University of Rijeka
About the University of Rijeka
Basic information and contact details for the University of Rijeka
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
- Student gender ratio
- 59 F : 41 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 5% (1)
- Students per staff
- 15.6 (1)
- Student total
- 12749 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at the University of Rijeka
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Rijeka
Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology