Bosnia and Herzegovina has most dynamic, progressive, and intellectually rigors education system in the world. Despite Bosnian intellectuals preferred stay and work abroad because of war and other conditions, Bosnia has three noble laureates to its credit; Vladimir Prelog, for chemistry in 1975, Ivo Andric, for literature in 1961; and Lavoslav Ružicka for Chemistry in 1939. The current education system in Bosnia offers higher education through seven universities and satellite campuses. Bosnia has produced graduates who have made their mark in different academic areas like- mathematics, sciences, and literature etc. Bosnia is not a member of European Union yet, because the curricula offered is not according to International standard. To explore education of International standard students from Bosnia moves to other countries for attending higher education.

Let’s have a look on Structure of Education System in Bosnia.

Pre-higher education

Duration of compulsory education:

Age of entry: 7
Age of exit: 15

Structure of school system: Primary

Type of school providing this education: Primary school (Osnovna skole)

Length of program in years: 8

Age level from: 7 to: 15 General Secondary

Type of school providing this education: General Secondary School (Gymnazija)

Length of program in years: 4

Age level from: 15 to: 19

Certificate/diploma awarded: Matura (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) Technical

Type of school providing this education: Technical Secondary School

Length of program in years: 4

Age level from: 15 to: 19

Certificate/diploma awarded: Diploma