Study Abroad at RIT Croatia - Zagreb
The Zagreb campus is located at Damira Tomljanovica 15 in Bundek Center, a new facility that includes businesses, restaurants, and coffee shops. Located across from beautiful Bundek Park, the RIT Croatia building contains classrooms, faculty/staff offices, a small library, an auditorium, student lounges, and computer labs.
Zagreb is a bustling Central European-style city with classic and modern architecture, winding cobblestone streets, and old city neighborhoods. The city boasts over 20 museums and various art galleries, cafés, and stylish boutiques. Ideally situated between central Europe and the Adriatic Sea, Croatia’s capital is home to nearly 800,000 residents. Zagreb is a city that will surprise you. Visitors can explore this cosmopolitan city on foot to discover its unique historical and cultural treasures. Meet friends for coffee at the famous Ban Jelačić Square, stroll through nature parks and promenades, or relax on the beach at Lake Jarun. Or experience the thrilling nightlife with concerts, clubs, sporting events, theater, and more.
Academics
Semester programs offer coursework in:
- Web and Mobile Computing
- Business: Global Business Management, Marketing, Finance
- New Media Design
- Liberal Arts/Electives: Anthropology, Communication, Economics, English, Math, Psychology, Science
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 SIS Class 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 Dubai: April 15
Spring semester study abroad in Dubai: October 1
Living in Zagreb
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 studying 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
Your student visa is an official government document that temporarily authorizes you to be in the country you are traveling to, so it is important to provide the required documents to apply for a visa to the Education Abroad office in a timely manner as part of your study abroad application. You will work with an RIT study abroad advisor on the visa process.