University fees in Croatia in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 15 institutions in Croatia that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Croatia
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Croatia is 4,084 EUR per year, for the 8 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 1,000 EUR per year, with a maximum observed of 6,000 EUR per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 8 universities
From
1,000
EUR
Average
4,084
EUR
Up to
6,000
EUR
Master's degree
Based on 2 universities
From
5,500
EUR
Average
6,500
EUR
Up to
7,500
EUR
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Croatia
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Croatia?
A bachelor's degree in Croatia costs between 1,000 and 6,000 EUR per year, with an average of 4,084 EUR, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Croatia?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 3,600 EUR at a public university versus 4,374 EUR in the private sector, a difference of 21.5%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Croatia?
For a master's, fees range from 5,500 to 7,500 EUR per year. No doctorate fee published.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 15 universities in Croatia that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 15 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
University of Rijeka
University North
Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
University of Zadar
University of Defence and Security Dr. Franjo Tuđman
University of Dubrovnik
University of Slavonski Brod
Juraj Dobrila University of Pula
Libertas International University
Catholic University of Croatia
University of Zagreb
Zagreb School of Economics and Management
VERN' University
Algebra Bernays University