Faculty of Steps to enrol
If you have any questions about understanding your Steps to Enrol, please get in touch with the Student Office, Miss. Martina Jovic mjovic@vef.unizg.hr on the phone +385 1 2390 106 or via Information Desk at english.studies.info@vef.hr
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ALL CANDIDATES MUST APPLY VIA EMAIL TO VETERINARY FACULTY AND VIA THE CENTRAL ADMISSION OFFICE WITHIN THE AGENCY FOR SCIENCE AND HIGHER EDUCATION (ASHE)
Fill out the online Application form and collect supporting documents needed to become a VEFUNIZG student, including the proof of payment of the application fee.
There is no entrance exam, but an application procedure needs to be followed.
Please send all documents in one .pdf format file if possible. Do not use Google Drive/One Drive options, or do not send more than one mail. We have a lot of applications, so some emails can be missed!
Please send the documents to the following e-mail address: english.studies@vef.hr. In the subject line, please include the title: Admissions for English Studies and your name and surname.
Deadline for application submission: The admission round opens on the 1st of February 2025 and ends on July 1st. From the academic year 2025/2026, all applications must be made through the central Admission Office within the Agency for Science and Higher Education (ASHE). They are responsible for the final lists, which will be announced after July 16th. Their decision is final. After registering with ASHE on the www.postani-student.hr page, you need to select the Veterinary Medicine program on their portal. It will be possible in February 2025 (1st of February, not sooner). Just follow the instructions within the ASHE and www.studij.hr portal (https://www.studij.hr/all-about-applications)
The procedure is explained in the supporting documents link- call file above.
All unsuccessful candidates will be considered in the second round with no need to send the application form again to the Faculty email. Selected candidates who are on the final list in July and have gained enrollment key numbers will then have 2 weeks to secure their place by paying the tuition fees. Please check your mail promptly and regularly!!!!
In the first round, priority will be given to applicants who have already completed their high school education, although students in their last year can still apply.
The second admission round opens in July and ends in the middle of September.
Candidates will be selected based on their academic potential (grades, awards, etc.) and their personal experience as stated in the call (downloaded supporting documents file above)
Tuition fees must be paid in 2 weeks after the final list from ASHE.
Current tuition fees and payment deadlines. Payment is made directly into our bank account. Remember to quote your name when making a payment. This is important! Please write in the payment description: TUITION FEE: JOHN SMITH, Academic year 2025/2026. Do NOT write the name of the payer. Please state only your name and surname!
Plan early to ensure timely payment for study costs and watch for deadlines!
To obtain the first temporary residence permit, you would need the evidence proving the enrolment as a full-time student and also the proof of financial credibility, accommodation, and health insurance policy.
https://www.studyincroatia.hr/live-and-work-in-croatia/health-insurance/
For the candidates who need a visa, the travel health insurance covering the first two months of their stay in Croatia will be good enough to get a residence permit in the respective Croatian diplomatic representative body before entering the country.
Later, after you arrive in Zagreb, you will purchase the health insurance policy from the Croatian Health Insurance Fund for the rest of your stay.
Candidates who need a visa: an application for the issuance of the First temporary residence permit and Visa may be submitted to the respective Croatian diplomatic representative body before entering the country.
To get the visa, you must present the University’s acceptance letter. More information on the following address: Ampeu | International Student Guide to Croatia
A foreigner who does not need a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may submit an application for the issuance of the First temporary residence permit to the competent body in Croatia.
Information about visa can be found also on: https://www.educations.com/study-guides/europe/study-in-croatia/student-visa-20069#
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is the only one in Croatia, Zagreb. It is situated in Heinzelova 55 (Vjekoslav Heinzel Street No 55) https://www.auto-karta-hrvatske.com/zagreb/heinzelova-ulica/55/
Besides regular flights, there are also low-budget companies offering direct flights to Zagreb and/or other nearby Croatian cities (Zadar, Rijeka, Pula, Split, Dubrovnik, Osijek).
Travel plan
Arriving by air
Like all major cities in the world, Zagreb has an airport nearby. Just 17 km from the center, 20-25 minutes by car, the modern Franjo Tuđman Airport will offer you all the necessary facilities and services, whether you’re a local or a tourist, so your journey through our city can start and end pleasantly. Located in the vicinity of Velika Gorica, Franjo Tuđman Airport is a center for every renowned airline, numerous rent-a-car offices, and restaurants. It has a large and secure parking lot, which adds to your comfort and makes your stay in our city carefree.
Link: https://www.zagreb-airport.hr/en
Arriving by car
One of Zagreb’s many advantages is its location. The city is anchored between Central and SouthEastern Europe as well as the Adriatic Sea, thus making it an important transport hub. Traveling by and, Zagreb provides easy access to all major Croatian cities as well as the capitals of neighboring countries.
https://www.zagreb-airport.hr/en/passengers/to-from-the-airport/by-car/88
By Airport Shuttle
https://www.zagreb-airport.hr/en/passengers/to-from-the-airport/by-airportshuttle/89
The scheduled airport shuttle “Pleso Prijevoz” operates between the Airport and Zagreb Central Bus Terminal (https://voznired.akz.hr/voznired.aspx?lang=en)
All additional information regarding the airport shuttle timetable, prices, and tickets can be found on the website: https://plesoprijevoz.hr/en/zagreb-croatia/
By Taxi / Rent-a-car
https://www.zagreb-airport.hr/en/passengers/to-from-the-airport/by-taxi-rent-a-car/90