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University of Zagreb

Zagreb, Croatia

The University of Zagreb, founded in 1669, is the oldest and largest university in Croatia and one of the oldest universities in Southeast Europe. Located in Zagreb, Croatia's capital, it is a compreh

Ranking: 1 | Country: Croatia

University of Rijeka

Rijeka, Croatia

The University of Rijeka, established in 1973, is a comprehensive public university located in the port city of Rijeka. It is known for its strong programs in biotechnology, maritime studies, engineer

Ranking: 2 | Country: Croatia

University of Split

Split, Croatia

Founded in 1974, the University of Split is a major public university on the Adriatic coast. It has 11 faculties and 3 university departments, offering programs in medicine, maritime engineering, chem

Ranking: 3 | Country: Croatia

Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek

Osijek, Croatia

Established in 1975, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek is a leading public university in eastern Croatia. It features 11 faculties, an academy of arts, and a department of mathematics. Part

Ranking: 4 | Country: Croatia

University of Zadar

Zadar, Croatia

The University of Zadar traces its roots to 1396, making it one of the oldest academic institutions in Europe. Re-established in 2002, it focuses on humanities, social sciences, and Adriatic studies.

Ranking: 5 | Country: Croatia

Algebra University College

Zagreb, Croatia

Algebra University College, founded in 2008, is a leading private institution in Croatia specializing in digital technologies. It offers programs in software engineering, data science, digital marketi

Ranking: 6 | Country: Croatia

Juraj Dobrila University of Pula

Pula, Croatia

Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, founded in 2006, is a public university in the Istria region. It offers programs in humanities, social sciences, education, economics, natural sciences, and informati

Ranking: 7 | Country: Croatia

University of Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, Croatia

The University of Dubrovnik, founded in 2003, is a public university located in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Dubrovnik. It specializes in maritime studies, tourism and hospitality management, bus

Ranking: 8 | Country: Croatia

University North

Varaždin, Croatia

University North, established in 2015, is a public university with campuses in Varaždin and Koprivnica. It focuses on applied sciences, offering programs in multimedia, journalism, nursing, civil engi

Ranking: 9 | Country: Croatia

Zagreb University of Applied Sciences

Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb University of Applied Sciences (TVZ), founded in 1998, is one of Croatia's largest polytechnic institutions. It offers professionally-oriented programs in electrical engineering, mechanical eng

Ranking: 10 | Country: Croatia

Zagreb School of Economics and Management

Zagreb, Croatia

ZSEM, founded in 2002, is a prestigious private business school in Zagreb with AACSB accreditation — one of only a few in Southeast Europe. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in economics,

Ranking: 11 | Country: Croatia

RIT Croatia

Dubrovnik, Croatia

RIT Croatia, established in 1997, is a branch campus of Rochester Institute of Technology (USA) with locations in Dubrovnik and Zagreb. It offers American-style education with programs in information

Ranking: 12 | Country: Croatia

Catholic University of Croatia

Zagreb, Croatia

The Catholic University of Croatia, founded in 2006, is a private university in Zagreb offering programs in sociology, psychology, history, communication sciences, economics, and nursing. It emphasize

Ranking: 13 | Country: Croatia

University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica

Velika Gorica, Croatia

Founded in 2008, the University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica is a public institution near Zagreb focusing on applied sciences. It offers programs in aircraft maintenance engineering, crisis manag

Ranking: 14 | Country: Croatia

Polytechnic of Šibenik

Šibenik, Croatia

The Polytechnic of Šibenik is a public institution on the Dalmatian coast offering professional programs in management, tourism, information technology, and administrative management. Located near Krk

Ranking: 15 | Country: Croatia

VERN' University

Zagreb, Croatia

VERN' University, established in 1990, is a private university in Zagreb known for innovative and entrepreneurial education. It offers programs in economics, computing, visual communication design, fi

Ranking: 16 | Country: Croatia

Polytechnic of Požega

Požega, Croatia

The Polytechnic of Požega is a public institution in the Slavonia-Baranja region focused on applied professional education. It offers programs in viticulture and enology, agriculture, accounting, and

Ranking: 17 | Country: Croatia

Polytechnic of Rijeka

Rijeka, Croatia

The Polytechnic of Rijeka is a public institution offering professional study programs in business, transportation, safety engineering, and information technology. Located in the port city of Rijeka,

Ranking: 18 | Country: Croatia

Polytechnic Marko Marulić of Knin

Knin, Croatia

Polytechnic Marko Marulić of Knin is a public institution in the Dalmatian hinterland. It offers programs in agriculture, livestock management, administrative management, and trade. Named after the Re

Ranking: 19 | Country: Croatia

University College ASPIRA

Split, Croatia

University College ASPIRA, based in Split, is a private institution specializing in sports management, tourism management, and digital technologies. Founded with a focus on the sports and tourism indu

Ranking: 20 | Country: Croatia