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Short-Cycle Higher Education

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7.2.First-cycle programmes

7.2.2Short-Cycle Higher Education

Last update: 26 March 2024

Professional short-cycle studies last two years, during which students earn up to 120 credits. 

 

Branches of study

According to the Register of Study Programmes in 2023, there were 4 accredited professional short-cycle studies in the field of social and technical sciences: Founding, Polytechnics and Internet Marketing (in Croatian and English).

 

Admission requirements

Completed secondary education programme according to the conditions established by the higher education institution.

 

Curriculum

For more information on this topic, see section 7.2.1 Bachelor

 

Teaching methods

For more information on this topic, see section 7.2.1 Bachelor.

 

Progression of students

For more information on this topic, see section 7.2.1 Bachelor

 

Employability

Students who obtain this professional degree can apply for a programme upon completion of which they would obtain a first-cycle professional degree or they can enter directly the labour market. 

 

Student assessment

For more information on this topic, see section 7.2.1 Bachelor.

 

Certification

Professional short-cycle study ends with taking an exam and completing other study obligations. In accordance with the study programme, the professional short-cycle study can end with the preparation or preparation and defence of the final thesis or passing the final exam. The higher education institution is obliged to publish the final thesis within 30 days from the day of the defence in the national repository or the higher education institution's repository. Upon completion of their studies, students receive a certificate and the professional title Bachelor (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) with reference to a specialisation.

 

Organisational variation

There are no organisational variation.