Financial Aid and Scholarships

We’re Here to Make U.S. Top Quality Higher Education Within Reach

Your education is a wise investment in your future. Through high-quality academic programs and the benefits of prestigious American and European diplomas, RIT Croatia offers an excellent return on that investment.  

We are committed to making education affordable and accessible by investing more than 350,000 EUR each year to assist students and their families in meeting the cost of an RIT Croatia education.  

€350K+

is awarded annually to first-year students from all aid sources

80%

More than 80% of last year’s applicants who applied for financial aid were awarded scholarship or financial aid from RIT Croatia

€4K

automatically offered to candidates who complete high school with a GPA 4.5 or higher (3.5 or higher according to the US grading scale)

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Your Best Investment

Investing in an RIT Croatia education is a decision that can pay off for your future career.  

Tuition and Fees 

What is Financial Aid

Financial aid represents non-refundable monetary funds applied towards the tuition cost of attending RIT Croatia. To be eligible for financial support, you must go through the admissions process and be accepted for enrollment.

Financial aid is awarded in the amount ranging from € 1,000 to € 10,000. The amount awarded is deducted from the total tuition amount. The total amount of financial aid granted is divided into eight semesters of study. If you apply by February 15, you will be given priority consideration for financial aid. Applications received after February 15 will be considered for financial aid if the remaining funds are available.

Financial aid is awarded to students primarily based on financial need (estimated income of parents/guardians, possible financial burdens of the family, the number of household members, etc.), but we also look at the motivation for studying at RIT Croatia (assessed through the motivational essay/motivational interview) and academic achievements during high school.

What are Scholarships

Unlike financial aid, which is granted primarily based on the financial needs of the candidates, scholarships are granted to students who meet certain criteria related to their academic and other achievements or success achieved in the scholarship contests organized by RIT Croatia. Some scholarships are combined with financial aid, while in some cases, students will need to pick one or the other.

When applying for admission, students should confirm their interest in scholarships in the online application form. Students will then receive further instructions from our Admission Specialists, and further steps might include submitting a scholarship application letter or some other supporting document (depending on the type of scholarship).

The Scholarship Committee will evaluate every scholarship application and make decisions on a monthly or bi-weekly basis, depending on the time of the year (except Outstanding Scholarship and Welcome to Croatia Scholarship, which will be approved for all candidates who meet the criteria).

When assessing applications, the Scholarship Committee looks at specific achievements and quality required by each of the scholarship categories but also takes into consideration the candidate's potential to be successful in the chosen study program. 

 

Who Can Apply for Financial Aid or Scholarships?

Offered Scholarships

This scholarship will be awarded to all students whose GPA is above 3,50 out of 4,00 in each of the grades of their secondary education). Students will be awarded 4,000.00 EUR (1,000.00 EUR/year) for all 4 years of studying at RIT Croatia. Conditions for maintaining the scholarship will be explained in the Acceptance Letter.

There is no limit to the number of Outstanding Scholarships awarded and this scholarship cannot be combined with financial aid. All students who meet the criteria will be awarded this scholarship. The scholarship applies to all 4 years of studying at RIT Croatia given that the scholarship recipient meets the scholarship criteria, and it is available for candidates enrolling in the academic year 2023/24. This scholarship cannot be combined with financial aid.

Students who can demonstrate their entrepreneurial potential by submitting evidence of the initiatives, projects, or entrepreneurial undertakings (big or small) can be taken into consideration for this award.  Students should tell us more about their entrepreneurial potential in an essay (400 words minimum), and submit supporting evidence such as certificates, awards, letters of recommendation, or anything else they think might help their case. 

The Committee will award up to 10 scholarships in the amount of 4,000.00 EUR (1,000.00 EUR/year) for all 4 years of studying at RIT Croatia. Conditions for maintaining the scholarship will be explained in detail in the Acceptance Letter.

No matter what your major is, we appreciate you bringing some arts perspective into our community. Whether you are painting, sculpting, singing, creating videos, acting, or doing any other form of art, show us your artistic side path, send us some of your work, and write an essay (400 words minimum) explaining how art has influenced your life so far and how you think art can be a part of your future career. Additional supporting evidence such as certificates, awards, and letters of recommendation can also be submitted to support your case.  

The Committee will award up to 10 scholarships in the amount of 4,000.00 EUR (1,000.00 EUR/year) for all 4 years of studying at RIT Croatia. Conditions for maintaining the scholarship will be explained in detail in the Acceptance Letter. This scholarship cannot be combined with financial aid.

 

This award is for candidates who have a track record of community engagement & service, volunteering, or can demonstrate a positive impact they made in their respective communities. Students should tell us more about their social engagement activities in an essay (400 words minimum) and they should submit supporting evidence such as certificates, awards, letters of recommendation, or anything else they think might help their case. 

The Committee will award up to 10 scholarships of 1,000.00 EUR for the 1st year of a student’s studies at RIT Croatia. This scholarship can be combined with financial aid. The scholarship is available for candidates enrolling in the academic year 2023/24.

Candidates can apply for this award based on their good academic results combined with extracurricular achievements such as national or international level competitions in various academic fields or sports, or any other extraordinary results candidates have achieved and can support with appropriate documentation. Students should tell us more about their social engagement activities in an essay (400 words minimum) and they should submit supporting evidence such as certificates, awards, letters of recommendation, or anything else they think might help their case. 

