Opportunity for Croatians abroad at Faculty of Croatian Studies in Zagreb

The Faculty of Croatian Studies at the University of Zagreb is once again accepting enrolments from Croatians abroad.

Five years ago, the Faculty of Croatian Studies introduced the Demography and Croatian Diaspora program. 

The Faculty of Croatian Studies reserves 53 spots annually for students from the Croatian diaspora and Croatian minorities. The cost of full-time study is fully subsidised by the State Budget.

Requirements

To apply for enrollment under the special quota for Croats from abroad at the Faculty of Croatian Studies, applicants must meet several requirements. 

Firstly, they need a certificate of affiliation with the Croatian people, which can be obtained from the Central State Office for Croats Abroad, located at Pantovčak 258, 10000 Zagreb (contact: [email protected]). 

Additionally, applicants must have completed four years of high school, constituting the last four years within at least twelve years of schooling. 

Furthermore, candidates should be ready to relocate to Zagreb and attend classes conducted in Croatian.

Eligible applicants will undergo a discussion to assess their motivation and proficiency in the Croatian language. This evaluation can be conducted either via video call or in person at the Faculty of Croatian Studies, Borongajska cesta 83d, Zagreb.

The discussions are scheduled to take place during two intake periods: from July 3 to 5, 2024, for the first intake period, and from September 11 to 13, 2024, for the second intake period.

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Croatian Studies at the University of Zagreb, established in 1992 and officially recognized as a faculty on December 10, 2019, offers a unique opportunity for higher education in Croatia.

The Faculty focuses on interdisciplinary research and teaching related to Croatian culture, identity, humanities, and social issues. 

It covers a wide range of topics including culture, politics, migration, intellectual history, public and personal media communications, social group activities, human experience and behaviour, education, language development, and significant political, cultural, social, and demographic issues of national, regional, or European interest.

How to Enroll

The Faculty offers a variety of undergraduate programs:

Double Major Programs (2/6):

Communication Studies
Croatology (Croatian Culture)
Demography and the Croatian Diaspora
History
Philosophy and Culture
Sociology

Single Major Programs (1/5):
Communication Studies
Croatology (Croatian Culture)
History
Psychology
Sociology

Applications must be submitted through the Central Application Office at Postani Student.

Deadlines:

First deadline: July 2, 2024, at 11:59 PM Central European Summer Time

Second deadline: September 9, 2024, at 11:59 PM Central European Summer Time

Administration and Contact Information

For further details about the study programs, visit Faculty of Croatian Studies Programs. For assistance with the application form and required documentation, contact [email protected].

The University of Zagreb has an agreement with the Central State Office for Croats Abroad, which sets enrollment quotas for Croats outside of Croatia to encourage their return.