The management of the University is entrusted to a rector who, by secret ballot, is elected by the Senate. The rectors are elected for a term of four years with the possibility of re-election. In the decades-long history of education of some of the most important personalities of Herzegovina, the University was guided by:
2018 - current
Dr. Elvir Zlomušica
2012 - 2018
Dr. Sead Pašić
2011 - 2011
Dr. Fuad Ćatović
2010 - 2011
Dr. Ahmed Džubur
2008 - 2010
Dr. Suzana Bubić
2004 - 2008
Dr. Fuad Ćatović
2002 - 2004
Dr. Elbisa Ustamujić
1996 - 2002
Dr. Mustafa Selimović
1994 - 1996
Dr. Kerim Slipičević
1986 - 1991
Dr. Berislav Blažević
1980 - 1985
Dr. Emir Humo
1977 - 1979