The Committee will award up to 10 scholarships of 1,000.00 EUR for the 1st year of a student’s studies at RIT Croatia. This scholarship can be combined with financial aid. The scholarship is available for candidates enrolling in the academic year 2023/24.

One of the goals of RIT Croatia is to increase the ethnic diversity of our student body. In the past, we had students from a lot of different countries studying at RIT Croatia, but we want the list to grow! If you are a citizen of a country from which we currently don’t have any students, apply, and get admitted, and you will be awarded an immediate scholarship of 2,000.00 EUR for the first year of studies at RIT Croatia. This scholarship will be awarded to the first student coming from each new country.

There is no limit to the number of scholarships awarded. All students who meet the criteria will be awarded. This scholarship can be combined with financial aid. The scholarship is available for candidates enrolling in the academic year 2023/24.

How to Apply for Financial Aid or Scholarships

Get the information you need to apply for financial aid or scholarship. If you need help or have questions, contact the Admissions Office.

  1. Apply for admissionMark “YES” in the application form when asked: Are you applying for Financial Aid / Scholarship?
  2. Submit all admissions-related documents and participate in an interview.
  3. Submit all supporting documentation regarding the financial status of the family or scholarship-related supporting documents (as per instructions sent by our Admissions Specialist via email upon receiving your application form).
  1. Apply for admission as a transfer student. Mark “YES” in the application form when asked: Are you applying for Financial Aid / Scholarship?
  2. Submit all admissions-related documents and participate in an interview.
  3. Submit all supporting documentation regarding the financial status of the scholarship-related supporting documents (as per instructions sent by our Admissions Specialist via email upon receiving your application form).
  1. Apply for admissionMark “YES” in the application form when asked: Are you applying for Financial Aid / Scholarship?
  2. Submit all admissions-related documents and participate in an interview.
  3. Submit all supporting documentation regarding the financial status of the scholarship-related documents (as per instructions sent by our Admissions Specialist via email upon receiving your application form).

RIT Croatia encourages current students to apply for additional financial aid amount on a yearly basis. The general e-mail announcement about additional financial aid application opportunities is sent out by our Finance Department to all current students during the spring semester. The additional funds are provided for the next academic year and students can reapply in the following round.

The Finance Department provides details about the application deadline, financial aid application form, and instructions about supporting financial aid documents.

Current students can contact our Finance Department for further details about this opportunity.

Additional Discounts and Awards

Alumni Referral Award 

Candidates for admission can’t apply for this award, but they can be nominated for it by an RIT Croatia alumna/alumnus. The RIT Alumni Referral Award allows alumni to nominate one undergraduate student applying for admission to RIT Croatia for a 500,00 EUR/year scholarship (renewable for up to four years, totaling up to 2,000.00 EUR) under the conditions explained HERE.

AmCham Member Discount 

RIT Croatia offers 10% discount on full tuition for all undergraduate and graduate programs in Dubrovnik or Zagreb to employees of AmCham members in good standing. The discount can be also used for children of employees starting in undergraduate programs at RIT Croatia. To claim this discount, candidates need to inform us about their AmCham affiliation before confirming enrollment and submit proof of employment in one of the member organizations upon request.

Siblings Discount

If a candidate already has a sibling who is studying at RIT Croatia, he or she is entitled to a 500,00 EUR/year discount (renewable for up to four years, totaling up to 2,000.00 EUR). 

Student Loans

There are several banks offering student loans that can be used to help finance your education. You can find more information about loans and lending terms in Croatia on the websites of the following banks and other institutions:

For more information about student loan possibilities in your country, please contact your local banks.
 

Student Employment

All full-time students studying the undergraduate programs at RIT Croatia are eligible for student employment at our campuses or outside of RIT Croatia. This is a good opportunity for you to earn some additional money and help boost your student budget. The hourly rate of student pay is determined by Croatian Law on student workers pertaining to student employment and is dependent upon the skill or experience required for the job. Student employees are paid monthly via contracts from the Student Center (Studentski Centar) in Zagreb or Dubrovnik. Student Center is a public organization in Croatia that deals with student employment, student housing, and student meal plans on a national level. Every city that has institutions of higher education has its own Student Center and all registered full-time students that study in Croatia can use their services.

At RIT Croatia, there are a variety of on-campus student employment opportunities. We offer up to 40 student positions annually and we announce these part-time student employment opportunities to all current students via e-mail on a regular basis. Such positions can include working at the library, computer lab, or at the Student Services reception desk. The hourly rate for student employment at RIT Croatia depends on the position, and it can vary from 4,38 to 66,36 EUR per hour.  

Co-op (Mandatory Internship) Financial Benefits

Our unique Cooperative Education Program (Co-Op – mandatory internship) not only complements your academics but also has financial benefits. This full-time, major-specific, paid work experience provides early career exposure that can help you stand out and earn more.

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  • 0,00 € tuition while on a co-op (co-op placements are usually during summer months when there are no mandatory classes to attend).
  • You may still qualify for financial aid while on co-op.
  • Co-op earnings can help you pay for personal expenses or your tuition and fees.

Contact Us

*Please note that RIT Croatia campuses are closed during Croatian statutory holidays.


Dubrovnik campus
+385 20 433 000

Zagreb campus
+385 1 643 9100


Office hours
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday


Incoming students (first year or transfer)
admissions@croatia.rit.edu

Current RIT Croatia students
finance@croatia.rit.edu