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Completed country profile for medical, dental, and pharmacy research. Review currency, languages, EU status, how degrees are recognized, verified program options, and official links.

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Country profile
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Tracked schools
4
Program options
6
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Croatian
EU member
Yes
EEA member
Yes
Schengen member
Yes
Recognition route
EU/EEA automatic route

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Program Options

Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy options attached to this country for 2026-2027 research. Open any Program for tuition, requirements, application timeline, and official links.

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University of Zagreb

Dentistry

Zagreb

Verified
Exact admission page attached - Annual faculty selection procedure, entrance assessment and document evaluation. - 2026-2027
School of Dental Medicine
Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate Study of Dental Medicine in English
Length
6 years / 360 ECTS
Tuition
€10,000 / year
Evidence
84%
Degree
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Language
The School of Dental Medicine publishes a complete six-year English program for international students.
Intake
19 Apr for 25 Apr exam; 23 Jun for 30 Jun exam; 26 Apr for 12 May online exam
Application requirements
  • Recognised secondary-school qualification with science preparation. Selection includes a three-hour Biology, Physics and Chemistry entrance test, psychomotor-ability testing and English evidence. Foreign applicants must complete credential recognition and provide certified documents.
  • Direct entry from secondary school.
  • The local language is normally taught or required for clinical patient contact.
  • A — official-source verified
Verified
Exact admission page attached - State graduation exam with Biology, Physics and Chemistry electives; application via the national NISpVU system - 2...
Faculty of Medicine Osijek
Medicine in English
Length
6 years (12 semesters)
Tuition
Tuition to verify
Evidence
75%
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Language
Full English track
Intake
See official page
Application requirements
  • Completed four-year high school; passed the mandatory segment of the state graduation exam and the elective subjects Biology, Physics and Chemistry; application runs via the national NISpVU system (postani-student.hr).
  • Direct entry from secondary school
  • Local-language competence is normally required for patient contact.
  • Verified — official program and admissions evidence
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University of Rijeka

Medicine

Rijeka

Verified
Exact admission page attached - Ranking via the national applications system with prerequisite courses and tests, per the faculty enrollment pages...
Faculty of Medicine
Medical Studies in English
Length
6 years (360 ECTS)
Tuition
Tuition to verify
Evidence
75%
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Language
Full English track
Intake
Autumn-term enrolment 17-18 September 2026; courses begin 1 October 2026
Application requirements
  • Completed four-year secondary education; prerequisite courses, mandatory and optional tests, and the state graduation exam per the faculty program page; candidates come from the national information system for applications to higher education with an allocated registration number.
  • Direct entry from secondary school
  • Local-language competence is normally required for patient contact.
  • Verified — official program and admissions evidence
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University of Split

Medicine

Split

Verified
Exact admission page attached - File review and/or entrance assessment under annual call - 2026-2027
School of Medicine
Medical Studies in English
Length
6 years
Tuition
€12,000 / year
Evidence
84%
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Language
Full English track
Intake
22 May 2026 if secondary school completed before 31 Dec 2025; 1 Jul 2026 if completing in 2026
Application requirements
  • Minimum 12 years of prior education and completed secondary final exams. Submit application form, English CV with photo, motivation letter, passport/ID, birth certificate, secondary transcripts and leaving certificate, and €200 application-fee proof. English proof and prior biomedical university transcript if applicable. Register through Postani Student and complete Croatian recognition of foreign secondary education.
  • Direct entry from secondary school
  • Local-language competence is normally required for patient contact.
  • A — exact sponsor-note verified
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University of Zagreb

Medicine

Zagreb

Verified
Exact admission page attached - File review and/or entrance assessment under annual call - 2026-2027
School of Medicine
Medical Studies in English
Length
6 years
Tuition
€12,000 / year
Evidence
84%
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Language
Full English track
Intake
Main summer round closes 20 Jun 2026; exam-exempt route closes 15 Jun 2026
Application requirements
  • Appropriate completed secondary education and state graduation exam/equivalent. Standard route: written Biology, Chemistry and Physics exam. Exemption possible for pre-medical college/recognized tests with MCAT minimum 125 in every section, or a BA/BSc in natural sciences with good Biology, Physics and Chemistry credits. Non-native English: TOEFL PBT 500/iBT 60/CBT 170, IELTS 6, Duolingo 105, or accepted C1 certificate. Medical fitness certificate, vaccination record, Croatian diploma recognition and Postani Student registration are required.
  • Direct entry from secondary school
  • Local-language competence is normally required for patient contact.
  • A — exact sponsor-note verified
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University of Zagreb

Pharmacy

Zagreb

Verified
Exact admission page attached - Selection method source needed - 2026-2027
Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry
University Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate Study Pharmacy in English
Length
5 years / 300 ECTS
Tuition
€10,000 / year
Evidence
84%
Degree
University Master of Pharmacy
Language
Yes
Intake
Autumn application period: July 6 2026 - September 4 2026
Application requirements
  • International application route published by the faculty.
  • Croatian competence is likely required for patient-facing practical training.
  • Verified — official program, admissions and professional-pathway evidence

University Records

Universities and faculties with verified program pages. Open a detail page for tuition, requirements, timelines, and official links.

University / schoolCityProgramsAdmission linksActions
Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of OsijekOsijekMedicine1
University of RijekaRijekaMedicine1
University of SplitSplitMedicine1
University of ZagrebZagrebDentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy3