ABOUT UNIVERSITY

The university of zagreb (croatian: sveučilište u zagrebu, latin: universitas studiorum zagrabiensis) is a public research university in zagreb, croatia. It is the largest croatian university and one of the oldest continuously operating universities in europe the university of zagreb and the university north are the only public universities operating in northern and central croatia.

The history of the university began on september 23, 1669, when the holy roman emperor leopold i issued a decree granting the establishment of the jesuit academy of the royal free city of zagreb. The decree was accepted at the council of the croatian kingdom on november 3, 1671. The academy was run by the jesuits for more than a century until the order was dissolved by pope clement xiv in 1773. In 1776, empress maria theresa issued a decree founding the royal academy of science which succeeded the previous jesuit academy. Bishop josip juraj strossmayer proposed the founding of a university to the croatian parliament in 1861. Emperor franz joseph signed the decree on the establishment of the university of zagreb in 1869. The act of founding was passed by the parliament in 1874, and was ratified by the emperor on january 5, 1874. On october 19, 1874, the royal university of franz joseph i was officially opened.

The university is composed of 29 faculties, 3 art academies and 1 university center with more than 70,000 students.

UNIVERSITY TYPE ESTABLISHED ON COUNTRY QS RANKING
PUBLIC 23 September 1669 CROTIA 651

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MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION OWN HOSPITAL LOCATION
ENGLISH Yes UL. RADOSLAVA CIMERMANA 88, 10000, ZAGREB, CROATIA

WHY CHOOSE THIS UNIVERSITY

The University of Zagreb (UNIZG) is a top choice for students because of its history, academic programs, and research output. It's also a great place to experience Croatian culture. 
 
History
  • Founded in 1669, UNIZG is the oldest university in Croatia and one of the oldest in Europe 
  • It's a leading institution in Croatia and a major contributor to the country's research output 
Academic programs
  • Offers a wide range of programs, including undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees 
  • Has programs in arts, biomedicine, engineering, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences 
  • Offers English-taught programs in many subjects, including veterinary medicine, business, and computer science 
Research 
  • A research-oriented institution that contributes significantly to Croatia's research output
  • Has a strong focus on scientific and artistic research
Student life
  • Zagreb is a vibrant city with many museums, art galleries, and cultural activities 
  • Has high-quality sports facilities, including Arena Zagreb, the largest sports hall in Croatia 
  • Students can meet people from all over the world through Erasmus activities 

 

ADMISSION & ELIGIBILITY


To be eligible for admission to the university of zagreb, you must meet the following requirements: 

  • Secondary school: complete a four-year secondary school
  • Academic qualifications: submit your secondary school certificate and transcript of grades
  • English language: meet the english language requirement
  • Foreign documents: translate all foreign documents into croatian
  • Academic recognition: have your diploma recognized by the university
  • Admission restrictions: meet the admission restrictions set by the university senate

Additional requirements

  • Undergraduate programs: for programs in croatian, you may need to take the state matura exam 
  • Medical programs: you may need to pass written exams in biology, chemistry, and physics 
  • English language proficiency: if you're not a native english speaker, you may need to take an english language proficiency test 
  • Special knowledge: you may need to demonstrate special knowledge, skills, or abilities 

You can contact the faculty or academy you're interested in for more information about the admission process. 

 

FEES STRUCTURE

1st Year Fees Structure

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2nd year to 6th year fees Structure

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SCHOLARSHIP

The university of zagreb offers scholarships for medical students, including merit-based scholarships, international scholarships, and scholarships for students studying in english. 

Merit-based scholarships 

  • Oead, austria's agency for education and internationalisation: a merit-based grant for students in medicine and health

International scholarships

  • Education future international scholarship: a scholarship for international students 
  • Richard a. Freund international scholarship: a scholarship for international students 
  • Jn tata endowment loan scholarship: a partial funding scholarship for international students 

Scholarships for students studying in english 

  • Erasmus+ programme: a program that finances traineeships for students studying in english

 

 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

The documents required for admission to the university of zagreb (unizg) vary depending on the program and level of study. Some documents that may be required include: 

  • High school diploma: an original certificate of your high school diploma, along with an official translation if necessary 
  • Transcript of records: a transcript of your grades from high school or university, along with an official translation if necessary 
  • Proof of citizenship: a copy of your passport or citizenship certificate, certified by a notary public if necessary 
  • Proof of english language proficiency: a score on an english language test, such as the toefl or ielts, or a certificate of english proficiency from a secondary school 
  • Proof of knowledge of other subjects: a certificate of knowledge of mathematics or physics, depending on the program 
  • Curriculum vitae: a cv in english or croatian 
  • Motivation letter: a letter explaining why you want to study at unizg 
  • Learning agreement: a signed agreement between you and your home institution 
  • Medical certificate: a certificate of your general health, if applicable 
  • Financial statement: a statement confirming your ability to pay for your studies 

 

 

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