On Wednesday, October 15th, 2014, the opening ceremony to mark the beginning of the 2014/2015 academic year was held at the International University of Sarajevo (IUS). On behalf of the University, all new students were welcomed by the IUS Rector, Prof. Dr. Yücel Oğurlu who wished them the best of luck and success in their future education. In this academic year the International University of Sarajevo opened its doors to more than 500 new students who will continue their education at all three study cycles. This represents a major step forward for this institution which began its work just a little over 10 years ago.
‘’Just a year ago, I stood right here and talked about the plans for the next year, and that year is already behind us. Today, I can say that we are full of hope and expectations for the year ahead. The past academic year was truly a big success of all IUS family members'’, said Rector Oğurlu. Present guests and students were also addressed by the President of Foundation for Development of Education Sarajevo, Hasan Topaloğlu who expressed satisfaction with the number of new students who chose IUS as their university.
During the ceremony, the honorable guest, the Vice President of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ANUBiH), Academician Prof. Dr. Adila Pašalić-Kreso delivered her speech. In her remarks, she has pointed out that she was very pleased to see young people eager to educate and develop themselves. Dr. Pašalić –Kreso has also stressed the readiness for future cooperation between the IUS and ANUBiH in the field of academic cooperation and education.
The newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey, HE Cihad Erginay addressed the audience as well. In his welcoming note he highlighted the importance of investing in education and wished success to all IUS students. The ceremony was attended by many eminent guests from and diplomatic core and public life of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
