University of Zadar

About

Located in Zadar, Croatia, the University of Zadar is the largest historic campus-based integrated university in the country, tracing its academic roots back to 1396. Academically, the institution is best known for its robust humanities, social sciences, and maritime studies faculties, offering a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs. International students benefit from dedicated mobility offices and an increasing selection of courses and modules taught in English, particularly at the master's level and through the Erasmus+ exchange framework. The student experience is deeply enriched by the stunning Adriatic coastal setting, where historic university buildings blend seamlessly with the vibrant Mediterranean lifestyle of the city. A particularly distinctive characteristic of the university is its magnificent sea-facing campus location, which places students just steps away from Zadar's famous Roman ruins and modern architectural installations like the Sea Organ.

Background

The University of Zadar (Croatian: Sveučilište u Zadru, Latin: Universitas Studiorum Iadertina) is a public university located in Zadar, Croatia. The university in its present form was founded in 2002, but can trace its lineage to 1396, thus making it the oldest higher education institution in Croatia, and one of the oldest in Europe.

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