Srednja Mašinska Škola

What Srednja Mašinska Škola does

JU Srednja Mašinska Tehnička Škola Sarajevo is a public secondary technical school (Javna Ustanova) operating under the authority of the Canton Sarajevo Ministry of Education. Founded in 1889, the institution describes itself as the oldest technical secondary school in Bosnia and Herzegovina and operates from a 1936 building at Zmaja od Bosne 8 in Sarajevo. It delivers four-year Level IV vocational programs in two named specializations — CAD design constructor and CNC machine operator — to primary-school graduates from across Canton Sarajevo. Reported scale is approximately 4,672 students organized across roughly 19 classrooms with around 200 professional staff members.

The school's curriculum is built on an industrial CAD/CAM foundation. Core technology assets include 60 SolidWORKS seats, CNC machines, 3D printers, and a CNC LASER system, with additional digital-platform infrastructure introduced through the Erasmus+ VETechConn project. Teacher upskilling is delivered through partnerships including Mašinski fakultet Mostar (SolidWORKS certification) and the RYCO Superschools regional network, with quality assurance aligned to EQAVET European vocational standards. As a Javna Ustanova, the institution charges no tuition; operating capacity is determined by the Canton Sarajevo education budget. Student acquisition is conducted through open days, school fairs, direct presentations at Canton Sarajevo elementary schools, and social-media channels, indicating a direct-recruitment go-to-market into the canton's primary-school graduating cohort.

Name

Srednja Mašinska Škola

Legal name

JU Srednja mašinska tehnička škola Sarajevo

Website

https://smts.edu.ba

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JU Srednja Mašinska Tehnička Škola Sarajevo is a public secondary technical school founded in 1889, delivering four-year vocational programs in CAD design and CNC machine operation to primary-school graduates across Canton Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mechatronics Systems & Integration (EDAOAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Electrical & Motor Controls (EDAOAHAE), Additive Manufacturing Education & Academic Programs (IMAAAJAB), CNC Plasma/Laser Cutting & Automated Fabrication Training (EDAOADAH)

Keywords

• Vocational secondary education
• Mechanical engineering training
• CAD/CAM design programs
• CNC machine operation
• Technical school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarajevo

HQ country

Bosnia & Herzegovina

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public educational institution (JU - Javna Ustanova) under the jurisdiction of Canton Sarajevo, the school operates primarily on government funding allocated through the cantonal Ministry of Education. Funding covers operational costs, staff salaries, and infrastructure maintenance. Additional revenue may come from project-based EU funding (Erasmus+) and public procurement budgets.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JU Srednja mašinska tehnička škola Sarajevo delivers tuition-free four-year vocational secondary education in mechanical engineering to approximately 4,672 students. After the second year, students specialize in one of two tracks: Computer-Aided Design Constructor (CAD/3D modeling using SolidWORKS) or CNC Machine Operator (G-code programming and CNC operation). Additional general mechanical technician and energy mechanical technician programs are offered, with practical training delivered through 3D printers, laser CNC machines, and a digital learning platform acquired via the Erasmus+ VETechConn project.

