Faculty of Organizational Sciences
Serbia
The Faculty of Organizational Sciences (FON) at the University of Belgrade is a leading institution in information technologies and management. It boasts over 12,000 graduates and offers accredited undergraduate and master programs in Serbian and English. FON combines informatics and management with hands-on activities like hackathons and bootcamps to prepare students for deep technology careers.
FON is a premier higher education and research institution in Serbia and the region, focusing on the intersection of information systems, technology, and business management. It has strong programs in Information Systems and Technologies and Management and Organization, all accredited internationally.
With over 3,000 master students and more than 300 PhD candidates, FON emphasizes applying new technologies such as AI, blockchain, IoT, VR, and cloud computing in both academia and industry. The Faculty organizes numerous scientific conferences, competitions, and extracurricular activities to foster innovation.
Its departments for E-business and software engineering lead in teaching deep technologies and organizing practical student engagements. The Office for Knowledge Transfer and Innovative Entrepreneurship (IRTZ-FON) offers mentoring, startup incubation, and connects academic knowledge with the startup ecosystem. IRTZ also provides advanced facilities, including VR equipment and professional meeting systems, supporting over 70 trained mentors.
As the coordinating partner, FON leads the overall project coordination, deep tech teaching, curriculum improvement, and mentorship programs. It organizes extracurricular activities such as bootcamps and summer schools and drives startup support through the IRTZ Office, facilitating student engagement with innovative entrepreneurial ecosystems.