University North

About

Located in Varaždin, Croatia, University North is a modern public institution renowned for its strong focus on applied sciences, media studies, and health technologies. Its academic strengths are heavily concentrated in faculties offering practical, industry-aligned programs in fields like journalism, electrical engineering, and nursing. While the primary language of instruction is Croatian, the university increasingly offers international mobility opportunities and Erasmus+ exchange placements that welcome students from across Europe. The International Relations Office provides dedicated guidance for incoming exchange participants, helping them navigate housing, enrollment, and local integration. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its multi-campus structure bridging Varaždin and Koprivnica, allowing students to study in dynamic regional hubs that closely collaborate with local media and technology industries.

Background

The University North (Croatian: Sveučilište Sjever) is a public university in Croatia that operates in two university centres, Koprivnica and Varaždin. It is the fifth largest university in Croatia based on the number of students and the only public university operating in Northern Croatia alongside the University of Zagreb. The university was founded in 2015 by merging the University of Applied Sciences in Varaždin and the Media University in Koprivnica, thus becoming the eighth Croatian public university.

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