Studentski.hr

What Studentski.hr does

Studentski.hr is a Croatian online portal launched in 2013 that operates as a multi-module information and services hub for university students and secondary school pupils preparing for university admission. The platform aggregates daily news, student-life columns, photo galleries, a student jobs board, a peer-contributed study materials repository (with material counts in the thousands across Croatian universities including Zagreb, Osijek, Rijeka, and Split), a student associations directory, a higher education institutions database, and a student-led projects showcase. It distributes via a web portal and dedicated mobile applications for Android and iOS — claimed to be the first Croatian student portal with a dedicated mobile app — and is operated by Centar za razvoj mladih (CERM), a Croatian non-profit focused on youth development headquartered in Zagreb.

The business model is advertising-led and free for end users. Revenue is generated through display advertising on the portal and through long-term sponsored-content partnerships, most prominently with Privredna banka Zagreb (PBZ) for the co-branded 'Financijska abeceda' financial literacy section and with INA for multi-year sponsored content and joint research. Additional partnerships include Fakultet hrvatskih studija (FHS) on alumni and career content, the Croatian Centre for Volunteer Development on the 'Hrvatska volontira' campaign, and Thespian as the development and design vendor. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, operates with a team of 1–10 employees, and serves only the Croatian market.

The go-to-market is community-led: growth is driven by university partnerships, student associations, a volunteer contributor base, content marketing, organic SEO, an email newsletter, social media, and event-based volunteer recruitment. No paid subscription tiers are publicly disclosed, and the portal's competitive positioning emphasizes being a student-created, objective source of information across all major Croatian university centres (Zagreb, Split, Osijek, Rijeka).

Name

Studentski.hr

Legal name

Centar za razvoj mladih

Website

https://studentski.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Studentski.hr is a Croatian student portal launched in 2013 that aggregates news, job listings, peer-contributed study materials, and directories of higher education institutions and student associations for university students, operated by the non-profit Centar za razvoj mladih (CERM) in Zagreb.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Portal / Youth Online Media

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Student & Alumni Communities (BPAMABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Student Media & Publications (Newspaper, Radio, TV) (EDALAHAE)

Keywords

• Student news portal
• Job listings
• Study materials
• Student organizations
• University resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Zagreb

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Advertising: The portal generates revenue through advertising, including display ads and sponsored content placements visible across the platform's pages.
2. Partnerships and sponsored content: Long-term cooperation with partners such as INA and PBZ generates sponsored content and co-branded sections (e.g., Financijska abeceda with PBZ).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Studentski.hr is a free, ad-supported online portal for Croatian university students that aggregates news, student job listings, peer-contributed study materials, directories of student associations and projects, and a database of Croatian higher education institutions. The portal is accessible via web and mobile apps (Android and iOS) and is operated by the non-profit Centar za razvoj mladih (CERM). Revenue is generated through display advertising and sponsored content partnerships with brands such as PBZ and INA.

Product overview

Studentski.hr is a Croatian student news and services portal launched in 2013, operated by Centar za razvoj mladih (Youth Development Center). The platform operates as a multi-module portal centered on the main Studentski.hr content portal, supplemented by a Jobs Board for student employment, a Study Materials Repository for peer-shared academic resources, a Projects Platform showcasing student initiatives, an Associations Directory for student organizations, and an Institutions Database covering Croatian universities and faculties. Additional features include a mobile application for Android and iOS, a Newsletter subscription service, and a Financial ABC educational section developed in partnership with PBZ. The portal serves as a comprehensive hub connecting the Croatian academic community with information, opportunities, and peer-contributed resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studentski.hr Portal A Croatian student news and content portal offering aggregated content across news, student life, entertainment, columns, photo galleries, and local institution coverage for university students and youth across Croatia.
• Studentski.hr Jobs Board A job listing platform connecting students with part-time and full-time employment opportunities, featuring search by city, category, and employment type.
• Study Materials Repository A digital library of student notes, study guides, and exam materials contributed by peers across Croatian universities including University of Zagreb, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, University of Rijeka, University of Split, and Veleučilište u Šibeniku.
• Student Projects Platform A showcase platform for student-led initiatives including Youth Future Croatia, Brucošijada, Model European Union, Pokretač, Studentski poslovni časopis Manager, Starter, Healthy Menza, Projekt Volontiram, and Zlatni Indeks.
• Student Associations Directory A directory of student and youth organizations including EESTEC LC Zagreb, Poduzetnici bez granica (EWoB), Klub studenata elektrotehnike, Udruga studenata povijesti, BETA Hrvatska, and others.
• Student Institutions Database A comprehensive database of Croatian higher education institutions including faculties, libraries, canteens, student centers, dormitories, student services, and universities.
• Studentski.hr Mobile Application A mobile application for Android and iOS devices providing on-the-go access to news, jobs, study materials, and student life content from the Studentski.hr portal.
• Financial ABC (Financijska abeceda) A co-branded financial literacy section in partnership with PBZ providing articles on banking, student accounts, online safety, and personal finance management targeted at Croatian students.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Privredna banka Zagreb (PBZ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPBZ partners with Studentski.hr to deliver financial literacy content through the 'Financijska abeceda' (Financial ABC) section, providing educational resources about banking, student accounts, online safety, and personal finance management targeted at Croatian students.
• INAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerINA has a long-standing cooperation with Studentski.hr, including sponsored content, joint research projects (such as a survey on secondary school students' preferences for natural sciences), and student engagement initiatives. The partnership is described as multi-year.
• Centar za razvoj mladih (CERM)coreOthersStudentski.hr is operated by CERM (Centre for Youth Development), the parent organization that owns and manages the portal. CERM is also a partner referenced through its logo on the footer of the website.
• Fakultet hrvatskih studija (FHS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFHS collaborates with Studentski.hr on sponsored content, including podcast episodes featuring FHS students and graduates, and articles exploring career outcomes of FHS alumni.
• Hrvatski centar za razvoj volonterstvaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudentski.hr covers the 'Hrvatska volontira' campaign organized by the Croatian Centre for Volunteer Development, featuring volunteer activities across Croatia involving thousands of participants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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