FACULTY OF SCIENCE
http://www.pmf.hr/
University of Zagreb
Faculty of Science
Horvatovac 102a
HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Phone: + 385 1 46 06 011
Fax: + 385 1 46 11 048
E-mail: international@dekanat.pmf.hr
FACTS & FIGURES
DEPARTMENTS: 7
CHAIRS: 14
TEACHING STAFF: 444
NON-TEACHING STAFF: 274
STUDENTS: 5200
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
The Faculty of Science of the University of Zagreb was established in 1946, but teaching started in 1896. The Faculty includes 7 departments, the Seismological Service, the Mareographic and Meteorological stations, the Time Service, and the Botanical garden. The Faculty has 265 full professors, associate and assistant professors, 179 junior researchers and about 4,000 students. The Faculty offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate study programmes, and pursues research in the fields of natural sciences and mathematics. The Faculty of Science engages in excellent cooperation with numerous universities and institutes abroad. Professors of the Faculty have been invited as visiting lecturers to European and American universities, and young staff members, as well as postgraduate students, are regularly sent to international universities and institutes for further research.
The Faculty of Science of the University of Zagreb was established in 1946, but teaching started in 1896. The Faculty includes 7 departments, the Seismological Service, the Mareographic and Meteorological stations, the Time Service, and the Botanical garden. The Faculty has 265 full professors, associate and assistant professors, 179 junior researchers and about 4,000 students. The Faculty offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate study programmes, and pursues research in the fields of natural sciences and mathematics. The Faculty of Science engages in excellent cooperation with numerous universities and institutes abroad. Professors of the Faculty have been invited as visiting lecturers to European and American universities, and young staff members, as well as postgraduate students, are regularly sent to international universities and institutes for further research.
PROGRAMME EMPHASIS
The Faculty of Science has 9 undergraduate study programmes (Bachelor degree) encompassing 3 years of studies (180 credits), 26 graduate study programmes (Master degree) encompassing 2 years of studies (120 credits) or 5 years of studies (300 credits) and 7 postgraduate study programmes (PhD degree) encompassing 3 years of studies (180 credits). Education is at all levels characterized by teaching and supervision at a high academic level by staff actively involved in research. Departments of the Faculty are placed on several locations in Zagreb. The departments of Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics, Chemistry Geology, and the main administration of the Faculty are set at Horvatovac where a “campus of science” is being built. Departments of Biology and Geography are also going to be set at the same location in the near future.
The Faculty of Science has 9 undergraduate study programmes (Bachelor degree) encompassing 3 years of studies (180 credits), 26 graduate study programmes (Master degree) encompassing 2 years of studies (120 credits) or 5 years of studies (300 credits) and 7 postgraduate study programmes (PhD degree) encompassing 3 years of studies (180 credits). Education is at all levels characterized by teaching and supervision at a high academic level by staff actively involved in research. Departments of the Faculty are placed on several locations in Zagreb. The departments of Physics, Mathematics, Geophysics, Chemistry Geology, and the main administration of the Faculty are set at Horvatovac where a “campus of science” is being built. Departments of Biology and Geography are also going to be set at the same location in the near future.
CAREER PROSPECTS
The education of students in science and mathematics is a part of a comprehensive science education that qualifies them to work in research institutes, different branches of industry and
production, the civil service (environmental protection, regional planning), public institutions (national parks, nature parks, reserves) and elsewhere, or as teachers in primary, secondary, and vocational schools.
The education of students in science and mathematics is a part of a comprehensive science education that qualifies them to work in research institutes, different branches of industry and
production, the civil service (environmental protection, regional planning), public institutions (national parks, nature parks, reserves) and elsewhere, or as teachers in primary, secondary, and vocational schools.
RESEARCH ORIENTATION
All of the academic staff are actively involved in research carried out at high international standards. They are supported by postgraduates and research personnel from seven departments. They work across the whole spectrum of scientific activities ranging from basic to applied research and many have been recognized internationally for their contributions to research and development.
All of the academic staff are actively involved in research carried out at high international standards. They are supported by postgraduates and research personnel from seven departments. They work across the whole spectrum of scientific activities ranging from basic to applied research and many have been recognized internationally for their contributions to research and development.
STUDY PROGRAMMES
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMMES
|
BACHELOR'S STUDY PROGRAMMES |
DURATION (semesters) |
ECTS |
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION |
| DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, www.biol.pmf.hr | |||
| Biology | 6 | 180 | Croatian |
| Molecular Biology | 6 | 180 | Croatian |
| Environmental Sciences | 6 | 180 | Croatian |
| DEPARTMENT OF GEOPHYSICS, www.gfz.hr | |||
| Geophysics | 6 | 180 | Croatian |
| DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, www.chem.pmf.hr | |||
| Chemistry | 6 | 180 | Croatian |
| DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY, http://geol.gfz.hr/ | |||
| Geology | 6 | 180 | Croatian |
| DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY, www.geog.pmf.hr | |||
| Geography | 6 | 180 | Croatian |
| DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, www.math.hr | |||
| Mathematics | 6 | 180 | Croatian |
| Mathematics for Teachers | 6 | 180 | Croatian |
GRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMMES
|
MASTER'S STUDY PROGRAMMES |
DURATION (semesters) |
ECTS |
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION |
| DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, www.biol.pmf.hr | |||
| Experimental Biology | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Molecular Biology | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Environmental Sciences | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Ecology and Environmental Protection | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Biology and Chemistry for Teachers | 10 | 300 | Croatian |
| DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS, www.phy.hr | |||
| Physics | 10 | 300 | Croatian |
| Physics for Teachers | 10 | 300 | Croatian |
| Physics and Informatics for Teachers | 10 | 300 | Croatian |
| Physics and Chemistry for Teachers | 10 | 300 | Croatian |
| Physics and Engineering for Teachers | 10 | 300 | Croatian |
| DEPARTMENT OF GEOPHYSICS, www.gfz.hr | |||
| Seismology and Physics of Solid Earth | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Meteorology and Physical Oceanology | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY, www.geog.pmf.hr | |||
| Geography and History for Teachers | 10 | 300 | Croatian |
| Geography for Teachers | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Physical Geography and Geoecology | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Cultural Heritage and Tourism | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Geographical Information Systems | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Spatial Planning and Regional Development | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY, http://geol.gfz.hr/ | |||
| Geology and Paleontology | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Mineralogy and Petrology | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Geology of Environmental Protection | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, www.chem.pmf.hr | |||
| Chemistry | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Chemistry for Teachers | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, www.math.hr | |||
| Mathematics and Physics for Teachers | 10 | 300 | Croatian |
| Theoretical Mathematics | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Applied Mathematics | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Financial and Business Mathematics | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Mathematical Statistics | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Computer Science and Mathematics | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Mathematics and Informatics for Teachers | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
| Mathematics for Teachers | 4 | 120 | Croatian |
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DOCTORAL STUDY PROGRAMMES
|
DURATION
(semesters)
|
ECTS
|
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
|
|
Biology
|
6 |
180
|
Croatian
|
| Chemistry | 6 |
180
|
Croatian
|
| Geography | 6 |
180
|
Croatian
|
| Geology | 6 |
180
|
Croatian
|
| Mathematics | 6 |
180
|
Croatian
|
| Oceanology | 6 | 180 | Croatian |
| Physics | 6 | 180 | Croatian |
COURSES IN ENGLISH
The list of courses can be found at the Faculy's website.
The list of courses can be found at the Faculy's website.