Following global trends in higher education, the International Office was established with the aim of introducing the many advantages of studying in Croatia to future students. The staff at the International Office will be happy to help prospective students from the moment they start thinking about studying at Algebra. The International Office will serve them as the main point of information and support throughout the entire application and enrolment process. All students will be in contact with the International Office until the start of the academic year. After that, all further support will be taken over by the Student Office.

Algebra offers only one intake per year and the academic year starts in the last week of September or the first week of October. An International Welcome and Orientation Week is organised a week prior to the start of the academic year and is obligatory for new international students.

Application for any of our full-time study programmes can be submitted from October 1^st 2023 until July 1^st 2024. Application submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on case by case basis and depending if a student requires a visa to enter Croatia.

Short overview of the application process

• STEP 1: Fill out the form on our website
• STEP 2: Submit required documents
• STEP 3: Make the payment of administrative & application fee (255 EUR)
• STEP 4: Motivational call (all bachelor and master candidates), entrance exam (candidates for Design and 3D Design), interview with the Head of the Study Programme (all master candidates)
• STEP 5: Receive and accept your offer & make tuition fee payment
• STEP 6: Prepare for your arrival: apply for a visa and temporary residence permit

Application process for Professional Bachelor Study Programmes

Fill out the form on our website: Application form

Submit the required documents:

• Certificate of citizenship (valid passport)
• Passport size photograph in jpg/jpeg format
• CV/Resume in English
• Educational certificates’ copies in English:
  • the last certificate (final diploma) obtained in the original (or certified copy)
  • copies of certificates for each grade completed in high school (last four grades)
  • certified translation of the afore mentioned certificates to the English language issued by a certified court interpreter, with the exception of the documents issued in the English language
• Proof of English language proficiency:
  • For Dual Degree candidates: IELTS minimum band score 6.0, or equivalent
  • For Algebra Degree candidates: a motivational call is conducted to confirm the student’s proficiency
• Arts portfolio (only students interested in Design/3D Design)

Once the application has been submitted and documents sent, International Office will guide students toward the next steps: payment of the administrative & application fee before continuing the application process which includes a motivational call. Student who successfully pass the application process will be offered a place. After accepting and making the payment of the first year’s tuition fee, students will be guided on how to apply for a visa and a temporary residence permit and how to prepare for their arrival to Croatia.

Application process for Professional Master Study Programmes

Fill out the form on our website: Application form

Submit the required documents:

• Certificate of citizenship (valid passport)
• Passport size photograph in jpg/jpeg format
• CV/Resume in English
• Educational certificates’ copies in English:
  • complete, original Transcript of records and/or Diploma Supplement
  • Degree Certificate/Diploma,
  • Course descriptions/syllabus for each course taken during your bachelor programme
• Proof of English language proficiency:
  • For Dual Degree candidates: IELTS minimum band score 6.5, or equivalent
  • For Algebra Degree candidates: a motivational call is conducted to confirm the student’s proficiency
• Arts portfolio (only students interested to enrol in Creative Market Communications Management)

Once the application has been submitted and documents sent, International Office will guide students toward the next steps: payment of the administrative & application fee before continuing the application process which includes a motivational call as well as an interview with the Head of the Study Programme who will confirm the student’s eligibility for enrolment. Student who successfully pass the application process will be offered a place. After accepting and making the payment of the first year’s tuition fee, the students will be guided on how to apply for a visa and a temporary residence permit and how to prepare for their arrival to Croatia.