Why should I choose Croatia for my studies?
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.
Croatia has more than 100 higher 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 1,800 study programmes to choose from, Croatia is also a safe country with reasonable living costs and a multi-lingual community.
Are there study programmes taught in foreign languages in Croatia?
Yes, apart from study programmes in Croatian, higher education institutions provide study programmes in English and other foreign languages. For more information, please visit the Register of Study Programmes.
Are there any tuition fees for international students?
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.
Can I work while studying?
International students can work in Croatia using the Student Service (Studentski servis) administered by the Student Centre (Studentski centar). Student Service provides matchmaking services, connecting students with prospective employers. The Student Service offices are usually units of local Student Centres. 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 for the year 2026 is 6,56 EUR/hour.
I want to study in Croatia, how can I apply?
The first step would be to visit the Register of Study Programmes. When you find one or more study programmes and institutions of interest, you can visit www.postani-student.hr for the admission criteria and www.studij.hr for information on the application process due to differences in criteria for various institutions.
Applications to undergraduate study programmes in Croatia are generally administered through the central online application system www.postani-student.hr, applications to some graduate study programmes are completed via the centralised applications procedure at diplomski.studij.hr and some are administered by higher education institutions themselves.
Applications to postgraduate study programmes are administered by higher education institutions.
I'm interested in a specific field of study, where can I apply?
Please check the How to Apply portal section for more information about the admissions process. In addition, you can visit the studij.hr website for detailed information about the application process.
Is there a central organization that processes applications or do universities do that separately?
Generally speaking, applications to undergraduate study programmes in Croatia are administered through the central online application system www.postani-student.hr. Applications to some graduate study programmes are completed via the centralised applications procedure at diplomski.studij.hr and some are administered by higher education institutions themselves. Admissions to postgraduate study programmes are administered by higher education institutions.
Is there a specific language examination that candidates must take?
The higher education institutions decide on the language requirements for the study programmes they provide. The links to webpages with complete lists of available study programmes in different languages can be found in the section What to study.
How and where can I apply for a visa?
Nationals of countries subject to the visa requirement need to procure an entry visa for Croatia. 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 the diplomatic mission or consulate of the Republic of Croatia in the 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 the application for temporary stay.
Where can I find other useful information?
In the Study in Croatia portal section What to Study, you can find the links to webpages with complete lists of available study programmes in different languages. Please also check other sections of the portal, namely Study in Croatia and Live & Work in Croatia. All relevant and detailed information on the application procedure for undergraduate and graduate study programmes in the Republic of Croatia can be found on www.studij.hr.
For any additional information, contact us at studyincroatia@ampeu.hr.