University of Zagreb - UNIZG
speciality: Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering

Professors are experienced in science but not practice. The problem is the lack of industry which means a lack of requirements for the program I am talking about the aerospace program. It depends on you to find your niche. You have to be really sure you love aerospace even then maybe just enrol in Euroavia from some other faculty than the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture aerospace program.

There is a lot of hard work and many sacrifices that need to be made but the quantity and quality of knowledge are extraordinary. In the end, you are extremely prepared for any possible situations and problems and considered to be a respectful engineer in the whole world.

I finished my master’s studies of aeronautical engineering last year at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture in Zagreb. Professors at the Department of Aeronautical Engineering were extremely helpful and considerate during my master’s and my involvement in extracurricular activities. There is a new Research flight simulator at the facilities, but the rest could do with an update of the equipment.
The student life in Zagreb is amazing, with a lot of places to go out, a great food scene and a lot of sports to play.

I have been studying aeronautical engineering at the Faculty of mechanical engineering and naval architecture. The whole programme at the faculty level is outdated and outbalanced, while the faculty is one of the hardest in the country. Some courses (Design elements 1,2) are sometimes especially hard to pass due to bad professors and their (un)willingness to cooperate and help students. Around 50% of students quit the faculty in the first 3 years, and 95% of students prolong their studies for at least 1 year. Regarding the aeronautical programme, professors and assistants are excellent. However, some courses are repeating themselves through the years and you end up listening to the same thing twice or thrice. The infrastructure and equipment are outdated and mostly irrelevant to modern applications.

There are plenty of options to join student associations (EUROAVIA Zagreb, FSB Racing Team, etc.) and sport sections. Generally speaking, student life is exceptional in Zagreb.

To sum up, the faculty and programme are really hard to finish, but once you do there are not many good employment options, as the industry in Croatia (aerospace sector) is almost non-existent. I believe it is not worth it unless you are happy with maintenance jobs in airlines and the military. However, student life is excellent and you will have the time of your life.