| The University of Split was officially established on 15 June 1974 when the units having already had an effect in their professional, scientific and teaching areas entered its structure. As a predominant scientific and teaching institution in the region the University of Split has expanded during the course of the past 30 years to include nine Faculties, one Academy of Arts, two University colleges and two University Departments as well as several institutes and scientific units. |
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On 29 January 2003 the University of Zadar was founded, incorporating the Faculty of Philosophy in Zadar, College for Teacher Training in Zadar, and Student's Centre in Zadar, previously belonging to the University of Split.
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| The focus of the research work carried out by the University is on scientific areas with reference to disciplines characterized by natural, cultural, historical, social, economic and other features of the region as a part of the Croatian Adriatic and the Mediterranean region as a whole. |
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| This involves the research and protection of art and construction heritage, philology, field crops, oceanography and fishing, Adriatic botany and zoology, island and coastal economy, Adriatic tourism, maritime law, nautical science, naval architecture and a range of other specific disciplines of technical sciences such as chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, all of which distinguish the University of Split, not only in Croatia but also beyond its borders. |
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| RECTORS THROUGHOUT HISTORY |
| Prof. Dinko Foretić, Ph.D. |
1974-1975
1975-1976
1976-1977
1977-1978
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| Prof. Pavao Domančić, Ph.D. |
1977-1978
1978-1979
1979-1980 |
| Prof. Anton Afrić, Ph.D. |
1980-1981
1981-1982 |
| Prof. Ivo Borković, Ph.D. |
1982-1983
1983-1984 |
| Prof. Milojko Čišić, Ph.D. |
1984-1985
1985-1986
1986-1987 |
| Prof. Stjepan Lipanović, Ph.D. |
1987-1988
1988-1989 |
| Prof. Josip Lovrić, Ph.D. |
1989-1990
1990-1991
1991-1992 |
Prof. Dražen Štambuk, Ph.D.
From October 27, 1992 a Vice rector on the position of the Rector |
1992-1993 |
Prof. Petar Slapničar, Ph.D.
From April 1, 1994 |
1993-1994
1994-1995
1995-1996
1996-1997
1997-1998 |
Prof. Ivo Babić, Ph.D.
From April 1, 1998 |
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
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| Prof. Ivan Pavić, Ph.D. |
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
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