Admission standards

University admission in Montenegro

Official minimum entry requirements and the school system, from the country's UNESCO classification and national sources.

As classified by the country with UNESCO (ISCED 2011), reference year 2023. Universities may set higher requirements.

Secondary education - upper secondary general (Gymnasium)4 years, from age 15
Minimum entry: Certificate of lower secondary school - higher grades (VI-IX)
Awards: Certificate of completed high school and diploma of the Matura exam
Secondary education for children with special educational needs - Resource centers - gimnasium4 years, from age 15
Minimum entry: Certificate of grade primary school - Resource centers - higher grades (VI-IX)
Awards: Certificate of completed high school and diploma of the "Matura" exam

Basic academic studies 3 years3 years, from age 18
Minimum entry: Certificate of completed high school & diploma of passed matura/professional exam
Awards: Diploma of basic academics studies
Basic academic studies 4 years4 years, from age 18
Minimum entry: Certificate of completed high school & diploma of passed matura/professional exam
Awards: Diploma of basic academics studies
Basic profesional studies3 years, from age 18
Minimum entry: Certificate of completed high school & diploma of passed matura/professional exam
Awards: Diploma of basic profesional studies