Program Overview

Program Overview

The Croatian Language and Literature MA program is designed to prepare students to become well-trained specialists in Croatian philology. The program aims to provide comprehensive knowledge of Croatian literature from its early period to the modern age in a European context, as well as extensive knowledge of Croatian grammar and the history of Croatian.

Program Structure

The MA program consists of a basic common component (60 credits) and an optional specialization (22 credits). The program ends with a thesis on a chosen subfield of Croatian philology.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can work as specialists of Croatian philology in the economic, cultural, political, or social field. There are many opportunities for young professionals with an excellent command of Croatian and a good understanding of Croatian culture, as well as the historical, economic, and social trends in contemporary Croatia.

Job Examples

• Scholar in Croatian Studies
• Organizer in various fields of Croatian culture
• Expert on Croatian culture
• Journalist
• Literary translator
• Specialist in diplomacy
• etc.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a university bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent college degree) in the fields listed below. Full credit acknowledgement is only given for a bachelor’s degree in Slavonic Studies, Specialized in Croatian Studies. In the case of any other degree, each diploma will be considered individually. The applicant must have 30 credits in the field of Croatian language, linguistics, literature, or culture studies, which might be acquired during the MA studies according to the Academic Regulations of the university.

Language Requirements

Medium level language competence in Croatian (B2 level).

Documents to Submit with Application

• Secondary school certificate (graduation certificate)
• Bachelor-level degree
• Transcript of records
• CV
• Motivation letter
• Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)
• Copy of application fee payment receipt
• Copy of the Entrance exam fee payment receipt
• Language certificate

Optional Documents for Admissions

• Curriculum Vitae in English
• Research Proposal
• Letter of Reference

Application Procedure

Application Deadlines

The deadline for application means the deadline of submission of the full and complete application package in the online system.

• Period 1 (with Early Bird discount): 01/10-30/11
• Period 2 (with Early Bird discount): 01/02-31/03
• Period 3: 01/04-31/05

Procedure of the Application

The application starts in the online application system. Students need to register in the system, fill in the online application form, upload the required documents, and follow the instructions during the application process.

Tuition Fees

• EU/EEA students: 2,500 EUR per semester
• non-EU/EEA students: 2,500 EUR per semester
• Application fee: The application fee is discounted for Early Bird applicants: EUR 100 (non-refundable) between 01/10/2025 - 30/11/2025 and between 01/02/2026 - 31/03/2026; The regular application fee is: EUR 150 (non-refundable) between 01/04/2026 - 31/05/2026
• Other costs: 100 EUR (entrance exam fee)

Program Details

• Title: Croatian Language and Literature MA
• Degree: Philologist in Croatian Language and Literature
• Type: Degree program
• Level: Master
• Accreditation number: FNYF/192-2/2019
• Faculty: Faculty of Humanities
• Institute: Institute of Slavonic and Baltic Philology
• Department: Department of Slavonic Studies
• Language: Croatian
• Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
• ECTS credits: 120
• Minimum number of students: 2
• Maximum number of students: 5

Program Leader

Prof. Dr. István LUKÁCS, Professor, Head of Croatian Studies

Faculty of Humanities

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