Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade

What Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade does

The Faculty of Architecture of the University of Belgrade is a public higher education institution and one of the oldest faculties within the University of Belgrade, with continuous architectural education dating to 1846. It operates from a historic landmark building in central Belgrade (Bulevar kralja Aleksandra 73/II), constructed between 1925 and 1931 and designed by architects Nikola Nestorović and Branko Tanazović, housing the main auditorium, faculty library, student services, administrative offices, and departmental facilities.

The faculty offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across all degree levels: undergraduate (OASA), integrated five-year (IASA), master's programs in Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Integral Urbanism, specialist studies in Energy-Efficient and Green Architecture and Urban Renewal, and doctoral studies in Architecture and Urbanism. It maintains an in-house digital learning infrastructure built on two Moodle instances, a SharePoint-based ARH.PORTAL collaboration platform, and Microsoft 365 for academic administration. Supporting the academic mission are multiple research units, a Research Centre (CID), an Information-Documentation Centre, the Serbian Architectural Journal (SAJ), the AF Files serial publication, and the regional Salon of Architecture Students platform.

As a state-funded public institution, the faculty is financed primarily through Republic of Serbia budget allocations, supplemented by tuition from self-financing students and competitive research grants from the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia and the Ministry of Culture. It serves approximately 304 newly admitted students per year across all programs and operates an international mobility program through Erasmus+, DAAD, COST, INTERREG, CEEPUS, and bilateral partnerships. The faculty is currently pursuing RIBA accreditation to align its degrees with international professional benchmarks.

Name

Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade

Legal name

Univerzitet u Beogradu - Arhitektonski fakultet (University of Belgrade - Faculty of Architecture)

Website

https://arh.bg.ac.rs

Company type

Private

Founded year

1846

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Faculty of Architecture of the University of Belgrade is a public higher education institution founded in 1846 that offers undergraduate, master, specialist, and doctoral programs in architecture, interior architecture, and urbanism to approximately 304 admitted students per year, supported by Erasmus+, DAAD, and national research funding.

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Product category

Higher Education in Architecture and Urbanism

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architecture Schools (within Arts & Design institutions) (EDAHAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Humanities & Creative Research Universities (EDAHABAG), Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD), Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Architecture education
• Urbanism studies
• Higher education programs
• Interior architecture
• Doctoral studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Belgrade

HQ country

Serbia

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Architecture at the University of Belgrade is a public higher education institution that delivers accredited study programmes in architecture, urbanism, and interior architecture across all degree levels — from undergraduate and integrated master programmes through specialist postgraduate studies to doctoral studies. Its academic mission is supported by a digital learning infrastructure (Moodle LMS, SharePoint-based ARH.PORTAL), a faculty library, research centres, and serial publications including the Serbian Architectural Journal.

Product overview

The Faculty of Architecture at the University of Belgrade is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across all degree levels. The portfolio consists of a unified educational platform with eight distinct study programs: three undergraduate/masters-level core programs in Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Integral Urbanism; two specialist postgraduate programs (Energy-Efficient and Green Architecture; Urban Renewal); one integrated five-year program; and doctoral studies in Architecture and Urbanism. Supporting the academic mission is a digital e-learning infrastructure (MOODLE, SharePoint-based ARH.PORTAL, Microsoft 365), serial publications including the Serbian Architectural Journal, and research centers. The institution celebrated its 180th anniversary in 2026, marking it as one of the oldest architecture schools in the Western Balkans.

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Brands

• Serbian Architectural Journal (SAJ): Serial publication managed by the faculty
• AF Files
• Salon of Architecture Students

Products and services

• Osnovne akademske studije – Arhitektura (OASA) [Undergraduate Academic Studies in Architecture] Undergraduate academic studies in Architecture — a four-year programme (8 semesters) that forms the foundation for professional careers in architecture. Designed for prospective students entering from secondary school with a passion for design, spatial planning, and the built environment.
• Integrisane akademske studije – Arhitektura (IASA) [Integrated Academic Studies in Architecture]

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Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered gold partner, silver partner, bronze partner, programme segment partner, networking partner, student support partner, core and minor.

