University of Applied Health Sciences
Zagreb, Croatia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 4,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1966
Overview
Established in 1966, the University of Applied Health Sciences in Zagreb is a leading public institution in Croatia dedicated to the education of health professionals. It offers comprehensive undergraduate and specialist graduate professional study programs in fields such as nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, radiological technology, and environmental health engineering. The university aims to harmonize its curricula with European standards, providing students with both theoretical knowledge and essential practical skills for the modern healthcare system.
Fields of study
- Professional Study Program of Nursing
- Professional Study Program of Physiotherapy
- Professional Study Program of Occupational Therapy
- Professional Study Program of Radiological Technology
- Professional Study Program of Environmental Health Engineering
- Specialist Graduate Professional Study in Physiotherapy
- Specialist Graduate Professional Study of Environmental Health Engineering
Accreditation: Agency for Science and Higher Education
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- martina.klanjcic@zvu.hr
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Study Program of Environmental Health Engineering (opens in a new tab)Croatian | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Professional Study Program of Nursing (opens in a new tab)Croatian | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Professional Study Program of Occupational Therapy (opens in a new tab)Croatian | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Professional Study Program of Physiotherapy (opens in a new tab)Croatian | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Professional Study Program of Radiological Technology (opens in a new tab)Croatian | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Specialist Graduate Professional Study in Physiotherapy (opens in a new tab)Croatian | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Specialist Graduate Professional Study of Environmental Health Engineering (opens in a new tab)Croatian | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.