10 public universities in Croatia in 2026
The public universities in Croatia offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
10 public universities
Croatia has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
Leading public university of Slavonia, founded in 1975, spanning sciences, engineering, medicine and humanities.
University of Defence and Security Dr. Franjo Tuđman
Croatian public institution dedicated to military, security and defence education, named after the country's first president.
University of Dubrovnik
Public university in Dubrovnik specializing in tourism, economics, audiovisual arts and marine sciences.
Juraj Dobrila University of Pula
Istria's public university in Pula, active in economics, tourism, Italian studies and design.
University of Rijeka
Public university in the Adriatic port city of Rijeka, known for medicine, sciences and engineering.
University of Slavonski Brod
Croatia's newest public university, focused on engineering, technology and applied sciences.
University of Split
Public university on the Adriatic coast, strong in medicine, engineering, architecture and marine sciences.
University of Zadar
Public university focused on humanities and social sciences, heir to institutions dating back to 1396.
University of Zagreb
Croatia's largest and oldest university, founded in 1669, spanning virtually every academic field.
University North
Public polytechnic university in Varaždin and Koprivnica, focused on technology and multimedia.