University of Rijeka INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2012/13 Rijeka UNIVERSITY OF RIJEKA – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE Publisher: The University of Rijeka For the publisher: Rector, Prof. Pero Lucin, Ph.D. Editor-in-Chief: Maša Šašinka, M.Sc. Editorial Board: Darko Štefan, M.Sc. Marijana Tomic, M.Sc. Nataša Jakominic Marot, M.A. Translation Consultant: Iva Tijan, M.A. Cover photo: Silvano Ježina Printed in 500 copies. This publication was prepared and published with the financial support of the European Commission under the auspices of the LLP Erasmus programme 2011-1-HR1-ERA02-00840. Facts and figures used in this publication are released according to the best knowledge of the authors at the time of publication. The authors are not responsible for any errors resulting from changes beyond their control. Copyright © 2012 The University of Rijeka UNIVERSITY OF RIJEKA – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 1 CROATIA – FACTS AND FIGURES ............................8 1.1 About the Country............................................................................................................................8 2 UNIVERSITY LOCATIONS.....................................9 2.1 Rijeka – the City.................................................................................................................................9 2.2 Opatija...............................................................................................................................................10 3 USEFUL INFORMATION ..................................... 11 3.1 General ..............................................................................................................................................11 3.1.1 Post and Telecom Services.............................................................................................................11 3.1.2 Internet Cafés ...................................................................................................................................11 3.1.3 Chemists/Pharmacies......................................................................................................................11 3.1.4 Banks..................................................................................................................................................12 3.1.5 Shops..................................................................................................................................................12 3.1.6 Currency – Exchange Rates ............................................................................................................12 3.1.7 National Holidays .............................................................................................................................12 3.1.8 Useful Phone Numbers...................................................................................................................12 3.1.9 Hospitals............................................................................................................................................13 3.1.10 Useful information...........................................................................................................................13 3.2 Entertainment..................................................................................................................................13 3.2.1 Cinemas.............................................................................................................................................13 3.2.2 Theatres .............................................................................................................................................14 3.2.3 Museums and Galleries ..................................................................................................................14 3.2.4 Restaurants.......................................................................................................................................15 3.2.5 Bars.....................................................................................................................................................15 3.2.6 Libraries .............................................................................................................................................15 3.3 Sports and Recreational Centres .................................................................................................15 3.4 Local Transport ................................................................................................................................16 4 TRAVELLING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF RIJEKA AND SETTLING IN........................................................... 17 4.1 Visa Application Requirements....................................................................................................17 4.1.1 Procedure..........................................................................................................................................17 4.1.2 Visa information...............................................................................................................................17 4.2 Requirements for Temporary Stay ..............................................................................................17 4.2.1 Address Registration.......................................................................................................................17 4.2.2 Short-term stay – stay of up to 90 days, with or without visa.................................................18 4.2.3 Temporary Stay Permit...................................................................................................................18 4.3 Consular Offices in Rijeka and Opatija .......................................................................................19 4.4 Health Insurance .............................................................................................................................20 4.4.1 Foreigners from Countries without the Signed International Agreement on Health Insurance with the Republic of Croatia...........................................................................20 UNIVERSITY OF RIJEKA – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 4.4.2 Foreigners from Countries which have signed the International Agreement on Health Insurance with the Republic of Croatia...........................................................................20 4.4.3 List of Countries which have signed the International Agreement on Health Insurance with the Republic of Croatia........................................................................................21 4.4.4 Erasmus students.............................................................................................................................21 4.5 How to Arrive to Rijeka..................................................................................................................21 4.5.1 By Train..............................................................................................................................................21 4.5.2 By Air..................................................................................................................................................21 4.5.3 By Coach............................................................................................................................................22 4.5.4 How to get to Opatija......................................................................................................................22 4.6 Accommodation and Living...........................................................................................................22 4.6.1 University Student Dormitories - Housing Services for Students............................................22 4.6.2 Pupil/University Dormitory in Lovran..........................................................................................22 4.6.3 Hotels and the Hostel......................................................................................................................23 4.6.4 Private Housing................................................................................................................................23 4.6.5 Living expenses.................................................................................................................................24 4.6.6 Student identity card (X-card).......................................................................................................24 5 THE UNIVERSITY OF RIJEKA............................... 25 5.1 The University of Rijeka Member Institutions ..........................................................................25 5.2 International Relations Office ......................................................................................................26 5.3 The Rijeka School of Croatian Studies ........................................................................................27 5.4 Erasmus coordinators.....................................................................................................................27 5.5 The Academic Year and the Examinations.................................................................................28 5.6 Teaching System..............................................................................................................................28 5.7 The Grading system in Croatia .....................................................................................................29 6 MEMBER INSTITUTIONS...................................