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Overview<\/h2>\n

The University of Zadar is one of Croatia’s oldest universities, tracing its academic roots to 1396, while its modern university structure was established in 2002. Today, it combines long-standing scholarship traditions with study programs designed to prepare students for work and research in a changing European job market. Located in the historic coastal city of Zadar,<\/p>\n

the university offers a campus experience surrounded by cultural landmarks and easy access to the Adriatic region. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary study and research, it supports programs across humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Its smaller size also helps many students build closer connections with academic staff and get more individualized academic guidance.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nUniversity of Zadar (Sveu\u010dili\u0161te u Zadru)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1396 (modern university in 2002)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nZadar, Croatia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww.unizd.hr<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rector<\/td>\nProf. Dr. Dijana Vican<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Students<\/td>\nApprox. 6,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Staff<\/td>\nOver 400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/td>\nTuition Fee (Annual, Approx.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate (Croatian\/EU students)<\/td>\n\u20ac500 – \u20ac1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate (Non-EU students)<\/td>\n\u20ac2,000 – \u20ac3,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate (Croatian\/EU students)<\/td>\n\u20ac600 – \u20ac2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate (Non-EU students)<\/td>\n\u20ac2,500 – \u20ac4,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Doctoral Programs<\/td>\n\u20ac3,000 – \u20ac5,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marine Studies<\/td>\n\u20ac2,500 – \u20ac4,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Tuition can vary by program, language of instruction, and year of study, so applicants should confirm the final amounts in the latest official admissions materials.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

University of Zadar is organized around departments that support both academic research and applied study. If you are comparing study options across the region, you may also want to review other Croatian public universities such as the University of Split<\/a> or the University of Rijeka<\/a>, depending on the field you want to pursue.<\/p>\n