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[[File: | [[File:Zillingtal - Pfarrkirche hl. Petrus und Paulus (04).jpg|thumb]] [[File:Matija Mesić.jpg|thumb]] [[File:Promotion of new PhDs.jpg|thumb]] [[File:Great Hall of the Rectorate of the University of Zagreb.jpg|thumb]] {{Infobox university | ||
| name = University of Zagreb | | name = University of Zagreb | ||
| native_name = Sveučilište u Zagrebu | | native_name = Sveučilište u Zagrebu | ||
| latin_name = Universitas Studiorum Zagrabiensis | | latin_name = Universitas Studiorum Zagrabiensis | ||
| established = 1669 | | established = 1669 | ||
| type = Public | | type = Public | ||
| rector = | | rector = [[Damelia Boras]] | ||
| city = [[Zagreb]] | | city = [[Zagreb]] | ||
| country = [[Croatia]] | | country = [[Croatia]] | ||
| students = 72,480 | |||
| faculty = 3,900 | |||
| campus = Urban | | campus = Urban | ||
| website = [http://www.unizg.hr www.unizg.hr] | | website = [http://www.unizg.hr www.unizg.hr] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''University of Zagreb''' ( | The '''University of Zagreb''' ({{lang-hr|Sveučilište u Zagrebu}}) is the largest and oldest continuously operating university in [[Croatia]] and one of the largest in [[Southeastern Europe]]. Founded in 1669, it has a long tradition of higher education and research. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The University of Zagreb was officially founded on September 23, 1669, | The University of Zagreb was officially founded on September 23, 1669, when the Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I issued a decree granting the Jesuit Academy in the free royal city of Zagreb the status and privileges of a university. The academy was initially focused on philosophy, theology, and law. | ||
In 1776, the university was reformed by Empress Maria Theresa, who established the Royal Academy of Science, which included faculties of philosophy, theology, and law. The modern university was established in 1874, when the Faculty of Philosophy was transformed into the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Theology were restructured. | |||
== Faculties and Departments == | == Faculties and Departments == | ||
The University of Zagreb | The University of Zagreb comprises 31 faculties, 3 art academies, and various university centers and departments. Some of the prominent faculties include: | ||
* [[Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb|Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences]] | * [[Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb|Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences]] | ||
* [[Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb|Faculty of Law]] | * [[Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb|Faculty of Law]] | ||
* [[Faculty of Medicine, University of Zagreb|Faculty of Medicine]] | * [[Faculty of Medicine, University of Zagreb|Faculty of Medicine]] | ||
* [[Faculty of | * [[Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb|Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing]] | ||
* [[Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb|Faculty of Economics and Business]] | |||
== Academic Programs == | |||
The University of Zagreb offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs. It is known for its research output and academic excellence in various fields, including engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. | |||
== Research and | == Research and Innovation == | ||
The University of Zagreb is a leading research institution in Croatia, | The University of Zagreb is a leading research institution in Croatia, with numerous research projects funded by national and international bodies. It is involved in various collaborative projects with other universities and research institutions across Europe and the world. | ||
== | == International Cooperation == | ||
The university | The University of Zagreb has established numerous partnerships with universities and research institutions worldwide. It is a member of several international university networks and participates in various exchange programs, such as [[Erasmus+]]. | ||
== Notable Alumni == | == Notable Alumni == | ||
The University of Zagreb has produced many notable alumni | The University of Zagreb has produced many notable alumni, including politicians, scientists, writers, and artists. Some of the distinguished alumni are: | ||
* [[Ivo Andrić]], Nobel Prize-winning author | * [[Ivo Andrić]], Nobel Prize-winning author | ||
* [[ | * [[Stjepan Mesić]], former President of Croatia | ||
* [[ | * [[Miroslav Krleža]], writer and dramatist | ||
== | == Also see == | ||
* [[Education in Croatia]] | |||
* [[List of universities in Croatia]] | * [[List of universities in Croatia]] | ||
* [[Zagreb]] | * [[Zagreb]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Erasmus Programme]] | ||
{{Universities in Croatia}} | |||
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[[Category:University of Zagreb]] | [[Category:University of Zagreb]] | ||
[[Category:Educational institutions established in the 17th century]] | |||
[[Category:1669 establishments in Europe]] | [[Category:1669 establishments in Europe]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Public universities in Croatia]] | ||
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The University of Zagreb (Template:Lang-hr) is the largest and oldest continuously operating university in Croatia and one of the largest in Southeastern Europe. Founded in 1669, it has a long tradition of higher education and research.
History[edit]
The University of Zagreb was officially founded on September 23, 1669, when the Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I issued a decree granting the Jesuit Academy in the free royal city of Zagreb the status and privileges of a university. The academy was initially focused on philosophy, theology, and law.
In 1776, the university was reformed by Empress Maria Theresa, who established the Royal Academy of Science, which included faculties of philosophy, theology, and law. The modern university was established in 1874, when the Faculty of Philosophy was transformed into the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Theology were restructured.
Faculties and Departments[edit]
The University of Zagreb comprises 31 faculties, 3 art academies, and various university centers and departments. Some of the prominent faculties include:
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing
- Faculty of Economics and Business
Academic Programs[edit]
The University of Zagreb offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs. It is known for its research output and academic excellence in various fields, including engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
Research and Innovation[edit]
The University of Zagreb is a leading research institution in Croatia, with numerous research projects funded by national and international bodies. It is involved in various collaborative projects with other universities and research institutions across Europe and the world.
International Cooperation[edit]
The University of Zagreb has established numerous partnerships with universities and research institutions worldwide. It is a member of several international university networks and participates in various exchange programs, such as Erasmus+.
Notable Alumni[edit]
The University of Zagreb has produced many notable alumni, including politicians, scientists, writers, and artists. Some of the distinguished alumni are:
- Ivo Andrić, Nobel Prize-winning author
- Stjepan Mesić, former President of Croatia
- Miroslav Krleža, writer and dramatist
