Founded in 1973, the University of Rijeka (UNIRI) has matured into an open European university and academic center of the true impact that extends beyond the local and regional communities. With a total of 11 faculties and 4 departments, UNIRI is a student-oriented university that recognizes the values of open science, research-based teaching, and innovative knowledge transfer.
UNIRI is devoted to international collaborative partnerships and talent development as well as the development of innovative ecosystems with business and civil society. As a dynamic university, it strives for diversity and inclusivity and academic freedom and integrity. Developing as a community- engaged university, UNIRI continuously enhances both the quality of living and working conditions and the satisfaction of its students, researchers, and staff.
UNIRI is a research-oriented university with a high level of scientific, artistic and innovative activity, integrated into the European Research Area. The university continuously takes care of all phases of research careers – from young to independent and experienced researchers. It encourages the concept of circulating researchers to increase personal and institutional capacities in scientific research. UNIRI is the first university in Croatia to sign the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
UNIRI is a socially responsible and open university, tailored to student needs: its educational system and learning framework puts students first. With this goal in mind, UNIRI continuously updates its teaching methods, fosters social awareness, and attends to the needs of everyone within its academic community. UNIRI’s primary value lies in connecting students, professors, and other staff members, which is the foundation upon which a university can truly be innovative, creative, and excellent while remaining a place of solidarity and security.
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