University of Split
Split, Croatia • World Rank #1641
Overview
University of Split runs as a public institution in Split, Croatia, serving as a higher-education provider within Croatia.
Academically, University of Split spans multiple qualification levels, hosted within numerous faculties and schools. The university runs a catalogue of active programmes across these constituent units.
Student enrolment at University of Split reaches 20,000 students. The institutional environment is shaped by its campus environment, where students, faculty, and support staff interact daily.
University of Split sits at #1641 globally and #2 within Croatia on university rankings. The institution participates in Croatia's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.
Location & Contact
University of Split's campus address and the ways prospective students can reach the institution. For visa queries, contact the international student services office directly rather than central admissions.
Academic Details
University of Split's institutional metrics — useful for sizing it against other shortlisted universities. The proportion of academic staff with doctorates correlates with research output and graduate-school admissions.
Degrees
University of Split's qualification tiers and the degrees within each. Foundation years for international students often run separately and feed into year-one of a bachelor's programme.
Diploma & Certificate 110 programs
Diploma and certificate routes deliver focused, applied training for fast entry into skilled occupations.
- Accountancy
- Acting
- Administration
- Agriculture
- Applied Chemistry
- Architecture
- Art History
- Arts and Humanities
- Astrophysics
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Biophysics
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Arts
- Computer Education
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Cultural Studies
- Dentistry
- Ecology
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Epidemiology
- Film
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Fishery
- Food Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Forensic Medicine and Dentistry
- German
- Graphic Design
- History
- History of Religion
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Technology
- Italian
- Laboratory Techniques
- Law
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marine Engineering
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Marine Transport
- Maritime Law
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Medicine
- Midwifery
- Music
- Music Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Musical Instruments
- Natural Sciences
- Nautical Science
- Naval Architecture
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Organic Chemistry
- Painting and Drawing
- Parks and Recreation
- Pedagogy
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Engineering
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Power Engineering
- Preschool Education
- Religious Studies
- Restoration of Works of Art
- Science Education
- Sculpture
- Serbocroatian
- Singing
- Small Business
- Sociology
- Sports
- Structural Architecture
- Surveying and Mapping
- Taxation
- Teacher Training
- Technology
- Technology Education
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Theology
- Tourism
- Town Planning
- Translation and Interpretation
- Transport Management
- Treatment Techniques
- Video
- Visual Arts
Faculties & Divisions
University of Split's departmental layout. Some institutions use 'school' for what others call 'department' — terminology varies but the function (subject area management) is similar.
Arts (Academy) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Education
- Communication Arts
- Design
- Fine Arts
- Music
- Music Education
- Musical Instruments
- Musicology
- Painting and Drawing
- Restoration of Works of Art
- Sculpture
- Singing
Marine Studies (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Ecology
- Fishery
- Marine Science and Oceanography
Professional Studies (Department/Division) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Catholic Theology (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Catholic Theology
- Religious Studies
- Theology
Common Career Paths
- Religious Educator
- Pastoral Counsellor
- Faith Community Leader
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Chemistry and Technology (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Chemist
- Lab Researcher
- Quality Control Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Civil Engineering, Architecture and Geodesy (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Geology
Common Career Paths
- Civil Engineer
- Construction Project Manager
- Structural Engineer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Naval Architecture
Common Career Paths
- Electrical Engineer
- Power Systems Engineer
- Automation Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Kinesiology (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Therapy
Law (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Maritime Studies (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Electronic Engineering
- Management
- Marine Engineering
- Marine Transport
- Nautical Science
Philosophy (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
- English
- History
- Italian
- Philosophy
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Slavic Languages
- Teacher Training
Science (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Technology
- Technology Education
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Search and filter University of Split's available programmes by degree level. The list reflects the institution's current catalogue and may not include programmes that are paused or pending approval.
Bachelor's Degree
47 programmes
University of Split runs 47 programmes at bachelor's level — undergraduate programmes that usually span three to four years and serve as the standard entry route into a profession or further study.
