Petnica Science Center International Programme

Petnica Science Center is one of Southeast Europe's most renowned independent educational institutions, offering intensive science and research programmes for highly gifted secondary school students aged 14 to 19. Located near Valjevo, Serbia, Petnica has been nurturing scientific talent since 1982, hosting over 3,000 young researchers annually in its renowned residential science camps. While primarily serving Serbian students, Petnica increasingly hosts international participants and has strong partnerships with universities and research institutions worldwide. The centre offers programmes in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computing, electronics, and social sciences, all led by university professors and researchers. Many Petnica alumni have gone on to study at leading universities including MIT, Oxford, ETH Zurich, and top Serbian and regional universities. Petnica is a unique educational institution that bridges secondary and higher education through research-based learning.