University College of International Relations and Diplomacy
Why choose the University College of International Relations and Diplomacy?
- Are you interested in international relations, world politics, the political strategies of large powers and the politics of smaller countries?
- Do you want to learn more about policies and politicians and understand international economic relations?
- Do you want to get a wider picture of politics and learn about other cultures and peoples?
- Do you want to learn more about foreign policies and diplomatic missions?
- Do you want to learn how international institutions operate?
- Do you want to understand political processes and learn how you can help Croatia better include itself into the international community?
- Is your ambition to become an international citizen who contributes to the global political system?
The University College of International Relations and Diplomacy offers you a chance to acquire knowledge about all of the above mentioned.
* After finishing the undergraduate program (three years), students are awarded the academic title:
Baccalaureus/baccalaurea of International Relations and Diplomacy.
After finishing the specialist graduate study program (two years), students are awarded the academic title:
Specialist of international relations and diplomacy.
Why enroll in the University College of International Relations and Diplomacy?
- There is no other specialized school of higher education in Croatia that educates and trains students for this specific educational profile. The related colleges do not offer such a unique specialization in international relations and diplomacy.
- The Ministry for Foreign Affairs organizes only short informational courses for their staff within their Diplomatic Academy.
- There is not a single institution in the Republic of Croatia that provides a systematic, interdisciplinary education for personnel seeking careers in international relations and diplomacy. However, a number of European countries have long designed particular study programs in international relations and diplomacy with the key purpose of preparing personnel to be included immediately in particular jobs.
- Croatia�s recent accession to NATO and the ongoing process of EU membership negotiations, combined with increasing numbers of international corporations and institutions entering the Republic of Croatia and southeastern Europe requires young people educated in the field of international relations and diplomacy.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES?
Undergraduate program
Undergraduate students of international relations and diplomacy acquire relevant knowledge and skills for professional work in all public political institutions, as well as in private and public companies, ministries, diplomatic missions, international institutions and nongovernmental organizations, both in Croatia and around the world. Students can continue on to the graduate study program of international relations and diplomacy at the University College of International Relations and Diplomacy and achieve an M.A. degree. Our students can also enroll in social science graduate programs at the University of Zagreb or anywhere around the world.
Graduate program
The specialist of international relations and diplomacy is qualified to work in all scientific institutions in the field of humanities, as well as in private and government institutions that analyze and track international relations and diplomacy, that assess particular foreign policies and their influence upon the international political and economic conditions of contemporary countries at all levels. Students are also trained to work in ministries, diplomatic missions, international organizations, and foundations in Croatia and abroad.