Erasmus+Erasmus+ StudentStudent GuideGuide 2019/20202019/2020 Osijek, 2019 Publisher Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek Trg Sv. Trojstva 3, HR-31000 Osijek Edited by Prof. Dr. Vlado Guberac, Rector Lidija Getto, AMES, Head of the International Relations Office Design Grafika Ltd. Osijek Layout Studio HS internet Ltd., Osijek Print Studio HS internet Ltd., Osijek Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. The information in this booklet is provided according to the author's best knowledge at the time of publishing. However, some details or instructions are liable to change and the authors cannot be held responsible for incorrect information or any of the changes that may occur. 2 Erasmus+ student Guide Dear incoming exchange student, We are very pleased that you are considering your options to spend your exchange period at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek. This Student Guide has been prepared specifically for students from our international partner institutions who wish to realize their mobility at our University within the Erasmus+ program. However, it also contains valuable information for all other international students wishing to visit us through other exchange programs or as free-movers. In this booklet, you will be introduced to basic information about Croatia, our city of Osijek and its surroundings, and to our University. You will be given an overview of web pages where you can find courses that are offered to exchange students in the academic year 2019/2020. Furthermore, you will find practical information that will surely help you in organizing your stay and studying in our city and at our University. Our University is a medium-sized one compared to the other European universities. Since adoption of Bologna principles, it has been developing into a modern European institution of higher education, and becoming a regional center of knowledge, research and excellence. All our efforts are directed towards the constant increase of teaching and studying quality. We also offer you a high student standard concerning accommodation, subsistence, learning facilities and other student services. Being known as the city of students, Osijek is offering you a fleur of youth and action. Our University International Relations Office staff will assist you with answering all questions that you may have, they will help you to settle in and to adjust to living and studying at the University of Osijek more quickly. We are looking forward to welcoming you in our city and at our University, and we will do our best to make your study period with us a great experience! Rector Prof. Dr. Vlado Guberac, Rector Erasmus+ student Guide 2019/2020 3 Contents About Croatia The City of Osijek Osijek’s surroundings Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek University Units and Erasmus+ courses Faculty of Economics Faculty of Education Faculty of Law Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Faculty of Food Technology Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Slavonski Brod Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Catholic Faculty of Theology in akovo Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Academy of Arts and Culture Department of Biology Department of Chemistry Department of Mathematics Department of Physics Postgraduate specialist and doctoral studies Erasmus+ at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek Academic information Application procedure Before leaving home Planning your travel Upon arrival in Osijek ESN Osijek Other useful information Leisure and entertainment World of links UNIOS Erasmus contacts 4 Erasmus+ student Guide Contents About Croatia 6 The City of Osijek 8 Osijek’s surroundings 12 Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek 14 University Units and Erasmus+ courses 19 Faculty of Economics 20 Faculty of Education 22 Faculty of Law 24 Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences 26 Faculty of Food Technology 28 Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture 30 Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science 32 and Information Technology Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Slavonski Brod 34 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 36 Catholic Faculty of Theology in akovo 42 Faculty of Medicine 44 Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health 46 Academy of Arts and Culture 48 Department of Biology 52 Department of Chemistry 54 Department of Mathematics 56 Department of Physics 58 Postgraduate specialist and doctoral studies 60 Erasmus+ at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek 65 Academic information 66 Application procedure 68 Before leaving home 69 Planning your travel 71 Upon arrival in Osijek 72 ESN Osijek 74 Other useful information 75 Leisure and entertainment 77 Erasmus+ student Guide 2019/2020 World of links 81 UNIOS Erasmus contacts 88 5 About Croatia cultural influences that resulted in distinctive architecture and a rich stew of traditions. It is well known for its beautiful Adriatic coast, however, traditional atmosphere as well as the beauty of the landscape can be observed in the continental Eastern region of our country, named Slavonia and Baranja. Osijek is the capital of Slavonia and Baranja. A convenient geographical location on the rivers of Drava and Danube makes Osijek a political, cultural, educational and industrial centre. The Republic of Croatia is an independent country in South Eastern Europe with its capital in Zagreb. Having a population of over 4 million, Croatia lies at the Eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea with its hinterland stretching to the slopes of the Alps and deep into the Pannonian lowlands, to the banks of the Danube and Drava Rivers. It consists of three geographic regions: Osijek the Mediterranean, the Mountainous and the Pannonian region. In the west of the country Croatia borders on the Italian Adriatic, in the northwest and north on Slovenia, in the north and northeast on Hungary. In the east it borders on the Province of Vojvodina (within Serbia), in the south on Bosnia and Herzegovina, and in the far south on Montenegro. Though a small country, Croatia is defined by diverse 6 About Croatia Customs Custom duties are not paid on personal objects. Radios, telephones, sporting and professional equipment may be brought into the country after having been registered at the border crossing. Passports and licenses Passports or other identification documents recognized by international Time zone agreement are required to enter the country. A driving license, traffic license and Croatia is one hour ahead of Greenwich the relevant insurance documents (except Mean Time (GMT), 6 hours ahead of New for countries that have other regulations) York and Montreal, 9 hours ahead of Los are necessary to enter into Croatia with a Angeles, 4 hours ahead of Sao Paulo, 2 vehicle. hours behind Moscow, and 8 hours behind Tokyo. Daylight saving time is observed from late March to late October, during Electricity which time the clocks are advanced one hour. Electrical current is 220 volts AC, 50 Hz. Most plugs have two round pins. So, if you wish to operate personal electric or Climate electronic items that are not compatible with our electrical system, you should bring Continental Croatia has a continental a plug adapter and a transformer. climate, while the Adriatic coast has a Mediterranean climate. In the continental area, where Osijek is situated, spring and More about Croatia: autumn are mild, summer is usually hot www.croatia.hr while winter can be cold and snowy. www.croatiaemb.net http://croatia.eu Erasmus+ student Guide 2019/2020 7 The City Historical Overview The history of Osijek goes back to the precise mention of this name can be found Neolithic times and begins with the first in the Papal list from 1332, with a precise known inhabitants who belonged to the mention of Osijek parish. Life was thriving Illyrian tribes. Later on, in 133, the Roman here in the Middle Ages, but only traces emperor Hadrian raised the old settlement of that life can be found today, because of Mursa to a colony with special privileges. the Turks destroyed everything they found and built a town to suit their style. The Turks built several important buildings and mosques here, including Suleiman the Magnificent’s famous 8 km long wooden bridge, considered to be one of the wonders of the world. After liberation from the Turks in 1687, Osijek was once again completely devastated. Between 1712 and 1721, the new Austrian authorities built a new fortress, today known as Tvrđa. It is a unique urban and military complex that lies in the heart of the town. Its central Holy Trinity Square is bound on the north by the Building of the Military Command, today the seat of the Rector. On the west there is the Main Guard Building, and on the east the Magistrate Building, presently the Museum of Slavonia. In the middle, there is the Plague Monument, erected in 1729. After that, Mursa had a turbulent history, with a lot of decisive battles that took place here, deciding the destiny of the whole region. After migrating, the Croats made a settlement near the ruins of Mursa, giving it its present name, Osijek. The first 8 The City of Osijek The City The three parts of the town, the Lower Osijek was heavily damaged during Town, Tvrđa, and the Upper Town were the Homeland War, 1991-1995. The united in 1786, and Osijek became the peaceful reintegration of Eastern Slavonia administrative centre of the Slavonia and Baranja was successfully completed, region. In 1779, a new wooden bridge was opening the way to the revival of our city built across the Drava River, connecting and the whole region.