School of Health Studies was established in Mostar in May, and began its operations on October 2^nd, 2000. In addition to the previously established Medical Secondary School (1949) and the Faculty of Medicine (1997), it became possible to educate medical professional of all profiles. In May 2008, the School of Health studies was renamed to the Faculty of Health Studies. The Faculty of Health Studies at the University of Mostar is a higher education institution and a constituent unit within the University of Mostar.