Croatia Government Scholarships 2026-2027 Open at University of Prizren

The Croatian Government has opened its annual scholarship programme for foreign students, researchers, and academics. Monthly stipends, subsidized housing, and zero tuition — across every field of study.

Philip Morgan12 March 2026

Croatia Is Offering Tuition-Free Scholarships to International Students for 2026-2027

If studying in Europe without the crushing weight of tuition fees sounds like something worth pursuing, the Croatian Government Scholarships 2026/2027 deserve your full attention which is now open for new applicants at University of Prizren. Administered jointly by Croatia’s Ministry of Science, Education and Youth and the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes, this programme funds international students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers for study and research placements at accredited public Croatian universities and research institutes.

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The programme is built on bilateral agreements between Croatia and partner nations, though a separate track also exists specifically for students learning the Croatian language — regardless of their country’s treaty status. Mobilities run from October 2026 through September 2027 (with July and August excluded), and all scholarships are funded directly from the Croatian State Budget.

The call issued by University of Prizren covers everything from one-semester language immersions in Zagreb and Rijeka to full three-year doctoral programmes, short postdoctoral research visits lasting just a few weeks, and even a two-week summer seminar on Croatian language and literature held in the coastal city of Dubrovnik. In total, the programme extends to citizens of over 18 countries and territories, including Kosovo, where the University of Prizren is sharing the opportunity with its students.

What Is Actually on the Table?

The University of Prizren Croatian government scholarship programme offers seven distinct scholarship categories, each tailored to a different academic stage. Here is what each one covers.

Type	For Whom	Duration
A1	Croatian language semester course (BA/MA students)	4 – 5 months
A2	Partial/semester Bachelor’s or Master’s studies	4 – 10 months
B	Full-degree BA or MA studies (limited eligibility)	12 – 48 months
C1	Full doctoral (PhD) programme (limited eligibility)	36 months
C2	Partial PhD studies or doctoral research	1 – 10 months
D	Postdoctoral studies and research	1 – 10 months
E	Short postdoctoral research visit	3 – 29 days
F	Summer seminar of Croatian language (Dubrovnik)	2 weeks (Aug 2026)

The Money Side of Things About Croatian Scholarships

This Croatian government scholarship at University of Prizren does not just waive tuition expense but it also puts money in your account every month and keeps your accommodation and meals affordable. Here is how the financial support breaks down by category.

Undergraduate and Master’s Students (A1, A2, B)EUR 300 per month, tuition-free study, subsidized accommodation in student residence halls, and subsidized meals at student restaurants. July and August are excluded from monthly payments.
Doctoral Students (C1, C2)EUR 320 per month for full or partial PhD studies, plus tuition-free enrolment, subsidized accommodation, and subsidized meals. July and August are excluded.
Postdoctoral Researchers (D)EUR 480 per month for research stays of 1 to 10 months, along with tuition-free research placement and subsidized accommodation in student halls.
Short Research Visits (E)EUR 30 daily per diem for stays of 3 to 29 days, plus subsidized accommodation. Designed for quick but focused postdoctoral collaborations.
Summer Seminar in Dubrovnik (F)Tuition-free two-week programme, free accommodation, free meals, and a full cultural programme — no monthly stipend required since all major costs are covered.

Important financial note: The monthly grant is intended as a contribution to living costs, not a full expense coverage. Scholarship holders are advised to have enough personal funds to cover at least two months of living expenses in Croatia. To receive the full monthly amount, recipients must be physically present in Croatia for at least 15 uninterrupted days during that month. Travel costs to and from Croatia are not included.

Who Gets to Apply — And Who Does Not

Eligibility varies depending on the University of Prizren Croatia government scholarship type, but there are several baseline requirements every applicant must meet. Read these carefully before you start preparing your documents.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old by October 1, 2026
Candidates for semester-level and partial PhD scholarships (A1, A2, C2) must be under 34 years of age
Candidates for full-degree BA, MA, or PhD programmes (B, C1) must be under 30 years of age
No age limit applies to postdoctoral research visits (D, E) or the summer seminar (F)
Students must have completed at least two semesters at their home institution before applying
Applicants must hold citizenship of the country that nominates them for the scholarship
Full-degree BA, MA, and PhD scholarships (B, C1) are restricted to members of the Croatian national minority in Hungary, Romania, and the Slovak Republic, as well as Chinese citizens
Candidates already enrolled in a study programme in Croatia or holding a Croatian residence permit are not eligible
The scholarship cannot be combined with any other grant, stipend, or financial support covering the same mobility period (including Erasmus+ or CEEPUS)
All studies must take place at accredited public Croatian institutions — private institutions are not eligible
PhD and postdoctoral candidates (C2, D, E) must secure a host professor or mentor in Croatia and include a Letter of Invitation in their application.

From First Click to Final Submission

The application runs through two parallel tracks. Application Pool 1 is for candidates from countries with bilateral agreements. Application Pool 2 is open to Croatian language students nominated by their professors, regardless of bilateral treaty status. Here is how to move through the process.

Identify Your Application Pool

Check whether your country has a bilateral agreement with Croatia (Pool 1 covers Belgium/Flanders, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Germany/Bavaria, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Turkiye, and Ukraine). If you are a Croatian language student at any university worldwide, you can also apply through Pool 2 with a recommendation from your language professor.

Contact Your Nominating Authority

For Pool 1, reach out to the national ministry, agency, or competent authority in your country that handles bilateral educational agreements. They must nominate you by sending a Nomination Letter to the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes in Zagreb. For Pool 2, ask your Croatian language teacher to prepare a Recommendation Letter — this serves as your nomination.

Prepare Your Documents

Gather the required materials based on your scholarship type: passport copy, CV (Europass preferred), Letter of Interest, transcripts, proof of enrolment, language proficiency certificate, and for research-track applicants, a detailed Work Plan and Letters of Recommendation. PhD and postdoc candidates must also secure a Letter of Invitation from their Croatian host institution.

Submit Everything Online

Upload all documents through the Agency’s official online application system. A copy of your completed Application Form will be auto-downloaded to your device as confirmation. If you do not receive this PDF, your application was not successfully submitted. Keep copies of everything.

Wait for the Selection Results

After the deadline, the Agency and the Ministry conduct formal assessment and evaluation. First-time applicants are given priority over repeat beneficiaries. Results are communicated during June and July 2026 via official email. Successful candidates receive a Letter of Award, Letter of Acceptance, and a General Info Package.

The Clock Is Running!

The application deadline for the Croatian Government Scholarships 2026/2027 is April 10, 2026 at University of Prizren. This date applies equally to both Application Pool 1 and Application Pool 2. All application documents must be uploaded through the Agency’s online system by this date, and all Nomination Letters from national partner institutions must reach the Agency by email or post no later than April 10, 2026.