VERN University
Zagreb, Croatia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #11,529
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 1,850
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1990
Overview
Founded in 1990 and established as a University of Applied Sciences in 2000, VERN' University is an international, open, creative, and entrepreneurial university located in Zagreb, Croatia. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines including business, media and communications, ICT, tourism, and applied arts. VERN' emphasizes practical knowledge, entrepreneurial thinking, and social responsibility, and is fully integrated into the European Higher Education Area.
Fields of study
- Entrepreneurship Economics
- Tourism and Hotel Management
- Cyber Communications and Network Science
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- IT Management
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Accreditation: Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO), ENQA, EQAR
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- erasmus@vern.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber Communications and Network Science (opens in a new tab)Croatian | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) (opens in a new tab)English | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Entrepreneurship Economics (opens in a new tab)English | Bachelor's | 3 years | €5,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Internet of Things (IoT) (opens in a new tab)Croatian | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| IT Management (opens in a new tab)Croatian | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Tourism and Hotel Management (opens in a new tab)English | Bachelor's | 3 years | €5,000 / year | Varies | — |
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.