On 13 October 2026, the International Dinner was held at the Student Club, bringing together international and Erasmus+ students of Juraj Dobrila University of Pula.

On 12 October 2026, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula held its Welcome Day for incoming international students. This year, the University welcomed around 50 students from various countries, including Portugal, Germany, Italy, Spain, Romania, Slovakia, Japan, and many others. The students will spend the winter semester in Pula, while some will stay for the entire academic year.

Juraj Dobrila University of Pula welcomed seven colleagues from the Rectorate of the University of Ljubljana, who visited Pula on 29 and 30 September 2026 as part of an Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training (STT).

On Friday, 25 September 2026, the University Campus in Pula opened its doors to the public for European Researchers’ Night. From 5 to 10 p.m., visitors of all ages met researchers and students, took part in workshops and games, and explored science through experiments, demonstrations and conversation.

On Wednesday, 23 September 2026, the Juraj Dobrila University of Pula held a press conference ahead of European Researchers’ Night, which will take place on 25 September 2026, starting at 5:00 p.m.

On 22 September 2026, Assoc. Prof. Katarina Gerometta, PhD, and Andrea Bulešić appeared as guests on the “Priručnik” programme on Radio Rojc, where they presented this year’s European Researchers’ Night, its programme, and the activities organised within the Blue Connect 3.0 project.

As part of the Blue-Connect 3.0 project, exciting pre-activities have begun with the aim of bringing science closer to children and announcing the main event – European Researchers’ Night!

Science is not confined to laboratories, sophisticated equipment and grand theories. It can be found all around us—in a grain of sand, a marine alga, a child’s drawing and the life cycle of a sea urchin. Assistant Professor Katarina Gerometta, PhD, Associate Professor Gioconda Millotti, PhD, Associate Professor Breza Žižović and Associate Professor Petra Burić, PhD, presented this diversity of scientific and artistic research, introducing the public to their work and revealing the processes behind every scientific result.

PulaTechConf 2026 was held in cooperation with the Faculty of Engineering in Pula. The conference brings together technology, innovation, research, and research management, providing a forum for the academic community, experts, and representatives from various sectors to share knowledge and experience.

European Researchers’ Night and its importance in bringing science closer to the community were presented during PulaTechConf 2026, held at Juraj Dobrila University of Pula. As part of the presentation entitled Who Stands Behind Research?, Head of Department for Mobility, International Relations and Programmes, Ivona Peternel PhD, highlighted the importance of research management, the opportunities offered by the Horizon Europe programme, and initiatives aimed at bringing science closer to the public, among which European Researchers’ Night holds a special place.

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Blue-connect 3.0 project (Reconnecting Science with the Blue Society). Over the next 20 months, it will deliver numerous activities to bring science closer to citizens, youth, and local communities. The project is coordinated by the University of Split, alongside partners: the University of Rijeka, the University of Rijeka Foundation, the Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, the University of Zadar, the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, the Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation, and the University of Dubrovnik.

On 2 June 2026 , the Student Club of Juraj Dobrila University of Pula hosted the “Bite of Croatia – Erasmus Breakfast Gathering” , an informal event organized for incoming Erasmus+ students.

The Faculty of Economics and Tourism “Dr. Mijo Mirković”, Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, proudly hosted the International Staff Week 2026 , held from 25 to 29 May 2026 in Pula, Croatia. This international event brought together academic and administrative staff from partner institutions with the aim of strengthening international cooperation, exchanging knowledge, and fostering innovation in higher education.

The Croatian language course for Erasmus students commenced on April 13, 2026, and was successfully completed on May 28, 2026, under the mentorship of Croatian language instructor Nina Petrović.  

At the Faculty of Economics and Tourism “Dr. Mijo Mirković”, an international Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) was successfully held within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme, bringing together 45 students and their professors from Graz, Cagliari, and Juraj Dobrila University of Pula.  

From April 12 to 18, 2026, the Juraj Dobrila University of Pula successfully hosted the INTERNATIONAL SPRING STUDENT SCHOOL 2026 – Circular Economy and Sustainability in the Construction Process , an international program focused on current sustainability challenges in the construction sector.  

