Croatia is a country where 40% of its citizens ranging between 18 and 35 years have attained higher learning education. The country has improved student’s life in these universities with a subsided living standard in these universities especially for both local and even international students.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.