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Higher education statistics in Croatia

Overview

Data regarding higher education in Croatia highlights both international student demographics and total domestic enrollment figures.

International students in Croatia number approximately 3,470, with German, French, and Spanish nationals forming the largest groups. While Croatia maintains one of the lower shares of international students within the European Union, institutions like the Zagreb School of Economics and Management expect a 30 percent increase in international enrollment, driven by interest from Japan, Mexico, and China.

Total enrollment in Croatian higher education institutions reached 147,607 students during the winter semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. Female students comprise 58.7% of this population. The vast majority of students are enrolled in faculties (83.2%) and pursue regular studies (73.8%). Social sciences represent the most prominent scientific discipline, accounting for 42.9% of enrollments.

Entities

Croatian Bureau of Statistics · Croatia · Insa · Alternative for Germany

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Croatia reports 147,607 students enrolled in higher education

    Croatia recorded 147,607 higher education students for the 2025/2026 winter semester, with women making up 58.7% of the total enrollment.

  2. 23 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Croatia hosts 3,470 international students

    Croatia hosts roughly 3,470 international students, primarily from Germany, France, and Spain, with safety cited as a key draw for Asian students.

Sources

glas-slavonije.hr · index.hr · narod.hr · novilist.hr · prigorski.hr · rhzk.hr · studentski.hr