On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the workshop Commercialization of Research Results: Necessary Steps and Practical Examples was held in the InnovaLab space on the University of Rijeka Campus . The workshop program, which brought together about forty scientists and scientific managers, was opened by Prof. Dr. Sc. Goran Vukelić, Vice-Rector for Strategic Projects of the University of Rijeka, emphasizing the importance of systematic support for the commercialization of research results and strengthening the innovation potential of the university.

Before arriving in Tsukuba, I often imagined what life in Japan would be like—a country whose culture and history have fascinated me for years. As a student of Japanese Studies at the Faculty of Humanities in Pula, coming to the University of Tsukuba through the Erasmus+ programme marked not only a crucial step in my academic development, but also the fulfillment of a long-standing dream, as it allowed me to deepen my knowledge of Japan and experience its culture firsthand.

From July 26th to July 29th, the Faculty of Economics and Tourism had the pleasure of hosting the International Staff Week, an event marked by  meaningful academic exchange and international collaboration.

We are pleased to announce that the winter semester Croatian language course for Erasmus students has been completed. The course aimed at helping students integrate into both academic and social life in Croatia.

In 2024/25 we are starting the course  INTRODUCTION TO CROATIAN HISTORY  ( syllabus ). Its primary goal is to explain the main events and processes in Croatian history, from the Early Middle Ages to the present. It is taught in English, on the level adjusted to students in different fields, from humanities to all other areas, and coming from various national education systems. The course is available in both winter and summer. semesters.  

We invite you to apply for the JOINT PhD programs at the Doctorate for Paneuropean studies. These interdisciplinary and innovative doctoral programs are reputed to be one of the best within the EU. The Doctorate is currently offering 2 doctoral programs: International Joint Cross-Border PhD Programme in International Economic Relations and Management International Cooperative Cross-Border Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme in Educational & Communication Sciences

Today, January 18, 2023, was held an informal meeting „Croatian breakfast“ with incoming Erasmus students. The two-hour gathering was organized to hear first-hand experiences of foreign students staying at our University in the winter semester of the academic year 2022/2023.

Milea Ajduk Kurtović and Danijel Vasić from the Faculty of science and education  from University of Mostar (BiH) visited  Juraj Dobrila University of Pula. On that occasion, they met with the representatives of the Office for Partnership and Projects - Andrea Bulešić and Kristina Hlavati Bertoncelj.

Head of the Office for Partenrship and Projects Ivona Peternel , PhD, held a guest lecture at the University of Mostar as part of the International Staff Week. On that occasion, she presented Juraj Dobrila University of Pula and internationalization processes.

Shimon Packer from the Israeli College of Management Academic Studies (COMAS) visited Juraj Dobrila University of Pula. On that occasion, as an associa in the Office for International Cooperation, he met with representatives of the Office for Partnership and Projects and the Office for Projects and Development.

A delegation from Juraj Dobrila University of Pula visited the College of Management Academic Studies (COMAS) in Israel as part of the Erasmus+ program outside the European Union. Assoc. prof. Ivana Paula-Gortan Carlin, assistant professor Ph.D. Lorena Lazarić and assistant. Ph.D. Rozana Veselica attended the dissemination event "Internationalization at home after the COVID-19 pandemic".

"Career Acknowledgment for Research (Manager) Delivering for the European Area - CARDEA" is a project funded by the Horizon Europe program , which brings together an eminent international partnership consortium. This is a call within the European Research Area with the aim of maximizing the impact of European Union research and innovation funding (HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ERA-01-20). The consortium is led by the University of Cork (Ireland) and the total value of the project is 1,498,312.00 EUR; and the Juraj Dobrila University in Pula participates with 164,875.00 EUR. The project lasts for four years, the project manager for the University is Ivona Peternel , PhD.

On date 27.01.2022. in the premises of the student center, was held a meeting with incoming Erasmus students who spent their mobility at different departments of the University of Juraj Dobrila in Pula in the winter semester 2021/2022. academic year. Except of tasting Croatian breakfast, there was a disscusion about the successful implementation of mobility through the Erasmus + program and the various experiences that students gained during their stay at the University of Juraj Dobrila in Pula.

