University of Zagreb - Faculty of Agriculture

The University of Zagreb (1669) is the oldest and biggest university in South-Eastern Europe. As a comprehensive public Central European university, University of Zagreb offers education and research and in all scientific fields (arts, biomedicine, biotechnology, engineering, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences) and a broad spectrum of courses at all study levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate. With 29 Faculties, 3 Art Academies and the University Centre for Croatian Studies it is the flagship educational institution in the country, a place where more than 7900 teachers and 72480 students develop knowledge and acquire skills.

" The city is located very conveniently when it comes to travelling. The Croatian coast, the Plitvice lakes, Northern Italy, all of Slovenia, Budapest (Hungary), and Bosnia and Herzegovina are all within a 5 hour bus drive. "

a WUR exchange student

General Information

  • Academic calendar: Semester 1: beginning of October – end of February, Semester 2: end of February – mid-July
  • Language of instruction: English, Croatian
  • Areas of agreement: Faculty of Agriculture
  • Erasmus code: HR ZAGREB01
  • Course selection: Students should select at least 60-70% of their courses at the Faculty of Agriculture, and are allowed to choose 1 course at a different Faculty, if it can be combined schedule-wise and if they comply with prerequisites.

Downloads and links

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attachment Fact Sheet for Incoming Students.pdf
attachment Guide for incoming students - University of Zagreb - Fac. of Agriculture.pdf

We would like to highlight some of the benefits available to all incoming Erasmus+ students during their entire study mobility at our Faculty:

 

  • Student accommodation: the possibility to choose organised accommodation in one of three student dormitories.

  • Subsidised meals: access to 17 student restaurants and cafeterias, where students pay only €0.86 per meal.

  • Free Student ID card: a free student ID card providing discounts on various services.

  • Subsidised public transport: a monthly student transport pass for €13.27.

  • Flexible and wide course selection: students can choose from any of the 127 courses offered in English, regardless of their level of study.

  • Student employment: the opportunity to take up student jobs through the Student Service Zagreb.

  • Extracurricular activities: the opportunity to join one of our 27 student associations and get involved in various extracurricular activities.

  • Sports activities: the opportunity to participate in one of the Faculty's sports sections and teams.

  • Healthcare support: access to support from the Faculty's student doctor.

  • Practical learning opportunities: the opportunity to participate in field classes at our experimental stations and gain first-hand experience in agricultural research and practice.

  • Student life and social events: opportunities to take part in numerous student events and activities, including our Holiday Season Gathering.

Student experiences

attachment 2024-2026 Zagreb 1.pdf