Postal Traffic and Logistics

The Postal traffic and logistics study program has existed in various forms since 1974, aiming to train qualified and competent professionals for work in the modern logistics and postal traffic environment. A significant advantage of this program is that there is no similar educational profile in the field of professional higher education programs, either within the country or the region.

Goal of the Postal traffic and logistics study program

The goal of the Postal traffic and logistics study program is to enable students, through dual and traditional models of education, to explore various methodological approaches to solving problems and to apply acquired knowledge appropriately through a wide range of courses.

Graduates with the title of Professional traffic engineer acquire theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for work in postal and logistics systems.

This goal is achieved through a detailed understanding of technology, processes, work procedures, business environments, and mastering practical skills related to service processes, functioning, and quality control of postal and logistics services, in cooperation with the leading sector representatives.

Dual study model – NEW!

Since the 2021/22 academic year, the Postal traffic and logistics study program has been available under the Dual study model (DSM), based on the Law on dual study models in higher education (2019).

The goal of the DSM is to develop knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and business competencies aligned with the study program, qualification standards, and real labour market needs.

The DSM involves teaching through:

  • Active education at the higher education institution, and
  • Practical training and work for an employer—learning through work.

Learning through work is an organized process where students, under supervision, work for an employer, applying theoretical knowledge in a real work environment. They gain firsthand experience with business procedures and technologies used in the professional world, network with employed professionals, and prepare for the labour market. Students also receive compensation for their work.

Employers monitor and guide the development of young professionals based on real labour market needs in the field.

Program's role in dual studies

The role of the Postal traffic and logistics study program in this process is to encourage and monitor students' career development, satisfaction, and motivation, and to support students in planning and setting career development goals.

Our first partner in developing the DSM is the Post of Serbia, a system with over 15,000 employees and more than 1,500 postal network units.

Fields of study

Postal technology

  • Provision of postal, financial, electronic, and other services in postal traffic;
  • Organization, management, and control of operations within postal network units;
  • Data collection, processing, and analysis regarding service volume and shipment flows;
  • Training in the modern PostTIS laboratory, connected to the PostTIS/Intranet network of the Post of Serbia, used in regular coursework.

Logistics services

  • Monitoring and creating goods flows and transportation services for third parties;
  • Organizing transportation using modern combined transportation technologies and forming logistics chains;
  • Selecting vehicles and determining itineraries for transportation means.

Program advantages

  • The school operates on a trimester basis, allowing students to gradually acquire knowledge, starting with basic professional subjects and progressing to advanced topics.
  • Subjects are divided into mandatory and elective groups, enabling students to focus more deeply on specific areas according to their preferences and abilities.
  • The program emphasizes sports activities, providing students with access to indoor and outdoor sports facilities, preparing them for participation in various sports events and competitions, some of which have a long-standing tradition.

Career opportunities after graduation

As of September 2016, data from the Human resources department of the Post of Serbia indicates that approximately 1,000 of our alumni are employed within this company. Additionally, many of our engineers have found jobs in this field in neighbouring countries or with private providers offering postal and logistics services (e.g., Dexpress, Bex Express, etc.).

Potential employment areas

  • Post of Serbia and private postal operators (currently 56);
  • Logistics companies (Nelt, Milšped, DTS, Ralu, etc.);
  • Industrial enterprises (food, metal, machinery, electrical, construction, pharmaceutical, petrochemical industries);
  • Retail companies, mega-markets, and distribution centres.

Approximately 60% of companies report a shortage of people with the right competencies and skills in logistics. Become part of a growing industry!

Your future

You will become a Professional traffic engineer—engineers think systematically, solve problems, and are pragmatic. In short, they make the world a better place!