Choosing a study program defines vast majority of people for almost their entire life and it is a decision not made in a hurry.
In addition to study programs and projects, quality teaching staff, recognition of the university on the world scientific scene, international cooperation, employment opportunities after graduation…, future students also consider important all those extracurricular activities that the university and the city they are studying in has to offer.
ARE THE CITY OF SPLIT AND ITS UNIVERSITY AN IDEAL STUDENT CONBINATION? LET'S FIND OUT…
The University of Split is relatively young, founded in 1974, but the legacy of great Croatian scientists is built into its foundations as well as the scientific and social engagement of its staff today make it the most important scientific and educational institution in this part of Europe.
UNIVERSITY COMPONENTS
The University of Split consists of 11 faculties (Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture /FESB/, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Geodesy, Catholic Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Faculty of Kinesiology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Faculty of Law , Faculty of Science /PMF/), academy (Academy of Arts), four university departments (University Department of Marine Studies, University Department of Professional Studies, University Department of Forensic Sciences and University Department of Health Studies) and three study divisions (Mediterranean Agriculture, Military Navy Studies, Hospitality and Gastronomy) with almost 20,000 students.
All components together can boast with over 180 study programs conducted in the field of social sciences, humanities, natural, technical, bio-technical, medical, and biomedical sciences, as well as in the field of art.
Our University constantly monitors trends in science and higher education, complementing its offer with new, interesting and attractive study programs.
THE MEDITERRANEAN AS FIELD OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH?
Classical study programs are represented together with specialized scientific fields or disciplines that study Mediterranean’s natural and social characteristics in the local, Adriatic and wider area’s features.
Research and protection of Mediterranean artistic and architectural heritage, philology, Adriatic agriculture, oceanography and fisheries, Adriatic botany and zoology, island and coastal economy, Adriatic tourism, maritime law and shipbuilding are just some of the areas that serve to set apart University of Split’s activity in Croatia, as well as the wider European context.
WORLD UNIVERSITIES RANKING
… top 4% in the world
According to Times Higher Education 2021, the University of Split occupies 801-1000. place on the world ranking list of universities and for the first time is the only university in the Republic of Croatia to be ranked in 10 of the 17 goals of sustainable development.
UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT IN THE FAMILY OF EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES
…new generation of creative Europeans
The University of Split is a full member of the European Universities of the Seas Alliance (SEA-EU), a European universities’ initiative.
The initiative wants to create a European education area where tomorrow, among others, University of Split students will "obtain degrees by combining studies in several EU countries and thus form a new generation of creative Europeans who can work together in several languages, across borders and different disciplines. That will make it easier for Europe to deal with the lack of skilled workers, also with challenges yet to come” (ec.europa.eu).
Our University is also at the front of the digital credentials project, its intention being that all diplomas come in digital form and be valid throughout Europe.
In addition to about a hundred bilateral agreements with foreign (European, American, Australian, Japanese, Canadian and Russian) universities, around 150 LLP agreements with renowned European universities serve as the basis for mobility.
HIGHEST STUDENT STANDARD IN THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA
…under the sky full of stars on the Split Campus
Cooperating with the state and implementing large EU projects raised Split students’ standard to one of the best in Croatia. Modern and technically equipped lecture halls and laboratories, specialized simulators, the most modern planetarium in this part of Europe, an impressive and well-equipped University Library whose fund comprises over 450,000 volumes, the representative University Gallery "Vasko Lipovac" which already is the city's most dynamic cultural venue, are just a part of the stimulating work environment for both students and the University’s teaching and non-teaching staff.
THE MOST MODERN AND FUNCTIONAL STUDENT CAMPUS IN SOUTHEAST EUROPE
In late 1970s, visionaries saw Split as a university center with a modern student campus. 40 years later, University of Split’s largest project – the Campus was formed and 70% of the planned facilities and accompanying contents are finished and in operation. The buildings of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Geodesy, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture and the Faculty of Economics, together with three-faculties-building: Faculty of Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Science and Maritime Studies, as well as the University Library and Student dormitory were built on Campus.
