Study Abroad at RIT Croatia - Dubrovnik
RIT Croatia’s campus in Dubrovnik is at Don Frana Bulica 6, just a few steps from the main entrance to Old Town, a historic section of Dubrovnik. The RIT Croatia building contains classrooms, faculty and staff offices, student lounges, a copy center, a small library, and computer labs.
Dubrovnik, also known as “the pearl of the Adriatic,” is no longer the world’s best-kept secret. This unique destination magnificently combines the natural beauty of the pristine Adriatic Sea and mountainous Croatian landscape with medieval architecture and old-world city planning. No wonder it is where the magical and popular TV series Game of Thrones was filmed.
The stunning city of Dubrovnik, with its historic Old Town, became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979. The gleaming marble streets are lined with baroque buildings and Renaissance fountains.
Dubrovnik is much more than a fascinating Old Town. It is a first-class Adriatic resort with beautiful pebble beaches and a vibrant nightlife.
In Dubrovnik, your learning will continue beyond the classroom walls. Visit the ancient Roman salt flats that are still in production today. Attend numerous cultural festivals that are unique to the Dalmatian Coast. Simply sit at one of the many sidewalk cafes and listen to your classmates' stories. Walk atop the city walls, go for a hike, or take a ferry to one of the many nearby islands.
Academics
Semester programs offer coursework in:
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Information Sciences and Technology
- Liberal Arts/Electives
English, Accounting, Marketing, Philosophy, Sociology
Students typically take at least 12 credits (4 courses) during their academic semester abroad. Your academic advisor can review and pre-approve the RIT courses offered to ensure that you stay on track with your individual degree program. The academic calendar follows the RIT calendar and consists of 2 semesters, each 16 weeks long.
The course descriptions for semester classes offered at RIT Croatia can be found on RIT SIS. Change the location at the bottom of the search page to the appropriate campus to display the course offerings. The course offerings for the Global Campuses are typically released later than the course offerings for RIT Rochester. However, the course offerings are fairly consistent from year to year, so using the previous year’s course offerings as a tentative list is appropriate.
Courses focus on critical thinking, decision-making, communication, and leadership – all the skills necessary for success in today’s global work environment. The teaching methods promote interaction and active participation between students and faculty. Study abroad students are encouraged to participate in activities outside of the classroom to immerse themselves in their new environment and provide additional cultural learning.
Dates and Deadlines
RIT Croatia’s academic calendar closely follows Rochester’s calendar. The fall semester is from early September to mid-December; the spring semester is from late January to mid-May.
RIT Rochester students studying abroad at RIT Croatia may need to arrive a few days before classes start for orientation. Do not book any travel arrangements until you confirm your arrival/departure dates with a study abroad advisor.
Application Deadlines:
Fall semester study abroad in Croatia: April 15
Spring semester study abroad in Croatia: October 1
Living in Dubrovnik
Living abroad is an integral part of your study abroad experience. It will help you connect with your host community and learn more about the local culture. Housing, dining and food, local attractions, student activities, and excursions will all make your study abroad experience more immersive, exciting, and memorable.
Costs and Financial Aid
Studying abroad at an RIT Global Campus may be more affordable than you think! Your program costs will typically include:
- Tuition: you pay your same RIT semester tuition (billed to your RIT eServices account)
- Program Fee: cost of your housing, cultural excursions, airport arrival and departure transportation, international health and emergency evacuation insurance (billed to your RIT eServices account)
- Out-of-pocket Costs: airfare, meals/groceries, personal expenses, books, phone SIM card, etc.
Your RIT study abroad advisor will provide an official budget worksheet that outlines all program costs. You can take the budget worksheet to a meeting with RIT financial aid to determine how your RIT and federal aid and scholarships may cover program costs. Typically on semester-long programs, you will be considered a full-time student (taking at least 12 credits) and can likely maximize your aid towards study abroad. If you are going to an RIT Global Campus on a shorter program (i.e. winter break, faculty-led, summer), you may be able to use some of your federal financial aid if you take at least six credits abroad.
Student Visa Information
our student visa is an official government document that temporarily authorizes you to be in the country you are traveling to, so providing the required documents needed to apply for a visa to the RIT Education Abroad office in a timely manner is an important part of your study abroad application.