College Day

Experience the American way of studying in Croatia!

There's no better way to learn more about us than to visit us. College Day is a special event designed for high school students and parents and those who are considering choosing or changing colleges, and who are interested in American higher education.

Apply for College Day 2026

Come and visit us, see our campus in Dubrovnik or Zagreb, and get a sense of American higher education in Croatia:

February 20, 2026, in Dubrovnik, starting from 12:00h

February 21, 2026, in Zagreb, starting from 10:00h

Apply for Dubrovnik Apply for Zagreb

Applications are open until February 20, 2026

What awaits you at the College Day 2026?

Find out more about the American programs of study at RIT Croatia

Get to know our faculty, students, and administrative staff

Find out first-hand about the studying experience at RIT Croatia from our satisfied students

Take a walk around the campus and feel the atmosphere of studying at RIT Croatia

Program

WHAT AWAITS YOU – COLLEGE DAY PROGRAM AT THE DUBROVNIK CAMPUS:

12:00-12:20 - Registration and Campus Tour! Our admission specialists and students will take you around campus.
12:20-12:30 - Welcome and Opening Note
12:30-13:30 - Studying at RIT Croatia: Interactive Hub - Forget long lectures. You will rotate with your group through two 30-minute sessions to see how Hospitality and Tourism Management and IT work together :
- Student Experience: Our students talk about what it is like to study in English, what the classes look like, the interaction with professors and peers, and the system of student support and options offered to them by RIT Croatia
- Programs & Learning: Our faculty present the RIT programs and the American education system
- Careers & Co-ops: Students share their experiences working in mandatory internships with top global and local companies.
13:30-14:15 - Campus Life & Opportunities: Open Festival - Explore our themed zones at your own pace:
- Global RIT & Erasmus: Learn about studying in New York, Dubai, or Los Angeles + universities in Europe
- Student Support Hub: Meet the staff and student mentors who support your academic journey, wellbeing, and career planning.
- Student Life & Clubs: Networking with Student Government and club members over refreshments.
- Parent & Guardian Corner: A dedicated space for parents to discuss logistics and scholarships with our staff.
14:15-14:30 - Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities
14:30-15:00 - RIT Croatia Fun Corner! Have fun with our interesting quiz and win cool prizes!

Note: the official parts of the program are performed in English to bring our everyday life closer to visitors.

WHAT AWAITS YOU – COLLEGE DAY PROGRAM AT THE ZAGREB CAMPUS:

9:45-10:10 - Registration and Grouping
10:10-10:30 - Welcome & Kick-off - A high-energy welcome from our Dean and Student Government
10:35-11:40 - Studying at RIT Croatia: Interactive Labs - Forget long lectures. You will rotate with your group through three 20-minute sessions to see how Business, Design, and IT work together :
- Student Experience: Our students talk about what it is like to study in English, what the classes look like, the interaction with professors and peers, and the system of student support and options offered to them by RIT Croatia
- Programs & Learning: Our faculty present the RIT programs and the American education system
- Careers & Co-ops: Students share their experiences working in mandatory internships with top global and local companies.
11:40-11:55 - Short Break
11:55-13:15 - Campus Life & Opportunities: Open Festival - Explore our themed zones at your own pace:
- Global RIT & Erasmus: Learn about studying in New York, Dubai, or Los Angeles + universities in Europe
- Student Support Hub: Meet the staff and student mentors who support your academic journey, wellbeing, and career planning.
- Student Life & Clubs: Networking with Student Government and club members over refreshments.
- Parent & Guardian Corner: A dedicated space for parents to discuss logistics and scholarships with our staff.
- Student Projects: Current students lead a showcase of real-world projects and teamwork.
13:20-14:00 - Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities - Find out everything about scholarships and the enrollment process. We end with a Grand Finale Kahoot Quiz for premium RIT merch!
14:00+ Informal Networking - Stay for a coffee, ask any final questions, and chat with our students before you head home.