University of Donja Gorica β Strategic Partner of JA Montenegro
Montenegro's leading private university, committed to entrepreneurship and innovation β a natural partner for an organization building the next generation of young entrepreneurs.
The University of Donja Gorica (UDG) is Montenegro's leading private university, located in Podgorica. With approximately 3,000 students, around 300 faculty members, and 40 study programmes across 12 faculties, UDG is one of the most dynamic higher education institutions in the Western Balkans.
As a member of the European University Association (EUA) and a partner of Arizona State University, UDG maintains an extensive international network spanning over 23 bilateral university agreements and collaboration with more than 66 institutions worldwide.
UDG has placed entrepreneurship and innovation at the heart of its academic identity β making it the ideal strategic partner for JA Montenegro.
Key facts
~3,000
Students
Active students across all levels of study
~300
Faculty members
Professors and academic staff
12
Faculties
Covering economics, law, IT, architecture, arts and more
40+
Study programmes
Undergraduate, master, and doctoral levels
23+
Bilateral partnerships
With universities across Europe and worldwide
66+
Partner institutions
Through research projects and Erasmus+ exchanges
Entrepreneurship at the core of academic identity
UDG is unique in Montenegro's academic landscape for having integrated entrepreneurship and innovation into its culture at every level β from curricula to extracurricular activities.
The annual Festival of Entrepreneurship and Innovation organised by UDG brings together students, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the region, creating space for idea exchange and networking.
The International Exchange of Entrepreneurial Ideas, now in its fifteenth edition, demonstrates the university's decades-long commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial culture among young people.
Festival of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Annual event bringing together students, entrepreneurs, and innovators from the region.
International Exchange of Entrepreneurial Ideas
Fifteen editions of an international platform for sharing innovative ideas and startup projects.
Startup Acceleration Programmes
A4SUSTINNO and similar programmes helping students turn ideas into functional startups.
"Entrepreneurial Economy" Journal
Academic publication dedicated to research in entrepreneurship and economics.
Recognised globally
European University Association (EUA)
Full member of the prestigious European university network.
Arizona State University
Partnership with one of the leading American universities for innovation.
10 Erasmus+ partnerships
Student and faculty exchanges with European institutions.
75+ partner organisations
Including ministries, the Central Bank of Montenegro, and the British Council.
Confucius Classroom
International centre for cultural and language exchange.
CANU partnership
Collaboration with the Montenegrin Academy of Sciences and Arts.
A shared vision for the future of young people
- UDG hosts JA Montenegro's Startup Programme β hands-on entrepreneurship education at university level
- Shared approach: learning by doing and creating real business solutions
- Access to an academic network of ~3,000 students and 300+ faculty members
- Connecting the JA network in 100+ countries with UDG's academic ecosystem
- Shared values: innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment in young people
"UDG's institutional commitment to entrepreneurship makes it a natural partner for Junior Achievement Montenegro β together we're building a generation that doesn't wait for opportunity, it creates it."
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