Location

The University of Rijeka Faculty of Medicine is located in Rijeka, Croatia.

Programs Offered

The University of Rijeka Faculty of Medicine offers healthcare programs, including:
– Medicine (MD) – 6-year program
– Dentistry (DMD) – 6-year program
– Nursing
– Public Health
– Biomedical Sciences

Accreditation

The University of Rijeka Faculty of Medicine is accredited by the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia. Its medical programs are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). The faculty is part of the University of Rijeka (Sveučilište u Rijeci), which is accredited by the Croatian Agency for Science and Higher Education (ASHE).

QS World Ranking

The University of Rijeka is not ranked in the QS World University Rankings or QS Europe University Rankings due to its regional focus.

Enrollment

The University of Rijeka Faculty of Medicine has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students in medical and dental programs.

Tuition Fees

  • EU students: ~$4,000 – $6,000 USD per year (varies by program).
  • Non-EU students: ~$8,000 – $12,000 USD per year (varies by program).

Application Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
– Completion of secondary education with a strong science background.
– Competitive GPA (minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent).
– Language proficiency: Croatian (for Croatian-taught programs) or English (for English-taught programs).
– Entrance examination or competitive admission process (often includes Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).
– Proof of health insurance and vaccination records.

History

The University of Rijeka Faculty of Medicine was established in 1973, the same year its medical program began.

Admissions Policy

The University of Rijeka Faculty of Medicine admits both male and female students and welcomes international students, particularly for its English-taught programs.

Contact Information

  • For general inquiries: dekanat@medri.uniri.hr
  • For specific program-related questions: studij@medri.uniri.hr