🇭🇷 Study in Croatia
Strong in arts, science. Safety safe (10/100).
Croatia is one of the more affordable places to study abroad — living costs run about €500–€900 a month. Its academic strengths sit in arts, science. Acceptance sits near 65%, and student visas process in around 30 days.
Affordable destination
Key facts · Croatia
Monthly cost
€500–900
Acceptance rate
65%
Visa processing
~30d
Work visa
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QS rank (best)
#801
Scholarships
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Degree tuition
~€2,500/yr
Degree tuition: ~€2,500/yr (median) — range €1,500–€5,000/yr across 9 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Official languages: — · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), HR Immigration Authority. · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · Croatia
Rent
€370
Food
€195
Transport
€46
Other
€150
Monthly total
€761
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €433–€1,150/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in Croatia
University degrees (10)
- Algebra University CollegeAlgebra Bernays University is a Croatian higher education institution in Zagreb. The official site presents undergraduate, graduate and doctoral study options in digital business, economics, software engineering, cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence, design, game development and related fields.
- University of Applied Sciences ZagrebUniversity of Applied Sciences Zagreb is a Croatian professional higher education institution in Zagreb. The official site describes TVZ as an institution educating future engineers, with departments and study options in electrical engineering, civil engineering, information technology, computing, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, Erasmus mobility and student resources.
- University of DubrovnikUniversity of Dubrovnik is a public university in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The official site presents study information, student resources, international recruitment and relations offices, exchange student guidance, international student guides, Erasmus information, university news and contact details for students and partners.
- University of OsijekThe Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, commonly known as the University of Osijek (UNIOS), is a public university based in Osijek, Croatia. Established in 1975, it is the flagship institution of higher education in Slavonia, and one of the largest and oldest universities in Croatia.
- University of PulaUniversity of Pula is Juraj Dobrila University of Pula in Croatia. The official site presents prospective and current student resources, course catalogue information for incoming students, Erasmus and international exchange procedures, international cooperation, projects, student news and guidance for visiting students.
- University of RijekaThe University of Rijeka is in the city of Rijeka, Croatia, with faculties in cities throughout the regions of Primorje, Istria and Lika.
Summer schools (11)
- Camp California Resident CampCamp California Resident Camp is a short-term summer camp in Pakostane, Croatia, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Croatian Language, Literature and CultureCroatian Language, Literature and Culture is a short-term summer language programme in Croatia, with an official programme page available for learners exploring seasonal study options.
- Croatian StudiesCroatian Studies is a short-term summer programme in Croatia, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Data-Driven Storytelling + Croatian Language and CultureData-Driven Storytelling + Croatian Language and Culture is a short-term summer language programme in Croatia, with an official programme page available for learners exploring seasonal study options.
- Euroclub International Summer Camp SibenikEuroclub International Summer Camp Sibenik is a short-term summer camp in Brodarica, Croatia, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- INTERNATIONAL CROATIAN LANGUAGE COURSESINTERNATIONAL CROATIAN LANGUAGE COURSES is a short-term summer language programme in Croatia, with an official programme page available for learners exploring seasonal study options.
Boarding schools (8)
- British International School of ZagrebBritish International School of Zagreb is a boarding school option in Zagreb, Croatia, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- British International School of Zagreb BoardingBritish International School of Zagreb Boarding is a boarding school option in Zagreb, Croatia, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Franjevačka klasična gimnazija u Sinju s pravom javnosti
- Klasična gimnazija Ivana Pavla II. Zadar
- Klesarska skola Pucisca DormitoryKlesarska skola Pucisca Dormitory is a boarding school option in Pucisca, Croatia, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Nadbiskupska klasična gimnazija u Zagrebu
Language schools (15)
- Angla - Centar stranih jezika
- Berlitz Zagreb Kids and TeensBerlitz Zagreb Kids and Teens is a language programme provider in Zagreb, Croatia, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
- Centar Znanja - škola stranih jezika Split
- Croaticum University of Zagreb Croatian for ForeignersCroaticum University of Zagreb Croatian for Foreigners is a language programme provider in Zagreb, Croatia, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
- Klub mladih Rijeka - škola stranih jezika
- OMNIA Centar za strane jezike
Exchange programs (11)
- University of Zagreb Exchange StudentsFormal exchange opportunities for incoming students through Erasmus+, bilateral agreements, and CEEPUS, with tuition-fee exemption under exchange arrangements.
- University of Zagreb International Exchange StudentsOfficial University of Zagreb exchange students page for formal mobility through Erasmus+, bilateral agreements, CEEPUS, and related exchange programmes.
- AFS Croatia HrvatskaAFS Croatia Hrvatska is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Zagreb, Croatia, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- AFS Hrvatska (Interkulturni programi)
- BHV Education
- Hrvatsko Americko Drustvo (Croatian American Society)
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Scholarships for Croatia
- Croatian Government Bilateral Scholarships
- Erasmus+ Student Exchange
- RIT Croatia Financial Aid and Scholarships
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
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