The University's early beginnings dated from 2006 when the Faculty of economic and technical logistics was established. Immediately after, it was obtained a decision on opening and starting the Faculty of Economics. With constant and dedicated work of management and expert team, the Ministry of education, science, culture, and sports of Central Bosnia Canton also decided to open the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering in Travnik. At the beginning of academic 2010/2011, the Faculty of Ecology has begun its work by which studying program was expanded with teaching-scientific areas of biotechnology. This is how the University satisfied requirements for the integration of International University Travnik (IUT), which was made official by the Government of Central Bosnia Canton no. 03-38-2/10-6 from 05th May 2010. The integration process was acquired in May 2010. From the academic 2011/2012, IUT has two more organizational units, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Media and Communications, and the Government made official decisions of CBC no. 03-38-27 / 10-7 from 1.10.2010. Since the academic 2013/2014. the IUT has another two organizational units, Faculty of Polytechnical Sciences and Faculty of Informational Technology, which was made official by the decision of the Government of CBC no. 03-38-25 / 12 from 31.05.2012.
International University Travnik is to establish cooperation with elite universities in Europe and the world that will provide students more excellent choice and influence on creating programs that listen and take and study at the partner institutions.
From the beginning, the organization and implementation of study programs are based on the Bologna Declaration.
The establishment, growth, and development of the University was marked by the need to be in one geographic and economic term in a critical area that educated professionals who would become the primary carrier of this part of Bosnia's economic development Herzegovina. At the same time, the goal was to create a nucleus of scientific thought and constant innovation of knowledge of entrepreneurs and neighboring areas. Since its establishment, the University has graduated 1500 students who will become known and respected experts; today, the University is educating approximately 3000 students.
23.5.2016.g. in the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Central Bosnia Canton / Canton Central Bosnia, was awarded institutional accreditation to the International University Travnik. Accreditation is a formal confirmation of the fulfillment of the accreditation criteria set by the Agency for Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance. The importance of accreditation for students is reflected in the setting up of the University on the domestic and world list of accredited universities and through easier and greater mobility of students.
The Mission of the University: Educate a versatile, socially responsible, and professional graduate capable of facing complex problems of economic and social development. Provide quality and effective education at all academic studies levels and focus on education through flexible learning methods and the acceptance of new trends in education. To develop students' creativity and critical thinking, IUT teachers actively work methodologically and teach with different technical aids, with the internet, real-life examples, and business practices. Classy classrooms with lots of participants and uniform lectures are replaced by smaller groups, with active round table discussions, field teaching, individual counseling, and clarification and learning through various tasks and projects. Developing and introducing new models of education and creating a climate of success and high expectations through the promotion of European dimensions in higher education and international cooperation and the development of scientific and research careers with increased scientific production. In its strategy, the IUT has set up a mission and training of young people for practice and scientific research. Student practice impacts student recruitment after completing the study, while the practice itself undoubtedly strengthens students' practical skills, abilities, and knowledge. The practice is included as an obligation within all study programs.
Today's continuous development of new forms of knowledge transfer is based on the extensive use of modern information and communication technologies and tools. One of the forms of knowledge transfer finds support in a blended learning model. Blended learning is one of how institutions can prepare for the next era in education. It offers a chance to combine face-to-face and online lectures and learning. This includes different methods of learning and instruction (lectures, discussion, practice, reading, games, case studies, simulations), different methods of performance (live from the classroom or by the computer), different scheduling (synchronous and asynchronous), and different levels of leadership (Individually, instructors or leading experts, or group and social learning). This will bring university education transformation into the context of global economic changes caused by the information revolution that will lead to the University's new role for society in the coming period.
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