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Croatia
With a beautiful island-dotted Mediterranean coastline and some places so famous they are almost literally overrun by tourists, Croatia has been on travelers’ lists for a long time. But the country is also an exciting destination for international students!
Capital: Zagreb
Official EU language(s): Croatian
EU member country: since 1 July 2013
Currency: euro. Euro area member since 1 January 2023
Schengen: Schengen area member since 1 January 2023
Universities in Croatia
Through the Bologna Process, degrees in Croatia are recognised everywhere in the EU. The oldest university in the country, the University of Zagreb, is also the highest ranking, located in the capital city. Another high-ranking university in the country is the University of Split – situated in the beautiful coastal city of the same name. While university degrees are most commonly taught in Croatian, many universities are offering courses taught in English.
Tuition fees are on par with those of other European destinations, on average. They range from €1,000 to about €10,000 per year, depending on the programme and whether you’re enrolling at a public institution or a private university. Medical degrees will cost more, from €10,000 to €12,000 a year.
Student life
Croatia is part of the EU, but it is not (yet) in the Eurozone and its currency is the kuna. Croatia being an established tourist destination, you will never be short of things to do and places to visit. At your doorstep you’ll not only have the Mediterranean Sea, but lots of neighbouring countries to visit, including Italy, Slovenia and Hungary. The average cost of living is lower than in other European destinations: You will need around €400 to €700 a month to cover your expenses. However, life in larger cities such as Zagreb and Split will be more expensive than in the rest of the country.
Student work
nternational students can work in Croatia using the Student Service administered by the Student Centre. Student Service provides matchmaking services, connecting students with prospective employers. The Student Service offices are usually units of local Student centres (Studentski centar) which are also responsible for subsidised student accommodation and meals. The Student Service is available to both EU citizens and third country nationals. The student work positions offered by the Student Service are part-time and temporary, allowing students to adjust their work engagement to their student obligations. The salary is calculated per hour and the minimum net amount is 29,30 HRK/hour (3,88 EUR/hour - April 2022 exchange rate)
For all foreign students working through the Student Service, their employers are obliged to cover health and pension insurance, as well as intermediary services of the Student Service, which is additional 18% of the abovementioned net amounts received by the student.
In cases where a student earns more than 63.000,00 HRK (around 8.320,00 EUR) net amount on a yearly basis, additional income taxation rules apply. Double taxation can be avoided if the Republic of Croatia signed a treaty for the avoidance of double taxation with the student’s country of origin.
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Croatia is an ideal place for students wishing to study in a country renowned for its beautiful coast, for its mix of Mediterranean and South-Eastern European charm and for its rich historical and cultural heritage. In total, Croatia has 133higher education institutions located in all parts of the country - including on Croatia’s spectacular Adriatic coast. With its long academic tradition (more than 350 years) and more than 1500 study programmes to choose from, Croatia is also a safe country with reasonable living costs and a multi-lingual community.
Yes, apart from study programmes in Croatian, higher education institutions provide study programmes in English.
Tuition fees for study programmes in Croatia are determined by each higher education institution. The level of tuition fees depends on the type of study programme and its duration. It is therefore important that prospective students directly contact the higher education institution they are interested in for precise information about tuition fees.
The range of tuition fees for international students varies depending on the higher education institution and field of study. Tuition fees for degree programmes in the humanities and social sciences can range from 1,100 EUR to 10,400 EUR per year, in natural and technical sciences approximately between 1,000 and 6,000 EUR per year and for medical studies between 10,000 and 12,000 EUR per year. There might be additional application fees between 60 EUR and 300 EUR.
International students can work in Croatia using the Student Service administered by the Student Centre. Student Service provides matchmaking services, connecting students with prospective employers. The Student Service offices are usually units of local Student centres (Studentski centar). The student work positions offered by the Student Service are part-time and temporary, allowing students to adjust their work engagement to their student obligations. The salary is calculated per hour and the minimum net amount is 26,56 HRK/hour (3,51 EUR/hour - April 2021 exchange rate).
When you find one or more study programmes and institutions of interest, you can visit their webpage and contact them about the criteria and admission process due to differences in criteria for various institutions. Admissions to undergraduate study programmes in Croatia are generally administered through a central online application system and admissions to graduate and postgraduate programmes are administered by higher education institutions. For study programmes in English, make sure to contact the institution of interest to inquire about the admission details.
Please check the section “Study institutions and programmes” on the right side of the Study in Croatia homepage. Please make sure to filter the study programmes in English, Croatian or other languages you might be interested in. When you find one or more study programmes of interest, you can visit the institutions` webpages and contact them about the criteria and admission process due to differences in criteria for various institutions.
Generally speaking, admissions to undergraduate study programmes in Croatia are administered through a central online application system and admissions to graduate and postgraduate programmes are administered by higher education institutions. For study programmes in English, make sure to contact the institution of interest to inquire about the admission details.
The higher education institutions decide on the language requirements for the study programmes they provide. For study programmes in English, it would be best to contact the institution of interest and inquire about the language requirements for a specific programme. The list of institutions and study programmes is available in the section “Study institutions and programmes”.
Nationals of countries subject to the visa requirement need to procure an entry visa for Croatia (viza C). Information on countries subject to the visa requirement can be found on the website of the Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. Visas are issued by a diplomatic mission or consulate of the Republic of Croatia in a foreign national’s home country or the nearest Croatian diplomatic mission or consular office. The visa request form can be filled out online but the paper copy of the form along with supporting documents should be submitted in person no more than 3 months before the start of the intended visit. Visa applicants should be able to prove that they have valid travel medical insurance and means of support during their stay in Croatia (e.g. letter of guarantee, bank statement, proof of scholarship award). The next step is to apply for a temporary stay.
In the Study in Croatia portal section “Study programmes and institutions”, you can find the complete list of available study programmes, searchable by area, levels, institutions and languages, including institutions` contacts. Please also check other sections of the portal, namely “Study in Croatia” and “Live & work in Croatia”. Feel free to contact us via office@studyinpoland.info for any questions you may have.