Cost of studying in Croatia
Studying in Croatia costs an EU student around €8,762 a year: about €950 in tuition, plus €651 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €1,500 in tuition instead. Here's tuition for EU and international students at the 4 universities we index, plus what a month of living costs, from Eurostat.
€8,762EU student, total/yr
€950Typical EU tuition/yr
€1,500Non-EU tuition/yr
€651Living costs/mo
€7,812Living costs/yr
Tuition figures are typical yearly fees, sourced from Eurydice 2024/25 (as of 2025/26). Specific programmes — especially medicine and English-taught tracks — can charge more. Always confirm on the university's official page.
What a year costs, compared
Croatia€8,762
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to study in Croatia?
- Studying in Croatia costs an EU student around €8,762 a year: about €950 in tuition, plus €651 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €1,500 in tuition instead.
- How much is tuition in Croatia for EU students?
- EU/EEA students typically pay around €950 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ.
- How much do international (non-EU) students pay in Croatia?
- Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €1,500 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more.
- What are living costs for a student in Croatia?
- Plan for roughly €651 a month (rent, food, transport) — about €7,812 per year, based on Eurostat. Big cities cost more than the average, smaller towns less.
Last updated 2026-09-15.