The Balkan Universities Network or BUN in its present form was created after the end of the SFR Yugoslavia, the founding of new universities, and the implementation of the Bologna Process

Bologna process

The purpose of the Bologna Process is the creation of the European Higher Education Area by making academic degree standards and quality assurance standards more comparable and compatible throughout Europe, in particular under the Lisbon Recognition Convention...

 in Balkan Universities. The aim of the network is the exchange of know how and experience in research and education, mutual acceptance of certificates, encouragement of professors and students for more mobility between the universities and the use of support programs for student exchange. Besides bilateral meetings, conferences rotating between the member universities take place. The 2010 conference was organized by the Trakya University

Trakya University

Trakya University , aka University of Thrace, established on July 20, 1982, is a state university located in Edirne, at Turkey's European part Eastern Thrace....

 in Edirne

Edirne

Edirne is a city in Eastern Thrace, the northwestern part of Turkey, close to the borders with Greece and Bulgaria. Edirne served as the capital city of the Ottoman Empire from 1365 to 1453, before Constantinople became the empire's new capital. At present, Edirne is the capital of the Edirne...

 in May 2010.

Board of Directors and Keynote Speakers

• Rector Enver Duran
  Enver Duran
  Enver Duran is a Turkish medic specialising in thoracic-cardiovascular surgery, a university professor and Chancellor of the Trakya University, Edirne.-Biography:...
  
   Trakya University Edirne, President
• Dean Hilmi Ibar
  Hilmi Ibar
  Hilmi Ibar is Professor of Chemistry and Dean of the pedagogic Faculty at the Trakya University in Edirne...
  
   Trakya University Edirne, Vice-President
• Rector Faruk Čaklovica
  Faruk Caklovica
  Faruk Čaklovica is a Bosnian Professor of Bromatology and Rector of the University of Sarajevo. He is member of the board at the Balkan Universities Network.-Biography:...
  
   University of Sarajevo, Member
• Rector Dhori Kule
  Dhori Kule
  Dhori Kule is Rector of the University of Tirana, Albania. He is member of the board at the Balkan Universities Network.-Biography:Dhori Kule received his diploma in economics from the University of Tirana in 1981...
  
   University of Tirana, Member
• Rector Ioannis P Gerothanassis, University Ioannina, Member
• Rector Anelia Klissarova, Varna Medical University, Member

Scientific Board

• Prof. Dr. Enver Duran, Rector of Trakya University, Turkey;
• Prof. Dr. Ivan Ilchel,Rector of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", Bulgaria;
• Prof. Dr. Yunus Söylet, Rector of Istanbul University, Turkey;
• Prof. Dr. Velimir Stojkovski, Rector of Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Macedonia;
• Prof. Dr. Hikmet Kocak, Rector of Erzurum Atatürk University, Turkey;
• Prof. Dr. Susana Bubic, Rector of University of Mostar "Dzemal Bijedic", Bosnia & Herzegoniva;
• Prof. Dr. Zlatko Zoglev, Rector of "St. Kliment Ohridski University-Bitola, Macedonia;
• Prof. Dr. Inci Varlinli, Rector of Yozgat Bozok University, Turkey;
• Prof. Dr. Cemal Dolikanin, Rector of University of Novi Pazar, Serbia;
• Prof. Dr. Ethem Tolga, Rector of Galatasaray University, Türkey;
• Prof. Dr. Hüner Sencan, Rector of International Balkan University, Macedonia;
• Assoc Prof. Deshka Markova, Rector of Technical University of Gabrovo, Bulgaria;
• Prof. Dr. Ante Uglesig, Rector of University of Zadar, Croatia;
• Prof. Dr. Agron Reka, Rector of State University of TETOVA, Macedonia;
• Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aykac, Rector of Kirklareli University, Turkey;
• Prof. Dr. George Valtchev, Rector of University of Food Technologies, Bulgaria;
• Prof. Dr. Enver Halilovic, Rector of University of Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovia;
• Prof. Dr. Enver Hasani,President of Constitutional Court, Kosovo;
• Prof. Dsc. Stoyan Denchev, Rector of State Ins. Of Library Studies and Information Technology, Bulgaria;
• Prof. Dr. George Papazoglu, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece;
• Prof. Dr. Nizamettin Senköylü, Rector of Namik Kemal University, Turkey;
• Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto, Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey;
• Prof. Dr. Ilker Alp, Trakya University, Turkey;
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Günsen, Trakya University, Turkey.

Session Speakers 2010

Liljana Recka, Albania; Vladimir Simovic, Croatia; Metin Lütfi Baydar, Turkey; Gjergji Mero, Albania; Margarita Georgieva, Bulgaria; Manfred G. Raupp, Germany; Irakli Beka, Albania; Anna Nedyalkova, Bulgaria; Abylmenaf Bexheti, Macedonia; Andrei Marga, Romania; Hasan Kaplan Albania; Ali Akdemier, Turkey; Alexander Nikolovski Macedonia; Janko Radulovic, Montenegro; Serghei Zaharia, Moldova; Öztekin Oto, Turkey.

Members

Country	Institution(s)
	University of Tirana University of Tirana The University of Tirana is a public university located in Tirana, Albania.-History:UT was founded in 1957 as the State University of Tirana through the merging of five existing institutes of higher education, the most important of which was the Institute of Sciences, founded in 1947... Epoka University Epoka University Epoka University is a private non-profit university founded in 2007 in Tirana, Albania. It received full accreditation in 2011.Epoka University is one of the highest ranking among Albania's 40 universities and has signed MoUs with universities in the USA, UK, Italy, Poland, Turkey, and... Eqerem Çabej University Eqerem Çabej University Eqerem Çabej University is a university in the Albanian town of Gjirokastër, named after Eqrem Çabej. It is one of nine SIFE accredited universities in Albania. It was created as a University with the name of “Eqrem Çabej” with decision of the Albanian Government nr. 414, dated 12 November 1991, on... University of Korça Luigj Gurakuqi University
	University of Sarajevo University of Sarajevo The University of Sarajevo is the first university in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was originally established in 1531 as a Madrasah or Islamic Law college, with a modern university being established and expanded on top of that in 1949. Today, with 23 faculties and around 55,000 enrolled students, it... University of Mostar University of Mostar The University of Mostar is the only Croatian language university in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Roots of University of Mostar date back to 1895 when the Franciscan theological school was established. In 1950 Higher teacher-training school started with its work in Mostar... University of Tuzla University of Tuzla University of Tuzla is a public university located in the city of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The university was founded in 1958. It became a proper university in 1976, and today is one of the major institutions of higher learning in Bosnia.-History:... University of Zenica University of Zenica University of Zenica is a public university located in the city of Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The university was founded in 1961 as college and became a proper university in 2000.-History:...
	American University in Bulgaria American University in Bulgaria American University in Bulgaria is a private, selective, residential liberal arts university located in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. Courses are taught in English by high-quality faculty coming from four continents, experienced in teaching in a multicultural, learner-centered environment... University of Sofia Burgas Free University St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo State University of Library Studies and Information Technologies State University of Library Studies and Information Technologies The State University of Library Studies and Information Technologies was established by a Resolution of the National Assembly of Bulgaria and is the assignee of the College of Library Studies and Information Technologies , the College of Library Studies , the Institute of Library Studies and the... Technical University of Varna Technical University of Varna The Technical University of Varna is a state university in Varna, Bulgaria, founded in 1962.-History:The Technical University of Varna was established in 1962 by the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria and the Decree of the National Assembly in order to ensure the training of engineering staff in the... Technical University of Gabrovo Technical University of Gabrovo The Technical University of Gabrovo is a state university in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, founded in 1964.-Faculties:* * * -External links:*... Medical University of Varna Medical University of Varna The Medical University of Varna 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov is a university located in Varna, Bulgaria. It was founded in 1961 and is organized in 4 faculties and 1 medical college.-History:... University of Shumen Episkop Konstantin Preslavski University of Food Technologies Varna Free University
	University of Zadar University of Zadar The University of Zadar is a university located in Zadar, Croatia. It was founded in 2002.- University Departments :The University of Zadar is entirely integrated university, consisting at present of over 20 departments:... University of Zagreb University of Zagreb The University of Zagreb is the biggest Croatian university and the oldest continuously operating university in the area covering Central Europe south of Vienna and all of Southeastern Europe...
	European University of Lefke European University of Lefke European University of Lefke is an institution of higher learning, located in the Northern Cyprus Nicosia District town of Lefka, overlooking Morphou Bay...
	Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Aristotle University of Thessaloniki The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is the largest Greek university, and the largest university in the Balkans. It was named after the philosopher Aristotle, who was born in Stageira, Chalcidice, about 55 km east of Thessaloniki, in Central Macedonia... University of Macedonia University of Macedonia The University of Macedonia is located in Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece. It is the second largest university in Thessaloniki... University of Ioannina University of Ioannina The University of Ioannina is a university lying in the plains 5 km southwest of Ioannina, Greece. The campus is linked to the town by Greek National Road 5. It now hosts over 20,000 students in 17 faculties... Democritus University of Thrace Democritus University of Thrace Democritus University of Thrace was established in July 1973. It is based in Komotini, Greece and has campuses in the Thracian cities of Xanthi, Alexandroupoli and Orestiada. The university accepted the first students in the academic year 1974–1975... University of Thessaly University of Thessaly The University of Thessaly is a university in Thessaly, Greece, founded in 1984. The university is based in Volos, but operates campuses in Larissa, Trikala and Karditsa...
