Visoka škola tehničkih strukovnih studija Čačak

What Visoka škola tehničkih strukovnih studija Čačak does

Visoka škola tehničkih strukovnih studija Čačak (Fakultet tehničkih nauka u Čačak / Faculty of Technical Sciences in Čačak, FTN Čačak) is a public higher education institution and constituent faculty of the University of Kragujevac, located at Svetog Save 65, Čačak, Serbia. Founded in 1975, it celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025 and references 65 years of higher-education tradition in the region. The institution is accredited by Serbian authorities and aligned with the European Education Area (Erasmus+ compatible), enabling mobility across European partner institutions.

Its core product is accredited higher education delivered through more than 30 study programs across the full degree cycle: four-year undergraduate academic studies (240 ESPB), three-year undergraduate professional studies (180 ESPB), one-year master academic studies (60 ESPB), two-year master professional studies (120 ESPB), and doctoral studies. Disciplines span electrical energy engineering, information technologies, mechatronics, computer and software engineering, mechanical engineering, graphic engineering, production management, and clothing engineering/design. Supporting infrastructure includes specialized laboratories (Computer Science Laboratory; Laboratory for Electrical Machines, Drives and Automation), an Innovation Incubator for student startups, and a digital services stack built on Microsoft 365/Teams, Moodle-based e-learning (Е-учење), a proprietary student portal (Е-Индекс), and a teacher/accreditation portal.

The institution serves primarily Serbian secondary-school graduates seeking technical higher education, with a secondary segment of international exchange students recruited through Erasmus+ and CEEPUS. Revenue is generated predominantly through state budget allocation under the University of Kragujevac, supplemented by tuition fees from self-financing students (published annually via cenovnik), with a 50% refund eligibility for qualifying students in academic year 2025/2026. Curriculum and practical training are reinforced by 25+ partnerships with global technology vendors (Oracle, Microsoft, Schneider-electric, Fujitsu, Intergraph, Fanuc, Huawei) and Serbian/regional employers (Siemens Mobility, EPS, ENEL, Tetra Pak, Strabag, Endava, Cooper Tire, BizPartner, Golden Solutions).

Name

Visoka škola tehničkih strukovnih studija Čačak

Legal name

Fakultet tehničkih nauka u Čačku

Website

https://vstss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public higher education institution (Faculty of Technical Sciences) within the University of Kragujevac, located in Čačak, Serbia. Offers accredited academic and professional study programs in electrical engineering, IT, mechanical engineering, and management to over 6,000 students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Technical and Engineering Studies)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAEAA

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive)

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

SECONDARYEDAHAEAL

Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus

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

Keywords

• Higher education
• Technical studies
• Engineering programs
• Professional studies
• Academic degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Čačak

HQ country

Serbia

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees paid by self-financing students. The faculty publishes tuition fee schedules (cenovnik) for various study programs and academic years. Some students receive 50% tuition refund for eligible categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The institution delivers accredited undergraduate academic studies (4 years / 240 ESPB), undergraduate professional studies (3 years / 180 ESPB), master academic studies (1 year / 60 ESPB), master professional studies (2 years / 120 ESPB), and doctoral studies across technical disciplines including electrical energy engineering, information technologies, mechatronics, computer and software engineering, mechanical engineering, production management, graphic engineering, and clothing engineering and design. Programs are supported by modern laboratories (CSL, EMPA), a Moodle-based e-learning platform, and a dedicated student index portal (e-Indeks).

