The Foundation Program is aimed at international students as an induction course to help them prepare for studying, master the basics of Croatian language, acquaint themselves with Croatian culture, study skills, academic life as well as the University facilities and its surrounding. This is an intensive induction 11 week program, involving 20 contact hours per week.
START / END DATES: May 6, 2019 – July 19, 2019 (11 weeks)
PRICE: 1,490 EUR tuition fee. Application fee: 100 EUR
Upon successful completion of this 11-week program, you are issued a certificate and guaranteed admission in any of the undergraduate or graduate programs at our University.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Secondary school diploma/Bachelor’s degree, Transcript of records, CV, Motivational Interview
Program dynamics and contact hours
|
Course |
TOTAL per program | Weekly |
| Language | 124 | 6 |
| Study Skills | 24 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies | 48 | 4 |
| Math | 24 | 2 |
| TOTAL hours | 220 |
20 |
Language courses: English/Croatian
Language improvement is the core element of the program, with classes in ESP (English for special purposes) covering specialized terminology, presentation and discussion skills needed for participation in seminars, as well as a crash course in Croatian to master the basics of day-to-day communication around town, and to prepare you for more serious Croatian classes during your undergrad studies at our university.
Study Skills
Our teachers are there to help you, but you need to develop independent study skills for your future academic and professional career. You will attend courses designed to improve your ability to work on your own, with skills such as motivation and setting goals, time and priority management, test-taking etc.
Cultural Studies
It is impossible to use a language without understanding the culture that surrounds it. The program includes cultural communication aspects of the major English-speaking cultures and covers aspects of European culture, in general, as well as the culture of your host country, Croatia.
Math
The program includes revision of basic algebra as preparation for more advanced undergraduate courses in finance and accounting.
Contact and applications: Ms. Tihana Banko, International Office Coordinator, tihana.banko@aspira.hr