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Supporting universities, scholarship pathways, and knowledge that strengthens communities for generations.
A Stronger Society · Lasting Change
Investing in hope.
Powering change.
We invest in education, healthcare, and development — building a stronger society through lasting change across the world. Established by Prof. Dr. Dejan Djordjevic.
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Who We Are
A foundation built for lasting change
Djordjevic Imperial Foundation was established by Prof. Dr. Dejan Djordjevic to support education, healthcare, and social progress. We believe lasting change begins when knowledge, care, and opportunity reach the communities that need them most.
Guided by international experience across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, the Foundation works to strengthen institutions and empower people — investing in hope, and powering change.
Learn more about our founder
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Healthcare
Advancing medical institutions, health systems, and access to care where it creates lasting impact.
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Development
Backing enterprise, investment, and civic progress that help societies grow with dignity and resilience.
Across borders. Across generations.
Prof. Dr. Dejan Djordjevic
Founder & President
The Founder
Prof. Dr. Dejan Djordjevic
Founder and President, Djordjevic Imperial Foundation
Dejan Djordjevic is a university professor and businessman. Born in 1971 in Leskovac, Serbia, where he completed primary school and high school. He graduated from the Reserve Officers’ School in Zadar and earned degrees from both the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Medicine.
He defended his master’s thesis titled “Joining the European Union” and his doctoral dissertation “Determinants for the Study of the European Union,” earning the academic titles of Master and then Doctor of Legal Sciences. He was elected twice to the rank of Assistant Professor, and later to the rank of University Professor. He is the author of numerous scholarly papers, books, and the political program “Program 100.” He has also served as a university rector.
Journey
A career across continents
From medicine and insurance in Germany to universities, hospitals, and the Imperial portfolio worldwide — milestones that shaped the Foundation’s founder.
Early careerKassel, Germany
Medicine & insurance leadership
Began his career at a clinic in Kassel. Shortly after completing his studies, he was asked to manage a health insurance fund serving insurers including Deutsche Ring, AXA, and Allianz.
2008Germany
Vice President, ASC Plc
Joined ASC Plc as Vice President, focusing on medical consulting and investment funds in pension, health, and life insurance — while serving on boards of multinational companies.
2014Zurich
Best Top Manager
In November 2014, he received the award for Best Top Manager in business consulting — recognition of a career built across medicine, insurance, and international advisory work.
GlobalUAE · USA · UK · DE · GR · CY
Imperial & international portfolio
CEO of Efas Europe in Berlin. Chairman of the Board at HMC Hospital in the UAE. Owner of a university, hospitals, and commercial buildings — with brands including Efas Paper™ and Alpe Water™, and interests across the Imperial group.
2017–2018Austria & Germany
International recognition
Invited by the Austrian Government via the Austrian Business Agency to participate in Austria’s economic growth from Vienna. Later invited into the Best Consultant award process presented by former German President Christian Wulff with Top Consult.
2003–2014Serbia
Investment & sport
Invested repeatedly in Serbia, founding companies and creating jobs. In 2004, as a former athlete, he became vice president, general manager, and co-financier of a football club.
2019Belgrade
University & public life
Became owner and rector of Megatrend University (€56.1M acquisition). Member of the Orthodox Academy of Sciences and first president of KRST, advocating healthcare, justice, and economic reform.
2019–2026Academic research
Selected scholarly works
Published peer-reviewed and review papers on European integration, criminal and business law, elderly rights protection, and comparative constitutional models — indexed in regional academic databases.
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Portfolio & brands
Imperial HoldingImperial InvestmentImperial Code TechnologiesImperial Health CareImperial UniversityEfas Paper™Alpe Water™Imperial HoldingImperial InvestmentImperial Code TechnologiesImperial Health CareImperial UniversityEfas Paper™Alpe Water™
2019–2026
Selected scholarly works
Research in European law, criminal procedure, business law, and comparative constitutional studies.
Legal Aspects of Protecting Older Persons in the Legislation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Analyzes the legal framework and protection mechanisms for older people within BiH’s complex legislative system, presented at the XIII International Scientific Conference of the European University.
Integrating European Values in Future EU Member States
Examines how European values are aligned in candidate countries. Published in Defendologija MNE (Vol. 10, Nos. 17–18).
Accession of Overseas Countries to the European Union
Explores the asymmetric legal and economic ties between the EU and overseas countries and territories. Published in Defendologija MNE (Vol. 10, Nos. 17–18).
The Principle of Opportunity in Criminal Prosecution
A review paper offering a theoretical and practical overview of this key institute in modern criminal procedure law. Indexed in CEEOL and COBISS.
Legal Position of Juvenile Perpetrators of Criminal Offenses Through the Prism of Violence
Analyzes the special legal status of juvenile offenders in Bosnia and Herzegovina, developmental factors in criminal responsibility, and sanctions including educational measures. European University Brčko District BiH.
Resocialization of Convicted Persons Through the Prism of Penology Andragogy
Examines penological andragogy and institutional re-educational treatment aimed at the resocialization of persons serving criminal sanctions.
Alternative Criminal Sanctions from the Perspective of Criminal Law
Reviews non-custodial and alternative sanctions to imprisonment, their characteristics, classification, and place in contemporary criminal legislation.
Sources of Business Law
Co-authored with Duško Travar. A professional article on the legal foundations of modern commerce. Published in the journal NIR.
Types of Accession to the European Union
Co-authored with Šejla Šećkanović. Reviews models and stages of the path toward full EU membership. Published in NIR.
Council of Europe Conventions as the Basis for International Criminal Legal Assistance between BiH and Other States
Co-authored with Nikola Sladoje. Focuses on instruments of international cooperation in criminal matters. Published in NIR.
Historical Sketch: The Swiss Confederation — A System of Equally Satisfied or Equally Dissatisfied Citizens
Co-authored with Dr. Šaban Nurić. A review of Switzerland’s political and constitutional model for managing deep internal diversity.
New publication · 2026
Legal Challenges of European Integration
Pravni izazovi Evropskih integracija
A new monograph by Prof. Dr. Dejan Djordjevic on the legal frameworks, tensions, and practical hurdles of European integration — written for scholars, practitioners, and anyone following how law shapes Europe’s future.
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