Who are we? University of Zagreb (est. 1669) more than 30 faculties and academies with 60.000 students and 8.000 total staff FAZ - the oldest and leading.

Who are we?• University of Zagreb (est. 1669)

• more than 30 faculties and academies with 60.000 students and 8.000 total staff

• FAZ - the oldest and leading high education agricultural institution in the Republic of Croatia

• over 8500 Engineers, Masters and Doctors of Science degrees to date

• 1700 students

• 250 teaching staff

Mission

To develop and direct study programs towards the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary for producing

high-quality food on a competitive basis.To generate knowledge for use of renewable natural resources,

protection of environment,as well as preservation of rural landscapes and

cultural heritage of Croatia.

Short history

1919.founded as Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry1925.first PhD thesis defended1934.faculty moves to present location1939.Jazbina, pomology, viticulture and enology experimental station, acquired1958/59.first graduate study programme starts1992.new reorganization and today’s title established

GRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMME[ 9 semesters ]

Plant scienceAgronomyGardeningPomology, Viticulture and EnologyPlant ProtectionLand Management and Soil ProtectionAgricultural EngineeringAgroeconomicsAnimal ScienceAnimal HusbandryDairy ScienceFisheriesLandscape ArchitectureInterfaculty study programme with four main groups of courses

•Natural-ecological•Socio-economic•Tehnical•Design and Planning

Agricultural Engineer (B Sc. In Agriculture)

Educational Activities programmes based on knowledge and tradition

With study programme and major specified (including final

examination and defence of Diploma Thesis)

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Educational Activities programmes based on knowledge and tradition

New Curricula (3+2+3)

9 undergraduate programs

3 years (6 semesters) 180 ECTS

Degree: ”Prvostupnik” (B.Sc.)

13 graduate programs

2 years (4 semesters) 120 ECTS

Degree: ”Magistar struke” (M.Sc.)

2 postgraduate programs (PhD)

3 years (6 semesters) 180 ECTS

Degree: ”Doktor znanosti” (Dr. sc.)

High quality experimental station guarantee quality teaching

Maksimir (25 ha)

• Intended for teaching and scientific research in farming cereals, industrial, garden and ornamental crops

• Several on-hand labs and all necessary agricultural machines for carrying out field experiments

High quality experimental station guarantee quality teaching

Jazbina (26 ha)

• Located in the immediate vicinity of the Faculty at the slopes of Mount Medvednica

High quality experimental station guarantee quality teaching

Jazbina (26 ha)

• Production and collection plantations of fruit and grapevine for students’ practical experience

High quality experimental station guarantee quality teaching

Centre for Grasses (55 ha)

• On northern slope of Mount Medvednica at altitude of 700 meters, 30 km from FAZ

High quality experimental station guarantee quality teaching

Centre for Grasses (55 ha)

• Centre’s own animals, grazing lands and meadow, and well-equipped lab and classroom

• Teaching and experimental research in cattle – and sheep-breeding and mountain agronomy

Scientific Research

• Leading institution by number of researchers and their activities in agricultural sciences and pro-fession

• Over 200 researchers are involved in scientific and research work

Scientific Research Libraries and Publishing

• Central Agricultural Library

• Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus (ACS) (Agricultural Scientific Review)

• Journal of Central European Agriculture (JCEA)

International Cooperation

Priorities:

• To increase international exchange of teachers and students and make the FAZ attractive to foreign students

• To intensify participation in international projects (Tempus, FP6&7, COST, bilateral …)

• FAZ invites you for co-operation in research and education !!!

Contact: [email protected]