University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica

The University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica is a Croatian higher education institution founded in 2003 with a mission to train qualified experts in specific areas of professions that are aligned with contemporary labour market needs. Our undergraduate and graduate professional study programmes in crisis management, optometry, information systems , motor vehicles and aircraft maintenance enable our students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for jobs for which there is a real demand in Croatia and beyond its borders.

The University is located in Velika Gorica near the capital city of Croatia, Zagreb. It is comprised of two modern buildings with 19 lecture rooms and 15 offices for teachers, including 851 seating places, 220 computers and a fully equipped laboratory of optometry. Its modern infrastructure and equipment, as well as professionals with expert knowledge and experience, provide excellent pre-conditions for teaching and quality research activities.

The curricula of our five undergraduate professional and three specialist graduate professional study programmes are constantly revised to ensure that our students have the best opportunities for employment and career advancement once they graduate. We continuously plan and monitor our growth, as outlined in the current Development Strategy and Internationalisation Strategy. The quality of the study programmes is guaranteed by the continuous cooperation of the University with Croatian institutions such as Ministry of the Interior, Croatian Mountain Rescue Service, Centre 112, Emergency Medical Service, Croatian Red Cross and Croatian Firefighting Association. UASVG is an active participant in EU funded projects, as well as Erasmus mobility.