As part of the Erasmus+ international mobility programme, and in accordance with the inter-institutional agreements between Virovitica University of Applied Sciences and DHBW Karlsruhe, Germany, and the Ljubljana School of Business, Slovenia, applications are now open for Erasmus+ student exchange for study during the spring semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. DHBW Karlsruhe, Germany Application deadline: October…
The Dean’s Hour was held at the University, marking the official beginning of the new academic year. Students were welcomed by Vice Dean Assoc. Prof. Dejan Tubić, professor of professional studies, and the Vice Deans of the University, who extended their greetings and presented key information about studying, the teaching process, and the opportunities awaiting them…
Dear students and staff, We invite you to take part in the blood donation campaign that will be held on Wednesday, October 16, starting at 9:00 AM at our university. Donating blood is a noble act through which each of us can help save lives. Every donation is valuable and can make a difference for those in urgent…
Within the Erasmus+ programme, students from vulnerable groups have the opportunity to receive additional financial support aimed at promoting inclusion and equal opportunities for participation in international mobilities. This measure ensures that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background or personal circumstances, can benefit from international experiences that contribute to their personal and professional development.…
At Virovitica University of Applied Sciences, new heads of departments have been appointed, with their terms starting on October 1, 2025. According to the University Statute, department heads serve three-year terms, meaning the new heads will lead their departments until the end of September 2028. The Department of Economics will be led by Dr. Anita…
Our staff members, Željka Kadlec and Martina Jukić, spent seven incredibly enriching and inspiring days from July 13 to 19, 2025, at Trinity College in Dublin, as part of the Erasmus+ mobility programme. They participated in an intensive professional development course conducted in English, with a focus on the application of well-being and mindfulness in education. The programme covered topics such as…
On July 9, 2025, Virovitica University of Applied Sciences hosted an Erasmus+ dissemination event for its staff. During the event, employees shared their experiences from recently completed mobilities within the Erasmus+ programme during this semester. Key activities and impressions were presented from visits to partner institutions in Sarajevo, Mostar, Karlsruhe, and Naples, with special emphasis on the importance of internationalisation, strengthening inter-institutional…
From 16 to 20 June 2025, another Erasmus+ staff mobility for training purposes was carried out at the University of Mostar, at the Faculty of Science and Education and the Faculty of Economics. As part of this mobility, the Dean of Virovitica University of Applied Sciences, Assoc. Prof. Dejan Tubić, PhD, conducted a series of activities in accordance with the…
On Thursday, 29 May 2025, undergraduate students of Rural Tourism Management and graduate students of Destination Management visited the Đurđevac destination area and the Karlovčan Family Ethno Houses Excursion Site in Brodić. The purpose of the field trip was to introduce students to the approach of creating a recognisable tourism product, as well as to showcase successful examples of cultural and natural heritage interpretation and agritourism…
Under the ERASMUS+ mobility programme for teaching staff, the Virovitica University of Applied Sciences hosted a colleague, Robin Kunju Mol Raj, from the Vysoká škola technická an ekonomická Českých Budějovice University in the Czech Republic from May 12 to 16. With a focus on Python in data analysis, colleague Robin Kunju Mol Raj taught in…
On Monday, May 8, a new agreement was formally signed at the Virovitica University of Applied Sciences, marking the continuation of a unique concept in Croatian higher education – the Virovitica Model. For 16 years, this model has successfully united Virovitica-Podravina County with its cities and municipalities in a shared vision of investing in education,…
On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, an Erasmus+ Info Day was held in the Student Room at Virovitica University of Applied Sciences, dedicated to informing students about the opportunities offered through the Erasmus+ mobility programme. A special focus was placed on the personal experiences of our graduate students Vanda Skendrović, Anja Đukić, Nikolina Markanović, Matko Kapusta,…
As part of field instruction for the courses Integrated Management Systems and Integrated Management Systems in Tourism, second-year graduate students in the Management program—specializations in Small and Medium Enterprise Management and Destination Management—visited the company RASCO d.o.o. in Kalinovac on April 29, 2025. They were accompanied by lecturer Danijela Vakanjac, mag. oec., v.pred., and assistant Andrea Pavić, univ. mag. oec. RASCO is one…
As part of the Erasmus+ mobility programme, project KA171, Danijela Vakanjac, Head of the Centre for International Cooperation, and Martina Jukić, a member of the Centre, visited the partner institution, the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The aim of the visit was to strengthen cooperation between the institutions and to develop concrete steps for…
Dear students, staff, external associates, members of the Management Board, and cherished friends of the Virovitica University of Applied Sciences, In the spirit of Easter – the greatest Christian holiday, a celebration of hope, renewal, and new beginnings – I extend my heartfelt greetings to you all. May the light of Easter bring you peace,…
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Feđa Ivanšić, CEO of the Osijek-based company Barrage, a technology expert and design entrepreneur, delivered a guest lecture titled How to Make Smart Business Decisions in the Digital Age – The Role of Business Intelligence in the IT Industry to third-year Information Management students enrolled in the Business Intelligence course,…
As part of the Erasmus+ programme, students Anja Đukić, Matko Kapusta, Nikolina Markanović, Vanda Skendrović, and Stjepan Semialjac, together with Professor Anita Prelas Kovačević, participated in a short-term intensive mobility (BIP) in Hannover, Germany, from March 31 to April 4, 2025. The host institution for the mobility was the partner university Fachhochschule für die Wirtschaft…
On Monday, March 31, 2025, Ines Giba Jambrišak, a television presenter on Plava TV, delivered a lecture titled How to Conduct a Good Interview? Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a radio and TV host, Ines Giba Jambrišak shared her insights in a practical and conversational way with second-year Entrepreneurship students in the…
On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Republic of Croatia, Gary Koren, visited the Virovitica-Podravina County. During his visit, Ambassador Koren also toured the Virovitica University of Applied Sciences, where he was welcomed by the Vice Dean for Business and Finance, Dr. sc. Damir Ribić. On this occasion,…
Virovitica University of Applied Sciences had the great honor of hosting Sanja Krmić, a brave and inspiring individual who overcame a malignant disease. Sanja shared her story about battling Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, emphasizing how crucial stem cell donation is for saving lives. Having undergone the leukapheresis procedure, where she was both a donor and recipient of…
Students of the economics program’s 4a and 4b classes participated in the “Financial Detective Game” workshop during their Capital Market class with Professor Gordana Kovač. facilitator Marijana Špoljarić designed the workshop to introduce students to financial planning, budgeting, and saving through engaging real-life scenarios. Divided into teams, the students took on the roles of financial detectives, analyzing various situations, identifying…
On the eve of World Consumer Rights Day, March 12, 2025, a workshop titled “Consumer Rights” was held at the Stjepan Sulimanca High School in Pitomača, led by Dr. sc. Zrinka Blažević Bognar. The aim of the workshop was to educate students about their rights as consumers and to provide real-life examples of how these…
At the Catholic Classical High School with Public Rights in Virovitica, the workshop “Artificial Intelligence Tools in the Service of Teaching Staff” was held. The workshop leader, Marijana Špoljarić, demonstrated how artificial intelligence tools can ease teachers’ work and improve the quality of education. The workshop was divided into two parts. In the first part,…
The workshop “Artificial Intelligence Tools in the Service of Teaching Staff at the Faculty of Kinesiology Osijek” was held on February 13, 2025, at the premises of the Faculty of Kinesiology Osijek. Workshop leaders Marko Hajba and Marijana Špoljarić presented concrete examples of how artificial intelligence can ease teaching staff’s everyday challenges. Through interactive presentations…
The workshop “Electric Circuits” was held on February 14, 2025, at the Catholic High School in Virovitica as part of the physics curriculum for the second year of high school. During two school hours, students explored the principles of electrical circuits through practical activities. The workshop was led by Alen Lančić and Siniša Kovačević, who…
On the eve of World and European Money Week, an educational workshop titled “The Small World of Currencies” was held at Eugena Kumičića Primary School in Slatina, led by Martina Jukić. The workshop was intended for students of the 4th grade (classes 4a and 4b) with the goal of developing financial literacy through interactive learning…
At the formal graduation ceremony for bachelors in economics, computing, and electrical engineering, as well as masters in economics, held on November 15, 2024, special awards were presented to students who participated in Erasmus+ mobility. These Dean’s Certificates of Recognition were awarded for outstanding contributions to the promotion and international reputation of Virovitica University of…
As part of the Erasmus+ international mobility programme, and based on the inter-institutional agreement between Virovitica University of Applied Sciences and FHDW University of Applied Sciences, Hannover, Germany, an invitation has been received for student participation in the upcoming Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) scheduled for March 31 – April 4, 2025. You can read about…
To enhance communication and collaboration among departments and services, the workshop “Points of You – Coaching Game for Creative Problem Solving” will be held on December 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the student lounge.
As part of the Erasmus+ programme’s Training and Cooperation Activities (TCA), the Head of the Centre for International Cooperation and Erasmus+ Coordinator, Danijela Vakanjac, participated in the international seminar “Bridging the Gap Between the Education Sector and the Industry”, organized by the Cypriot National Agency. The aim of this event was to explore the role…
On December 4, the Lifelong Learning Fair was held at Stjepan Sulimanac High School in Pitomača. The fair was organized as part of Lifelong Learning Week, which runs from December 2 to December 10, with the Pitomača high school acting as the coordinator for the Virovitica-Podravina County. The emphasis was placed on the importance of…
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Virovitica University of Applied Sciences, agreements were signed for the full financing of doctoral studies. Following interest expressed in response to the call for doctoral study enrollment, funding was approved for two scholarship recipients: Maja Resner, lecturer, and Martina Jukić, MSc in Economics, with a total amount exceeding…
As part of the Career Center at the Hospitality and Tourism School, the event “Where to Study?” was organized on November 28, 2024, to present higher education institutions and universities. The University of Applied Sciences in Virovitica was represented by Andrea Pavić, univ.mag.oec., Martina Kovačević, univ.mag.oec., and Ema Sesvečan, mag.oec. This was an excellent opportunity…
As part of the celebration of Lifelong Learning Week, a workshop titled “How to Become a Scientist – Methodology of Writing a Scientific Paper” was held, led by Dr. Željka Kadlec. The workshop brought together third-year students and provided them with practical guidelines for successfully writing and publishing scientific papers. The main focus of the…
On December 2, 2024, students and faculty of the University of Applied Sciences in Virovitica had the opportunity to attend a guest lecture as part of the courses Investment Management and Investment Management in Tourism. The guest lecture, titled “Investment Planning,” was delivered by Dubravka Jurković Žerjal, struč.spec.oec., an expert in investments and investment planning.…
A guest lecture addressing student sexual health was held on November 19, 2024, in the student lounge. With the increasing prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases among young people, including students, the need to raise awareness about the importance of sexual health is greater than ever. A lack of knowledge and prevention often leads to serious…
The University of Applied Sciences in Virovitica celebrated its 17th anniversary with a formal ceremony that included the promotion of 45 graduates, comprising 25 bachelor’s degree holders and 20 master’s degree holders. Additionally, a total of 54 students graduated during June and September this year. The Dean’s Award was presented to Lucija Volenik for exceptional…
Students of the University of Applied Sciences in Virovitica are invited to attend a lecture on student sexual health, which will be delivered by Dr. Mirta Peček, MD. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in the student lounge at 10:00 AM.
On November 20, 2024, Dr. Željka Kadlec, Senior Lecturer, conducted an educational workshop on the topic “Tolerance – Acceptance of Diversity” for the 3a and 4a grade students of the General Gymnasium at the Stjepan Ivšić High School in Orahovica. The workshop focused on acquiring knowledge about tolerance and the importance of understanding diversity to…
As part of the Open Day and Career Day organized by Virovitica University of Applied Sciences in early November 2024, a panel discussion was held featuring students who participated in Erasmus+ mobilities. The panel included Marija Devald, Anja Đukić, Klara Tomljenović, and Filip Betlemović, who shared their international mobility experiences with attendees. The discussion was…
As part of the bilateral scientific-research project MZO – NSF (Croatia – USA) titled Machine Learning Methods for Predicting Localization of Eigenmodes, led by Prof. Dr. Luka Grubišić from the Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Science in Zagreb, our faculty member Marko Hajba visited the United States from October 17 to October 26,…
To mark the Erasmus+ Days in October 2024, a quiz featuring questions related to Erasmus+ and other EU programmes was held at the City Library and Reading Room in Virovitica. The quiz served as an opportunity to promote the possibilities offered by the Erasmus+ programme and to encourage interest in international cooperation and educational opportunities.…
During the Erasmus+ mobility from September 9th to 14th, 2024, as part of the Blended Intensive Programme at the partner institution Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, Slovenia, students from Virovitica University of Applied Sciences—Filip Betlemović, Tena Knežević, Jelena Karanović, and Meri Furdić—had the opportunity to attend a series of interesting and useful…
From July 13 to 20, 2024, employees of the Virovitica University of Applied Sciences, Irena Bosnić, Marko Hajba, Ivan Heđi, and Marijana Špoljarić, participated in the ERASMUS+ mobility program in Porto, Portugal. The goal of this mobility was to enhance the understanding and application of artificial intelligence (AI) in an educational setting, with a special…
A group of authors consisting of Ivan Heđi, Senior Lecturer at Virovitica University of Applied Sciences; affiliated professors at partner institutions of Virovitica University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Renato Filjar, Head and Principal Investigator of the Spatial Intelligence Laboratory at the University of Applied Sciences in Krapina, Croatia; Prof. Dr. Jasna Prpić-Oršić from the…
The journal “ET²eR – Economics, Tourism, Telecommunications, and Computing,” published biannually by the Virovitica University of Applied Sciences, has been included in the ERIH PLUS (European Reference Index for the Humanities) database, classifying it as a scientific journal in the a2 category. ERIH PLUS is a database containing bibliographic information on academic journals in the…
As part of the Erasmus+ international mobility programme and based on the inter-institutional agreement between Virovitica University of Applied Sciences and the University of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, staff from the partner institution visited our university during June 2024. From the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Computing and Electrical Engineering in Mostar, guests included: Krešimir Rakić,…
As part of the Erasmus+ international mobility program for teaching and non-teaching staff, Professor Ivana Vidak Teskera and Student Services Officer Marina Čordašev participated in the 27th STP STAFF WEEK VALENCIA: LANGUAGES IT TRAINING FOR UNIVERSITY STAFF from June 10 to 14, 2024. The event aimed to enhance English language and communication skills. The Staff…
As part of the Erasmus+ international mobility programme, from May 13 to May 17, 2024, Dr. Zrinka Blažević Bognar and Mr. Sc. Neven Garača delivered lectures at Educons University and the Business College of Vocational Studies in Novi Sad. The lectures covered the topics of Nonprofit Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Communication, and…
Interview with Erasmus+ Mobility Participants An interview with our students who recently returned from a short-term Erasmus+ mobility programme in Hannover, Germany, was published on the local news portal Informativni centar Virovitica – ICV. To learn more about their impressions, experiences, and expectations, read the full article. More information about the Erasmus+ mobility programme is…
In early May 2024, an Erasmus+ Info Day was held in the common room of the Student Dormitory, organized for students of Virovitica University of Applied Sciences to encourage participation in international exchange opportunities funded by the Erasmus+ mobility programme. During the event, recent mobility participants gave a presentation on the activities they took part…
Our student team has returned from their short-term mobility in Hannover, Germany! Want to hear how it went, what experiences they had, and what they did there? Join us for the Erasmus+ Info Day on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 12:00 PM in the Student Dormitory common room. Hear firsthand impressions and take the opportunity…