About This Opportunity

Croatia's Ministry of Science and Education offers scholarship opportunities to international students from countries with bilateral cultural and educational cooperation agreements. Croatia became an EU member state in 2013 and Schengen member in 2023, making it an increasingly attractive European study destination with relatively affordable living costs compared to Western Europe.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Citizen of a country with an active bilateral educational agreement with Croatia — confirm Ghana's status through mzo.hr or the Croatian Embassy
  • Meet the academic entry requirements of your chosen Croatian programme
  • Applications coordinated through Croatia's Ministry of Science and Education or relevant diplomatic channels

What You Get / Benefits

  • Partial or full tuition waiver depending on your bilateral arrangement
  • Some awards include accommodation support or a modest monthly stipend
  • Access to Croatian universities, with particular strength in engineering, maritime studies, medicine, and arts

How to Apply

  • Visit mzo.hr/en for information on bilateral scholarship agreements and currently available programmes
  • Contact the Croatian Embassy in Ghana to confirm current quota availability and application procedures
  • Prepare transcripts, motivation letter, language certificates, and references
  • Submit your application through the designated diplomatic channel

    • Tips

    • Croatia is lesser known as a scholarship destination, which can mean less competition for available places — worth exploring seriously if your field aligns with Croatian academic strengths.
    • Confirm the current bilateral arrangement first — Croatia's scholarship agreements are with a specific set of countries and may not currently include Ghana.
    • Croatia's Adriatic coast, affordable lifestyle, and EU member status make it a genuinely appealing European study destination beyond the scholarship itself.

    ⏰ Deadline varies — confirm Ghana's specific arrangement and current availability through the Croatian Embassy.