Office for Academic Recognition of Foreign Higher Education Qualifications at the University of Applied Health Sciences carries out academic recognition of foreign higher education qualifications and recognition of periods of study at foreign higher education institutions for the purpose of continuing education at the University.

The Office carries out the  procedures of academic recognition in keeping with the:

Academic Recognition of Foreign Higher Education Qualifications Policy regulates:

  • academic recognition of foreign higher education qualifications for the purpose of continuing education at the University
  • recognition of periods of study at foreign higher education institutions for the purpose of continuing education at the University

Applications for the academic recognition of foreign higher education qualifications and recognition of periods of study at foreign higher education institutions for the purpose of continuing education at the University of Applied Health Sciences must be submitted in person or by mail to the following address:

REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA
ZDRAVSTVENO VELEUČILIŠTE
Ured za akademsko priznavanje inozemnih visokoškolskih kvalifikacija
Mlinarska 38
P.P. 901
HR – 10000 Zagreb

CONTACT:

Martina Klanjčić, prof.
Tel: + 385 1 54 95 875
E-mail: ured-apivk@zvu.hr

 

Lana Klanfar Milanović, mag.rel.int. et dipl.

Tel: +385 1 54 95 847
E-mail: ured-apivk@zvu.hr

 

Instructions for applying for academic recognition of foreign higher education qualifications and recognition of periods of study at foreign higher education institutions for the purpose of continuing education in the Republic of Croatia:

1. COLLECT ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION

  • Pursuant to Article 4 Section 3 of the  Act on Amendments to the Act on the Recognition of Foreign Educational Qualifications, the applicant is required to send the following documentation:
  • Foreign higher education qualification (original)
  • Certified translation of the foreign higher education qualification.
  • Certificate of proof of a completed period of study abroad and official grade and ECTS transcript
  • Certificate of citizenship
  • Proof of payment of administrative fees

2. FILL OUT THE APPLICATION FORM

  • The application form is an official document needed to initiate the process of recognition of foreign higher education qualifications. The form needs to be filled out completely and legibly. Applicants are responsible for the accuracy of the information given. The recognition process cannot be initiated without a properly filled out application form.

If changes to the information submitted occur during the recognition process, the applicant must inform the Academic Recognition Office in writing.

Application form for academic recognition

Application form for recognition of periods of study

3. PAY ADMINISTRATIVE FEE

  • The administrative fee for the academic recognition of foreign higher education qualifications and recognition of periods of study at foreign higher education institutions for the purpose of continuing education in Croatia, as well as its amount, distribution and exemptions, are determined by the By-Law on Amendments to the By-Law on the Fees and Exemptions from Fees for the Recognition of Foreign Higher Education Qualifications and Periods of Study (Official Gazette 10/2008)
  • The administrative fee for the academic recognition of foreign higher education qualifications for completed undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate university and professional study programmes is HRK 400.00 (four hundred Croatian Kuna).
  • The administrative fee for the recognition of periods of study is HRK 200.00 (two hundred Croatian Kuna).

How to fill out the payment form:

Primatelj (recipient): Zdravstveno veleučilište, Mlinarska 38, 10 000 Zagreb
Broj žiro-računa (account number): 2360000-1101354739
IBAN: HR6623600001101354739
Poziv na broj (reference number): 40901
Opis plaćanja (purpose of payment): Academic recognition fee
Uplatitelj (user): applicant’s name and address (make sure to write it legibly)

Payments made from abroad:

BANK NAME: Zagrebačka banka dd
BRANCH ADDRESS: Trg Bana Josipa Jelačića 10
TOWN/CITY: Zagreb
POST CODE: 10000
BIC CODE: ZABAHR2X
IBAN CODE: HR6626300001101354739

4. SEND THE COMPLETED FORM WITH THE DOCUMENTATION TO THE ACADEMIC RECOGNITION OFFICE

REPUBLIKA HRVATSKA
ZDRAVSTVENO VELEUČILIŠTE
Ured za akademsko priznavanje inozemnih visokoškolskih kvalifikacija
Mlinarska 38
P.P. 901
HR – 10000 Zagreb