Farmaceutsko-biokemijski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu

What Farmaceutsko-biokemijski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu does

The Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry of the University of Zagreb (Farmaceutsko-biokemijski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu) is a public higher education and research institution founded in 1885 and located at Ante Kovačića 1, Zagreb, Croatia. It is the only institution in Croatia offering integrated university education in both Pharmacy and Medical Biochemistry, delivering five-year, 300 ECTS programmes that are recognized across the EU under Directive 2005/36/EC. The faculty operates 14 specialized departments (Zavodi) spanning analytical chemistry, drug analysis, biophysics, biochemistry, pharmaceutical botany, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutical technology, pharmacognosy, pharmacology, physical chemistry, nutrition and dietetics, medical biochemistry and hematology, microbiology, and organic chemistry. Its research infrastructure includes the Center for Translational Research and Innovation in Pharmacy, the Center for Applied Pharmacy, the Center for Applied Medical Biochemistry, and the Fran Kušan Pharmaceutical Botanical Garden.

The faculty serves approximately 1,400 students across undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate specialist (seven 60 ECTS programmes including Clinical Pharmacy, Drug Development, Molecular Diagnostics, and Toxicology), and doctoral (Pharmaceutical-Biochemical Sciences) tracks, plus international students enrolled in the English-language MPHARM Pharmacy programme. Revenue is generated primarily through Croatian state budget allocations channelled via the University of Zagreb, competitive research grants from the Croatian Science Foundation (HrZZ) and the European Regional Development Fund (e.g., FarmInova, FarmInovaPRO), tuition fees for postgraduate and international programmes, and contract research/continuing education with pharmaceutical industry partners. Distribution is direct via the centralized national admissions portal for domestic students and a dedicated mpharm.pharma.hr portal for international applicants.

The faculty produces approximately 547 published scientific papers per academic year, maintains 43 active research projects (of which 23% are international), reports a 92% graduate employment rate, and counts faculty members among Stanford's top 2% most influential scientists globally. Customer-facing operations are supported by a Central Library (Središnja knjižnica), an e-learning platform (Merlin/Moodle), and a project database (projekti.pharma.hr). It is governed as a constituent college of the University of Zagreb under Croatian higher education law, with no private shareholders or external equity ownership.

Name

Farmaceutsko-biokemijski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu

Legal name

Farmaceutsko-biokemijski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu

Website

https://pharma.unizg.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry of the University of Zagreb is a public Croatian higher education and research institution, the sole national provider of integrated Pharmacy and Medical Biochemistry degrees (300 ECTS, 5 years, EU-recognized), serving roughly 1,400 students across undergraduate, postgraduate specialist, doctoral, and English-language MPHARM tracks.

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Product category

Pharmacy and Medical Biochemistry Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

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PRIMARYEDAHAGAE

Schools of Pharmacy

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAGAI

Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYEDAAALAC

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

Keywords

• Pharmacy education
• Medical biochemistry
• Higher education
• Pharmaceutical research
• Graduate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Zagreb

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. State Budget / Government Funding: As a constituent faculty of the University of Zagreb, the institution is primarily funded through the Croatian state budget, national science funding programmes (Hrvatska zaklada za znanost / Croatian Science Foundation), and European Union structural funds (European Regional Development Fund, Operational Programme Competitiveness and Cohesion). Funding is allocated for research projects, infrastructure, and operational costs.
2. Tuition and Fees: The faculty charges tuition fees for specialized postgraduate studies and doctoral programmes. Tuition fees are determined annually per academic year (e.g., decision on tuition fees for academic year 2026/2027). International students pay fees for the English-language Pharmacy programme (MPharm). Fee-based services include continuing education programmes and professional training courses.
3. Research Project Grants and Contracts: Revenue is generated through competitively won research grants from national (Croatian Science Foundation, Ministry of Science) and international funding bodies (EU Horizon programmes, World Bank, Swiss-Croatian Cooperation Programme, Polish NAWA). Projects include pharmaceutical development, drug analysis, biomedical research, and educational initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Core offering

The Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry of the University of Zagreb provides higher education in pharmacy and medical biochemistry. It offers integrated undergraduate and graduate programs (5 years, 300 ECTS) in pharmacy and medical biochemistry, an English-language pharmacy program (MPHARM), seven postgraduate specialist programs, and doctoral studies, supported by 14 specialized departments and multiple research centers.

