Student FAQs

No, the University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture currently does not offer any bachelor’s degree programmes. The Faculty currently offers only two master’s degree programmes.

The University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture offers two study programmes in English: Environment, Agriculture and Resource Management (INTER-EnAgro) and the joint master’s degree programme Sustainability in Agriculture, Food Production and Food Technology in the Danube Region (Danube AgriFood Master – DAFM).

The graduate study programme is open to candidates who already have a bachelor’s or equivalent degree in agriculture or forestry, ecology, biology, geology, geography or other related fields, with a minimum of 180 ECTS acquired. More information about study programme, admission procedue and tuition fee can be found here: https://www.agr.unizg.hr/en/group/395/.

Candidates from all over the world are eligible for this excellence programme funded by the European Union. The DAFM offer scholarships (21 seats), tuition fee free seats (10) and also self-funded places. More information about admission, application citeria and scholarships can be found here https://agrifoodmaster.eu/how-to-apply.html.

Before arriving in Zagreb, students should find out whether they need a visa or temporary residence permit, as well as whether they are required to have health insurance in Zagreb. All information regarding these matters can be found here: https://www.unizg.hr/homepage/international-exchange/exchange-students/before-coming-to-zagreb/

EU/EEA citizens need only a valid ID card (or passport) to enter Croatia and are then required to register at the Central police station if staying for more than 3 months in order to regulate their residence permit. Third-country nationals that do not need a Schengen visa can enter Croatia with a valid passport and then apply for the temporary residence permit in Zagreb. Please check at the website of the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs if you need a Schengen visa to enter Croatia: https://mvep.gov.hr/services-for-citizens/consular-information-22802/visas-22807/visa-requirements-overview-22879/22879

MOBILITY PERIOD LONGER THAN 90 DAYS

EU citizens who plan to study in Croatia for more than 90 days are obliged to apply for the approval of the temporary stay for the purpose of studies (dozvola boravka). You should submit your application for the issuance of the residence card within 90 days of your arrival in Croatia at the Foreigners’ Office, Central Police Station (Odsjek za strance, Policijska uprava Zagrebačka) in Remetinečki gaj 13, HR-10000 Zagreb, WORKING HOURS: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

MOBILITY PERIOD SHORTER THAN 90 DAYS

EU citizens are not obliged to apply for the approval for temporary stay or to register their address if they are staying in Croatia shorter than 90 days.

For the student exchange period, the home university must nominate the students, after which they need to apply. Before applying, it is important to ensure that the student has been nominated by their home university.

To apply for an Erasmus study exchange, the student's home institution must have signed Inter-Institutional Agreement with the University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture. To check if your home institution (University/Faculty) is listed among the signed agreements with the UNIZG Faculty of Agriculture, visit this link: https://www.agr.unizg.hr/en/group/464/Inter-institutional+Agreements.

In addition to the aforementioned IIAs, students coming from countries outside the European Union should check with the IRO office at their home faculty/university to check if there are any signed bilateral Erasmus KA171 agreements with the UNIZG Faculty of Agriculture.

All information regarding the nomination and application procedure can be found here: https://www.unizg.hr/homepage/international-exchange/exchange-students/how-to-apply/.

Students can also apply for semester mobility through one of the CEEPUS networks.

To apply for an internship, you need to send a precise initial inquiry to the International Relations Office (umo@agr.hr, contact person: Kristijan Bilić, MSc.). The inquiry should briefly and clearly outline the student’s areas of scientific interest, include a CV, and specify for which Laboratory (https://www.agr.unizg.hr/en/group/422/) or Department (https://www.agr.unizg.hr/en/group/338/) the student is applying for the internship.

The Faculty of Agriculture is offering courses taught in English in two educational cycles: Undergraduate studies (BS) and Graduate studies (MS). Moreover, Environment, agriculture and resource management (Inter-EnAgro) is an English-taught graduate study programme. Incoming students can combine courses from BS, MS level or Inter-EnAgro study programme. List of all available courses in English can be found here: https://www.agr.unizg.hr/en/group/400/Study+Programmes+in+English.

Students who speak Croatian are free to enrol in courses taught in Croatian.

Exchange students must demonstrate a proficiency in English (or Croatian), minimum level B2 according to the European reference framework (CEFR). 

