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Top Universities in Croatia

Of the 12 universities in Croatia, University of Zagreb ranks highest on research impact (3,461,535 citations). University of Split (#2 in Croatia) and University of Rijeka (#3 in Croatia) complete the top three.

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1Best overall
UZ University of Zagreb logo
#1 in Croatia Croatia

University of Zagreb

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
68,935Students
—International
Admissions open
#1 in Croatia · by research impact
3,461,535 citations · h-index 434
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2Top pick
US University of Split logo
#2 in Croatia Croatia

University of Split

Public University · 0 courses

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#2 in Croatia · by research impact
1,892,039 citations · h-index 450
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3Top pick
UR University of Rijeka logo
#3 in Croatia Croatia

University of Rijeka

Public University · 0 courses

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—Tuition (indicative)
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—Students
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#3 in Croatia · by research impact
672,291 citations · h-index 242
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4Ranked
UO University of Osijek logo
#4 in Croatia Croatia

University of Osijek

Public University · 0 courses

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#4 in Croatia · by research impact
477,606 citations · h-index 193
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5Ranked
UZ University of Zadar logo
#5 in Croatia Croatia

University of Zadar

Public University · 0 courses

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#5 in Croatia · by research impact
50,985 citations · h-index 79
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6Ranked
UN University North logo
#6 in Croatia Croatia

University North

Public University · 0 courses

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#6 in Croatia · by research impact
50,004 citations · h-index 87
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7Ranked
UP University of Pula logo
#7 in Croatia Croatia

University of Pula

Public University · 0 courses

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—International
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#7 in Croatia · by research impact
40,846 citations · h-index 71
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8Ranked
UD University of Dubrovnik logo
#8 in Croatia Croatia

University of Dubrovnik

Public University · 0 courses

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#8 in Croatia · by research impact
39,895 citations · h-index 74
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10Ranked
AU Algebra University College logo
#10 in Croatia Croatia

Algebra University College

Public University · 0 courses

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—Students
—International
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#10 in Croatia · by research impact
8,972 citations · h-index 39
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Public universities

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Public Universities

How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Zagreb has the largest research record in this group, with 3,461,535 citations and an h-index of 434.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 12 public to 0 private institutions. University of Zagreb is the largest, with 68,935 students.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Croatia?

University of Zagreb (#1 in Croatia), University of Split (#2 in Croatia) and University of Rijeka (#3 in Croatia) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Croatia are public?

12 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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