University of Rijeka

1501+
World University Rankings 2025
301–400th
Impact Rankings 2024
501+
Young University Rankings 2023
Trg brace Mazuranica 10, Rijeka, 51000, Croatia

About 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 statistics

  • 15.5
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 12,999
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • 3%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 22%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 59 : 41
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at University of Rijeka

  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Other Health
    • Medicine & Dentistry
  • Physical sciences

    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Arts & humanities

    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • Architecture
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Law

    • Law
  • Engineering & technology

    • Civil Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Business & economics

    • Accounting & Finance
    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Business & Management
  • Psychology

    • Psychology
  • Education

    • Education
  • Life sciences

    • Biological Sciences