Visoka škola strukovnih studija za obrazovanje vaspitača i trenera

What Visoka škola strukovnih studija za obrazovanje vaspitača i trenera does

Visoka škola strukovnih studija za obrazovanje vaspitača i trenera (VSOVSU) is a private higher vocational education institution founded in 1973 and headquartered in Subotica, Serbia. The institution delivers five undergraduate vocational study programs (180 ECTS each) in preschool education, sports training, nutrition-dietetics, medical nursing, and business informatics, alongside three master-level programs (120 ECTS each) in preschool education, sports training, and public health. VSOVSU also runs short professional development courses for operational sports trainers, sports nutrition advisors, and caregivers, and serves students through three physical campuses in Subotica, Tutin, and Kragujevac, with a distance learning option for select master programs.

The institution's operational technology stack is built on standard educational platforms: Moodle LMS for course delivery, Google Classroom for supplementary course access, a proprietary Student Web Application for electronic exam registration and administrative services, and the SPIRI unified information system implemented in January 2025 for student data management. The institution holds the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education awarded by the European Commission in 2019, enabling international student and staff exchange, and received full institutional accreditation from the Serbian National Accreditation Body (NAT) in late 2025.

VSOVSU generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by self-financing students, with state-funded students covered by government budget allocations, and operates a sales-led go-to-market approach driven by multiple annual admission rounds and public ranking processes. The institution is led by Director Dr. Vlasta Lipovac Kerić and employs approximately 30 staff. Distribution is achieved through direct on-campus instruction across its three locations, supported by online enrollment via upis.vsovsu.rs, open days, and regional media appearances.

Name

Visoka škola strukovnih studija za obrazovanje vaspitača i trenera

Legal name

Visoka škola strukovnih studija za obrazovanje vaspitača i trenera

Website

https://vsovsu.rs

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VSOVSU is a private Serbian higher vocational education institution founded in 1973, offering accredited undergraduate and master programs in preschool education, sports training, nutrition, nursing, and business informatics across campuses in Subotica, Tutin, and Kragujevac.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOAKAJ

Nutrition, Special Diets & Wellness Cooking

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Culinary Arts, Baking & Food Service Training

SECONDARYEDANAGAL

Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Online/Virtual Tutoring Platforms & Marketplaces

Keywords

• Vocational higher education
• Preschool teacher training
• Sports trainer education
• Professional study programs
• Healthcare vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Subotica

HQ country

Serbia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees (Školarina): Self-financing students pay tuition fees according to signed contracts with payment schedules. Budget-funded students have tuition covered by the state.
2. 50% Tuition Refund Program: Based on Government of Serbia decisions, certain students may be eligible for 50% tuition reimbursement programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Visoka škola strukovnih studija za obrazovanje vaspitača i trenera is a Serbian higher vocational education institution delivering accredited undergraduate and master-level study programs in preschool education, sports training, nutrition-dietetics, healthcare nursing, and business informatics. The school also offers short professional courses (operational trainer certification, sports nutrition advisor, caregiver training) and continuing professional development programs. It operates campuses in Subotica, Tutin, and Kragujevac, supported by digital learning infrastructure including a Moodle LMS and a student web application.

