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This autumn, the Study in Croatia initiative continued its international promotion activities, presenting Croatian higher education opportunities to prospective students in Skopje, North Macedonia, and Baku, Azerbaijan. Through participation in international education fairs and dedicated presentations, the initiative helped raise awareness of Croatia as an attractive study destination and connected Croatian higher education institutions with prospective international students.

Croatia presented its higher education system and study opportunities in Azerbaijan for the first time

From 9 to 11 October 2026, representatives of the Study in Croatia initiative participated in the Study in Europe Education Fair in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Following an invitation from the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Azerbaijan, Croatia participated in the fair for the first time, presenting its higher education system and study opportunities to prospective Azerbaijani students and their parents.

The fourth edition of the fair, organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan at the Hilton Baku hotel, brought together 61 higher education institutions and national agencies from 16 EU Member States. According to the organisers, the event attracted 1,477 visitors over two days, following 3,281 online registrations.

Alongside the Study in Croatia initiative, four Croatian higher education institutions presented their programmes and opportunities:

• Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb
• Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb
• University of Dubrovnik
• University of Osijek.

Connecting with prospective students in Skopje

The Study in Croatia initiative participated in two important events in Skopje in the period from 6 to 8 November. The representatives of the initiative held, with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the Republic of North Macedonia, a presentation at the premises of Croatia osiguranje for students and parents interested in learning more about studying in Croatia. Strong attendance, thoughtful questions and active engagement reflected the growing interest among young people in North Macedonia in pursuing higher education in Croatia.

The initiative also participated in the Study Abroad Fair at Skopje City Mall, together with seven Croatian higher education institutions:

• Juraj Dobrila University of Pula
• Šibenik University of Applied Sciences
• University of Dubrovnik
• University of Rijeka Faculty of Maritime Studies
• University of Split University Department of Professional Studies
• University of Zagreb Faculty of Economics & Business
• University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing.

Over 700 visitors registered through the official fair registration form, and a highlight of the fair was the presentation “Why Study in Croatia?”, held by the initiative on the first day of the event.

Strengthening international educational ties

Participation in both events provided valuable opportunities to promote Croatian higher education, establish direct contact with prospective students and strengthen educational ties with Azerbaijan and North Macedonia.

With the support of Croatian diplomatic missions and the active involvement of Croatian higher education institutions, the Study in Croatia initiative continues to increase the international visibility of Croatian higher education and bring study opportunities in Croatia closer to students around the world.