Republic of Kosovo	University of Priština Iliria Royal University Iliria Royal University Iliria Royal University is a private university in Pristina, Kosovo under the patronage of the Albanian royal family. The University is related to the Balkan Universities Network.-External links:*...
	FON University FON University The FON University is the second private university established in the Republic of Macedonia, after the liberalisation of the High education law's in 2002. After its establishment great number of professors from the Ss... University of Skopje State University of Tetovo International Balkan University International Balkan University International Balkan University is a university founded by Skopje Education and Culture Development Foundation. It is located in Skopje, Macedonia.... St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola South East European University South East European University South East European University , is a university located in Tetovo, Republic of Macedonia with a branch campus in Skopje. It is the first private-public not for profit university in Macedonia. It was founded in October 2001 and is a member of the Balkan Universities Network and an associate member...
	Comrat State University Comrat State University The Comrat State University in Moldavia is the successor of Gagauz National University, which hsd been founded by the decision of the Russian National Education Foundation and the Executive Committee of Comrat Regional Council of Deputies from February 11, 1991...
	University "Mediterranean" University of Montenegro University of Montenegro The University of Montenegro is a university located in Podgorica, Montenegro. It was founded in 1974 and is organized in 20 Faculties.-History:...
	Babeş-Bolyai University Babes-Bolyai University The Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca is an university in Romania. With almost 50,000 students, the university offers 105 specialisations, of which there are 105 in Romanian, 67 in Hungarian, 17 in German, and 5 in English...
	University of Belgrade University of Belgrade The University of Belgrade is the oldest and largest university of Serbia.Founded in 1808 as the Belgrade Higher School in revolutionary Serbia, by 1838 it merged with the Kragujevac-based departments into a single university... University of Arts in Belgrade University of Arts in Belgrade The University of Arts in Belgrade is a public university in Belgrade, founded in 1957 as the Academy of Arts to unite four academies... University of Novi Sad University of Novi Sad The University of Novi Sad is a university located in Novi Sad, the capital of Serbian province of Vojvodina and the second largest city in Serbia.... University of Novi Pazar State University of Novi Pazar State University of Novi Pazar The State University of Novi Pazar is a public university in Novi Pazar, Serbia. It was founded in 2006 and is composed of three schools .__FORCETOC__-Campus:...
	Trakya University Trakya University Trakya University , aka University of Thrace, established on July 20, 1982, is a state university located in Edirne, at Turkey's European part Eastern Thrace.... Dokuz Eylül University Dokuz Eylül University Dokuz Eylül University is one of the preeminent universities in Turkey. It is located in İzmir, Turkey. It was founded in 1982 and is organized in 10 schools... Galatasaray University Galatasaray University Galatasaray University or Université Galatasaray is a Turkish university established in İstanbul, Turkey in 1992, following an agreement signed with the presence of President François Mitterrand of France and President Turgut Özal of Turkey during a ceremony at Galatasaray High School, the mother... University of Istanbul Namik Kemal University Namık Kemal University The Namik Kemal University was founded 2006 under the administration of the Trakya University Rectorate Enver Duran. The University is based on a strong and old background of 26 years... Fırat University Firat University Firat University is one of the biggest academical institutions in the East of Turkey, established in 1975 in Elazig. It has twelve faculties,four institutes,three highs schools, one state conservatory and nine vocational high schools and 21 research center with a strong emphasis on scientific and... Süleyman Demirel University Süleyman Demirel University Süleyman Demirel University is a public university located in Isparta, Turkey. Established in 1992, the university, with around 55.000 students, is the second largest academic institution in Turkey. SDU is known for its programs in agricultural research, medicine, engineering, and business sciences... Atatürk University University of Bozok Kirklareli University Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Guest members

• Baku State University
  Baku State University
  Baku State University is a public university located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Established in 1919 by the Parliament of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the University started with faculties of history and philology; physics and mathematics; law and medicine with an initial enrollment of 1094...
  
  
• Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Loerrach
  Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Loerrach
  The Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Loerrach was founded in 1981 as Berufsakademie Lörrach. It offers workplace-focused, cooperative degree courses. This means that students alternate between learning the theory at school and applying it on the job in a three-months rhythm...
  
  
• University of Graz
  University of Graz
  The University of Graz , a university located in Graz, Austria, is the second-largest and second-oldest university in Austria....