Organized by the Office for Partnership and Projects, a joint gathering of Erasmus + students was held at Cape Kamenjak (Premantura). The trip consisted of an adrenaline-fueled bike ride along the way stations, during which the students got to know each other better and exchanged their international study experiences. The cycling tour with sightseeing and exploration lasted more than three hours, and a total of 13 km were covered.

The Agency for Mobility and European Union Programs has approved funding for the project "Cell Biology and Art Class Omnibus - (CACAO)" led by the University of Juraj Dobrila in Pula. The project was approved within the key activities 220, Cooperation partnerships in the field of education and general education in the amount of EUR 261.546,00 EUR. The project partners are Universidad Pompeu Fabra (Spain), Musica, Impulscentrum voor Muziek (Belgium), Petar Pan Kindergarten (Zagreb), Embassy International School Sp. Zoo. (Poland), Il Girotondo coop socaile srl (Italy) and fabula movens d.o.o. (Croatia).

Agency for Mobility and EU Programs is kindly asking students who have already registered to do so once again because, due to technical difficulties, their e-mail addresses have unfortunately not been recorded. Re-registration is required so that students can receive a link to join the lecture.

Agency for Mobility and EU Programs has launched a series of thematic lectures for Erasmus+ beneficiaries to make it easier for them to implement projects or go on student exchanges due to pandemic crisis. The second thematic lecture will be held on November 30, 2020 at 2 pm till 3:30 pm and is intended for students of Erasmus+, CEEPUS and Bilateral programs, both incoming and outgoing.

Head of Juraj Dobrila University of Pula Office for partnership and projects dr.sc. Ivona Peternel visited Faculty of Forestry (University of Sarajevo) within Erasmus + K107 programme. The two institutions are collaborating since 2012., and for the past two years have been exchanging staff through mobility programme. This year Juraj Dobrila University of Pula will host two students during spring semester for the first time. 

On October 22nd, 2019 Mrs. Miyuki Arai wisited Juraj Dobrila University of Pula within Erasmus+ programme. Head of the Office for Partnership and Projects, Ivona Peternel, PhD hosted Mrs. Arai for a meeting during wich they discussed further cooperation terms and developmet within Erasmus+ programme. As Juraj Dobrila University of Pula and Saint Mary's University have active cooperation in academic year 2019/2020 it is in interest of both to strenghten present cooperation and agree on best terms for exchange programme paticipants.   

Fifteen students from Germany, DHBW Ravensburg, visited Juraj Dobrila University of Pula. Office for Partnership and Projects hosted students durig which students gained informations about University and Erasmus+ programm. After the meeting students hade a tour of University and Student Center.

Mrs. Eveline Deyneka visited Juraj Dobrila University of Pula on July 23rd, 2019 as a representative of IESA Art & Culture School in Paris. Head of the Office for Partnership and Projects, dr. sc. Ivona Peternel and Dean of Faculty for Interdisciplinary, Italian and Cultural Studies, izv. Prof. dr. sc. Tea Golja hosted Mrs. Deyneka. 

Israeli representatives of the WILLIAM project (Welcome to Israel! Learning & Leading „Internationalization at Home“: Assistance & Management tool) visited Juraj Dobrila University of Pula within the International Staff Week program which was held from 27th until 30th May, 2019.

Colleagues from Armenian State University of Economics, Shushan Movsisyan (Research Center- AMBERD), Manush Kalantaryan (Department of Marketing and Business Organization, Chair of Marketing) and Arpine Hakobyan (Chair of Managerial accounting and auditing) visited Juraj Dobrila University of Pula within Erasmus+ Programme. 

On February 11-15, doc. dr. sc. Iva Slivar visited Armenian State University of Economic within Erasmus+ programme. Doc. dr. sc. Slivar shared her experience with colleagues of ASUE and was the trainee at the same time. Head of Foreign Relations Division, Vard Ghukasyan briefly presented the transition to the Bologna system, the obstacles to its implementation and how to eliminate them. Vard Ghukasyan presented RA education system, organizational peculiarities of higher education at ASUE.