Overview

Our undergraduate Genetics and Bioengineering programme from the International University of Sarajevo aims at implementing and developing new technologies using biological systems and processes where students learn how to investigate biological mechanisms and circumstances from an engineering perspective by understanding basic principles of life sciences.

Key Facts

The main goals of Genetics and Bioengineering education are as follows:

Providing quality education about basic life sciences and prepare the ground for students to learn how to apply engineering technologies to living systems in a safe way,

Providing knowledge and experience in the area of Genetics, Molecular Biology and Bioengineering,

Conducting basic and experimental high-quality research and applying engineering sciences to medical and biological problems, and

Equipping students with problem-solving and team-forming skills which are necessary for their future career.

Those who graduate have a wide range of jobs that they can seek for depending on their individual interests. They can continue their academic careers and pursue their postgraduate studies or opt for a career in various industrial fields (pharmaceutical, biotechnological or agricultural). There is also an opportunity for a career in the field of scientific biomedical research whether in the clinical or forensic field or various governmental and non-governmental institutions both nationally and internationally.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Chemistry

Calculus

Physics

Differential Equations

Cell Biology

Materials Science

Statistics Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

70

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Genetics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

70

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Other requirements

General requirements

Citizens of Bosnia-Herzegovina need to submit following documents:

• Original high school diploma and separate class records;

• Certified copy of National ID;

• Birth certificate;

• IUS Application Form (download from www.ius.edu.ba);

• CIPS;

• TOEFL or IELTS results (if taken); and

• 2 pictures.

International citizens need to submit following documents:

• Valid Turkish Central Student Selection and Placement (ÖSS) Exam

score OR an adequate SAT or equivalent exam score sufficient for

diploma accreditation in Turkey;

• Original high school diploma;

• Passport copy;

• National ID copy;

• IUS Application Form (download from www.ius.edu.ba);

• Police clearance record;

• TOEFL or IELTS results (if taken); and

• 4 pictures.

Important remarks

All documents, except National IDs and passports, have to be translated by the

official court translator to either English or Bosnian Language.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8000 BAM / year

≈ 8000 BAM / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8000 BAM / year

≈ 8000 BAM / year

Additional Details

Turkish Citizens

4,500 EUR

Living costs

Sarajevo

Bosnia and Herzegovina

755 - 1166 BAM / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Genetics and Bioengineering.

Available Scholarships

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