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Serbia's education system fails to meet labor market needs, Infostud warns
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Serbia's education system fails to meet labor market needs, Infostud warns

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Research by the Infostud job portal reveals a significant mismatch between Serbia's education system and employer demands.
  • While students increasingly choose psychology and medicine, employers seek more engineering graduates.
  • A large number of medical graduates leave Serbia for work abroad, exacerbating shortages.

A new study from the Infostud job portal highlights a growing disconnect between what Serbian universities teach and what employers need. Milos Turinski of Infostud told N1 that students are flocking to fields like psychology and medicine, while job postings for engineers far outnumber interested graduates.

the major problem is the mismatch between the education system and the needs of the labor market.

— Milos TurinskiMilos Turinski of Infostud explained the core issue identified by the research.

The research, based on this year's university enrollment data, points to a particular gap in mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering. Demand for these skills is high, but student interest remains low.

psychology remains the most popular choice among students in Belgrade, Novi Sad and Nis followed by dentistry and medicine.

— Milos TurinskiTurinski detailed the most sought-after fields of study among Serbian students.

Psychology is reportedly the most popular choice for university students in Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Nis, followed by dentistry and medicine. However, a significant portion of medical school graduates seek employment abroad. Data from the Serbian Medical Chamber indicates that around 800 certificates for working overseas are issued annually, while only about 500 doctors graduate each year, creating a critical shortage.

a large percentage of medical school graduates leave the country to find jobs.

— Milos TurinskiTurinski highlighted the emigration trend among medical professionals.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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