University of Zagreb

Founded in 1669, the University of Zagreb is Croatia's oldest and largest university and one of the biggest in South-East Europe. Located in the capital city of Zagreb, this public research university is made up of 31 faculties and three art academies, offering degree programmes across the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences, engineering, biotechnology and biomedicine. It is ranked in the 701–710 band of the QS World University Rankings 2026, making it the highest-ranked university in Croatia. As the country's leading academic institution, the University of Zagreb produces a large share of Croatia's scientific research and plays a key role in national development. Its work is rooted in scientific and artistic research, with a strong focus on sustainability, professional excellence and programmes of strategic importance to Croatia and its regions. For international students, the university offers English-taught programmes in Medicine, Dental Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, and maintains partnerships with institutions such as the University of Toronto, Heidelberg University and Charles University in Prague.

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