Call for Applications
Enrollment in the first year of doctoral university programmes at the Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb, for the academic year 2025/2026.
Postgraduate Programmes
- Philosophy
- Croatian Studies (Croatology)
- History
General Requirements
- Completed undergraduate and/or graduate university study in Philosophy (300 ECTS credits), or another university programme in the humanities, natural sciences, or social sciences (for the doctoral programme in Philosophy).
- Completed undergraduate and/or graduate university study in Croatology (300 ECTS credits), or another university programme in the humanities or social sciences (for the doctoral programme in Croatology).
- Completed single major or double major undergraduate and/or graduate university study in History (300 ECTS credits), or another programme in the humanities or social sciences (for the doctoral programme in History).
- Successful interview with the Admissions Committee.
Specific Requirements
- Minimum grade point average: 4.00
- Candidates with GPA between 3.50 and 4.00 must submit two recommendation letters (not older than 6 months, in sealed envelopes).
- Candidates with lower GPA but with published scientific and/or professional papers may be admitted based on the decision of the Admissions Committee.
- Candidates with foreign diplomas must obtain official recognition issued by the University of Zagreb.
Enrollment Quota
Philosophy: 15 students
Croatology: 15 students
History: 25 students
Application Documents
- Application form (name, address, email, phone number).
- Motivation letter (1500–2000 words) including research interests, proposed topic, funding plan, and study mode.
- Proof of payment of the application fee (40 EUR).
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copy of diploma.
- Transcript of records.
- Proof of citizenship or equivalent document (for international applicants).
Payment details:
IBAN: HR8323400091111058075
Reference numbers:
Philosophy: 18-149-2025
Croatology: 18-147-2025
History: 18-148-2025
IBAN: HR8323400091111058075
Reference numbers:
Philosophy: 18-149-2025
Croatology: 18-147-2025
History: 18-148-2025
Study Information
The doctoral programme lasts six semesters (180 ECTS credits).
Tuition fee: 1,100 EUR per semester.
Application Deadline
15 October 2025
Applications can be submitted:
- in person at the Faculty office,
- by post (Borongajska cesta 83d, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia),
- by email: poslijediplomski@fhs.hr
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

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