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Cost of a year

What will a year really cost?

From the country guide: tuition, living costs and the visa fee, plus the money you must show. The part you lose if the visa is refused is marked.

A year in Croatia

In EUR as publishedIn EUR
Tuition, one year EUR 1,000 to 10,400 EUR 1,000 to 10,400
Public university, international student
Living costs, twelve months EUR 7,200 to 13,200 EUR 7,200 to 13,200
Visa or permit feeNot refunded if the visa is refused EUR 88 EUR 88
First year, all inEUR 8,290 to 23,690
Money you must show for the visa EUR 4,347 EUR 4,350
Held in your account before you apply; most of it then pays your living costs
Work while you study
20 hours a week in term
Stay after you graduate
24 months, Temporary stay to seek employment or set up a business
Worth knowing. The monthly funds figure is reset every March and a separate EUR 869.40 for the return journey must also be shown.

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Leaves out flights, deposits and insurance unless the guide includes them. Currency: Rates by Exchange Rate API, 25 September 2026.