Product overview

Srednja Mašinska Škola Sarajevo is a vocational secondary technical school offering specialized mechanical engineering programs. The school provides two main educational tracks: 'Mašinski tehničar konstruktor na računaru' (Computer-aided Design Constructor) focused on CAD/3D modeling using SolidWORKS, and 'Mašinski tehničar za kompjutersko upravljanje mašinama (CNC)' focused on CNC machine operation and programming. The school is equipped with modern technology including 3D printers, CNC machines, and CAD/CAM software, acquired through Erasmus+ VETechConn project funding.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mašinski tehničar konstruktor na računaru (Computer-Aided Design Constructor program) A four-year vocational secondary education track that trains students in 2D/3D computer-aided design, 3D modeling, and product design using industry-standard SolidWORKS software. Students graduate as mechanical engineering technicians specialized in computer-aided design, prepared for work in engineering design offices or further studies at mechanical engineering faculties.
• Mašinski tehničar za kompjutersko upravljanje mašinama (CNC Machine Operator program) A four-year vocational secondary education track focused on computer numerical control (CNC) machine operation, G-code programming, and CAD-CAM workflows for precision manufacturing of parts and products. Students graduate as mechanical engineering technicians specialized in CNC operation, prepared for work in manufacturing industries.
• Mašinski tehničar (Mechanical Technician program) A four-year general vocational secondary education program in mechanical engineering, providing the foundational technical qualification (Level IV) that leads to employment in mechanical/technical industries or continuation to higher education in engineering.
• Mašinski tehničar energetike (Energy Mechanical Technician program) A four-year vocational secondary education track preparing students as mechanical engineering technicians with specialization in energy systems and energy-related mechanical technologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000 graduated students since founding in 1889
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Museum/Foundation 'Alija Izetbegović'minorOthers · 12 June 2026The museum/foundation donated a set of selected works by Alija Izetbegović to the school library, continuing a longstanding cooperation and friendship with the school.
• Prof. Dr. Jadranka Dizdarević-StojkanovićminorOthers · 12 June 2026Significant legacy donation (legat) of valuable books covering literature, history, religion, reference materials, and contemporary knowledge areas to the school library.
• Bošnjačka zajednica kulture 'Preporod'minorOthers · 12 June 2026Donated valuable editions including samples from the capital collection 'Bosnian Literature in 100 Books' to the school library, supported by the Canton Sarajevo Government, Ministry of Education, and Institute for Development of Pre-University Education.
• Mašinski fakultet Univerziteta 'Džemal Bijedić' MostarminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 June 2026Mechanical Engineering Faculty of University 'Džemal Bijedić' in Mostar provided intensive professional training for SMTŠ teachers from June 8-12, 2026, as part of the VETechConn project. Training covered advanced modules in SolidWorks, photogrammetry and 3D scanning, 3D printing, CNC technologies, and digitalization in energy management. Colleagues from Montenegro also participated in the training.
• Biss-tours Travel AgencyminorOthers · 6 June 2026Travel agency used for organizing the class III field trip/excursion to Spain (May-June 2026). Agency provided two drivers and one guide for the 44 students and accompanying teachers.
• VETechConn EU ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2026EU-funded project consortium supporting digital transformation of vocational education. The project website is vetechconn.eu. Beyond equipment and training, the project includes digital platform development and international symposia. A symposium was held in Podgorica in June 2025.
• EQAVET (European Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026School representatives participated in key EQAVET training for improving quality of vocational education in Bosnia and Herzegovina, aligning with European standards.
• Kongresi i Monastirit School (Kosovo)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025Partners in the RYCO Superschools exchange program. Students and teachers from both schools participate in mutual exchanges: SMTŠ students visited Kosovo (November 2025) and hosted counterparts from Kosovo in Sarajevo (March-April 2026). Joint activities focus on cultural understanding, reconciliation, and building lasting friendships between youth.
• RYCO (Regional Youth Cooperation Office) - Superschools ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2025The school participates in the RYCO Superschools Western Balkans School Exchange Scheme, a prestigious regional program aimed at strengthening peace, reconciliation, and inter-cultural dialogue among youth in the Western Balkans. The school has established a long-term partnership with Kongresi i Monastirit school from Kosovo. Activities include student exchanges, joint workshops on reconciliation and sustainable peace, and cultural visits. Teacher training for the project was held in October 2025 with schools from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
• Algebra Bernays University ZagrebminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2025Partner in the Erasmus+ VETechConn project. Hosted a Digital Literacy Workshop on April 21, 2025, as part of the project activities, bringing together project partners to strengthen digital competencies, exchange knowledge, and improve contemporary educational approaches.
• Tehnička škola Ruđera Boškovića - Regional Competence CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2025Partner school in Zagreb, visited as part of the VETechConn Digital Literacy Workshop on April 21, 2025. Partners gained valuable insight into best practices in technical education, digitalization of teaching processes, and development of competencies for future professionals at the Regional Competence Center.
• Erasmus+ VETechConn Project Partners (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2025The school participates in the Erasmus+ VETechConn project alongside partners from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, and Montenegro. The project focuses on improving digital competencies of teachers in vocational education. Project activities include training in SolidWORKS, 3D printing, CNC technologies, and digitalization. The school received equipment (two 3D printers, laser CNC machine, 60 SolidWORKS licenses, library software) through the project, and teachers attended training at the University of Mostar and Algebra Bernays University in Zagreb. The first project meeting was held in Zagreb on January 28, 2025.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• VETechConn EU Consortium: EU-funded cross-Balkan consortium supporting digital transformation of vocational education. It is an enabling partner that delivered equipment, training, and a digital platform to SMTS, with peer technical schools across Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, and Montenegro.
• Algebra Bernays University: Croatian private higher-education institution and VETechConn project partner. It is an ecosystem participant that hosted the Digital Literacy Workshop for SMTS and partner schools, providing comparable digital/CAD competency training and serving as a potential progression pathway for graduates.
• Mašinski fakultet Univerziteta 'Džemal Bijedić' Mostar: Mechanical engineering faculty of the University of Mostar. It is an adjacent/ecosystem participant as the higher-education pathway for SMTS graduates and a VETechConn training partner that delivered specialized SolidWORKS and CNC training to SMTS teachers.

Regional players

• JU Srednja elektrotehnička škola Sarajevo: Public secondary technical school in Sarajevo under the same Canton Sarajevo jurisdiction, specializing in electrical engineering. It is a comparable peer as a fellow public vocational secondary school operating in the same geography and canton, sharing funding and oversight structures.
• Srednja mašinska škola Mostar: Mechanical engineering technical secondary school in Mostar, in the same country and educational tradition. It is a regional peer offering comparable mechanical/CNC vocational programs to students in a different Bosnian canton.

Direct peers

• Tehnička škola Ruđera Boškovića: Croatian secondary technical school in Zagreb that hosts a Regional Competence Center for technical education. It is a direct peer as a VETechConn project partner offering comparable vocational technical programs and modern digitalized training practices.
• Kongresi i Monastirit School: Partner school in Kosovo under the RYCO Superschools exchange program. It is a direct peer as a regional secondary technical school participating in cross-Balkan student exchanges and joint cultural/educational activities with SMTS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/srednja-ma%C5%A1inska-%C5%A1kola

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