• Alumilgold partnerOthers · 1 January 2026Gold partner (Partner nasleđa - Heritage Partner) in the 180th jubilee celebrations of the Faculty of Architecture. Contributed to the celebration of institutional, educational, and cultural continuity of the faculty alongside Luka Beograd and Eurodom.
• Luka Beograd (Port of Belgrade)gold partnerOthers · 1 January 2026Gold partner (Partner nasleđa - Heritage Partner) in the 180th jubilee celebrations. Contributing to the preservation and affirmation of institutional, educational, and cultural continuity of the Faculty of Architecture.
• Eurodomgold partnerOthers · 1 January 2026Gold partner (Partner nasleđa - Heritage Partner) in the 180th jubilee celebrations. Supporting the affirmation of institutional, educational, and cultural continuity of the Faculty of Architecture.
• Fundermaxsilver partnerOthers · 1 January 2026Silver partner (Partner transformacije - Transformation Partner) in the 180th jubilee celebrations. Supporting contemporary research, educational, and design processes and contributing to the development of new models of cooperation between academia and industry.
• HOERMANNsilver partnerOthers · 1 January 2026Silver partner (Partner transformacije - Transformation Partner) in the 180th jubilee celebrations. Supporting contemporary research, educational, and design processes and contributing to new models of cooperation between the academic community and industry.
• Hauratonsilver partnerOthers · 1 January 2026Silver partner (Partner transformacije - Transformation Partner) in the 180th jubilee celebrations. Supporting contemporary research, educational, and design processes.
• Rehaubronze partnerOthers · 1 January 2026Bronze partner (Partneri budućnosti - Partners of the Future) in the 180th jubilee celebrations. Supporting new generations of architects through participation in educational activities, student initiatives, and programmes for the development of architectural education and practice.
• Wienerbergerbronze partnerOthers · 1 January 2026Bronze partner (Partneri budućnosti - Partners of the Future) in the 180th jubilee celebrations. Supporting new generations of architects through participation in educational activities and student initiatives.
• Veluxbronze partnerOthers · 1 January 2026Bronze partner (Partneri budućnosti - Partners of the Future) in the 180th jubilee celebrations. Supporting new generations of architects through educational activities and student initiatives.
• Pinolesbronze partnerOthers · 1 January 2026Bronze partner (Partneri budućnosti - Partners of the Future) in the 180th jubilee celebrations. Supporting new generations of architects through participation in educational activities and student initiatives.
• Geberitprogramme segment partnerOthers · 1 January 2026Thematic programme segment partner in the 180th jubilee celebrations. Supported specific programme segments including exhibitions, professional gatherings, public lectures, and other thematic programmes.
• Würthprogramme segment partnerOthers · 1 January 2026Thematic programme segment partner in the 180th jubilee celebrations. Supported specific programme segments including exhibitions, professional gatherings, public lectures, and other thematic programmes.
• ROCKWOOLnetworking partnerOthers · 1 January 2026Networking partner in the 180th jubilee celebrations. Contributed to the organization of events dedicated to connecting the academic community, students, alumni, and industry representatives, promoting the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and new initiatives.
• Knaufstudent support partnerOthers · 1 January 2026Student support partner in the 180th jubilee celebrations. Directly investing in the development of young architects through student competitions, workshops, educational programmes, material donations, scholarships, and other forms of support for the educational process.
• Intra-lightingstudent support partnerOthers · 1 January 2026Student support partner in the 180th jubilee celebrations. Directly investing in the development of young architects through student competitions, workshops, educational programmes, material donations, scholarships, and other forms of support for the educational process.
• ERASMUS+ (European Union)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Active Erasmus+ KA131 exchange programme with multiple European partner universities including OWL University of Applied Sciences (Germany), Technical University, and others. Students can participate in student mobility for studies and traineeships through the MobiON platform of the University of Belgrade.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Active partnership with DAAD for individual scholarship programmes including master and post-graduate studies in architecture, research scholarships (2-12 months), doctoral studies, and joint mentorship programmes (Binational and Cotutelle).
• COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Participates in COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) European research networks, enabling faculty researchers to engage in pan-European scientific collaboration.
• INTERREGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Participates in INTERREG European regional cooperation programmes, enabling cross-border research and project collaboration.
• CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Programme for University Studies)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Participates in CEEPUS Central European student and faculty exchange network for university-level collaboration.
• Humboldt University of BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Exchange visits with students of urban geography and professor Henning Füller from Humboldt University in Berlin. Visit realized within their study trip to Belgrade focused on research of major development projects (Jadar, Belgrade on Water, MSI projects).
• Fond za nauku RS (Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Receives research funding through the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, supporting national research projects in architecture and urbanism.
• Ministry of Culture of the Republic of SerbiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaborates with the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia on cultural heritage research, architectural preservation, and public policy projects.
• RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020The faculty is undergoing the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) accreditation process as of 2020. RIBA accreditation is a prestigious international recognition of architectural education quality and standards, indicating the faculty's commitment to aligning its programmes with global professional benchmarks.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TU Delft Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment: A top-ranked global architecture faculty at a major technical university with substantially greater resources, international faculty density, and research output, serving as the upper-tier competitor for international students from the Western Balkans.
• The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL: A globally renowned architecture school within University College London, representing the premier international credential that Belgrade's RIBA accreditation process is partly designed to align with, and that competes for top Serbian students seeking global careers.
• ETH Zurich Department of Architecture: One of the world's most prestigious architecture schools, drawing top global students and faculty, and representing the apex competitor for international research collaborations and high-achieving applicants from the region.
• Faculty of Architecture, Sapienza University of Rome: A large Italian public university faculty of architecture with comprehensive programme offerings and strong historic urbanism research tradition, comparable in scale and public-university operating model to Belgrade's faculty.

Direct peers

• Faculty of Architecture, Budapest University of Technology and Economics: Another Central European public technical university faculty of architecture with a similar comprehensive programme structure, English-language offerings, and a comparable mix of heritage and modern pedagogy, frequently exchanging students with Belgrade through CEEPUS.
• Faculty of Architecture, University of Ljubljana: A regional peer in Slovenia with similar size and structure, also offering architecture and urbanism programmes with English-language tracks, competing for Erasmus+ mobile students and regional research collaboration opportunities.
• Faculty of Architecture, University of Zagreb: The Faculty of Architecture at the University of Zagreb is the most direct regional peer: a public higher education institution offering accredited architecture and urbanism programmes in a neighboring Western Balkan country, competing for the same regional student and faculty talent pool.
• Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague: A central European public faculty of architecture offering the same comprehensive portfolio from undergraduate to doctoral studies, with comparable size, heritage, and research orientation, making it the closest structural peer in terms of academic scope.
• Faculty of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University: One of the largest and oldest public architecture faculties in the broader region, offering comparable comprehensive programmes from undergraduate to doctoral level with significant international research engagement, serving as a benchmark for regional scale.

Emerging players

• Architectural Association School of Architecture: A specialized independent architecture school with strong research orientation and small cohort sizes; while not a public university, it shares Belgrade's emphasis on design research, publications, and a tight studio-based pedagogy.

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

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