Učilište Studium

What Učilište Studium does

Učilište Studium is a private adult education institution headquartered in Osijek, Croatia, operating across 6+ city locations (Vinkovci, Vukovar, Zadar, Šibenik, Split, and Bjelovar) under the direction of Ana Gale. The institution delivers secondary school completion, requalification (prekvalifikacija), professional development, and micro-qualification programs across more than 50 courses spanning healthcare, railway transport, agriculture, IT, public procurement, foreign languages, and personal services. It serves Croatian adults lacking formal credentials, career changers, working professionals requiring certification renewals, and vulnerable populations (long-term unemployed, NEET youth, persons with disabilities) reached through EU-funded projects.

The institution's core technology is a proprietary e-learning platform (e-learning.uciliste-studium.hr) developed in partnership with Informatika Fortuno d.o.o., enabling online delivery of theoretical content and digital enrollment. Specialized methodologies include the Škola brzog čitanja i mudrog učenja (Speed Reading and Smart Learning School), franchised from Germany's DOOR Training & Consulting GmbH, and railway simulation training conducted in real railway station environments.

The revenue model combines four streams: per-program tuition fees (~1,200 HRK per module), government-funded vouchers (Vaučeri) administered through the Croatian Employment Service, EU project grants (Erasmus+, European Social Fund, Interreg), and corporate-sponsored training (notably HŽ Infrastruktura d.o.o. co-financing railway programs at Vinkovci). The institution holds distinctive regulatory credentials including the Hrvatska kvaliteta quality mark (first adult education institution in Croatia to receive it) and Erasmus+ accreditation for 2021-2027.

Name

Učilište Studium

Legal name

Učilište Studium - ustanova za obrazovanje odraslih

Website

https://uciliste-studium.hr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Učilište Studium is a Croatian adult education institution operating across 6+ cities, delivering secondary school completion, requalification, and professional development programs to individuals, career changers, and vulnerable populations, funded through tuition, government vouchers, EU grants, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

GED/HiSET Preparation & Instruction (EDAAABAA), Tutoring, Study Skills & Learning Strategies for ASE (EDAAABAL)

Keywords

• Adult education
• Vocational training
• Language courses
• Requalification programs
• E-learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Osijek

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Training Fees: Revenue from paid educational programs including secondary school completion, retraining (prekvalifikacija), and professional development courses. Pricing varies by program, with some courses (e.g., public procurement specialization) priced at approximately 1,200 HRK.
2. Free Education Vouchers (Vaučeri): Government-funded free education for employed and unemployed individuals in Croatia through a voucher system. The state covers program costs for eligible participants.
3. EU Project Grants: Funding from European Union programs including Erasmus+, European Social Fund, and Interreg. Total value of 10 active projects exceeded 21,000,000 HRK. Includes both as lead partner and consortium partner.
4. HŽ Infrastruktura Sponsored Training: Railway infrastructure company HŽ Infrastruktura d.o.o. co-finances retraining programs for railway professions (construction technician, electrotechnician, locomotive driver training) at Učilište Studium Vinkovci.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A private adult education institution in Croatia that delivers secondary-school completion programs, professional requalification, vocational and continuing-education training, foreign-language courses, and public-procurement training to individual learners through in-person classes at multiple regional offices and an e-learning platform.

