Univerzitet u Beogradu - Arhitektonski fakultet / University of Belgrade - Faculty of Architecture

What Univerzitet u Beogradu - Arhitektonski fakultet / University of Belgrade - Faculty of Architecture does

The University of Belgrade – Faculty of Architecture (Univerzitet u Beogradu – Arhitektonski fakultet) is a public higher-education institution in Belgrade, Serbia, and one of the oldest continuously operating architectural schools in the Western Balkans, with its first study programme in architecture introduced in 1846. It operates as a constituent faculty of the public University of Belgrade system and delivers a comprehensive academic portfolio spanning Basic, Integrated, and Master's academic studies in Architecture, plus Master's specializations in Interior Architecture and Integral Urbanism, specialist studies in Energy-Efficient and Green Architecture and Urban Renewal, and doctoral studies in Architecture and Urbanism. The faculty is housed in the historic Technical Faculties building (1925–1931) in central Belgrade, designed by architects Nikola Nestorović and Branko Tanazović.

The institution's core technology and infrastructure are conventional academic systems — Moodle-based e-learning platforms (e-learning.arh.bg.ac.rs, e-ubaf.arh.bg.ac.rs), a Microsoft SharePoint-based internal portal (Arhitektonski Portal), Microsoft 365/Outlook webmail, and supporting centres including the Architectural Computer Centre (Arhitektonski računarski centar), the Information-Documentation Centre (InDOC), and the Centre for International Cooperation and Communications. Adjacent products and dissemination channels include the Serbian Architectural Journal (SAJ), the EE Platform for energy-efficient architecture, the SPATTERN research project, and the recently launched 1st Architecture Students' Salon.

The business model is that of a public university faculty: primarily funded through Republic of Serbia state budget allocations and student tuition, with secondary revenue from international research project funding (ERASMUS+, COST, INTERREG, CEEPUS, DAAD, Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, Ministry of Culture), professional services, continuing education, and a tiered corporate sponsorship programme built around the 180th jubilee (2026). Pricing for study programmes is not publicly disclosed and is set through university-level regulations. The customer base consists of prospective and enrolled higher-education students (primary), academic/research staff, and the broader architecture and construction industry community engaged through alumni programmes, internships, competitions, and jubilee partnerships.

Name

Univerzitet u Beogradu - Arhitektonski fakultet / University of Belgrade - Faculty of Architecture

Legal name

Univerzitet u Beogradu - Arhitektonski fakultet

Website

https://arh.bg.ac.rs

Company type

Public

Founded year

1846

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The University of Belgrade – Faculty of Architecture is a public Serbian higher-education institution, founded in 1846, offering undergraduate through doctoral academic programmes in architecture, interior architecture, and urbanism, and serving students, researchers, and the regional architecture industry from its Belgrade campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Architecture

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAEAJ

Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

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Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Public Research Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAEAA

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

Keywords

• Architecture education
• Urban planning studies
• Higher education programs
• Academic research
• Interior architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Belgrade, Belgrade

HQ country

Serbia

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public higher education funding: As a public university faculty within the University of Belgrade system, the institution is primarily funded through government budget allocations and tuition fees paid by students. The faculty also generates revenue through professional services, continuing education programmes, and international project funding.
2. International research project funding: The faculty participates in international funding programmes including ERASMUS+, COST, INTERREG, CEEPUS, DAAD, and the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, providing additional revenue streams for research activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Architecture is a public higher education institution that delivers accredited academic programmes in architecture, interior architecture, integral urbanism, and urban renewal, from undergraduate through doctoral level. It supports these programmes with digital e-learning infrastructure (Moodle, SharePoint), a model-making workshop (Maketarnica), and research activities disseminated through the Serbian Architectural Journal (SAJ) and platforms such as the EE Platform.