Business Economics Poslovna Ekonomija Business & Management 3 years 180 credits
Economics Ekonomija Economics 3 years 180 credits
Tourism Turizam Business & Management 3 years 180 credits
Small Business Management Manadžment malog poduzeća Business & Management 3 years 180 credits
Tourism Business Turističko poslovanje Business & Management 3 years 180 credits
Computer Science Računarstvo Computer Science & IT 3 years 180 credits
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Elektrotehnika i informacijska tehnologija Electrical Engineering 3 years 180 credits
Industrial Engineering Industrijsko inženjerstvo Industrial & Systems Engineering 3 years 180 credits
Mechanical Engineering Strojarstvo Mechanical Engineering 3 years 180 credits
Naval Architecture Brodogradnja Transportation Engineering 3 years 180 credits
Electrical Engineering Elektrotehnika Electrical Engineering 3 years 180 credits
Architecture and Urbanism Arhitektura i urbanizam Civil Engineering & Construction 3 years 180 credits
Civil Engineering Građevinarstvo Civil Engineering & Construction 3 years 180 credits
Geodesy and Geoinformatics Geodezija i geoinformatika Civil Engineering & Construction 3 years 180 credits
Art History povijest umjetnosti Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years 180 credits
Croatian Language and Literature Hrvatski jezik i književnost Literature 3 years 180 credits
Early Childhood Education Predškolski odgoj Early Childhood Education 3 years 180 credits
English Language and Literature Engleski jezik i književnost Literature 3 years 180 credits
German Language and Literature Njemački jezik i književnost Literature 3 years 180 credits
History povijest History 3 years 180 credits
Italian Language and Literature Talijanski jezik i književnost Literature 3 years 180 credits
Pedagogy Pedagogija Education & Teaching 3 years 180 credits
Philosophy Filozofija Humanities & Cultural Studies 3 years 180 credits
Psychology Psihologija Psychology 3 years 180 credits
Sociology Sociologija Social Sciences & Education 3 years 180 credits
Bachelor Theological-Catechetical Studies Prijediplomski TKS Religious Studies 3 years
Bachelor Chemical Engineering Prijediplomski studij Kemijskog inženjerstva Chemistry 3 years 180 credits
Bachelor Chemistry Prijediplomski studij Kemije Chemistry 3 years 180 credits
Kinesiology Kineziologija Sport and Exercise Science 3 years 180 credits
Conditioning and Athletic Preparation Kondicijska priprema sportaša Sport and Exercise Science 3 years 180 credits
Kinesiotherapy Kineziterapija Sport and Exercise Science 3 years 180 credits
Recreation and Fitness Rekreacija i fitnes Sport and Exercise Science 3 years 180 credits
Sports Coach Sportski trener Sport and Exercise Science 3 years 180 credits
Health Care - Bachelor Study Zdravstvena zaštita - prijediplomski studij Physiotherapy 3 years 180 credits
Bachelor Fisheries Technology Prijediplomski studij Tehnologije ribarstva Transportation Engineering 3 years 180 credits
Bachelor Marine Engineering Technology Prijediplomski studij Tehnologije brodostrojarstva Transportation Engineering 3 years 180 credits
Bachelor Maritime Navigation Prijediplomski studij Nautike Transportation Engineering 3 years 180 credits
Bachelor Biology Prijediplomski studij Biologije Biological Sciences 3 years 180 credits
Bachelor Mathematics Prijediplomski studij Matematike Mathematics 3 years 180 credits
Bachelor Physics Prijediplomski studij Fizike Physics & Astronomy 3 years 180 credits
Accounting and Finance Računovodstvo i financije Accounting 3 years 180 credits
Electrical Energy Elektroenergetika Energy Engineering 3 years 180 credits
Electronics Elektronika Electrical Engineering 3 years 180 credits
Mechanical Design Engineering Konstrukcijsko strojarstvo Mechanical Engineering 3 years 180 credits
Trade and Tourism Management Menadžment trgovine i turizma Business & Management 3 years 180 credits
Bachelor Fine Arts in Various Techniques Prijediplomski studij Likovna dostignuća u tehnikama Translation & Interpreting 3 years 180 credits
Bachelor Music Prijediplomski studij Glazbe Translation & Interpreting 3 years 180 credits
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
42 programmes
University of Split provides 42 programmes at master's level for graduates who want to specialise further or strengthen their standing for doctoral applications.
Business Economics Poslovna Ekonomija Business & Management 2 years 120 credits
Economics Ekonomija Economics 2 years 120 credits
Management Menadžment Business & Management
Tourism and Hospitality Turizam i hotelijerstvo Business & Management 2 years 120 credits
Communication and Information Technology Komunikacijska i informacijska tehnologija Electrical Engineering 2 years 120 credits
Computer Science Računarstvo Computer Science & IT 2 years 120 credits
Control Systems and Automation Automatika i sustavi Electrical Engineering 2 years 120 credits
Electrical Engineering Elektrotehnika Electrical Engineering 2 years 120 credits
Electronics and Computer Engineering Elektronika i računalno inženjerstvo Electrical Engineering 2 years 120 credits
Industrial Engineering Industrijsko inženjerstvo Industrial & Systems Engineering 2 years 120 credits
Mechanical Engineering Strojarstvo Mechanical Engineering 2 years 120 credits
Naval Architecture Brodogradnja Transportation Engineering 2 years 120 credits
Architecture and Urbanism Arhitektura i urbanizam Civil Engineering & Construction 2 years 120 credits
Civil Engineering Građevinarstvo Civil Engineering & Construction 2 years 120 credits
Anglistics Engleski jezik i književnost Literature 2 years 120 credits
Art History povijest umjetnosti Humanities & Cultural Studies 2 years 120 credits
Croatian Language and Literature Hrvatski jezik i književnost Literature 2 years 120 credits
Early Childhood and Preschool Education Rani i predškolski odgoj Early Childhood Education 2 years 120 credits
