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Zagreb University of Applied Sciences

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#12 in Croatia Admissions open
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Zagreb University of Applied Sciences at a glance

  1. Where it stands

    On Educads it is #12 of the ranked universities in Croatia, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 1,132 times (h-index 16), according to OpenAlex.

  2. Ranked near it in Croatia

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Questions about Zagreb University of Applied Sciences

Is Zagreb University of Applied Sciences a good university?

On Educads it is #12 of the ranked universities in Croatia, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 1,132 times (h-index 16), according to OpenAlex.

Overview

Zagreb University of Applied Sciences (Tehničko veleučilište u Zagrebu, TVZ) is a polytechnic university in Zagreb that offers professional education across engineering and computing fields. TVZ provides first cycle professional studies in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Informatics, Computing, and Mechatronics, and second cycle professional studies in Civil engineering, Electrical engineering, and Informatics. TVZ describes its teaching as applied, combining engineering and scientific expertise, and reports close relations with engineering enterprises in Croatia through joint projects. The university states it has 30+ specialized laboratories and more than 600 computers for classes and PC labs, along with an academic and administrative workforce including more than 4000 students and around 100 full-time teachers. For international mobility, TVZ participates in an international student and staff mobility programme through Erasmus and provides an Erasmus coordinator and administrator for incoming and outgoing mobility. The university also indicates it has Erasmus Charter for Higher Education, enabling full participation in Erasmus+ programme activities.

Tuition fees & costs

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Croatia.

For international students

<p>TVZ operates an Erasmus mobility programme for students and staff and includes an Erasmus coordinator and administrator for incoming and outgoing mobility. The Erasmus coordinator and administrator listed is Vida Senci, with the provided email and phone number. TVZ also indicates it holds Erasmus Charter for Higher Education for full participation in Erasmus+ programme activities.</p>

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Last updated 22 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.