University of Zagreb Admissions Guide
Everything you need to apply to University of Zagreb: entrance requirements, application deadlines, tuition and cost of living, and the Zagreb Medical Studies in English Entrance Exam.
At a glance
University of Zagreb in brief
- Entrance exam
- Zagreb Medical Studies in English Entrance Exam
- Language of instruction
- English
- Interview required
- No
- Tuition
- €12,000–€12,200 / year
- Cost of living
- Rent from €200 / month for a single room with a shared kitchen, from €300 for a studio (the School's own figures; students find private accommodation)
- Application deadline
- 2027/28 not yet published. In 2026/27 there were five online sittings (12 January, 12 May, 8 June, 6 July and 31 August 2026), each with its own application deadline at least 15 days ahead.
- Subjects tested
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Source: University of Zagreb Admissions · Verified 28 Sep 2026
Admission test
Zagreb Medical Studies in English Entrance Exam
University of Zagreb requires the Zagreb Medical Studies in English Entrance Exam for admission. Here are the essential figures.
- Total Questions
- 120
- Main Sections
- 3
- Maximum Score
- 120
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What the exam tests
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
3 tested areas · Zagreb Medical Studies in English Entrance Exam
Application
Application requirements
- Entrance exam
- Required
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- Online · five sittings in 2026/27, each with a rehearsal
- Interview
- Not required
- Scholarship
- Not available
- Application fee
- €300
Student life
Living in Zagreb as a medical student
Zagreb is Croatia's capital and largest city. Candidates who qualify for its medical school pay a first tuition instalment of €2,500; the Letter of Acceptance goes only to those who have paid it and, once their diploma is recognised, appear on the joint national list. The entrance exam has been sat online since 2020.
FAQ
University of Zagreb admissions FAQ
Yes. University of Zagreb delivers Medicine in English and runs its admission process in the same language.
It depends on the school. Every University of Zagreb sitting in the 2026/27 cycle was online, while the University of Rijeka runs its exam on site in hybrid mode with simultaneous overseas centres. Confirm the current format for your target school; this guide includes what's known.
Yes, it's the 2027 edition, built from the latest admission rules University of Zagreb has published. Where a 2027 date or detail isn't published yet, confirm it with the university before you rely on it.
Yes. University of Zagreb-format practice sessions are available inside the simulator and align with the guide section by section.
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