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Croatia Government Scholarships 2026/2027 at University of Prizren

March 15, 2026 10:29 am

Croatia Government Scholarships 2026/2027 at University of Prizren

European education without the burden of tuition fees sounds like a dream. The Croatian Government Scholarships 2026/2027 turn that dream into reality for international students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers. Now open for applicants at the University of Prizren, this programme offers funded study and research placements at accredited public Croatian universities and institutes.

Croatia’s Ministry of Science, Education and Youth runs this initiative alongside the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes. The Croatian State Budget funds every scholarship. Mobilities run from October 2026 through September 2027, excluding July and August.

What Study Paths Exist

The programme offers seven distinct scholarship categories. Each targets a different academic stage and duration.

A1 Croatian language semester course for Bachelor’s or Master’s students lasting 4 to 5 months
A2 Partial semester Bachelor’s or Master’s studies running 4 to 10 months
B Full degree Bachelor’s or Master’s studies with limited eligibility lasting 12 to 48 months
C1 Full doctoral programme with limited eligibility for 36 months
C2 Partial PhD studies or doctoral research lasting 1 to 10 months
D Postdoctoral studies and research for 1 to 10 months
E Short postdoctoral research visit lasting 3 to 29 days
F Summer seminar of Croatian language in Dubrovnik for two weeks in August 2026

Financial Support

The scholarship does more than waive tuition. Monthly payments land in your account while accommodation and meals stay affordable.

Undergraduate and Master’s students receive 300 euro per month plus tuition free study, subsidised housing in student halls, and subsidised meals. July and August bring no payments
Doctoral students get 320 euro per month for full or partial PhD studies plus tuition free enrolment and subsidised accommodation and meals. July and August exclude payments
Postdoctoral researchers receive 480 euro per month for stays of 1 to 10 months plus tuition free placement and subsidised housing
Short research visits offer 30 euro daily per diem for 3 to 29 days plus subsidised accommodation
Summer seminar participants enjoy tuition free study, free accommodation, free meals, and a full cultural programme with no monthly stipend needed

The monthly grant contributes to living costs rather than covering everything. Plan to have personal funds for at least two months of expenses. Physical presence in Croatia for 15 uninterrupted days each month unlocks the full payment. Travel costs to and from Croatia remain your responsibility.

Who Qualifies

Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship type. Several baseline rules apply to everyone.

Reach age 18 by October 1 2026
Semester and partial PhD applicants must stay under 34 years
Full degree Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD candidates must stay under 30 years
Postdoctoral visits and summer seminar have no age limit
Complete at least two semesters at your home institution before applying
Hold citizenship of the nominating country
Full degree and full doctoral scholarships restrict to Croatian national minority members in Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia plus Chinese citizens
No current enrolment in Croatian study programmes or Croatian residence permit
No combining with other grants covering the same mobility period
Study only at accredited public Croatian institutions
PhD and postdoctoral candidates need a host professor and Letter of Invitation

How to Apply

Two application pools exist. Pool 1 serves candidates from countries with bilateral agreements including Kosovo. Pool 2 welcomes Croatian language students worldwide with professor recommendations.

Follow these steps for success:

Identify your pool based on citizenship or language study status
Contact your nominating authority for Pool 1 or secure a professor recommendation for Pool 2
Prepare your documents including passport copy, CV, transcripts, proof of enrolment, language certificates, and for research applicants a work plan and invitation letter
Submit everything online through the Agency’s official system. Save the auto downloaded confirmation PDF
Wait for results arriving June and July 2026 via email with award letters and info packages

Click Here to Apply

The Deadline

10 April 2026 marks the final date for applications at the University of Prizren. Both pools must upload documents by this date. Nominations from partner institutions must reach the Agency by the same deadline.

Your chance to study in Croatia without tuition fees starts now. Prepare your materials, secure your nominations, and submit before April arrives.