Quick Summary
Based in Zagreb, Croatia, University of Zagreb is a public with roots dating back to 1669. Ranked #701-710 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 72500 students including 4% from outside Croatia. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Architecture & Built Environment, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the oldest and largest university in South-Eastern Europe with a prestigious reputation in technical and medical sciences.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryArchitecture & Built EnvironmentElectrical & Electronic EngineeringPharmacy & Pharmacology
Founded1669
TypePublic
Total Students72500
Intl Students4%
Faculty Ratio12.5
CampusUrban / Distributed
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsUniversity Hospital Centre Zagreb, KB Dubrava, KB Merkur
AccreditationAgency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#701-710
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#501-600
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelors, Masters, Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate, PhD, Specialist Postgraduates
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited
Online Programs
Center for Research, Development and Technology Transfer, University Computing Centre (SRCE)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 20
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is heavily based on the State Matura (državna matura) results; international students should verify degree equivalence early.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€3,000/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€8,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€4,200/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$45
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€11,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidState-funded for domestic/EU students based on performance
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelors, Masters, Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate, PhD, Specialist Postgraduates programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Electrical Engineering and Computing | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Law | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Economics and Business | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Humanities | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$24,000
Average Salary After Graduation
82%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong clinical and industrial placements available locally
Industry Connections
Rimac AutomobiliInfobipEricsson Nikola TeslaKončar Group
Notable Alumni
Mate Rimac, Ivo Andrić, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, Andrej Plenković
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Kineziološki fakultet sports complex, Mladost Sports Park
Student Clubs
eSTUDENT, KSET, Erasmus Student Network Zagreb
Library Resources
National and University Library in Zagreb (NSK), individual faculty libraries
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, CEEPUS, Swiss-European Mobility Programme
Summer Programs
Croaticum Summer School of the Croatian Language