Product overview

The Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry offers a portfolio of educational products structured as integrated study programs. The core offerings are two five-year integrated undergraduate/graduate programs (300 ECTS each): the Croatian-language Pharmacy and Medical Biochemistry programs, plus an English-language Pharmacy program (MPHARM) for international students. These lead to Master-level qualifications recognized across the EU. Building on this foundation, the faculty offers seven postgraduate specialist programs (60 ECTS each) covering Clinical Pharmacy, Medical Biochemistry, Dermatopharmacy, Drug Development, Molecular Diagnostics, Phytopharmacy, and Toxicology, plus a doctoral program in Pharmaceutical-Biochemical Sciences. Supplementary services include the Center for Applied Pharmacy (providing pharmacotherapy counseling and mentor training), the Center for Translational Research and Innovation, and the Fran Kušan Pharmaceutical Botanical Garden for education and research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrated Pharmacy Program Five-year integrated undergraduate and graduate program in pharmacy, totaling 300 ECTS, designed for students pursuing a professional career as a pharmacist.
• Medical Biochemistry Program Five-year integrated undergraduate and graduate program in medical biochemistry, totaling 300 ECTS. The Faculty is the only provider of medical biochemistry education in Croatia.
• MPHARM English-Language Pharmacy Program English-language pharmacy program designed for international students seeking a pharmacy degree from the University of Zagreb.
• Postgraduate Specialist Programs A set of seven postgraduate specialist programs for continuing education and professional specialization in pharmaceutical and biochemical fields.
• Doctoral Program Doctoral program in pharmacy and medical biochemistry supporting advanced research training and academic career development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% graduate employment rate after completing the faculty
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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability5 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Programme for University Studies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEEPUS is a Central European academic mobility programme covering 16 member countries including Croatia, Austria, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Czech Republic, Hungary, North Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and others. The programme enables student and staff exchanges through CEEPUS networks and freemover arrangements. The faculty participates actively in CEEPUS networks and summer schools.
• Erasmus+ Programme PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Erasmus+ programme is the EU's largest education and training programme supporting student and staff mobility. The faculty maintains Erasmus+ agreements with partner universities enabling student study exchanges (2-12 months), professional traineeships, combined study and traineeship placements, and staff teaching/training mobility. The 2026/27 call offers mobility periods from 15 June 2026 to 30 June 2027 with a maximum of 40 approved applications.
• IPSF (International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPSF is a global federation of pharmacy student associations. CPSA, the faculty's student association, is affiliated with IPSF, enabling participation in international pharmacy student events, exchanges, and the Student Exchange Programme (SEP).
• EPSA (European Pharmaceutical Students' Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPSA is the European umbrella organisation for pharmacy students. CPSA maintains active membership in EPSA, facilitating participation in European pharmacy student events, campaigns, and mobility projects.
• Sveučilište u Zagrebu (University of Zagreb)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe faculty is a constituent college of the University of Zagreb, operating under its governance, quality assurance framework, and strategic plan. The university provides administrative support, mobility coordination, and shared infrastructure. Bilateral exchange agreements are managed at the university level.
• Alumni (FARMEBS)minorOthersFARMEBS is the alumni association of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry. It maintains connections between graduates and the faculty, supports student events, and contributes to the faculty's professional network and reputation.
• Erasmus Mundus Consortium PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus Mundus is an EU programme promoting European higher education through joint degree programmes and excellence centres. The faculty may participate in Erasmus Mundus certified joint programmes with partner EU universities, with scholarships for students and academics.
• NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAWA's Strategic Partnerships Programme enables international academic collaboration. The faculty participates in Green Sunscreen, a project funded by NAWA, conducting advanced research on natural UV-protective ingredients.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Helsinki Faculty of Pharmacy: Finland's only pharmacy faculty, with comparable size (~1,400 students scale), broad disciplinary coverage including pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacology, and EU-wide degree recognition.
• University of Vienna Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Austrian pharmacy faculty within a major research university, comparable in integrated Pharmacy training, EU recognition, and pharmaceutical sciences research output.
• Charles University Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové: Czech Republic's flagship pharmacy faculty with a long heritage (founded 1909), offering integrated 5-year Pharmacy programmes and pharmaceutical sciences research. Comparable scale, EU recognition profile, and Central European positioning.
• University of Ljubljana Faculty of Pharmacy: Slovenia's primary pharmacy faculty, directly comparable as a small Central European public university faculty offering 5-year integrated Pharmacy programmes with EU recognition. Closest geographic and structural peer within the former Yugoslav academic space.
• Jagiellonian University Faculty of Pharmacy: Poland's oldest pharmacy faculty, based in Krakow, offering integrated Pharmacy programmes and pharmaceutical sciences research. Comparable heritage (founded 1783), research output, and Central European positioning.
• University of Belgrade Faculty of Pharmacy: Serbia's main pharmacy faculty with a similar regional academic structure and integrated Pharmacy and Medical Biochemistry training. Comparable in scale and regional labour-market positioning for the Western Balkans.
• Semmelweis University Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Hungary's principal pharmacy faculty within a major medical university, offering integrated Pharmacy programmes and postgraduate specialisations. Closely comparable in size, regional positioning, and EU-wide degree recognition.
• Comenius University Bratislava Faculty of Pharmacy: Slovakia's principal pharmacy faculty, comparable in size, CEE regional positioning, and offering integrated Pharmacy programmes with EU recognition.

Broad incumbents

• UCL School of Pharmacy: Larger and globally ranked UK pharmacy school, offering comparable integrated Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences programmes but with materially greater international brand recognition, research funding, and fee-paying student volumes.

Others

• European Pharmaceutical Students' Association (EPSA): European umbrella organisation for pharmacy students in which the faculty's CPSA affiliate participates. Comparable as an ecosystem participant shaping student mobility, exchange programmes, and European pharmacy education policy.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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