Pearl of the Adriatic

Study in Croatia.

EU Blue Card Pathway (€25k/yr).
Low Living Cost (€400/mo).
Rimac & Infobip Tech Hub.

Quick Facts

Schengen

CapitalZagreb

CurrencyEuro (€)

IntakeOctober (Major)

Work RightsPart-time Allowed

Stay Back12 Months

SchengenYes

Spouse Rights: 100% Work

Cities & Innovation

Beyond Tourism: A Tech Hub.

Zagreb

North

Capital. Financial Heart. Foot of Medvednica Mt.

Split

Dalmatia

2nd Largest. Diocletian's Palace (Roman). Coastal.

Rijeka

Kvarner

Largest Seaport. European Capital of Culture.

Osijek

Slavonia

Cultural & Economic hub of eastern plains.

Zadar

Dalmatia

Historic Roman city. Famous 'Sea Organ'.

Dubrovnik

South

'Pearl of the Adriatic'. Massive Medieval Walls.

Pula

Istria

Pula Arena (Preserved Roman Amphitheater).

Slavonski Brod

East

Strategic river port & industrial center.

Major Industries

Tech & Mobility

Rimac (Hypercars), Infobip (Cloud), Photomath

EV, Software, Telecom.

Energy

INA (Oil/Gas), HEP (Electric), PPD

Green Hydrogen & Renewables.

Pharma

Pliva (Largest in SE Europe), JGL, Medika

Generic drugs & R&D.

Manufacturing

Končar (Trams), HS Produkt (Arms), Đuro Đaković

Electrical & Rolling stock.

Food & Bev

Vegeta, Kraš, Podravka, Ledo, Vindija

Confectionery, Dairy, Spices.

Tourism

Valamar, Maistra, ACI Marinas, Jadrolinija

Nautical & Luxury Coastal.

Admission Roadmap

Strict Academic Process.

Selection

Choose Program. Check English (IELTS 5.5+ / TOEFL 69+).

Application

University Portal (Feb-June). Pay Fee.

Registration

UG Only: Register on 'Postani-student' system.

Recognition

AZVO (Agency for Science) verifies prior education.

Entrance

Exam/Interview (Medicine/Architecture mandatory).

Enrollment

Pay 1st Installment. Get 'Certificate of Enrollment'.

English Requirement

English programs require IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+.
Without English Exam: Possible only if previous degree was in English (Interview Mandatory).

Visa & Residence

Step-by-Step Legal Process.

Visa D

Apply for Long-stay Visa (Type D) at Embassy.

Translation

Docs must be translated to Croatian & Apostilled.

Submission

Submit 'Temporary Stay' app with Visa.

Travel

Fly to Croatia.

Police Reg

Card

Get Biometric Residence Card (Valid 1 year).

Funds & Documents

Living Expenses

€400 – €500Per Month Proof

Health Insurance

€30,000 CoverageValid in Croatia

Visa Fee

€90 (Approx)Payable at VFS

Crucial Rule

Documents (PCC, Degree, etc.) MUST be translated into Croatian and Apostilled.
Police Registration: Must register address at MUP within 48 hours of arrival!

Work & Settlement

EU Blue Card Route.

Student Work

Part-time work allowed (Student Service contract).

EU Blue Card

Salary Threshold (2026): €25,000 / year (approx). High skilled jobs.

PR (5 Years)

Study years count as 50%.
Example: 4 Year Degree = 2 Years Credit.

Spouse Rights

Spouse can join (usually after student settles). Once resident, spouse gets Full Work Rights.
Funds Req: Student + 15-20% extra (~€600 total/mo).

Spouse Income

Unrestricted

FAQs

Common questions about Croatia.

After graduation, you can apply for a **1-Year Job Seeker Permit**. You must file this request at least 60 days before your student permit expires. Proof of funds (€450-500/mo) required.

Yes, but usually under the **'Later' Rule**. The student goes first, gets a residence permit (1 year), then applies for reunification. PhD students may apply simultaneously.

YES. Once the spouse's Family Reunification Residence Permit is granted, they have the **full right to work** in Croatia without a separate work permit.

For highly qualified workers, the gross annual salary threshold is approximately **€25,000** (roughly €2,100 per month). This offers a faster path to PR and mobility.

For Undergraduate applicants, your high school diploma must be formally recognized by the **Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO)**. For Masters, the university usually handles recognition internally.

Dobrodošli u Hrvatsku!

We handle AZVO Recognition, Apostille, and Visa Filing.

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