• Name of the University (Institution): University of Zagreb
• Name of the Faculty (Participating Unit): Faculty of Agriculture
• Erasmus code: HR ZAGREB01
• Contact person (Student Mobility Coordinator): Kristijan Bilić, IRO; umo@agr.hr; +385 1 239 3611
• Contact person (Staff Mobility Coordinator): Maja Veber Zgombić; umo@agr.hr; +385 1 239 4061
• Responsible person for signing the Online Learing Agreements (ECTS Coordinator): Marko Petek; mpetek@agr.hr; +385 1 239 4085
• Responsible person for signing the Mobility Agreement (Vice Dean for Science and International Relations): Marija Cerjak; prodekan.medjunarodna@agr.hr; +385 1 239 3739

All other important information can be found in the ABC Guide for Incoming Students.

What is a student identity card (iksica)?

Students are entitled to an identification card ("x-card" or "smart card"). The card serves as a means of student identification and enables to have subsidised meals, entrance to libraries and other University premises, discount at some cultural institutions and shops, etc.

The Croatian Ministry of Science, Education and Youth allows a weekly subsidy to the ERASMUS+ students (Program countries, Student Mobility Studies – SMS, but not Student Mobility Placement – SMP). All other categories of international students (ERASMUS+ partner countries and ERASMUS MUNDUS) pay the full price of the meal.

The full price of the daily menu is 5,31 €; students that receive a subsidy on the card pay 0,86 € whereas the rest (71,24%) is covered by the subsidy. Exchange students are entitled to a weekly subsidy of 29,92 €, i.e. 120,86 €.

 How to get a student card?

After enrolment, students will be contacted by the Faculty's IRO office to inform them when and where they can pick up the Student Identity Card.

Yes, the Faculty of Agriculture has several sports sections. There are sections for functional training/fitness, hiking, football, basketball, volleyball, handball, and badminton. The contact person for the sports sections is Assoc. Prof. Sanja Ćurković, PhD (scurkovic@agr.hr).

Incoming students can also access medical services in Croatia.
Make sure to have a valid health insurance during your study period in Zagreb. If you have EU citizenship, you should have a European Health Insurance Card.

You may also have an international health insurance policy, in which case you will need to pay for the examination when you visit a doctor and afterwards your insurance company can refund you the incurred medical expenses.

Attending physician of the Faculty of Agriculture is MS Dragica Krajinović.

Contact:
MS Dragica Krajinović
dragica.krajinovic@stampar.hr   +385 1 4843 049
Teaching Institute of Public Health "Dr. Andrija Štampar"
Department of School and Adolescent Medicine
School Medicine Clinic
Laginjina 16

WORKING HOURS:

Even dates: morning
Odd dates: afternoon

All necessary information regarding Students' health and well being can be found here: https://www.unizg.hr/homepage/international-exchange/exchange-students/student-services/students-health-and-well-being/

All incoming students and all students enrolled in master's studies at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture have full student rights and are eligible to work part-time through the Student Service (Croatian: Student Servis). Students interested in working should visit the Student Service, located on the second floor of the courtyard building at the Student Centre, Savska cesta 25. The office hours are Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The contact email address is: sservis@sczg.hr.

Accommodation for students on study exchanges

Incoming students (Exchange students for studies) coming to the Faculty of Agriculture for Ersmus Mobility for Studies (SMS) are eligible for accommodation in a student dormitory.

Exchange students coming to Zagreb may choose between organized accommodation in one of the 3 student halls of residence or a private rental. The University of Zagreb does not guarantee student accommodation. Students who decide to seek accommodation in the student halls of residence need to apply for it. The housing request form is part of the general online application form for exchange students. As the number of beds available for exchange students is limited, vacancies will be determined on the "first-come, first-served" basis.

Accommodation for students on internships, Erasmus Mundus or students enrolled in master's studies at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture

Students coming for Student Mobility of Placement (Internship) do not have the advantage to accommodation in student dormitories, nor do Erasmus Mundus (EM) and students enrolled in master's studies at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture students. Priority for accommodation is given to local students and Erasmus KA131, KA171, and bilateral mobility students. Students coming for Internship, Erasmus Mundus or students enrolled in master's studies can apply, but they will be placed on a waiting list. Due to high demand and limited capacity, accommodation for students coming for an Internship or Erasmus Mundus is very limited. Internship and  EM students must apply for accomodation in dormitories on their own, by sending an email to the accommodation coordinator (Petra Šarenić, petra.sarenic@sczg.hr).