Program Overview
The Environment at University of Zagreb is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Environment programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Croatia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5
- Tuition: EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Zagreb, Croatia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environment programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Master and analyze adapted interdisciplinary knowledge and demonstrate technical skills in the domain of agriculture, environmental protection and related natural, engineering and biotechnical sciences relating to theoretical and practical assessment and evaluation of biological, physical and hydrological components of the natural as well as anthropogenized, notably agricultural, environment and their interactions;
- Explore and critically evaluate the functioning of natural and agro-ecosystems using the interdisciplinary, holistic approach; analyze the role of edaphic, biological, climatic and hydrological factors and appraise the impact of agriculture and other anthropogenic activities upon natural resources;
- Explain the structure and functioning of natural and anthropogenized rural ecosystems, assess the effects of ecosystem degradation in terms of their impact on the environment;
- Critically appraise the sustainability of the agro-ecosystem management system in terms of understanding the diversity and experiences in historical context, recognize the current needs and trends in sustainable development of rural areas, notably the role of agriculture;
- Understand and interpret correctly relevant data on the environment and ecology, present them pointing to the importance of particular data, using adequate statistical methods and providing evidence-based proofs for conclusions and proposed measures;
- Formulate and test hypotheses using logical and consistent quantitative and qualitative criteria;
- Discuss problems concerning agro-ecosystem management, present them in such a way as to provoke public interest in national and European development.
- Agri-environmental law and policy
- Agroclimatology and climate change
- Analytical chemistry and laboratory methods
- Environmental soil science
- Hydrology and water resources
- Mineralogy and petrolog
- Quantitative methods for agriculture and environmental science
- Aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity
- Environmental risk analysis and management
- Field crops management
- Herbicides
- Livestock production and the environment
- Management of plant diseases
- Plant pest management
- Spatial analysis and GIS
- Water management in agriculture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The graduate study programme is open to candidates who already have a bachelor\'s or equivalent degree in agriculture or forestry, ecology, biology, geology, geography or other related fields, with a minimum of 180 ECTS acquired.
All lectures, exercises and group work are done in English. Students must have a good knowledge of English, which they have to prove by at least level B2/C1 according to the European Reference Framework or by presenting their Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Zagreb directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Zagreb
University of Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia
University of Zagreb is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120