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University of Rijeka

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Rijeka, Croatia
1501+ in World University Rankings 2025
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Founded in 1973, the University of Rijeka is a modern European university based in Rijeka, the third largest city in Croatia.

Students can study various subjects within the following faculties: applied arts, mathematics, economics and business, humanities and social sciences, medicine, biotechnology, physics, engineering, tourism and hospitality management, law, teacher education, informatics, civil engineering, health studies and maritime studies.

Many study programmes (at both bachelor and master's level) are conducted in English including international business, medicine, biotechnology and mathematics.

Students regularly take part in major projects such as the International Student Film Festival, Music Festival Impulse, Festival of Actors’ Academies and others.

For those with a passion for sports, there are plenty of sports clubs to join including swimming, basketball, rowing, football and water polo.

The University of Rijeka has established relationships with universities around the world, carrying out academic exchanges, scientific research cooperation and the opportunity for students to study abroad. The university welcomes students to its campus.

Partnered universities include University of Massachusetts (US), Kyung Hee University Medical Center (Korea) and Northumbria University (UK).

Notable alumni include: Jakov Kitarović, husband of Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, the former President of the Republic of Croatia and Nina Broznić, a cross country skier.

Rijeka is a bustling port city offering plenty of cafes, restaurants, bars and shops making it a great base for students to enjoy university life.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Rijeka

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Student gender ratio
59 F : 41 M (1)
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International student percentage
3% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
15.5 (1)
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Student total
12999 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of Rijeka

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Rijeka

Psychology501–600th

  • Psychology

Engineering1001+

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Education601+

  • Education

Computer Science801–1000th

  • Computer Science

Clinical and Health801–1000th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Arts and Humanities601+

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Business and Economics801+

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance