On 25 May 2026, a ceremony was held on the premises of Virovitica University of Applied Sciences to sign the agreement on continuing the Virovitica Model, a unique example of cooperation in Croatia. Under this model, Virovitica-Podravina County and the towns and municipalities of the county jointly co-finance the work of the University.
The model has now been running successfully for 15 years, and this year’s agreement secures funding for the further development of the institution, its staff and its study programmes. Those attending the event were presented with the University’s results to date, together with the activities it carries out to promote its study programmes and to raise its profile through modern marketing and communication.
The funds raised are directed primarily towards improving the quality of the University’s human resources. This includes professional training for teaching staff and assistants, the development of scientific and professional activities, and full funding of doctoral studies for VUV employees.
In recent times, the University has strengthened its staff by hiring new assistants, lecturers and senior lecturers from a range of scientific fields. It has also made significant financial progress, creating the conditions for further investment in the quality of its work and in academic excellence. The University continues to invest in organising conferences, professional education and other forms of training in order to remain competitive and to raise the quality of higher education in the region.