Product overview

Visoka škola strukovnih studija za obrazovanje vaspitača i trenera (VSOVSU) is a higher vocational education institution offering a portfolio of accredited study programs. The institution provides five undergraduate vocational study programs (180 ECTS each) in preschool education, sports training, nutrition-dietetics, healthcare nursing, and business informatics, along with three master-level vocational programs (120 ECTS each) in early childhood education, sports training, and public health. The institution also operates branch campuses in Tutin and Kragujevac. Beyond degree programs, VSOVSU offers professional development courses including operational trainer certification, sports nutrition advising, and caregiver training. Student-facing digital services include a web portal for exam registration and administrative tasks, and a Moodle-based learning management system for course delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Vocational Studies - Preschool Educator (Основне струковне студије - Струковни васпитач деце предшколског узраста) Three-year vocational study program (180 ECTS) training students to become professional preschool educators (strukovni vaspitač) for work in kindergartens and early childhood education institutions, with pedagogical practice placements.
• Basic Vocational Studies - Sports Trainer (Основне струковне студије - Струковни тренер у спорту) Three-year vocational study program (180 ECTS) training students to become professional sports trainers (strukovni trener), with practical sports training components for careers in sports coaching and athletic training.
• Basic Vocational Studies - Nutritionist-Dietitian (Основне струковне студије - Струковни нутрициониста-дијететичар) Three-year vocational study program (180 ECTS) focused on nutrition science and dietetics, including clinical practice, preparing students for healthcare and sports nutrition roles.
• Basic Vocational Studies - Healthcare Nurse (Основне струковне студије - Здравствена нега/Струковна медицинска сестра) Three-year vocational study program (180 ECTS) training students as professional medical nurses (strukovna medicinska sestra) with clinical practice in healthcare settings.
• Basic Vocational Studies - Business IT Specialist (Основне струковне студије - Струковни пословни информатичар) Three-year vocational study program (180 ECTS) focused on business informatics and information technology, preparing students for IT and business process roles.
• Master Vocational Studies - Master Vocational Educator (Мастер струковне студије - Мастер струковни васпитач) Two-year master program (120 ECTS) for advanced pedagogical education in early childhood, with a distance learning option available.
• Master Vocational Studies - Master Sports Trainer (Мастер струковне студије - Мастер тренер у спорту) Two-year master program (120 ECTS) for advanced sports training education, preparing students for senior sports coaching and training roles.
• Master Vocational Studies - Master Public Health (Мастер струковне студије - Мастер студије јавног здравља) Two-year master program (120 ECTS) focused on public health science and healthcare management, with accreditation received in 2024.
• Operational Trainers Course (Курс за оперативне тренере) Professional short training course for sports operational trainers, accredited by the institution based on the Serbian Law on Sports.
• Sports Nutrition Advisor Course (Курс за саветника исхране у спорту) Online course providing specialized knowledge in sports nutrition consulting for professionals seeking to advise athletes and active individuals.
• Caregiver Course (Курс за неговатеља/неговатељицу) Professional short training course for caregivers (неговатељ/неговатељица) providing care services in health and social care settings.
• Professional Development Programs (Стручна усавршавања) Continuing education programs for working professionals including sports management and sports operations training, offered at Subotica, Kragujevac, and Belgrade locations.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sports Union of Serbia (Sportski savez Srbije)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2025Partnership agreement signed between the school and Sports Union of Serbia for cooperation in sports education and training programs.
• Faculty of Kinesiology, University of OsijekcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2024International cooperation agreement signed with the Faculty of Kinesiology in Osijek, Croatia, for academic exchange and joint educational activities.
• Student Center Subotica (Studentski centar Subotica)minorOthers · 27 January 2020Business cooperation agreement for student housing and services support.
• Home for Children with Developmental Disabilities "Kolevka" (Dom za decu ometenu u razvoju "Kolevka")minorOthers · 15 January 2020Cooperation agreement for student practical training placements at the care facility.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2019The European Commission granted the Erasmus Charter to the High School, enabling student and staff exchange programs with European universities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Kineziološki fakultet, Sveučilište u Zagrebu (Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb): Croatian public faculty training sports coaches and kinesiologists; a regional peer in the same discipline space. VSOVSU has an active cooperation agreement with the University of Osijek's kinesiology faculty, indicating cross-border academic overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Akademija strukovnih studija Beograd (Academy of Vocational Studies Belgrade): Large public vocational higher education network in Belgrade offering health (including nursing), business informatics, and other applied programs, directly competing with VSOVSU's nursing and business informatics offerings.
• Akademija strukovnih studija Zapadna Srbija (Academy of Vocational Studies West Serbia): Larger, multi-unit Serbian vocational higher education network that offers a broader portfolio of applied programs (including health, business, and technology), competing with VSOVSU on multiple disciplines.
• Univerzitet u Novom Sadu (University of Novi Sad): Major public Serbian university with multiple faculties in Vojvodina (including teacher training, sport, and medicine) that competes broadly with VSOVSU for prospective students in the same catchment area.

Direct peers

• Učiteljski fakultet u Subotici (Teacher Training Faculty, Subotica): Public teacher training faculty located in the same city (Subotica) that trains preschool and primary school teachers, directly competing with VSOVSU's flagship preschool educator program. The closest geographic and programmatic competitor.
• Fakultet sporta i fizičkog vaspitanja, Univerzitet u Novom Sadu (Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad): Public faculty training sports coaches, kinesiologists, and physical education teachers in the same Vojvodina region; the primary competitor for VSOVSU's sports trainer program.
• Fakultet za sport, Univerzitet u Beogradu (Faculty of Sport, University of Belgrade): Belgrade-based public faculty training sports coaches and PE teachers; competes for Serbian students seeking sports-trainer education and is the capital-city counterpart to VSOVSU's sports training program.
• Visoka medicinska škola strukovnih studija, Beograd (Higher Medical School of Professional Studies, Belgrade): Specialized Serbian vocational higher education institution dedicated to nursing and medical training; directly competes for nursing students who would otherwise consider VSOVSU's medical nurse program.
• Učiteljski fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu (Teacher Training Faculty, University of Belgrade): Belgrade-based public faculty training preschool and primary school educators with a more research-oriented academic model; competes for students across Serbia who would otherwise consider VSOVSU's vocational preschool program.
• Visoka škola strukovnih studija za obrazovanje vaspitača u Kruševcu (Higher Vocational School for Preschool Educators, Kruševac): Serbian higher vocational school with a similar name and mission focused on training preschool educators; a direct domestic peer competing for the same student profile and same regulatory framework (NAT accreditation).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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