Overview
Based in Zagreb, Croatia, University of Zagreb is a public university that functions as a higher-education provider within Croatia.
At University of Zagreb, the institution teaches across multiple qualification levels, is organised into numerous faculties and schools and runs an extensive programme catalogue.
The institution serves 68,935 students.
University of Zagreb is ranked #414 globally and #1 within Croatia.
Location & Contact
Find University of Zagreb on the map and its contact channels below.
Academic Details
The figures below cover University of Zagreb's scale, staffing levels, and academic standing.
Degrees
Also Postgraduate Professional/Vocational studies in Arts
Diploma & Certificate 205 programs
- Acting
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Equipment
- Agriculture
- Air Transport
- Animal Husbandry
- Anthropology
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Mathematics
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Architecture and Planning
- Art Education
- Art History
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Biotechnology
- Bridge Engineering
- Business Administration
- Business Computing
- Business and Commerce
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Cinema and Television
- Civil Engineering
- Cognitive Sciences
- Communication Arts
- Communication Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Education
- Computer Engineering
- Conducting
- Construction Engineering
- Contemporary History
- Cultural Studies
- Czech
- Dairy
- Dance
- Data Processing
- Demography and Population
- Dentistry
- Design
- Development Studies
- Dutch
- E-Business/Commerce
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education of the Socially Disadvantaged
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnology
- European Studies
- Fashion Design
- Film
- Fishery
- Floriculture
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Forest Management
- Forest Products
- Forestry
- French
- Fruit Production
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geography (Human)
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
- Geophysics
- German
- Graphic Arts
- Graphic Design
- Greek
- Health Sciences
- Heritage Preservation
- Hindi
- History
- Horticulture
- Human Rights
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Hungarian
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Italian
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Latin
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Science and Oceanography
- Marine Transport
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Meat and Poultry
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Medicine
- Medieval Studies
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mineralogy
- Mining Engineering
- Modern History
- Molecular Biology
- Multimedia
- Music
- Music Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Musical Instruments
- Musicology
- Natural Resources
- Nautical Science
- Naval Architecture
- Neurosciences
- Nutrition
- Packaging Technology
- Painting and Drawing
- Paleontology
- Peace and Disarmament
- Pedagogy
- Performing Arts
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Petrology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Phonetics
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Polish
- Political Sciences
- Portuguese
- Postal Services
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Printing and Printmaking
- Private Law
- Protective Services
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Publishing and Book Trade
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Railway Transport
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Religious Education
- Religious Music
- Religious Studies
- Restoration of Works of Art
- Road Transport
- Romanian
- Russian
- Safety Engineering
- Science Education
- Sculpture
- Serbocroatian
- Singing
- Slavic Languages
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Surveying and Mapping
- Swahili
- Swedish
- Technology Education
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Telecommunications Services
- Textile Design
- Textile Technology
- Theatre
- Theology
- Tourism
- Town Planning
- Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy
- Translation and Interpretation
- Transport Engineering
- Transport Management
- Transport and Communications
- Turkish
- Vegetable Production
- Veterinary Science
- Viticulture
- Water Management
- Wildlife
- Wood Technology
Other 1 program
- Metallurgical Engineering
Faculties & Divisions
The faculties at University of Zagreb, and what each one teaches, are listed below.
Dramatic Arts (Academy) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Film
- Theatre
Fine Arts (Academy) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Fine Arts
Music (Academy) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Music
Croatian Studies (Centre) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
- Philology
- Religious Studies
- Serbocroatian
- Social Studies
Agriculture (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry
- Horticulture
- Landscape Architecture
- Plant Pathology
Architecture (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architectural and Environmental Design
- Architecture
- Town Planning
Catholic Theology (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Catholic Theology
Chemical Engineering and Technology (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemical Engineering
- Technology
Civil Engineering (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Civil Engineering
Economics and Business (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business and Commerce
- Business Computing
- Economics
- International Business
- Management
Education and Rehabilitation (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Therapy
- Behavioural Sciences
- Criminal Law
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
Food Technology and Biotechnology (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biotechnology
- Food Technology
Forestry (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Forestry
Geodesy (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Earth Sciences
- Surveying and Mapping
Geotechnical Engineering (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Earth Sciences
- Geophysics
Graphic Arts (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Graphic Arts
Humanities and Social Sciences (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Social Sciences
Kinesiology (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
- Sports
- Sports Medicine
Law (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mechanical Engineering
- Naval Architecture
Metallurgy (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Metallurgical Engineering
Mining, Geology, and Petroleum Engineering (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Geological Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Organization and Information Studies (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Information Management
- Information Sciences
Pharmacy and Biochemistry (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacy
Philosophy (Faculty) 25 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Comparative Literature
- English
- Ethnology
- French
- German
- Greek
- History
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Hungarian
- Information Sciences
- Italian
- Latin
- Linguistics
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy
- Phonetics
- Polish
- Psychology
- Scandinavian Languages
- Serbocroatian
- Slavic Languages
- Sociology
- Spanish
Political Science (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Political Sciences
Science (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
Teacher Education (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
- Teacher Trainers Education
- Teacher Training
Textile Technology (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Textile Technology
Transport and Traffic Engineering (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Road Transport
- Transport Engineering
- Transport Management
Veterinary Science (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Veterinary Science
Dental Medicine (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
Medicine (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
Programs Offered
Search and filter University of Zagreb's available programmes by degree level.
440 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Croatia
Bachelor's Degree 173 programmes
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Master's Degree 211 programmes
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Doctorate 56 programmes
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How to apply to University of Zagreb
A five-step guide to applying to University of Zagreb.
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Identify the right programme
University of Zagreb's catalogue includes 440 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
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Check entry requirements
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for University of Zagreb's admissions process.
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Prepare your application documents
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
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Submit via the institution
Submit your completed application through University of Zagreb's official website at www.unizg.hr. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
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Get in touch with admissions
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by email at unizginfo@unizg.hr. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Zagreb
Quick reference for University of Zagreb: founding, control type, and recognition status.
Where can I find University of Zagreb?
The institution is located in Zagreb, Croatia.
Is University of Zagreb a public or private institution?
University of Zagreb is a public institution.
How many students does University of Zagreb have?
The institution has a student body of 68,935.
Where does University of Zagreb stand in university rankings?
University of Zagreb holds rank QS 2027 #721-730.
What programmes are available at University of Zagreb?
University of Zagreb delivers diploma and certificate programmes across its academic units.
Is University of Zagreb accredited?
Yes, University of Zagreb is recognised by Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO).
Where can I learn more about University of Zagreb?
University of Zagreb's official website is www.unizg.hr.
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