Product overview

Visoka škola tehničkih strukovnih studija Čačak (Faculty of Technical Sciences in Čačak) is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of study programs. The core educational offerings consist of undergraduate academic studies (4 years, 240 ESPB), master academic studies (1 year, 60 ESPB), doctoral studies (third cycle), undergraduate professional studies (3 years, 180 ESPB), and master professional studies (2 years, 120 ESPB). These programs cover engineering disciplines including Electrical Energy, Information Technologies, Mechatronics, Computer and Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Graphic Engineering, Production Management, and Clothing Engineering. The institution also provides digital services including a Student Portal (Е-Индекс), E-Learning Platform (Moodle), Teacher Portal, and Microsoft 365/Teams integration for students and faculty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Academic Studies (Основне академске студије) Four-year accredited academic undergraduate programs (240 ESPB credits) covering Electrical Energy Engineering, Engineering Management, Information Technologies, Mechatronics, and Computer and Software Engineering, intended for secondary-school graduates pursuing a full academic degree.
• Master Academic Studies (Мастер академске студије) One-year accredited master academic programs (60 ESPB credits) providing specialization in Industrial Power Engineering, Power Systems, Computer and Software Engineering, Information Technologies, Engineering Management, Mechatronics, and Entrepreneurial Management, designed for graduates holding a relevant undergraduate academic degree.
• Doctoral Studies (Докторске студије) Third-cycle accredited doctoral studies providing advanced research opportunities across technical sciences disciplines, intended for candidates holding a relevant master's degree.
• Undergraduate Professional Studies (Основне струковне студије) Three-year accredited undergraduate professional programs (180 ESPB credits) in Graphic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computing, Information Technologies, Production Management, and Clothing Engineering and Design, aimed at students seeking practice-oriented applied qualifications.
• Master Professional Studies (Мастер струковне студије) Two-year accredited master professional programs (120 ESPB credits) with modules in Electrical Energy, Electronics and Computing, Mechanical Engineering, and Production Engineering, intended for graduates of professional undergraduate programs seeking advanced applied qualifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fully aligned with European education standards (Erasmus+ compatible)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle is listed among leading global technology partners whose collaboration enables students to gain expertise in Oracle technologies and obtain recognized certifications.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft partnership provides access to Microsoft 365, Teams, and educational technologies. Faculty is part of Microsoft Schools program enabling student access to Microsoft's technology ecosystem.
• Schneider-electriccoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for electrical engineering and automation education, providing students exposure to Schneider-electric technologies and industry practices.
• ENEL (Enel VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENEL donated educational equipment to the faculty with support from Siemens Belgrade. Equipment is used for practical training and teaching enhancement in electrical engineering programs.
• Siemens MobilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSiemens Mobility organizes scholarship programs for the 2026/27 academic year, supporting electrical engineering and mobility technology students.
• Tetra PakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized student field visits to Tetra Pak factory in Gornji Milanovac for practical experience in packaging technology.
• StrabagminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company offering student internship opportunities and career development programs.
• EndavaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT services company with local operations, offering career opportunities for graduates and potential training partnerships.
• Electric Power Industry of Serbia (EPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational electricity utility listed as a key partner for electrical engineering student training and employment.
• BizPartnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness consulting partner offering student placement and internship opportunities in the local business community.
• Cooper TireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational tire manufacturer with presence in Serbia, offering student practice and career opportunities.
• Golden SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT company offering student internship and employment opportunities, including DevOps positions.
• University of KragujevaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent university providing institutional accreditation, academic framework, and quality assurance for all study programs.
• Jonskor University (Ionio Panepistimio)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek university partnership involving mutual study visits and academic collaboration in information sciences.
• Erasmus+ ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU mobility program enabling student and faculty exchanges with European partner institutions.
• CEEPUS ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral European mobility program facilitating international academic exchanges for faculty and students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• University of Kragujevac: Parent institution and broader multi-faculty public university; overlaps with FTN Čačak as part of the same governance and accreditation umbrella while offering wider disciplinary coverage.
• University of Belgrade: Serbia's flagship public university; competes broadly for top students and faculty talent, and houses the strongest direct competitor faculty (TF Belgrade).

Direct peers

• Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Banja Luka: Republika Srpska public technical faculty with overlapping engineering program mix and CEEPUS mobility participation; a near-clone regional comparator for student flows.
• Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Belgrade: Serbian flagship technical faculty offering comparable engineering programs with materially larger scale, research output and brand pull; sets the competitive ceiling FTN Čačak benchmarks against.
• Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Niš: Specialized Serbian technical faculty focused on electrical, electronic and IT engineering; comparable program mix and accreditation structure, targeting overlapping Serbian applicants.
• Technical University of Cluj-Napoca: Romanian public technical university offering accredited engineering and IT programs under Bologna structures; a regional peer for cross-border student mobility and Erasmus+ benchmarking.
• Technical University of Sofia: Bulgarian public technical university with full engineering portfolio under Bologna; relevant regional peer for Erasmus+ mobility flows and EU-aligned program benchmarking.
• Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad: Largest Serbian technical faculty by scope and research output; offers directly comparable accredited programs in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, software and production engineering, and competes with FTN Čačak for the same Serbian student pool.
• Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Sarajevo: Bosnian public technical faculty with comparable accredited engineering programs; relevant regional peer given shared Western Balkans ecosystem and Erasmus+/CEEPUS mobility overlap.

Emerging players

• Singidunum University: Private Serbian university with technical, IT and engineering programs; competes for the same domestic tuition-paying students but differentiates via private-sector positioning and English-language delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FTNCa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/visoka-kola-tehni-kih-strukovnih-studija-a-ak
• Instagraminstagram.com/ftn.cacak

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