Faculty of Health and Biomedical Sciences, "Privredna Akademija" University, Brčko District BiH
The Faculty of Health and Biomedical Sciences at the "Privredna Akademija" University, Brčko District BiH, is a modern higher education institution dedicated to educating professionals who will be the future carriers of healthcare. It was established with the goal of responding to the growing societal need for highly educated personnel in the field of health.
Our primary mission is to provide students with high-quality, modern, and practical education based on an internationally recognized curriculum, expert faculty, and active cooperation with healthcare institutions, hospitals, health centers, and rehabilitation facilities. Teaching is conducted through both theoretical and practical content, with a special focus on developing critical thinking, ethical values, and professional responsibility.
The Faculty offers accredited study programs at the first, second, and third cycle levels in the following fields:
- Nursing
- Physiotherapy
- Radiology
- Sanitary Engineering
- Laboratory Technologies
- Midwifery
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Cosmetology and Aesthetics
- Pharmacy
- Medical Biochemistry
Our students have the opportunity to learn from distinguished professors and practitioners who combine scientific achievements with real-world experience every day to ensure the highest level of education. Special attention is given to the development of practical skills through professional practice and work in simulation laboratories, specialized labs, and clinical centers.
The Faculty of Health Sciences is not only committed to education but also to fostering a spirit of research, promoting healthy lifestyles, improving health policies, and actively participating in socially significant projects. We encourage international cooperation, student and staff mobility, and participate in European and regional projects in the fields of higher education and healthcare.
Our graduates are highly valued in the healthcare sector, both in the country and abroad, for the knowledge, expertise, and ethical approach they develop during their studies.
Faculty of Health and Biomedical Sciences – where knowledge becomes care for health.
University Acts
Mission
Vision
Objectives
MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY
The mission of the Faculty of Health and Biomedical Sciences is to be a leading educational and research institution in the field of healthcare, dedicated to developing competent, ethically responsible, and socially engaged health professionals. Our primary goal is to provide students with an education that is not merely the transfer of knowledge, but a process of shaping experts who understand the importance of caring for people, empathy, and a multidisciplinary approach to health.
The Faculty strives to create an academic environment that fosters:
- High standards of education, through modern curricula aligned with European and global practices;
- Development of practical skills, through clinical practice, simulation laboratories, and cooperation with renowned healthcare institutions;
- Research excellence, through participation in national and international projects, scientific conferences, and publications;
- Social responsibility, through health promotion, public health campaigns, and the direct involvement of students and faculty in the community.
Our mission is for every generation of students to leave the Faculty not only with a diploma but also with a clear sense of responsibility toward patients, the community, and the profession. We educate professionals who, wherever they may be, will work in the best interest of people, respecting professional ethics, scientific principles, and modern methods of treatment and care.
In fulfilling its mission, the Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to:
- Continuous improvement of the quality of teaching and teaching materials;
- Bridging theoretical and practical knowledge;
- Developing international cooperation and student mobility;
- Promoting interdisciplinarity and teamwork in healthcare;
- Encouraging lifelong learning and professional development.
We believe that healthcare is not just a profession but a calling – which is why we shape generations of professionals who know, are capable, and are willing to provide the best for every patient, regardless of circumstances.
VISION
The vision of the Faculty of Health and Biomedical Sciences of the “Privredna Akademija” University, Brčko District BiH, is to become a recognized regional and international center of excellence in education, research, and the development of health sciences. We strive to be a leader in shaping innovative, skilled, and socially responsible healthcare professionals who will actively contribute to improving the quality of healthcare and public health.
Our Faculty aspires to be a place where knowledge is not only transferred but also created. In this spirit, the vision includes the continuous improvement of teaching processes, the development of scientific research, the integration of new technologies in education, and the fostering of partnerships with healthcare institutions, educational organizations, and research centers worldwide.
We aim to build an academic community that will:
- Inspire students to become leaders in their professional environment;
- Actively participate in healthcare sector reforms;
- Promote an interdisciplinary approach and teamwork in addressing complex health issues;
- Serve as a bridge between academia and healthcare practice.
The vision of the Faculty also entails the continuous strengthening of international cooperation, student and staff mobility, and participation in the European Higher Education Area and joint scientific initiatives. Our ultimate goal is for the Faculty to be the first choice for educating healthcare professionals who seek top-level knowledge, practical skills, and a clear mission – to improve the health and quality of life of every individual and the community they serve.
OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY STUDY PROGRAMS
The Faculty of Health and Biomedical Sciences of the “Privredna Akademija” University, Brčko District BiH, sets clear and strategically oriented goals in order to achieve its mission and vision and to continuously contribute to the improvement of the healthcare system and higher education in the field of health.
The key goals of the Faculty are:
- Education of highly qualified professionals
To ensure high-quality theoretical and practical education that enables students to acquire the competencies required to work in a modern healthcare environment. - Development of practical skills through clinical practice
To provide students with direct experience through cooperation with healthcare institutions, laboratories, health centers, and rehabilitation facilities, thereby creating a strong link between theory and practice. - Advancement of the teaching process
To continuously modernize teaching by applying contemporary technologies, interactive learning methods, and aligning study programs with European educational standards (Bologna Process). - Encouragement of scientific research
To develop the research activities of faculty members and students through projects, scientific papers, conferences, and cooperation with national and international institutions. - Promotion of health and disease prevention
To actively contribute to the preservation and improvement of community health through public health activities, education, and campaigns. - Support for lifelong learning
To provide continuous professional development and education for healthcare workers through the organization of courses, seminars, and training programs. - Development of ethical and professional values
To strengthen students’ awareness of the importance of ethics, humanity, and professional responsibility in their daily work with patients and the community. - Strengthening international cooperation
To improve partnerships with foreign universities, healthcare institutions, and research centers with the aim of exchanging knowledge, experiences, and joint projects. - Quality assurance and accreditation
To maintain and continuously improve the internal quality assurance system for teaching, faculty, and infrastructure in accordance with national and international standards. - Development of modern infrastructure
To invest in equipping laboratories, practical training rooms, and teaching facilities that provide students with optimal conditions for learning, research, and professional work.
Organization of the University
The curricula at the University are modulated with the principles of the Bologna Declaration and enable the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The study programs are adapted to the needs of the modern business environment, teaching is conducted by over 200 distinguished professors with experience, from the country and abroad in a quality and modern space. The University has successful cooperation with higher education institutions from Europe, the USA, and Russia and a partnership with leading representatives of the business world in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the surrounding countries.
The university "Economics Academy" Brcko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, permanently monitors modern scientific trends and achievements and transfers knowledge to students through modern curricula. Its activities are primarily oriented towards the education of highly qualified personnel, experts in certain fields, who with their knowledge would contribute to the social and economic development and modernization of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Therefore, the mission of the University is to enable the transfer of modern knowledge, methods, and scientific techniques applied in developed university centers around the world, but also to take over the good achievements of the state university's education system in the country.
The university strives to educate and train staff who will have an enviable level of knowledge that would enable them to be competitive in the labor market and with which future graduates could engage in modern business flows without additional professional training.
The University has three faculties and a Centre for Research and Development, as follows:
- Faculty of Business and Law;
- Faculty of Technical Sciences;
- Faculty of Education, and
- Centre for Research and Development.
