RESULTS OF THE SURVEY CARRIED OUT AMONG STUDENTS OF CROATIAN UNIVERSITIES WITHIN THE TEMPUS PROJECT JEP-UM Ana Ružička University of Zagreb

QUESTIONAIRE ABOUT THE BOLOGNA DECLARATION Tempus project JEP_UM 18094, University of Zagreb 1. How much do you know about the Bologna Process? 1) I do not know anything 2) I know a little 3) I know something 4) I know a lot 2. If you know about it, what are the main features of the Bologna Process? 1) ___________________________________ 2) ___________________________________ 3) ___________________________________ 3. How did you learn about it? 1) at the faculty 2) from media 3) from colleagues 4) other _____________________________ 4. What does ECTS mean for you? 1) work load of teachers 2) hours of teaching 3) work load of students 4) something else, what __________________ 5) I do not know 5. Have you had an opportunity to evaluate the quality of teaching and teachers during your study? 1) I have never had this opportunity 2) only a few teachers asked for the evaluation 3) most teachers asked for the evaluation 4) it is a common practice at my studies 6. Are you interested to participate in the EU mobility programmes? 1) no 2) yes 7. If yes, what do you think would be the benefit? ________________________________________ 8. Is there anything else you would like to know about the Bologna Process? ________________________________________

PARTICIPANTS: Students of the second year at: University of OsijekN = 534 University of OsijekN = 534 University of Rijeka N = 179 University of Rijeka N = 179 University of SplitN = 89 University of SplitN = 89 University of ZadarN = 111 University of ZadarN = 111 University of ZagrebN = 584 University of ZagrebN = 584 Total number = 1497 Total number = 1497

How much do you know about the Bologna Process? Total results for Croatian universities

How much do you know about the Bologna Process? University of Osijek University of Zadar University of Zagreb University of Split University of Rijeka

How did you learn about it? Percentage of surveyed students % Total results for Croatian universities

University of Osijek University of Zadar University of Zagreb University of Split University of Rijeka How did you learn about it? % % % % % % - Percentage of students surveyed at the university

What does ECTS mean for you? Percentage of surveyed students % Total results for Croatian universities

University of Osijek University of Zadar University of Zagreb University of Split University of Rijeka What does ECTS mean for you? % - Percentage of students surveyed at the university % % % % %

Have you had an opportunity to evaluate the quality of teaching and teachers during your study? Total results for Croatian universities

Have you had an opportunity to evaluate the quality of teaching and teachers during your study? University of Osijek University of Zadar University of Zagreb University of Split University of Rijeka

Are you interested to participate in the EU mobility programmes? Total results for Croatian universities

Are you interested to participate in the EU mobility programmes? University of Osijek University of Zadar University of Zagreb University of Split University of Rijeka

University of Zagreb

PARTICIPANTS : Students of the second year at: Faculty of AgronomyN = 80 Faculty of AgronomyN = 80 Faculty of Electrical Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing N = 192 Faculty of Philosophy N = 175 Faculty of Philosophy N = 175 Faculty of Political ScienceN = 40 Faculty of Political ScienceN = 40 Faculty of Veterinary MedicineN = 97 Faculty of Veterinary MedicineN = 97 Total number = 584 Total number = 584

How much do you know about the Bologna Process? Total results for the University of Zagreb

How much do you know about the Bologna Process? Faculty of Agronomy Faculty of Political Science Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Philosophy Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing

How did you learn about it? Percentage of surveyed students % Total results for the University of Zagreb

How did you learn about it? Faculty of Agronomy Faculty of Political Science Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Philosophy Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing % - Percentage of students surveyed at the faculty % % % % %

What does ECTS mean for you? Percentage of surveyed students % Total results for the University of Zagreb

What does ECTS mean for you? Faculty of Agronomy Faculty of Political Science Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Philosophy Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing % - Percentage of students surveyed at the faculty % % % % %

Have you had an opportunity to evaluate the quality of teaching and teachers during your study? Total results for the University of Zagreb

Have you had an opportunity to evaluate the quality of teaching and teachers during your study? Faculty of Agronomy Faculty of Political Science Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Philosophy Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing

Are you interested to participate in the EU mobility programmes? Total results for the University of Zagreb

Are you interested to participate in the EU mobility programmes? Faculty of Agronomy Faculty of Political Science Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Faculty of Philosophy Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing

MAIN FEATURES OF THE BOLOGNA PROCESS International recognition of diploma, European standards International recognition of diploma, European standards Possibility to study in Europe, easier mobility for students and professors Possibility to study in Europe, easier mobility for students and professors System of credits (ECTS) System of credits (ECTS) Changed duration and concept of studies Changed duration and concept of studies Decreased student load, exams immediately after the end of lecutres, greater choices, better quality Decreased student load, exams immediately after the end of lecutres, greater choices, better quality Greater relevant knowledge, more independent work, higher professional abilities of students Greater relevant knowledge, more independent work, higher professional abilities of students Better relationship between teacher and student Better relationship between teacher and student Aim – higher number of people with HE Aim – higher number of people with HE Cooperation between universities Cooperation between universities Cooperation among faculties and possibility to choose subjects at other faculties Cooperation among faculties and possibility to choose subjects at other faculties New ways of evaluation of studies and teachers New ways of evaluation of studies and teachers Greater rights of students Greater rights of students Faster enter into the labour market Faster enter into the labour market The title of Magistar after 5 years of study The title of Magistar after 5 years of study

BENEFITS OF MOBILITY PROGRAMMES Exchange of knowledge, experiences, new cultures Exchange of knowledge, experiences, new cultures Knowledge of different education systems, different working culture Knowledge of different education systems, different working culture New people, new friends New people, new friends Additional education, language, training, literature Additional education, language, training, literature Beter organization and quality of studies Beter organization and quality of studies Better evaluation of teachers Better evaluation of teachers Better opportunities for job on the European market Better opportunities for job on the European market Good recommendation in searching for job in Croatia Good recommendation in searching for job in Croatia

IS THERE SOMETHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT THE BOLOGNA PROCESS? Why is Bologna implemented? Why is Bologna implemented? Who will be effected by the Bologna Process and to what extent? Who will be effected by the Bologna Process and to what extent? Advantages/disadvantages of the Bologna Process? Advantages/disadvantages of the Bologna Process? Can students already enrolled change to the new system? Can students already enrolled change to the new system? What happens to students who fail – will they continue in the new or old system? What happens to students who fail – will they continue in the new or old system? How the BP will effect students who will finish in the old system if they want to continue with postgraduate studies? How the BP will effect students who will finish in the old system if they want to continue with postgraduate studies? Will fewer hours of teaching influence the quality, and will it decrease the number of hours of practical work (laboratory, field work, etc.)? Will fewer hours of teaching influence the quality, and will it decrease the number of hours of practical work (laboratory, field work, etc.)? More information on the ECTS and new programmes. More information on the ECTS and new programmes. More information about possibilities for mobility and grants. More information about possibilities for mobility and grants. Will the implementation of the BP be carried out at all faculties/will it be possible to implement it at all Croatian HE institutions? Will the implementation of the BP be carried out at all faculties/will it be possible to implement it at all Croatian HE institutions? When students will be adequately introduced to the BP? When students will be adequately introduced to the BP? Students generally say that they do not know much about the Bologna Process and they believe they should be much better informed about it – through lectures, forums, brochures etc.