The University of Mostar (Croatian: Sveučilište u Mostaru; Latin: Universitas Studiorum Mostariensis) is the only Croatian language university in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Roots of University of Mostar date back to 1895 when the Franciscan theological school was established. In 1950 Higher teacher-training school started with its work in Mostar. Then follows establishment of Higher technical school in 1959, Higher agricultural school in 1960, Deparments of the Faculties of Law and Economics. The University was established in Mostar in 1977 and faculties and higher schools fuction further on as its part. From 1992 the Croatian language is the official language at the University of Mostar. The University of Mostar is the only Croatian speaking University in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Today the University has around 16,000 students and 1,000 employees. There are nine faculties, academy of Fine Arts, eight intitutes and the Student center within the University. The University of Mostar participates in Rectors' Conference of Bosnia and Herzegovina and it is also an associate member of the Croatian Rectors' Conference. The University seal shows the building of the Franciscan Monastery.