German Language and Literature Njemački jezik i knjijevnost Literature 2 years 120 credits
History povijest History 2 years 120 credits
Italian Studies Talijanski jezik i knjijevnost Literature 2 years 120 credits
Pedagogy Pedagogija Education & Teaching 2 years 120 credits
Philosophy Filozofija Humanities & Cultural Studies 2 years 120 credits
Psychology Psihologija Psychology 2 years 120 credits
Sociology Sociologija Social Sciences & Education 2 years 120 credits
Master Theological-Catechetical Studies Diplomski TKS Religious Studies 2 years
Master Chemical Engineering Diplomski studij Kemijskog inženjerstva Chemistry 2 years 120 credits
Master Chemistry Diplomski studij Kemije Chemistry 2 years 120 credits
International Basketball and Management Međunarodni program košarke i menadžment Sport and Exercise Science 2 years 120 credits
Kinesiology Kineziologija Sport and Exercise Science 2 years 120 credits
Specialist Professional Graduate Study Specijalistički diplomski stručni studij Sport and Exercise Science
Master Fisheries Technology Diplomski studij Tehnologije ribarstva Transportation Engineering 2 years 120 credits
Master Marine Engineering Technology Diplomski studij Tehnologije brodostrojarstva Transportation Engineering 2 years 120 credits
Master Maritime Navigation Diplomski studij Nautike Transportation Engineering 2 years 120 credits
Master Biology Diplomski studij Biologije Biological Sciences 2 years 120 credits
Master Mathematics Diplomski studij Matematike Mathematics 2 years 120 credits
Master Physics Diplomski studij Fizike Physics & Astronomy 2 years 120 credits
Accounting and Finance Računovodstvo i financije Accounting 2 years 120 credits
Applied Computing Primijenjeno računarstvo Computer Science & IT 2 years 120 credits
Trade and Tourism Management Menadžment trgovine i turizma Business & Management 2 years 120 credits
Master Fine Arts Diplomski studij Likovne umjetnosti Translation & Interpreting 2 years 120 credits
Master Music Diplomski studij Glazbe Translation & Interpreting 2 years 120 credits
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
13 programmes
There are 13 programmes to choose from at University of Split for doctoral candidates. A PhD or equivalent typically takes three or more years of supervised, independent research.
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Elektrotehnika i informacijska tehnologija Electrical Engineering 3 years
Mechanical Engineering Strojarstvo Mechanical Engineering 3 years
Civil Engineering Građevinarstvo Civil Engineering & Construction
Humanities Sciences (Doctoral) Humanističke znanosti Humanities & Cultural Studies
Christianity and Contemporary Culture Kršćanstvo i suvremena kultura Religious Studies 3 years
History of Theology and Christian Institutions povijest teologije i kršćanskih institucija Religious Studies 3 years
Kinesiology Kineziologija Sport and Exercise Science
Doctoral Study of Biomedicine Doktorski studij Biomedicine Medicine & Health 3 years 180 credits
Doctoral Study Law Doktorski studij Prava Law 3 years 180 credits
Doctoral Study Biology Doktorski studij Biologije Biological Sciences 3 years 180 credits
Doctoral Study Chemistry Doktorski studij Kemije Chemistry 3 years 180 credits
Doctoral Study Mathematics Doktorski studij Matematike Mathematics 3 years 180 credits
Doctoral Study Physics Doktorski studij Fizike Physics & Astronomy 3 years 180 credits
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
6 programmes
These 6 programmes cover University of Split's associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation options — qualifications valued for fast, targeted, or pathway-oriented study.
Naval Science Vojno pomorstvo Transportation Engineering
Teacher Education Učiteljski studij Education & Teaching 5 years 300 credits
Integrated Theological Study Integrirani FTS Religious Studies
Medicine - Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate Study Medicina - integrirani preddiplomski i diplomski studij Medicine & Health 6 years 360 credits
Pharmacy - Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate Study Farmacija - integrirani preddiplomski i diplomski studij Pharmacy 5 years 300 credits
Law - Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate Study Pravo - integrirani preddiplomski i diplomski studij Law 5 years 300 credits
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to University of Split
What applying to University of Split typically involves — research, eligibility check, document prep, submission, and follow-up.
- 1 Research programmes at University of Split
Use the programme finder to browse University of Split's 108 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Programme-level requirements at University of Split typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Lodge your application
University of Split processes applications through www.unist.hr. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at 29845096215. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Split
Quick answers to the most common questions about University of Split — covering location, founding, ranking, programmes, and admissions context.
In which city is University of Split?
University of Split is based in Split, Croatia.
Is University of Split public or private?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students study at University of Split?
University of Split has approximately 20,000 students.
Where does University of Split stand in university rankings?
It ranks #1641 globally and #2 in Croatia.
What programmes are available at University of Split?
University of Split delivers diploma and certificate programmes across its academic units.
Is University of Split accredited?
Yes, University of Split is recognised by Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO).
How do I find University of Split online?
University of Split's official website is www.unist.hr.
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