General info on Erasmus+ incoming student mobility is available HERE.
List of courses available to incoming Erasmus and YUFE students
Erasmus+ and YUFE Syllabuses
Nominations and applications for Erasmus+ mobility
To apply for mobility at the Faculty of Humanities and Social sciences in Rijeka (FHSS), students need to be nominated by their home university. Students will then receive an invitation to apply online and asked to upload the required documentation. Once the application documentation has been received and reviewed, FHSS will give the mobility approval and send some further information.
All documentation should be submitted in acceptable electronic formats such as *.pdf, *.doc etc. and should be clearly legible. Handwritten documents or documents in image formats will not be accepted!
Student mobility for studying at FHSS Rijeka
Students can choose their courses from the Course catalogue, which offers a list of the available courses from each department/division at the FHSS. Courses are offered in English or in other foreign languages. Students who have language competencies in Croatian or other languages (a minimum CEFR level of B2) can request to participate in courses of the regular study programmes in Croatian.
Each department has its own conditions regarding the choice of courses. Courses marked with a C (CLOSED) are mainly intended for students of a specific field of study and with previous knowledge (e.g., psychology students; art history students; German language students etc.). If the course is marked as O (OPEN) it has no prerequisites and is open to all students, irrespective of their field of study.
Erasmus+ students can choose courses from one or more different departments, and from both the undergraduate and graduate programmes (regardless of their level of study)
For international students, courses are generally offered either in the form of individual tutorials/consultations or lectures with the other students. Individual lectures/consultations are held in English (or another agreed foreign language) where students work one-to-one with the course lecturers. If enough international students have enrolled for a particular course, then an ordinary course in English with lectures for all the students will be activated.
The minimum level of language proficiency for all courses at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is B2 CEFR, unless specified differently.
Please note that some of the Departments (for instance the Department of English language and Literature, the Department of German language and Literature, the Department of Italian language and literature etc.) may have
Before students arrive at the faculty, their course selection will be reviewed and if needs be, changes to the Learning Agreement will be made (i.e. if the selected course(s) is/are not available, a different semester has been chosen etc.). This is in order for students to be able to start their studies without delay when they arrive at the faculty.
Arrival in Rijeka, FHSS, Registration
All accepted students will receive an Acceptance letter containing the relevant information about the University of Rijeka (UNIRI) and an email invitation to register online.
Online registration involves entering the required personal data and uploading the necessary documents and is accessible during the first week of the semester.
During the first week of the current semester Erasmus students are excused from the lectures to do all the administrative stuff necessary to register and enrol in studies.
Incoming international students at UNIRI must obtain an OIB (Personal identification number for Croatian citizens).
To obtain an OIB, students will need:
- the original + one photocopy of a passport or valid ID.
- the form issued by the Tax department.
The Personal Identification Number (OIB) will be issued on the same day, and without any charges.
OIB (Personal Identification number) Registration Location:
Republic of Croatia
Tax Department
Riva 10, HR-51000 Rijeka
Tel: 00385 51 354 172
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 14:00 h
Student identity card (x-card)
The University provides students with identity cards (X-cards).
- Students are entitled to an X-card during their stay at the University of Rijeka.
- The X-card is proof of student status and enables students benefits such as reduced meal prices or subsidised prices for a monthly bus pass.
- The X-card may also be used to get a discount for tickets at selected events and other services.
- The cost of the X-card is 6,64 EUR and is payable via bank/post order, internet banking or in person at the FHSS financial services.
Requirements for temporary stay
Registering an address
Hotels and Student Dormitories will register foreign citizens at the Primorsko-Goranska County Police Administration.
Non-EU citizens or citizens from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland, staying at a rented apartment needs to register their address or change of address by themselves. They need to visit nearest Police Station (in the Primorsko-Goranska County Police Administration) in person and within forty-eight hours after arriving in Croatia (excluding weekends).
