Study in Croatia 🇭🇷
37 Universities
527 Programs
$2k–$6k/yr Tuition
Croatia is home to 37 universities offering 527 programs to international students. Tuition ranges from $2k–$6k/yr — some of the most affordable in the world. The primary language of instruction is Croatian, with many programs available fully in English.
Top Student Cities in Croatia
Bjelovar
1 university
Čakovec
2 universities
Dubrovnik
3 universities
Gospić
1 university
Karlovac
1 university
Knin
2 universities
Koprivnica/Varaždin
1 university
Križevci
1 university
Osijek
1 university
Požega
2 universities
Pula
1 university
Rijeka
1 university
Šibenik
1 university
Slavonski Brod
1 university
Split
2 universities
Velika Gorica
2 universities
Virovitica
1 university
Vukovar
1 university
Zadar
1 university
Zagreb
10 universities
Zaprešić
1 university
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#1 Algebra University College
Zagreb, 🇭🇷 Croatia
€6k - €10k/yr 
#1 University of Zagreb
Zagreb, 🇭🇷 Croatia
€3.5k - €7k/yr
#4 University of Osijek
Osijek, 🇭🇷 Croatia
€2.5k - €5k/yr
#5 University of Zadar
Zadar, 🇭🇷 Croatia
€2.5k - €5k/yr
#8
Aid
Juraj Dobrila University of Pula
Pula, 🇭🇷 Croatia
Public €2.2k - €4.5k/yr
#13
Aid
Polytechnic of Velika Gorica
Velika Gorica, 🇭🇷 Croatia
Private €2.2k - €4.5k/yr 
#15
Aid
Libertas International University
Zagreb, 🇭🇷 Croatia
Private €5k - €9k/yr 
#15
Aid
VERN' University of Applied Sciences
Zagreb, 🇭🇷 Croatia
Private €4.5k - €8.5k/yr
#29 Polytechnic of Međimurje in Čakovec
Čakovec, 🇭🇷 Croatia
€2k - €4k/yr P
#29 Polytechnic Nikola Tesla in Gospić
Gospić, 🇭🇷 Croatia
Public €1.5k - €3k/yr
#33 Virovitica University of Applied Sciences
Virovitica, 🇭🇷 Croatia
€1.6k - €3.2k/yr 
#35
Aid
Nikola Šubić Zrinski University
Zagreb, 🇭🇷 Croatia
Private €4k - €8k/yr 
Effectus College for Finance and Law
Zagreb, 🇭🇷 Croatia
€4k - €7k/yr Rochester Institute of Technology Croatia
Dubrovnik, 🇭🇷 Croatia
€8k - €15k/yr University of Rijeka
Rijeka, 🇭🇷 Croatia
€2.8k - €5.5k/yr University of Applied Sciences in Križevci
Križevci, 🇭🇷 Croatia
€1.7k - €3.4k/yr University of Slavonski Brod
Slavonski Brod, 🇭🇷 Croatia
€2.3k - €4.6k/yr 
Zagreb School of Economics and Management
Zagreb, 🇭🇷 Croatia
€7k - €12k/yr Polytechnic in Požega
Požega, 🇭🇷 Croatia
€1.9k - €3.8k/yr 
Aid
Catholic University of Croatia
Zagreb, 🇭🇷 Croatia
Private Non-Profit €3k - €6k/yr Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to study in Croatia?
Tuition in Croatia ranges from $2k–$6k/yr. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) average $8,000.
How many universities are in Croatia?
Teesta lists 37 universities across 21 cities in Croatia, offering 527 programs at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Do I need to speak Croatian to study in Croatia?
While Croatian is the official language of Croatia, many universities offer fully English-taught programs — especially at Master's level. Some universities also offer free or subsidized language courses for international students.
What are the most popular subjects to study in Croatia?
The most popular fields for international students in Croatia include: Engineering, Economics, Agriculture, Computer Science, Information Technology. Croatia is particularly renowned for its programs in Engineering and Economics.
