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Student guide · Croaticum Winter Semester 2026-2027

The semester, explained for zagreb

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Croaticum Winter Semester 2026-2027
Campus terms
16
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Croaticum Winter Semester 2026-2027 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

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  1. Croaticum Winter Semester 2026-2027Relevant now
  2. Winter Semester 2026-2027
  3. Croaticum Winter School 2026-2027
  4. Croaticum Summer Semester 2026-2027
  5. Summer Semester 2026-2027
  6. Croaticum Summer School 2026-2027
  7. Croaticum Autumn School 2026-2027
  8. Autumn Examination Period 2026-2027

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Campus language

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16 terms

B

BEST
Board of European Students of Technology, the local Zagreb chapter of the international organization.
Brucošijada
A large-scale festival or party organized to welcome freshmen (brucoši).
Brzi
The 'fast' line or window at student cafeterias serving quick meals like pizza or sandwiches.

C

Cvjetno
The Cvjetno naselje Student Residence Hall.

D

Dekanski
The 'Dean's term', an extra examination period usually granted at the end of the academic year in September/October.

E

eSTUDENT
A prominent student organization focused on connecting students with the business world.

K

Kolokvij
A midterm exam or partial exam that allows students to pass a course without taking the final 'ispit'.
KSET
The Club of Students of Electrical Engineering, a famous student-run club and venue.

L

Lašćina
The Lašćina Student Residence Hall, known for its smaller, pavilion-style layout.

M

Menza
Generic term for any student cafeteria or dining hall.

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Šara
The Ante Starčević Student Residence Hall, nicknamed after its location on Šarengradska Street.

S

Sava
The Stjepan Radić Student Residence Hall, the largest in Zagreb, named after its location near the Sava river.
SC
The Student Center (Studentski centar) main complex on Savska Street, often used to refer to its large dining facilities.
Skripta
Unofficial study materials, summaries, or notes used to prepare for exams.
SZSUR
Studentski zbor Sveučilišta u Zagrebu (Student Council of the University of Zagreb).

X

X-ica
The official student ID card used to access subsidized meals in student cafeterias.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

11 details
EFZG
The Faculty of Economics and Business (Ekonomski fakultet Zagreb).
FER
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (Fakultet elektrotehnike i računarstva).
FFZG
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu).
ISVU
The Information System of Higher Education Institutions, the central database where student records are kept.
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LINIJA (Faculty of Economics & Business)
manducath_student_restaurant
Manducath Student Restaurant
MEF
The School of Medicine (Medicinski fakultet).
Pokaz
The monthly or annual public transport pass for ZET trams and buses.
sd_stjepan_radi_sava_restaurant_1_2
SD Stjepan Radić (Sava) Restaurant 1 & 2
Studomat
The online portal and physical kiosks used for exam registration, grade tracking, and administrative tasks.
ZET
Zagreb Electric Tram; refers to the public transport system and the monthly student pass.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Croaticum Winter Semester 2026-2027 runs Sep 28, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Zagreb for zagreb Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Zagreb.

Timezone

Europe/Zagreb

Median Rent

$700

Cost of Living Index

80

Student Population

80,000

City Transportation

Walkability

65

Bikeability

60

Public Transit

ZET tram, ZET bus, ZET funicular

Nearest Airports

Franjo Tuđman Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

51.8°F

Avg Snowfall

31.5 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Zone I (Central/Red Zone)

street • Limited

Max stay 2 hours in the most central areas.

Zagreb Fair - East (Paromlin Alternative)

surface_lot • Good

Provided due to construction at Paromlin.

Campus News

Latest updates from zagreb

Croatia Signs University Partnership for Demographic Renewal Law

The Ministry of Demography and Immigration signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Zagreb and other institutions to shape public policies focused on demographic renewal.

Jun 11, 2026

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Renovation of Faculty of Political Science Completed

A €15.5 million project transformed the 1950s building into an award-winning energy-efficient campus with new student areas.

Sep 14, 2024

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Standard safety procedures remain in effect for the new academic semester.

Standard safety procedures remain in effect for the new academic semester.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at zagreb

Invocation of the Holy Spirit (Veni Sancte Spiritus)

October 8, 2026

Faculty of Croatian Studies

A traditional religious ceremony and event held at the beginning of the academic year for students.

Beyond Borders: International Workshop in Political Geography and Geopolitics

October 9, 2026

Faculty of Political Science, University of Zagreb

IPSA joint RC15 and RC41 Eight International Workshop discussing emerging concepts and theories in political geography.

AI Perspectives 2026 (CFP)

October 10, 2026

Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Croatian Studies

Call for papers and upcoming conference events regarding artificial intelligence perspectives.

International Conference on Nursing and Healthcare (ICNH)

October 10, 2026

Zagreb, Croatia

Global academic event bringing together professionals and researchers in nursing and healthcare.

International Conference on Oncology and Orthopaedic Surgery (ICOOS)

October 14, 2026

Zagreb, Croatia

Research conference for experts in oncology and orthopedic surgical advancements.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at zagreb

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

5 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Cvjetno naselje

Capacity: 1,750

Dr. Ante Starčević

Capacity: 1,100

Ivana Meštrovića

Capacity: 280

Lašćina

Capacity: 480

Stjepan Radić

Capacity: 3,550

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@unizg.hr

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