Product overview

The University of Belgrade – Faculty of Architecture is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs in architecture and urban planning. The portfolio includes undergraduate (Basic Academic Studies – Architecture), integrated (Integrated Academic Studies – Architecture), and graduate levels (Master programs in Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Integral Urbanism), as well as specialist programs in Energy Efficient and Green Architecture and Urban Renewal, and doctoral studies in Architecture and Urbanism. Supporting scholarly outputs include the SAJ: Serbian Architectural Journal, the EE Platform for energy efficiency, and participation in international projects such as SPATTERN. The institution operates e-learning platforms (MOODLE, SharePoint portal) and maintains international partnerships through Erasmus+ and other exchange programs.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Academic Studies – Architecture (Основне академске студије – Архитектура) Undergraduate academic programme in architecture providing foundational education in architectural design, theory, and practice for prospective students entering via the University of Belgrade entrance examination.
• Integrated Academic Studies – Architecture (Интегрисане академске студије – Архитектура) Integrated five-year academic programme combining undergraduate and graduate levels for comprehensive architectural education.
• Master Academic Studies – Architecture (Мастер академске студије – Архитектура) Graduate-level master's programme in architecture for advanced design, research, and professional specialisation.
• Master Academic Studies – Interior Architecture (Мастер академске студије – Унутрашња архитектура) Specialised master's programme focusing on interior space design, residential and commercial interior environments.
• Master Academic Studies – Integral Urbanism (Мастер академске студије – Интегрални урбанизам) Advanced master's programme in urban planning, city design, and integrated urban development strategies.
• Specialist Academic Studies – Energy Efficient and Green Architecture (Специјалистичке академске студије – Енергетски ефикасна и зелена архитектура) Specialist programme focusing on sustainable design, energy efficiency, and environmentally conscious architectural practices, supported by the EE Platform.
• Specialist Academic Studies – Urban Renewal – Cities in the New Millennium (Специјалистичке академске студије – Урбана обнова – Градови у новом миленијуму) Specialist programme addressing contemporary urban renewal, rehabilitation of existing urban fabric, and planning for modern urban challenges.
• Doctoral Academic Studies – Architecture and Urbanism (Докторске академске студије – Архитектура и урбанизам) Advanced doctoral research programme in architecture and urban planning for academic and research careers.
• SAJ: Serbian Architectural Journal Serial scholarly publication of the University of Belgrade - Faculty of Architecture featuring architectural research and academic articles.
• EE Platform (EE Платформа) Online platform dedicated to energy-efficient and green architecture topics, supporting the specialist study programme in the same field.
• SPATTERN Project (СПАТТЕРН Пројекат) European research and education project focused on architectural pattern recognition and documentation, hosted with the faculty's involvement.
• Salon studenata arhitekture (1st Architecture Students' Salon) New regional platform launched to celebrate 180 years of architectural education, serving as an exhibition and academic platform dedicated to presenting student creative work and contemporary approaches to architectural education across Southeast Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the leading institutions for architecture and urban planning in the Western Balkans

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, flagship, major and moderate.

• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAAD provides scholarship and exchange programme opportunities for students and researchers, including individual scholarships for master's and doctoral studies in architecture, as well as working visits for university teaching staff in the fields of art and architecture. The faculty maintains a dedicated DAAD page and regularly publishes scholarship calls.
• ERASMUS+ (European programme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe faculty participates in ERASMUS+ KA131 student and staff mobility projects and inter-institutional exchange agreements with partner universities across Europe. The Centre for International Cooperation and Communications coordinates all ERASMUS+ activities.
• COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe faculty participates in COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) research networks and actions, enabling researchers to engage in pan-European collaborative research initiatives.
• CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Programme for University Studies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe faculty participates in CEEPUS, a Central European mobility programme for university studies, facilitating student and staff exchanges within the region.
• INTERREGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe faculty participates in INTERREG transnational cooperation programmes, enabling joint research and project activities across European borders.
• Fontys Academy of Arts, Tilburg (Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe faculty maintains an active partnership with Fontys Academy of Arts from Tilburg, Netherlands, including joint international student workshops. In June 2024, a workshop titled 'Stratifying Belgrade – Diagrammatic mapping' was held under the patronage of the BINA Festival.
• Queen's University Belfast (School of Natural and Built Environment)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaster's students from Queen's University Belfast visited the Faculty of Architecture in November 2024 as part of the Comparative Urban Design and International Planning Studies modules. The visit is part of regular teaching activities under the guidance of Dr Neil Galway.
• RWTH Aachen University – Faculty of ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents from RWTH Aachen University visited the Faculty of Architecture in May 2024 as part of a study excursion in Belgrade. The visit included a panel session with lectures by Prof. Dr Uroš Radosavljević, Prof. Dr Ana Nikezić, and teaching assistant Relja Petrović.
• Circle U. European University AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Belgrade participates in the Circle U. alliance of nine prestigious European universities. The faculty supports volunteer Circle U. ambassador recruitment for the 2024/25 academic year, fostering student and staff mobility and joint initiatives across the alliance.
• Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia (Fond za nauku RS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Research Centre (CID) and affiliated researchers engage in research projects funded by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, supporting the advancement of scientific research in architecture and urban planning.
• Alumil (Platinum/Jubilee Partner)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerAlumil, a leading aluminium systems company, is the Platinum General Sponsor partner of the 180th jubilee of the Faculty of Architecture, supporting key programmatic activities and overall visibility of the jubilee.
• Luka Beograd / Alumil Serbia (Gold Jubilee Partner)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuka Beograd (Alumil group) is a Gold Heritage Partner of the 180th jubilee, contributing to the preservation and affirmation of the institutional, educational, and cultural continuity of the faculty.
• Eurodom (Gold Jubilee Partner)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerEurodom is listed as a Gold Heritage Partner of the 180th jubilee, actively participating in marking this significant milestone.
• Hörmann (Silver Jubilee Partner)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerHörmann, a German door and gate manufacturer, is a Silver Transformation Partner of the 180th jubilee, supporting contemporary research, educational, and design processes and contributing to new models of cooperation between academia and industry.
• Fundermax (Silver Jubilee Partner)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerFundermax, an Austrian manufacturer of sophisticated interior and exterior building materials, is a Silver Transformation Partner of the 180th jubilee.
• Geberit (Thematic Programme Partner)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerGeberit is a Thematic Programme Partner of the jubilee, supporting specific programme segments including exhibitions, professional gatherings, and public lectures.
• Würth (Thematic Programme Partner)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerWürth is a Thematic Programme Partner of the jubilee, contributing to the realisation of specific programme segments.
• Knauf (Student Support Partner)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerKnauf, a building materials company, is a Student Support Partner of the jubilee, directly investing in the development of young architects through student competitions, workshops, educational programmes, material donations, and scholarships.
• ROCKWOOL (Networking Partner)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerROCKWOOL is a Networking Partner of the jubilee, contributing to the organisation of events aimed at connecting the academic community, students, alumni, and industry representatives.
• Rehau (Bronze Jubilee Partner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRehau, a polymer solutions company, is a Bronze Future Partner of the 180th jubilee, supporting new generations of architects through educational activities and student initiatives.
• Wienerberger (Bronze Jubilee Partner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWienerberger, a brick and roofing solutions manufacturer, is a Bronze Future Partner of the 180th jubilee.
• Velux (Bronze Jubilee Partner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVelux, a skylight and roof window manufacturer, is a Bronze Future Partner of the 180th jubilee.
• Pinoles (Bronze Jubilee Partner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPinoles is a Bronze Future Partner of the 180th jubilee, supporting new generations of architects through educational initiatives.
• Intra-lighting (Student Support Partner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIntra-lighting, a lighting solutions company, is a Student Support Partner of the jubilee.
• Hauraton (Silver Jubilee Partner)moderateGTM or Marketing PartnerHauraton, a drainage and surface reinforcement solutions company, is a Silver Transformation Partner of the 180th jubilee.
• Ministry of Culture of the Republic of SerbiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe faculty engages in research and project activities funded by or coordinated with the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia, supporting cultural heritage and architectural preservation projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL: A leading UK architecture school with undergraduate and graduate programmes and a globally recognised research profile. Comparable as a peer architecture education institution and a relevant benchmark for the Belgrade Faculty's RIBA accreditation aspirations.
• TU Delft – Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment: The Netherlands' leading architecture faculty, one of Europe's largest and most research-intensive. Comparable in offering a full architecture programme ladder, but at materially greater scale, international student body, and research funding.
• Politecnico di Milano – School of Architecture Urban Planning Construction Engineering: Italy's flagship public technical university with a large architecture school offering architecture, urban planning, and interior design programmes. Comparable in offering a comprehensive European public architecture curriculum, but at substantially larger scale and global reputation.
• ETH Zurich – Department of Architecture: A globally top-ranked architecture school in Switzerland offering a comprehensive suite of architecture programmes at undergraduate, master, and doctoral levels. Comparable in programme breadth and research intensity, but operates at substantially larger scale, with global faculty and far greater funding.

Direct peers

• Czech Technical University in Prague – Faculty of Architecture: A leading Central European architecture school offering a full ladder of architecture programmes in Czech and English. Comparable to Belgrade in scale, programme breadth, and regional standing in Central European architectural education.
• University of Zagreb – Faculty of Architecture: Croatia's main state architecture faculty and a direct regional peer, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes in architecture, urban planning, and design. Closely comparable in size, programme structure, and Western Balkans positioning.
• Budapest University of Technology and Economics – Faculty of Architecture: Hungary's primary public architecture faculty within a technical university, offering comprehensive programmes including urban design and interior architecture. Comparable as a state-funded regional architecture school with a similar historic lineage.
• RWTH Aachen University – Faculty of Architecture: One of Germany's leading architecture faculties, RWTH Aachen is a direct peer offering integrated architecture programmes and a confirmed exchange partner of the University of Belgrade Faculty of Architecture, with reciprocal student visits and panel sessions. Directly comparable in scope, programme structure, and international exchange orientation.
• University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Architecture: The premier regional peer institution for architecture education in Slovenia, offering undergraduate through doctoral programmes in architecture and urban planning. Directly comparable to Belgrade in programme structure, regional positioning, and Central European academic orientation.
• Fontys Academy of the Arts (Tilburg): A Dutch academy of arts offering architecture-related programmes and an active confirmed exchange partner of the Belgrade Faculty, including joint international workshops under the BINA Festival. Smaller than Belgrade but directly comparable as a peer programme running joint teaching activities.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Customer concentration

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