1. TEMPUS UM_JEP 16015-2001 CONSORTIUM MEETING Zagreb, 28-29 2004
ENROLLMENT POLICY IN CROATIA
TEMPUS UM_JEP CONSORTIUM MEETING Zagreb,
Prof. Vjekoslav Jerolimov
University of Zagreb

2. Enrollment Policy in Croatia
Introduction
population =
15.9 % population with HE degree (21.6% in EU)
19 yrs population =
having secondary school diploma
with grammar and similar schools' dipl.        
Enrollment Policy in Croatia

3. Enrollment Policy in Croatia
Introduction
102 institutions alltogether
students (70% univ. / 30% polyt.)
«drop out» rate:
* after 1st year: 40-60%
* 20-25% graduate on time
* average study: 7.5 years
* 60% overall «drop out» rate
Enrollment Policy in Croatia

4. Enrollment Policy in Croatia
applications (10:1 to 0.1:1)
enrollment criteria:
secondary school success (20-40%)
test/oral entrance exam (53-80%) 10%
special achievements (0-8%)
Enrollment Policy in Croatia

5. Enrollment Policy in Croatia
Numerus clausus
«related» to capacity of school
 not related to national policy /
«market» needs
 not related to unemployment
Enrollment Policy in Croatia

6. Tuition fee (groups of enrolled students)
on Ministry's recources: 57.9 %
paying «full» amount: %
foreign students: 0.2 %
part-time students: 14.9 %
Enrollment Policy in Croatia

7. Enrollment Policy in Croatia
Conclusions
to increase HE population
national/regional programme and needs
integral educational system
secondary school leaving exam (state matura)
Enrollment Policy in Croatia

8. Enrollment Policy in Croatia
Conclusions
enrollment type:
* free enrollment ?
* numerus clausus:
- state matura
- entrance exam
- combination
correct tuition fee / scholarships, etc.
Enrollment Policy in Croatia