Studying in Croatia means you will be surrounded by multiple cultures, get a global perspective, and experience a high-quality and cooperative education while exploring beautiful landscapes and having fun in different outdoor adventures.

Croatia is one of the most famous and well-known summer vacation destinations in Europe. Its coasts and seas are captivating, the food is delicious, and it is full of history, culture, and natural beauty. Interested in skiing in the Alps, strolling along the banks of the Danube, or going sailing on the Adriatic Sea for a day trip to one of its over 1,000 islands? Croatia has more to offer than just your university’s city to explore. Come here to study and enjoy a rich cultural and historical heritage as well as the beautiful surroundings!

Croatia has become an increasingly popular destination among international students throughout the world. With 128 higher education institutions located throughout the country, Croatia’s largest university is the University of Zagreb with over 75,000 students enrolled. It is the largest university in South-Eastern Europe. Plus, Croatia is open and multilingual. Walking the streets, you will find people from all over speaking Croatian, English, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish. If you don’t know Croatian, don’t worry. Approximately, 80% of Croatians are multilingual and, of that group, 81% are Englishspeakers. The next most popular language is German at 49%, followed by Italian at 24%. So you will be able to interact with most people when studying here. However, the official language in Croatia is Croatian. It is a Slavic language that developed, like all Slavic languages, from the Proto-Slavic language and is used by over 5.5 million people worldwide.

As a student, it’s important to think about what type of accommodations you will have, how much traveling you intend to do, and whether you plan to work part-time or not. Living costs in Croatia can range between 400 and 700 EUR per month, depending on where in Croatia you live and whether you live in a student dorm or a privately rented apartment. This amount should be sufficient to cover food, lodging, utilities, books, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. However, students’ expenses may vary based on their preferences and lifestyle.

When it comes to accommodation, there are many options. Students can go for corridor rooms, shared accommodation, or private accommodation- rent a room or apartment/flat. The costs of private accommodation vary depending on the location, the number of rooms, and amenities. Students can expect to pay around 150 EUR per month for a one-bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen; and about 250 EUR per month for a studio apartment. You can expect to pay between 7 EUR to 20 EUR at any average high-scale restaurant within the city. The good thing about Croatia is that there are several student restaurants that have been dubbed ‘mensas’ scattered around major university cities, campuses, dormitories.