2026/27 Enrollment Period Started! — Reserve Your Seat Before Quotas Are Full
Free Pre-Application →Double degree higher education in European standards and with the assurance of America's most innovative university (ASU) — without exam requirements, for only €2,200–€2,800 per year.
Why do hundreds of international students choose Montenegro for bachelor and master degrees every year?
There is no requirement to take the local university entrance exam or pass any thresholds to register for Montenegro universities. You can apply directly with just your high school diploma.
Double degree with the assurance of ASU, America's #1 innovative university, and Vatel France, one of the world's leading hospitality schools. Have two prestigious degrees in one education.
Standard undergraduate programs are €2,200/year, and the international Vatel program is €2,800/year. An European education at a fraction of private university costs.
Global education partnerships that set University Donja Gorica (UDG) apart.
UDG has established a 20-year strategic partnership within the global Cintana Alliance framework with Arizona State University (ASU), selected as the most innovative university in the US for 7 consecutive years. In this scope:
The Vatel (France) program, one of the world's leading hospitality schools, is run within UDG. In this fully English program, students prepare for the sector by doing internships in 5-star hotels like Hilton Podgorica and receive a French state-approved diploma.
Compare with private universities in Turkey — see the difference for yourself.
The monthly cost of living in Podgorica including rent (shared apartment) + food + transport + personal expenses starts from €650–€700. (A minimum of €300 is sufficient for students staying in dormitories.)
Residence Permit (Boravak) Deposit: The Immigration Office requires you to show €5.000 balance in your bank account for residence permit applications (this amount is not blocked, it can be withdrawn after approval).
Standard programs at UDG are conducted in the Montenegrin language. However, if at least 10 students interested in the same program apply together, the university has the flexibility to open a 100% English class specifically for this group.
For those who prefer education in Montenegrin: Students who arrive without knowing the language prepare for classes by taking Montenegrin preparatory language training in the first year. Montenegrin is a Slavic language that can be learned quickly, and the HIAKOS team will be by your side during this process.
For students who wish to receive English education in programs like Psychology, Information Systems (FIST), or Business, this is an opportunity to apply with a group of friends and establish your own English class from scratch.
Established in 1974, the University of Montenegro (Univerzitet Crne Gore - UCG) is the oldest and only state university in the country. Undergraduate education is tuition-free under the Bologna process, but all courses are taught in the Montenegrin language.
The University of Montenegro (UCG) offers education with 19 faculties in cities including Podgorica, Kotor, Nikšić, and Bar. It is a good alternative for students with limited budgets who want to study after receiving Montenegrin preparatory language training.
We are with you in all high school diploma equivalence (nostrification) and registration stages for both your UDG (Private Foundation) and UCG (State) applications.
We are in Podgorica — your child's family in Montenegro.
Many agencies collect documents from your home country and send them, leaving the student alone when they arrive in a foreign city. We are different.
The HIAKOS team operates physically, based in the center of Podgorica. We are with our students from the moment they step off the plane.
Meet Our Podgorica TeamWe are with you in person from day one
Safe, affordable housing organization
We manage the legal residence permit procedures
Support for nostrification and university enrollment
A local team physically accessible in Podgorica whenever you need during the academic term
The most common questions about university education in Montenegro, ASU partnership, YÖK equivalence, and living costs.
Capacity starts filling up by late June / early July. Apply for free now to reserve your spot — no fees, no commitment.
Our team in Podgorica will meet with you in person to help you evaluate all your options.