University of Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia
- Art, Design & Media
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
- +6
54 programmesView university
Croatia combines Central European and Mediterranean influences. The University of Zagreb is its largest and oldest university; Split, Rijeka and Zadar offer study on the Adriatic coast.
FindMyUni lists 124 English-taught programmes at 11 universities in Croatia (27 bachelor's, 95 master's, 2 PhD).
Featured universities in Croatia
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University of Split
Split, Croatia
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
- Engineering & Technology
- +3
16 programmesView university
Algebra Bernays University
Zagreb, Croatia
- Art, Design & Media
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
13 programmesView university
University of Rijeka
Rijeka, Croatia
- Business & Management
- Engineering & Technology
- Environment & Agriculture
- +4
13 programmesView university
University of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
- Environment & Agriculture
- +2
10 programmesView university
Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
Osijek, Croatia
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
- Engineering & Technology
- +1
6 programmesView university
Studying at a university in Croatia
Alongside the University of Zagreb, the University of Split is known for science and medicine, the University of Rijeka for research and the University of Osijek for its regional focus. Private institutions specialise in business, IT and the arts. Popular fields include medicine and health sciences, engineering, business, marine sciences, and tourism and hospitality management.
Tuition fees and cost of living in Croatia
Most bachelor's and master's programmes cost international students between €1,000 and €4,000 a year. Medicine is more expensive, typically €8,000 to €12,000 a year.
Students usually spend €400 to €700 a month on rent, food, transport and leisure. Zagreb is the most expensive city but still cheaper than most European capitals.
Scholarships to study in Croatia
Some Croatian universities offer scholarships or tuition waivers to their strongest applicants.
Top reasons to study in Croatia
- 1
Moderate fees
Most programmes cost €1,000 to €4,000 a year.
- 2
Coastal study cities
Split, Rijeka and Zadar sit on the Adriatic.
- 3
Tourism and marine sciences
Fields closely linked to Croatia's economy.
Student life in Croatia
Classes are often small, and student organisations run festivals, sports and trips. Croatian is the official language, but many programmes are taught in English and younger people generally speak it well.
Study programmes in Croatia
All 124 programmesBABachelor's
BA 3D Design
Algebra Bernays UniversityZagreb, Croatia
4 years240 ECTSFull-timeOn campusEnglish
MasterMaster's
Master Agri Food Chain Microbiology
University of ZagrebZagreb, Croatia
Full-timeOn campusEnglish
MasterMaster's
Master Applied / Business Computing
University of DubrovnikDubrovnik, Croatia
2 yearsFull-timeOn campusEnglish
MasterMaster's
Master Applied Cognitive Science
University of ZagrebZagreb, Croatia
Full-timeOn campusEnglish
MasterMaster's
Master Applied Geology and Geological Engineering
University of ZagrebZagreb, Croatia
Full-timeOn campusEnglish
MasterMaster's
Master Automotive Computing and Communications
Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of OsijekOsijek, Croatia
Full-timeOn campusEnglish
Programmes by discipline
Student cities in Croatia
- Study in Zagreb75 programmes
- Study in Split16 programmes
- Study in Rijeka13 programmes
- Study in Dubrovnik11 programmes
- Study in Osijek6 programmes
- Study in Zadar2 programmes
- Study in Zagreb and Dubrovnik1 programme
Guides for Croatia
Studying in Croatia: common questions
Can I study in Croatia in English?
Yes. FindMyUni lists 124 English-taught programmes at 11 universities in Croatia (27 bachelor's, 95 master's, 2 PhD).
How much does it cost to study in Croatia?
Most bachelor's and master's programmes cost international students between €1,000 and €4,000 a year. Medicine is more expensive, typically €8,000 to €12,000 a year.
Which universities in Croatia offer the most English-taught programmes?
University of Zagreb, University of Split, Algebra Bernays University, University of Rijeka, University of Dubrovnik. FindMyUni lists 11 universities in Croatia in total.
Which cities in Croatia have the most English-taught programmes?
Zagreb (75), Split (16), Rijeka (13), Dubrovnik (11), Osijek (6).
Are there scholarships to study in Croatia?
Some Croatian universities offer scholarships or tuition waivers to their strongest applicants.
Universities in Croatia
Search universities & programmes in Croatia · University rankings for Croatia
- University of Zagreb · 54 programmes
- University of Split · 16 programmes
- Algebra Bernays University · 13 programmes
- University of Rijeka · 13 programmes
- University of Dubrovnik · 10 programmes
- Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek · 6 programmes
- RIT Croatia · 4 programmes
- Zagreb School of Economics and Management · 3 programmes
- University of Zadar · 2 programmes
- VERN' University · 2 programmes
- Zagreb University of Applied Sciences · 1 programme
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