Visoka tehnička škola strukovnih studija u Nišu

What Visoka tehnička škola strukovnih studija u Nišu does

Visoka tehnička škola strukovnih studija u Nišu [Visoka tehnička škola strukovnih studija u Nišu] is a state higher education institution in Niš, Serbia, operating as the Niš Department (Odsek Niš) of the Akademija tehničko-vaspitačkih strukovnih studija (Academy of Technical-Vocational Professional Studies). Founded in 1976, the institution delivers accredited undergraduate and master professional study programs spanning computer and communication technologies, architecture, industrial engineering, civil engineering, road traffic, environmental protection engineering, and (pending accreditation) vocational early-childhood education — totaling nine undergraduate and six master programs. Teaching is delivered on-campus in Niš, supported by the internal StudIS portal for exam registration, scheduling, and document services.

The underlying technology stack is conventional for a vocational higher-education provider rather than a software company: on-campus instruction, the StudIS administrative portal, Microsoft Office 365 integration, and the Microsoft Imagine (MSDN Academic Alliance) program, which licenses Microsoft operating systems, servers, development tools, and Office components (Visio, Access, Project, OneNote) to enrolled students and staff. The MikroTik Academy delivers MTCNA and MTCRE network certifications through certified faculty, with the institution becoming a Serbian MikroTik Academy in 2016. International cooperation is conducted through Erasmus+ mobility (teaching and student exchanges) and a 2026 cooperation track with Taishan University (Shandong, China) and the Confucius Institute at the University of Niš.

Revenue is generated through three streams: tuition fees (12,000 RSD per semester, covering index issuance, ŠV forms, categorization, archiving, and data processing), one-time entrance examination fees (6,000 RSD), and a first-tuition installment for self-paying students (7,000 RSD). As a state institution, it is also funded through the Serbian Ministry of Education; no private equity, venture capital, or commercial B2B revenue is present. The institution holds SRPS ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification covering research, development, design, consulting, testing, training, and conference organization, and supplements curriculum with paid industry internships at partners including STRABAG D.O.O. Belgrade and LEONI. The go-to-market motion is community-led: enrollment is conducted through competitive entrance exams, with prospective students reached via the institutional website, enrollment information portals, and career guidance events.

Name

Visoka tehnička škola strukovnih studija u Nišu

Legal name

Akademija tehničko-vaspitačkih strukovnih studija – Odsek Niš

Website

https://vtsnis.edu.rs

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Visoka tehnička škola strukovnih studija u Nišu is a state-funded Serbian vocational higher-education institution in Niš offering nine undergraduate and six master programs in engineering, IT, architecture, and environmental disciplines, serving regional students through tuition-funded and state-budget-supported instruction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAEAB

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities

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

SECONDARYEDAHAEAA

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive)

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

SECONDARYEDAHADAD

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

Keywords

• Vocational higher education
• Professional engineering studies
• Technical college programs
• Industry certification training
• Applied computing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Niš

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition payments and examination fees. Students pay semester fees for enrollment services including index, forms, categorization, archiving and data processing. Additional fees for entrance examinations and first tuition installments.
2. Entrance Examination Fees: One-time fees for admission testing services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The institution is a state-accredited vocational higher education school that delivers undergraduate professional studies and master professional studies in technical and engineering disciplines, including electrical and computer engineering, civil engineering and architecture, environmental protection, graphic engineering, and traffic and communications technologies. Its programs combine classroom instruction with practice-based learning and provide enrolled students with access to industry certifications such as MikroTik networking credentials and Microsoft Imagine software licensing.

Product overview

Visoka tehnička škola strukovnih studija u Nišu offers a portfolio of undergraduate and master's professional study programs across engineering, technology, and environmental disciplines. The institution provides educational services through face-to-face instruction and an internal student portal (StudIS) for administrative services. Specialized programs include the Microsoft Imagine (MSDN AA) program providing free software access and the MikroTik Academy offering network certifications. The institution operates as a vocational higher education institution offering structured degree programs rather than a software product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Professional Studies

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Imagine (MSDN Academic Alliance) partnership providing free licensed software for students and staff including operating systems, server platforms, development tools, and Microsoft Office components.
• MikroTikcoreTechnology or IntegrationMikroTik Academy partnership offering network certification programs (MTCNA, MTCRE) for students in computer networking. Training conducted by certified staff members.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean mobility program providing outgoing mobility opportunities for teaching and non-teaching staff for teaching and professional development, and short-term student mobility for study and practice.
• Eurashe (European Association of Institutions in Higher Education)minorOthersInstitutional membership in European association of higher education institutions providing networking and professional development opportunities.
• STRABAG D.O.O. BelgrademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction company partnership offering paid 30-day summer internships for students.
• LEONIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational cable manufacturing company providing paid student internship programs in their factories.
• Taishan University (Shandong, China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university cooperation including visits by delegations and Confucius Institute collaboration with University of Niš.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Academy of Applied Studies Belgrade: Serbian state academy structure offering applied undergraduate and specialist programs across multiple departments, structurally and functionally analogous to the Akademija tehničko-vaspitačkih strukovnih studija that this institution belongs to. Most direct structural peer in the Serbian applied-higher-education landscape.
• Singidunum University: Private university in Belgrade offering applied undergraduate and master's programs in computing, information technology, and engineering. Comparable as a Serbian higher-education institution emphasizing practical, employability-oriented technical programs and competing for the same student demographic.
• VTS Leskovac (Visoka strukovna škola) / other Serbian applied higher-education schools: Other Serbian visoka strukovna škola (applied higher-education schools) operating under the same national framework with similar vocational engineering programs, fee structures, and regulatory moats. Most direct structural and operational peer within Serbia's applied higher-education segment.
• University of Niš – Faculty of Electronic Engineering: Public engineering faculty located in the same city of Niš, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in electrical, computer, and telecommunications engineering. Directly comparable on geography and core engineering disciplines, and represents the primary local competitor for technical students in the same catchment.

Regional players

• University of Pristira (with temporary seat in Kosovska Mitrovica) – Faculty of Technical Sciences: Serbian state university offering technical faculties in construction, mechanical engineering, and information technology. Comparable as a public Serbian institution delivering applied engineering programs within a similar regulatory and accreditation framework.
• Technical University of Sofia: Largest technical university in Bulgaria, offering polytechnic-style engineering and IT programs. Comparable as a regional Southeastern European technical university with similar polytechnic orientation and Erasmus+ participation, though operating at materially larger scale and in a different country.
• Technical University of Cluj-Napoca: Major Romanian technical university with a polytechnic tradition offering applied engineering programs and active industry partnerships. Comparable as a regional Southeastern European technical university with similar applied-vocational orientation and EU/regional mobility exposure.
• Polytechnic University of Tirana: Albania's primary polytechnic/technical university, offering applied engineering, architecture, and IT programs. Comparable as a Western Balkan polytechnic serving a regional student base with vocational-to-research program mix, though at a national rather than single-city scale.

Others

• Eurashe (European Association of Institutions in Higher Education): European umbrella association for applied higher-education institutions of which the subject is a member. Not a competitor but a directly relevant ecosystem participant, since peer-to-peer exchange through Eurashe shapes the operating environment of vocational polytechnics across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad: Largest Serbian engineering faculty, part of the University of Novi Sad, offering comprehensive undergraduate, master, and doctoral engineering programs. Comparable program portfolio but significantly broader research mandate and scale, making it a broader incumbent in the same national technical-education market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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