The Ministry of Interior
Primorsko-Goranska County Police Administration Rijeka
Department for foreign citizens
Rijeka Police Station
Trg žrtava fašizma 3
HR-51000 Rijeka
Tel: (0)51 430 333
At the Police Station, students will have to fill in a form (Form 8A: Registration and cancellation of residence or registration of change of address) and will be given a confirmation receipt. In case of the address change or leaving the country during the 90-day period, and then returning to Croatia they must repeat the procedure.
Documents needed to register temporary place of residence whilst in Croatia:
- passport (original + copy),
- form issued by the Primorje-Gorski kotar County Police Administration,
- a valid Croatian Identity Card of the person who legally owns the apartment (if a foreign citizen has already rented an apartment),
- four copies of the Rental contract and four copies of the Ownership documents of the rented apartment (notarised by a public notary).
Short-term stay – stay of up to 90 days, with or without visa
Foreign citizens who need a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia can stay in the Republic of Croatia for a maximum of 90 days within a period of 6 months. This time period starts from the day of their first entry.
Temporary Stay Permit
Students (holders of a scholarship on the following programmes: Erasmus+, Erasmus Mundus, CEEPUS, bilateral exchange) need to apply for their FIRST TEMPORARY STAY PERMIT in person at a local Police Station in Croatia.
EU citizens, as well as citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, need to apply in person for their residence permit at the Primorje-Gorski kotar County Police Administration within a period of 3 months after their arrival in the Republic of Croatia.
For more information on short-term stay for EEA nationals – please consult the following LINK. For more information on short-term stay for third-country nationals please consult the following LINK.
The academic years at FHSS
Winter semester:
- Begins in October for freshmen and a week later for sophomores and seniors.
- Lectures finish at the end of January.
- The examination period is during the February.
Summer semester:
- Lectures begin in March and end in June.
- The examination period for the summer semester is between mid-June and mid-July.
- The examination period is during the September.
Incoming Erasmus+ students are excused from lectures during the first week of the semester to do all the administrative work to register and find out about course schedules.
Depending on what courses they have chosen, students must obtain their COURSE SCHEDULES from the Departmental Erasmus+ coordinators.
Teaching and Marking System
On most study programmes, students can expect to have a mixture of lectures, independent coursework, and seminars.
Final assessments for most programmes take place at the end of the semester by written and/or oral examinations for each of the courses attended. Usually, the final assessment is based on a student’s performance throughout the semester.
The marking system in Croatia gives students a final mark that ranges between 1 and 5. The lowest mark is 1 and 5 is the highest mark. In addition to the Croatian marking system, students also receive a final mark compatible with the ECTS marking system (A to F).
Marking system
The Croatian grading system consists of five grades with numerical equivalents:
- Excellent (Izvrstan): 5 (highest grade)
- Very good (Vrlo dobar): 4
- Good (Dobar): 3
- Sufficient (Dovoljan): 2 (minimum pass grade)
- Fail (Nedovoljan): 1 (requires student to retake the exam/resubmit work)
| ECTS Grade | Croatian grade | Percentage | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 5 | 90-100 % | Excellent |
| B | 4 | 80-89 % | Very good |
| C | 3 | 70-79 % | Good |
| D | 2 | 60-69 % | Sufficient |
| E | 1 | 0-59 % | Fail |
NOTE: Higher education institutions in Croatia award ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System). One ECTS credit is equivalent to approx. 30 student working hours. Credits are awarded when a course has been completed and students have successfully carried out the required work for that course. 60 ECTS credits represent the workload of one year of study and 30 ECTS credits represent workload of one semester.
Changes to the learning agreement
In certain situations, students may want/need to change courses and thus change their original Learning Agreements. Before making any changes to the Learning Agreement, students must first consult with the appropriate Course Organiser(s) or the Departmental Erasmus+ Coordinator (in the Department that holds that course) about availability. Once this has been approved, students can make changes to the Learning Agreement. Changes to the Learning Agreement must also be approved both by responsible persons at the student’s home University/Faculty, as well as at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Changes to the Learning Agreement can only be made within the first 30 days after a student’s arrival! Changes after this will not be accepted and/or approved.
