If you are interested in cooperating with ICEPS, we invite you to use this section to learn more about our institution, our areas of interest, and the strengths we bring to international partnerships.
We would like to give potential partners a clear picture of who we are, what we do, which topics and project fields we are most interested in, and how we can contribute through expertise, motivation, and active participation in project preparation and implementation.
If you see room for cooperation with ICEPS, please feel free to contact us — we are genuinely interested in building new partnerships and developing meaningful joint initiatives.
For partnership proposals and project cooperation, please contact us at projects@iceps.edu.rs
ICEPS Profile
ICEPS – International Center of Professional Studies is a private higher education institution of applied studies based in Belgrade, Serbia, with higher education units in Novi Sad, Leskovac, Vršac, Kraljevo, and Jagodina.
Founded in 2005, ICEPS is accredited by the National Body for Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education of the Republic of Serbia and holder of the Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education.
ICEPS brings together:
● nearly 3,500 active students
● around 500 academic staff members
● a broad network of 150 partners/teaching bases
Academic and Professional Fields
ICEPS develops study programmes in areas closely connected to labour market needs and professional practice. All our study programs are professional (applied) – bachelor (3 years, 180 ECTS, 6 EQF) or master (2 years, 120 ECTS, 7 EQF) in multiple fields, such as medicine/healthcare and management in healthcare and hospitality.
The overview of the curricula in English for all study programs is available here.
Our educational approach is based on:
- applied and profession-oriented higher education
- practical training in real working environments
- employability and career-oriented learning
alignment with relevant professional and European standards
Areas of Interest for Cooperation
ICEPS is interested in project cooperation in the following areas:
- health and nursing education
- public health
- physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- radiology and laboratory diagnostics
- nutrition and nutrition-related education
- healthcare management
- digitalisation in education
- curriculum development and modernisation
- quality assurance in higher education
- innovative teaching and learning methods
- internationalisation of higher education
- skills development and lifelong learning
- inclusion and equal access in education
- cooperation between education and professional practice
- apparatus cosmetology, aesthetics and dermatology
- hospitality-related education specifically gastronomy, restaurant and hotel management
Projects of Interest
ICEPS is open to cooperation within:
- higher education cooperation and mobility projects (Erasmus+), supporting student and staff mobility, institutional partnerships, curriculum development, and internationalisation
- education, training, and skills development programmes, including teaching modernisation, lifelong learning, and professional capacity building
- research and innovation programmes, especially those linked to applied research, institutional development, and innovation in education and health
- health-related topics, particularly in the areas of public health, healthcare education, wellbeing, and health innovation
- regional, cross-border, and international cooperation programmes, supporting joint development, exchange of knowledge, and collaborative solutions
- national, local, and foundation-based funding opportunities, aligned with education, health, inclusion, sustainability, and social impact
- hospitality-focused projects, aimed at developing practical hospitality skills and strengthening cooperation with hotels, restaurants, hospitality establishments, and relevant education providers
- projects focused on applied and higher vocational education, including cooperation and networking with VET institutions and other professionally oriented education providers
What ICEPS Can Offer as a Partner
ICEPS can contribute actively to different phases of project development and implementation.
We can offer:
- active participation in project concept development
- support in the preparation of project proposals
- contribution to proposal writing and content development
- implementation support across educational and applied activities
- piloting and testing of project activities, training models, and educational tools
- implementation in realistic learning and work-based settings
- feedback from professional environments
- support in dissemination and communication activities
- contribution to project management and coordination support
- provision of congress and event spaces
- reliable and responsive institutional cooperation
Institutional Strengths
ICEPS offers several important strengths for international project cooperation.
Practice-Oriented Education
- practical training represents a significant part of learning in many study programmes
- students develop skills in real professional environments
- teaching is strongly connected with sector needs and applied knowledge
Broad Professional Network
ICEPS cooperates with more than 150 partners/teaching bases, including:
- primary healthcare centers, general & specialized hospitals, clinical centers
- institutes, laboratories, and other healthcare institutions
- hotels and restaurants and other hospitality facilities
- other professional settings
Teaching and Training Capacities
ICEPS can also contribute through:
- simulation-based teaching resources
- specialised training facilities/cabinets/labs suitable for applied learning and educational innovation (in gastronomy, cosmetology, medical mannequins)
- profession-specific equipment
- software used in education and training
Why Cooperate with ICEPS
Partners working with ICEPS can expect:
- a committed and motivated institution
- a strong applied higher education profile
- willingness to participate actively in proposal development
- a partner open to new ideas and collaborative planning
- a team oriented toward quality, responsiveness, and practical results
- interest in building sustainable international partnerships
ICEPS is particularly interested in cooperation that supports:
- innovation in education
- stronger international links
- exchange of knowledge and practice
- development of new learning models and project outputs
- long-term institutional growth
Types of Partners We Welcome
ICEPS welcomes contact from:
- higher education institutions
- universities of applied sciences
- vocational and professional education providers
- healthcare organisations
- public and private health institutions
- hotels, restaurants, tourism and hospitality businesses
- hospitality and tourism schools, colleges, and training providers
- training centres
- NGOs and associations
- sectoral and professional organisations
- other stakeholders interested in joint project development