Policijska akademija „Prvi hrvatski redarstvenik“
Zagreb, Croatia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The Police Academy 'Prvi hrvatski redarstvenik' serves as the central educational institution for the Croatian police force. It encompasses several units, including the University of Applied Sciences in Criminal Investigation and Public Security, and the Police School 'Josip Jović'. The academy provides foundational training for future police officers, specialized lifelong learning programs, and higher education degrees in criminal investigation and civil protection.
Fields of study
- Kriminalistika (Criminal Investigation)
- Civilna zaštita (Civil Protection)
- Program srednjoškolskog obrazovanja odraslih za zanimanje policajac/policajka
- III. razred Policijske škole 'Josip Jović' za stjecanje strukovne kvalifikacije za zanimanje policajac/policajka
Accreditation: Agencija za znanost i visoko obrazovanje (AZVO)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| Civilna zaštita (Civil Protection) (opens in a new tab)Croatian | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| III. razred Policijske škole 'Josip Jović' za stjecanje strukovne kvalifikacije za zanimanje policajac/policajka (opens in a new tab)Croatian | Diploma | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Kriminalistika (Criminal Investigation) (opens in a new tab)Croatian · Hybrid | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Kriminalistika (Criminal Investigation) (opens in a new tab)Croatian | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Program srednjoškolskog obrazovanja odraslih za zanimanje policajac/policajka (opens in a new tab)Croatian | Diploma | — | Varies | Varies | September |
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.