Attendance of courses – student duties and obligations
Students are required to fulfil all course obligations (lecture attendance, exam registrations, etc.) as defined by the Course Organiser(s). In the case of any uncertainty about obligations/procedures, students should consult with their Course Organiser(s).
Timetables (course schedules)
Timetables (course schedules) for the selected courses should be obtained by the students, which they can do by directly contacting the Departmental Erasmus+ coordinators or Course Organiser(s) directly.
| Department | ERASMUS Coordinator | |
|---|---|---|
| Art History | Nadežda Elezović, MA. 00385 51 265 742 | nadezda.elezovic@ffri.uniri.hr |
| Croatian Language and Literature | Asst. Prof. Dr. Maša Plešković, 00385 51 265 636 | masa.pleskovic@ffri.uniri.hr |
| Cultural Studies | Asst. Prof. Dr. Brigita Miloš 00385 51 265 701 | bmilos@ffri.uniri.hr |
| Education | Dr. Ivana Miočić 00385 51 669 212 | ivana.miocic@ffri.uniri.hr |
| English Language and Literature | Dr. Martina Podboj 00385 51 265 620 | martina.podboj@ffri.uniri.hr |
| German Language and Literature | Dario Maršanić, MA. 00385 51 265 656 | dario.marsanic@uniri.hr |
| History | Dr. Feđa Milivojević 00385 51 265 734 | feda.milivojevic@ffri.uniri.hr |
| Italian Language and Literature | Asst. Prof. Dr. Isabella Matticchio 00385 51 265 792 | isabella.matticchio@uniri.hr |
| Phylosophy | Aleksandar Božić Iva Martinić 00385 51 265-646 | aleksandar.bozic@ffri.uniri.hr iva.martinic@ffri.uniri.hr |
| Psychology | Dr. Nermina Mehić 00385 51 265 754 | nermina.mehic@ffri.uniri.hr |
| Translation Studies | Dr. Martina Podboj 00385 51 265 620 | martina.podboj@ffri.uniri.hr |
| Cognitive Sciences Studies | Asst. Prof. Dr. Zdenka Brzović 051/265-795 | zdenka@ffri.uniri.hr |
Exams
Students are required to take exams (oral and written). Students’ work should conform to the standards of academic honesty. Academically inappropriate behaviour includes incorporating other people’s ideas or information in their essays without acknowledging the source, having their coursework done by somebody else, or doing somebody else’s coursework. These are considered very serious academic offences, if there is any proof that a student has done this, they will be referred to the faculty disciplinary board.
If it is discovered that a student has cheated in an exam and/or any other assignment, the Course Organiser(s) will write an official report and start the disciplinary process. Cheating in exams is strictly forbidden and will have consequences on student mobility! The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences uses “TURNITIN” software to check plagiarism.
Language proficiency
To be able to fulfil all their study obligations during their mobility, students are required to have language proficiency in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment (CEFR), which is also determined by the bilateral agreement. If needed, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences may require additional proof of a student’s language competencies.
End of mobility and departure from FHSS
At the end of their mobility, students may need to collect certain documents to prove they have completed their mobility (Learning Agreement, Changes to LA, Certificate of arrival/departure etc.).
A Transcript of Records (TOR) will be issued to each student after they have successfully passed their exams by the Student Office and sent in the form of a scanned copy via email. The original document will be sent by regular post to the student’s home address. Students can also pick up the TOR in person at the Student Office.
When planning their departure from the FHSS, students must allow sufficient time for any documents or certificates to be issued!
Academic calendar
Useful documents
- Learning Agreement for Studies (doc)
- Changes to Learning Agreement form (doc)
- Learning Agreement for Traineeships (doc)
- Certificate of stay (arrival – departure) (doc)
- FHSS RIJEKA Erasmus+ Incoming Students Guide 2023/2024 (pdf)
- Instructions on registration of the exams for Incoming ERASMUS+ students (pdf)
- Academic calendar 2023/2024 (undergraduate and graduate studies) (pdf)
- Brochure – Study in Croatia (pdf)
- UNIRI International student guide (pdf)
- Student dormitory Trsat- Accommodation offer for Erasmus students