SrbijecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific research cooperation. FTN co-organized FTN FORUM² with this institute on 'Smart Solutions for Society 5.0'.
• Kancelarija za informacione tehnologije i elektronsku upravu, Vlada Republike SrbijeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement on use of the National Platform for Artificial Intelligence, enabling cooperation in digital government and AI applications.
• Ministarstvo građevinarstva, saobraćaja i infrastruktureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRealization of joint programs, projects, seminars, exchange of experiences, knowledge, and skills.
• Ministarstvo unutrašnjih poslovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific and professional cooperation, organization of lectures, seminars, professional gatherings, and joint presentations.
• Bezbednosno-informativna agencijaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific and professional cooperation.
• Ministarstvo odbrane Republike SrbijeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholarship program for final-year students in mathematics/computer science and electrical engineering (signals and systems module). Potential civilian employment in the Ministry.
• Tehničko opitni centar Vojske SrbijeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary scientific-research institution authorized for final, verification and homologation testing of weapons and military equipment. Offers employment for technical students (basic, master, doctoral) with work in accredited laboratories, professional development, and access to modern technology.
• Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific research cooperation and higher education collaboration aimed at developing and improving educational, scientific, and research capacities.
• Asocijacija srpskih arhitektonskih praksiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness-technical cooperation with Serbian Association of Architectural Practices.
• Akademija primijenjenih umjetnosti Sveučilišta u Rijeci (Croatia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt-research and business-technical cooperation between FTN and the Academy of Applied Arts, University of Rijeka.
• School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic cooperation – realization of joint projects, student and teacher exchanges, and collaboration in scientific production.
• Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic cooperation – mobility of teachers and students.
• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Economic Sciences at Graz University of Technology (Austria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic and scientific cooperation, exchange of teachers and associates, joint research projects, and other academic activities.
• Kyoto University of Advanced Science (Japan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic cooperation with Kyoto University of Advanced Science.
• Politecnico di Bari (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint teaching and scientific-research cooperation, exchange of staff and students, exchange of information of mutual interest.
• Pomorski fakultet Kotor (Montenegro)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific research and business-technical cooperation.
• Qingdao University of Technology (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic and scientific cooperation, mobility of students and teachers, joint organization of conferences, seminars, and training programs, involvement in educational and cultural projects.
• Rudolfovo – Science and Technology Centre Novo Mesto (Slovenia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in scientific research work, organization of gatherings on topics of mutual interest.
• Tehnološki fakultet Univerziteta u Banjoj Luci (Bosnia and Herzegovina)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific research cooperation through joint projects, research, and organization of gatherings.
• Universitá di Trento (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic cooperation between FTN and Universitá di Trento.
• Naučno-tehnološki park Novi SadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFTN co-organized FTN FORUM² (Forum of Industry and Academia: Smart Solutions for Society 5.0) with the Science and Technology Park Novi Sad, held at the park's venue in November 2025.
• Ambasada Japana u Srbiji / Japanska poslovna alijansaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported FTN FORUM² (Society 5.0 conference) as co-organizers alongside the Science and Technology Park Novi Sad.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Università di Trento: Italian university listed as an FTN academic cooperation partner. Direct peer for student/teacher exchange and scientific cooperation, with strengths in engineering and applied sciences comparable to FTN's profile.
• Politecnico di Bari: Italian technical university listed as an FTN cooperation partner, with comparable focus on joint teaching, scientific research, and student/staff exchange. Direct peer for cross-border technical education collaboration in Southern Europe.
• Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU): Listed as an FTN international academic partner, CTU operates a similar multi-department technical university model in Central Europe with strong industry engagement. Direct peer for student mobility and joint research under Erasmus+ and bilateral agreements.
• University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER): Leading Croatian technical faculty with comparable departmental breadth (electrical engineering, computer science, automation) and active industry partnerships across the region. Direct peer for student recruitment and Erasmus+ exchanges in the Western Balkans.
• University of Belgrade - School of Electrical Engineering (ETF): Serbia's flagship electrical engineering and computer science faculty, operating as the principal direct competitor to FTN for technical undergraduate and graduate students in Serbia. Highly comparable as a public research university faculty with similar departmental structure, industry partnerships, and competition for Erasmus+ mobility placements.
• Graz University of Technology - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Economic Sciences: Austrian technical university listed as an FTN cooperation partner. Comparable on academic cooperation, teacher/student exchanges, and joint research — closely matches FTN's industry-aligned applied research profile.

Broad incumbents

• Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME): Hungary's premier technical university with multi-faculty engineering breadth and well-established Horizon Europe participation. Comparable as a regional incumbent and as a talent magnet that competes with FTN for top Serbian and regional engineering students.

Regional players

• Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies: North Macedonian counterpart faculty with comparable engineering and IT program structure. Regional peer in the Western Balkans with overlapping industry-academia cooperation themes.
• Kyoto University of Advanced Science: Japanese university listed as FTN academic cooperation partner. Comparable as a technical university engaged in international academic cooperation and joint research, though geographically distant and primarily a partner rather than direct competitor.
• University of Banja Luka - Faculty of Electrical Engineering: Bosnian technical faculty with which FTN has formal scientific research cooperation. Regional peer in the Western Balkans competing for similar student demographics and with overlapping industry partnership patterns.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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