STUDENT CENTER (ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS)
…includes meals for even the most refined palates
In a city visited by over 5 million people every year, it is certainly not easy to find a space to live in year-round. However, the University continuously works on providing student accommodation by building comfortable dormitories that adhere to modern standards.
Currently, students in Split are housed in three dormitories: "Dr. Franjo Tuđman”, “Bruno Bušić” and Hostel Spinut. They also provide accommodation for students with disabilities.
Construction of the fourth student dormitory within Campus with 590 beds will start soon.
Within Student Center, there are seven student restaurants and nine canteens that offer a wide selection of dishes for everyone's taste on a daily basis.
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
…University of Split is available to everyone
The Office provides assistance and support to students with special needs, their professors, other academic and non-academic staff.
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING
Students have access to the Psychological Counseling Center, which organizes counseling and educational activities, aiming to help and support students in solving personal difficulties, increasing the efficiency of their studying and quality of life.
UNIVERSITY SPORT AS PRECIOUS ORNAMENT
UniSport Split is certainly the most dynamic organization of the University of Split. UniSport ST handles organizing sports events in the University, but also analyzes sports, both student and professional. But, as they like to point out, it is primarily a place where students celebrate youth, sports, education, recreation, entertainment, future, friendship, amateurism, Olympism, health, volunteering, love, victory…1950.
We can talk about UniSport Split successes for a while, but let us point out their most successful event: the International Rowing Regatta "Sveti Duje", where best student teams from Oxford and Cambridge compete every year.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
The University of Split financially supports almost 100 student projects every year with over 3 million HRK.
SEVERAL OTHER REASONS WHY (CHOOSE) THE UNIVERSITY OF SPLIT
• A new study program, undergraduate study of Psychology in English, starts this autumn, the graduate study of Journalism in Contemporary Media is in the final phase, and the graduate study of Mediterranean Agriculture is being prepared.
• Students of Hospitality and Gastronomy in Makarska will use the impressive space of the Franciscan Monastery. In Sinj, students of Mediterranean agriculture will acquire knowledge of modern agriculture in the historic and newly renovated area of Alkarski dvori.
• The University has a business incubator "SPINIT".
• A housing for experimental animals, state of the art in Central and Southeastern Europe, was built within the School of Medicine.
• The University launched the Center for Translational Research in Biomedicine.
• In 2020 alone, University of Split scientists published over 950 papers in WOS (Web of Science).
• University of Split bears the mark of Quality for the implementing solidarity projects
• The University is a member of SGroup Universities of Europe
• University of Split is building a strong scientific collaboration with Medils (Mediterranean Institute for Life Research).
• University of Split has renowned Croatian companies as well as scientific and cultural institutions for its university-industry cooperations (professional practice).
• In their free time, students can join the editorial office of the university newspaper, radio shows, work of student associations and sports federation.
SPLIT AS A PLACE OF STUDY
The rich historical, cultural and scientific heritage of the almost 2000-year-old city, intertwined with the exponential growth of heavy industry and modernist construction of the mid-1980s, the turbulent transition from manufacturing to tourism economy at the end of the last millennium, and diverse population including elite and working class, which above everything else cultivates a great passion for art and sports, with a refined sense of humor, Mediterranean enthusiasm and curiosity for life make this city a place whose energy draws you in at first sight.
Studying in Split means seeing the sea from one’s student room window and drinking coffee in the shade of tamarisks. Studying in Split means getting on a bus in front of the dormitory in Spinut and within 15 minutes reading materials of specialized collections in the splendor of the Campus University Library. Studying in Split means running along Marjan in the morning, taking lectures by the world's most cited scientists during the day, cheering wholeheartedly on the Poljud stadium together with 35,000 people in the evening, and diving into the sea at Mornar’s at night. Studying in Split means demonstrating your diploma anywhere in the world with pride. Living in Split means sitting down with a group of friends, going to the club, and ending at the ULTRA Music Festival. Studying in Split means watching from Meštrović villa steps, the island Brač via Persephone, and in the evening waiting for a young artist’s exhibition opening in front of “Blue Tree”. Studying in Split means loving life with your whole being and always returning to the city of your youth with tingles...
See you at the University of Split!
Photo: Zoran Alajbeg, Ante Mandić