Faculty of Medicine Foca, University of East Sarajevo

Name

Faculty of Medicine Foca, University of East Sarajevo

Legal name

Medicinski fakultet Foča (Медицински факултет Фоча)

Website

https://mef.ues.rs.ba

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAGAB

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

Keywords

• Medical education
• Dental education
• Biomedical research
• Healthcare training
• Special education

Headquarters

HQ city

Foča

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Student Fees: Revenue from student enrollment fees, entrance exam fees, and informational materials (e.g., entrance exam informator priced at 20 KM).
2. Government Funding: Public university funding from the Republic of Srpska Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Civil Affairs BiH, and international project funding through ERASMUS+ and other programs.
3. Healthcare Services: Revenue from specialist dental center services and rehabilitation services provided to the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Medicine Foca is a public higher education institution delivering accredited integrated academic study programs in Medicine and Stomatology (WFME-accredited), first-cycle programs in Health Care and Special Education and Rehabilitation, second and third cycle programs, and medical specializations. It supports teaching through the MEDEL Moodle-based e-learning platform, conducts biomedical research through the Center for Biomedical Sciences, and provides community healthcare through its Specialist Center for Stomatology and Center for Rehabilitation and Special Education.

Product overview

Faculty of Medicine Foca is a higher education institution within the University of East Sarajevo offering a portfolio of integrated academic programs and professional development services. The core academic offerings include integrated 6-year Medicine and 5-year Stomatology programs (both WFME-accredited), first-cycle programs in Health Care and Special Education and Rehabilitation, plus second and third cycle graduate studies and medical specializations. The institution operates MEDEL, a Moodle-based e-learning platform providing online course delivery across all programs with both Serbian and English interfaces. Supporting services include the Biomedicinska Istraživanja scientific journal, a Specialist Center for Stomatology, an Alumni platform for graduate engagement, and a Buddy Program for international student support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MEDEL: The Faculty's eLearning platform (Moodle-based) providing electronic learning services for all study programs including Medicine, Dentistry, Health Care, Special Education and Rehabilitation, and doctoral studies.

Products and services

• Medicine Study Program Integrated 6-year academic study program in Medicine, accredited per WFME (World Federation for Medical Education) standards, preparing students for careers as doctors of medicine. Includes clinical practice training at University Hospital Foča.
• Stomatology Study Program Integrated 5-year academic study program in Stomatology (Dentistry), accredited per WFME standards, with clinical practice at the Faculty's Specialist Center for Stomatology.
• Health Care Study Program First cycle (baccalaureate) studies in Health Care/Nursing, with supporting second cycle studies, preparing students for careers in nursing and patient care.
• Special Education and Rehabilitation Study Program First and second cycle studies in Special Education and Rehabilitation, training professionals for early childhood intervention, developmental disorders, and rehabilitation services.
• Medical Specializations Postgraduate medical specialization programs for graduates of integrated academic studies in Medicine and Stomatology, enabling professional specialization in clinical fields.
• Doctoral Studies in Biomedical Sciences Third cycle doctoral studies in Biomedical Sciences, providing PhD candidates with research infrastructure, scientific mentorship, and thesis supervision.
• MEDEL E-Learning Platform Moodle-based electronic learning management system providing online courses for Medicine, Dentistry, Health Care, Special Education and Rehabilitation, short programs, doctoral studies, and specializations, with Serbian and English language support.
• Specialist Center for Stomatology (Clinical Service) Specialist dental care center providing specialized dental services to the local community, and serving as a clinical practice and training site for Stomatology students.
• Biomedicinska Istraživanja (Biomedical Research Journal) Scientific journal published by the Faculty of Medicine Foca covering biomedical research and clinical studies, supporting academic publication and dissemination of research outputs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 graduates in single ceremony (2018)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IPP and ICBAS in PortocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Delegation of the Faculty of Medicine Foca conducted a working visit to IPP and ICBAS in Porto. The visit strengthens international academic cooperation and explores joint research and exchange opportunities.
• University of Texas, Houston - School of DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2018Prof. Rade Paravina delivered a lecture on aesthetic dentistry. Discussions covered potential cooperation in international academic and student exchanges and scientific research collaboration.
• Pedagoški fakultet u Užicu (Pedagogical Faculty in Užice)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2018Faculty of Medicine students and professors visited the Pedagogical Faculty in Užice. Dental students presented lectures on oral health topics, demonstrating inter-faculty educational collaboration.
• Stomatološki fakultet u Skoplju (Faculty of Stomatology, University of St. Cyril and Methodius)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2018Dean Prof. Dr Milan Kulić and Dean Prof. Dr Kiro Ivanovski signed a cooperation agreement aiming to strengthen scientific and educational collaboration. The agreement includes student exchange, academic staff exchange, joint scientific research, organization of scientific congresses, and exchange of experiences in higher education.
• JZU Institut za javno zdravstvo Republike Srpske (Public Health Institute of Republika Srpska)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2018Cooperation agreement signed for collaboration in scientific-educational activities, student internships, joint research initiatives, and public health projects. The partnership supports practical training of students and joint scientific publications.
• SaMSIC RS (Student Association of Medical Schools - International Committee, Republic of Srpska)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2018Local committee established for international medical student exchanges in cooperation with the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA). Facilitates student mobility and international medical education exchange.
• Ljubilje d.o.o. LjubinjeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement signed for cooperation in medicinal herbs, phytotherapy, and aromatherapy. Aims at transferring scientific and professional knowledge, organizing specialized training programs, and advancing traditional medicine research.
• ERASMUS+ ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in ERASMUS+ projects including 'PROBLEMS' and international student/faculty exchange programs with partner universities across Europe.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade: The largest and most prestigious medical school in the Western Balkans, with extensive research output, broad program portfolio, and dominant brand in the region. Sets the competitive standard for medical education quality and reputation.
• Semmelweis University: Hungarian medical university renowned for large-scale international (particularly English-language) medical student recruitment. Aspirational benchmark for Foča's ambitions to grow English-medium programs and attract paying international students.
• Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy: Romania's largest medical university and a regional heavyweight with extensive English/French-language programs. Broader incumbent peer demonstrating the scale Foča could aspire to in international medical education markets.
• Faculty of Medicine, University of Zagreb: The leading Croatian medical school and an EU member-state institution with stronger funding and international recognition. Sets regional standards and competes for top-tier students across the former Yugoslav space.

Direct peers

• Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo: The principal medical school in Bosnia and Herzegovina, offering integrated Medicine programs and serving as the country's flagship medical institution. Direct peer competing for national and regional medical students.
• Faculty of Stomatology, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje: North Macedonian dental faculty with which Foča has an active cooperation agreement (2018). Direct peer in stomatology education with comparable scale and academic focus, providing a benchmark for regional collaboration.
• Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad: Major Serbian medical faculty with comparable program structure (Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing) and similar WFME-aligned accreditation. Direct peer for student recruitment and academic collaboration in the Western Balkans.
• Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka: The other major medical faculty in Republika Srpska, offering Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy programs. Direct peer with overlapping geographic catchment, same accreditation regime, and competition for the same domestic student pool.
• Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade: Specialized peer for Foča's Stomatology program — the leading Serbian dental school and a benchmark for clinical training and academic output in dentistry education in the region.
• Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro: Montenegro's primary medical school, similarly positioned as a small-to-mid-sized regional institution. Comparable peer for program structure, accreditation approach, and English-language medical education development.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLwz7oenggHYe2gr_OuTggA
• TikToktiktok.com/@mef.ues.rs.ba?_t=8lEq8e4bcHu&_r=1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faculty-of-medicine-foca-university-of-east-sarajevo

Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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