Looking for an opportunity to study or conduct research in Europe? The Croatia Government Bilateral Scholarships 2026 offer international students, researchers, and academics a chance to study in Croatia with financial support.
These scholarships are funded by the Ministry of Science and Education of Croatia in collaboration with the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes, aiming to strengthen international academic cooperation. (Ampeu)
🎓 Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: Croatia
- Funded By: Government of Croatia
- Program Type: Scholarships for Study, Research & Language Programs
- Eligible Applicants: Students, teachers, and researchers
- Duration: Short-term to full degree (depending on program)
These scholarships are offered annually under bilateral agreements between Croatia and partner countries. (Ampeu)
🎓 Benefits / Funding
The scholarship provides financial and academic support, including:
💰 Financial Support
- Undergraduate & Master’s: ~1,600 HRK/month
- PhD & Research: ~1,800 HRK/month
- Postdoctoral Research: up to 3,000 HRK/month (Ampeu)
🏠 Additional Benefits
- Subsidized accommodation
- Subsidized meals
- Tuition-free language programs (for short courses)
- Free accommodation and meals for summer seminars (Ampeu)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility varies depending on the program, but generally:
- Open to international students, teachers, and researchers
- Must apply through a country that has a bilateral agreement with Croatia
- Applicants must be nominated by relevant authorities or institutions
English Requirement:
- No strict IELTS/TOEFL requirement mentioned
- Language requirements depend on the host institution/program
🎓 Who Should Apply?
✅ Ideal for:
- Students seeking study opportunities in Europe
- Researchers looking for international collaboration
- PhD and postdoctoral candidates
- Students interested in cultural exchange programs
❌ Not suitable for:
- Students expecting fully funded luxury-level scholarships
- Applicants from countries without bilateral agreements (for some categories)
🎓 Available Programs or Positions
The scholarship offers multiple options:
- Partial/semester study (BA, MA, PhD) – 3 to 10 months
- Full degree programs (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD)
- Research visits (short & long term)
- Postdoctoral research opportunities
- Summer seminar in Croatian language and culture (2 weeks) (Ampeu)
🎓 Required Documents
Typical documents include:
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- CV/Resume
- Motivation letter
- Recommendation letter
- Research proposal (for research programs)
Requirements may vary depending on the specific scholarship type.
🎓 Application Process
Follow these steps:
- Check if your country has a bilateral agreement with Croatia
- Choose the appropriate scholarship category
- Apply through the official application system
- Get nominated by your home country or institution (if required)
- Submit all documents before the deadline
There are usually two application pools:
- Bilateral agreements (government nominations)
- Croatian language programs (direct academic nomination) (Ampeu)
🎓 Important Dates
- Application period usually opens: March–April each year (Ampeu)
- Example latest deadline: 10 April 2026 (Ampeu)
🎓 Why Apply?
- Study in a beautiful European country
- Affordable living compared to Western Europe
- Gain international academic exposure
- Access quality education and research facilities
- Experience European culture and lifestyle
This scholarship is a great gateway to Europe for students aiming to build global careers.
🎓 Official Source / Apply Now
👉 https://en.ampeu.hr/bilateral-scolarships
🎓 Scholarship Summary
- Country: Croatia
- Funding: Partial (monthly stipend + benefits)
- Programs: Study, research, language courses
- Eligibility: International students & researchers
- Deadline: April 2026 (approx.)
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