Product overview

Učilište Studium is a leading adult education institution in Croatia with multiple campus locations (Osijek, Vinkovci, Vukovar, Zadar, Šibenik, Split) offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational and professional education programs. The institution operates as a unified education platform with several interconnected program categories: (1) Secondary Schools and Requalification programs enabling formal education completion and career change; (2) Training and Professional Development (osposobljavanje i usavršavanje) offering micro-qualification courses in fields like transportation/logistics, agriculture, personal services, and healthcare; (3) Foreign Language Courses aligned with European CEFR competency frameworks; (4) Public Procurement Training with certification; (5) Speed Reading and Smart Learning School in partnership with German company DOOR Training; (6) EU Project programs providing subsidized education through various funding mechanisms. Programs span diverse sectors including railway/transportation, agriculture, healthcare, cosmetics, ICT, construction, and hospitality. The institution also offers e-learning capabilities for online/distance learning and participates extensively in EU-funded projects including Erasmus+ mobility programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary School Completion Programs
• Professional Requalification Programs
• Professional Training Courses
• Foreign Language Courses
• Public Procurement Training
• E-Learning Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-5x increase in reading speed and 50% improvement in concentration for graduates of the Speed Reading School program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Otvoreni univerzitet Subotica d.o.o. (Serbia)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Otvoreni univerzitet Subotica is the lead coordinator of the ROSI (Region of Social Innovations) project under Interreg VI-A IPA Croatia-Serbia 2021-2027. The 18-month project (July 2024 - December 2025) worth 350,326.88 EUR aims to create an environment for social innovation development in the cross-border region.
• VURA – Razvojna agencija Vukovar d.o.o. (Croatia)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024VURA (Development Agency Vukovar) is a partner in the ROSI project alongside Otvoreni univerzitet Subotica and Učilište Studium, contributing to cross-border social innovation development.
• HGSPOT Informatika d.o.o.supportingTechnology or Integration · 11 March 2020Contract signed with HGSPOT Informatika d.o.o. for the procurement of IT equipment for delivering three IT education programs (video animation, virtual reality, 3D modeling) at Učilište Studium Vukovar under the IT Community Region project.
• dm-drogerie markt Hrvatska (dm)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUčilište Studium and dm-drogerie markt Hrvatska are partners in a project to improve the quality of personnel and education for a new generation of pharmaceutical technicians. The partnership creates a shared database of current and former students, facilitates practical training placements, and aims to enhance employment outcomes for graduates in dm pharmacy locations across Croatia.
• DOOR Training & Consulting GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman company DOOR Training & Consulting GmbH provides the methodology for the Speed Reading and Smart Learning School (Škola brzog čitanja i mudrog učenja). The program is franchised in Croatia through Centar za poduku HELENA d.o.o., and delivered by Učilište Studium in cities including Osijek, Valpovo, Vinkovci, Vukovar, Županja, and Zadar.
• HŽ Infrastruktura d.o.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHŽ Infrastruktura d.o.o. (Croatian Railway Infrastructure Ltd.) co-finances retraining programs at Učilište Studium Vinkovci for railway professions including construction technician, electrotechnician, and locomotive driver training. The company issues calls for applications and funds the education of selected candidates.
• Algebra d.o.o.supportingTechnology or IntegrationAlgebra d.o.o. partnered with Učilište Studium to deliver three IT education programs in Vukovar under the IT Community Region EU project: video animation, virtual reality, and 3D modeling. Algebra provides the educational expertise and curriculum for these programs.
• CEPA Torres de la Alameda (Spain)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnder Erasmus+ accreditation, Učilište Studium staff and students visited partner school CEPA Torres de la Alameda near Madrid, Spain. The mobility included workshops on Spanish language, culture, and art, strengthening the international educational partnership.
• CFPA Serafi de Centelles (Spain)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFPA Serafi de Centelles from Olive, Spain hosted a four-person team from Učilište Studium (students Barbara, Lana, Ivano and staff member Tin) for a mobility focused on artificial intelligence opportunities and risks in education.
• Informatika Fortuno d.o.o.supportingTechnology or IntegrationContract signed with Informatika Fortuno d.o.o. for the establishment and implementation of an e-learning system. The company developed the e-learning platform and conducted training for Učilište Studium employees, enabling online course delivery.
• Tehničko učilište Vinkovci (Technical College Vinkovci)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTehničko učilište Vinkovci is the lead partner in the 'Nova znanja za nove poslove u turizmu u VSŽ' project. Učilište Studium is a project partner contributing to the development of tourism education programs. The 20-month project (April 2019 - December 2021) was worth 997,744.84 HRK and was 100% funded by ESF.
• Polet d.o.o. (Vinkovci)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolet d.o.o. for road passenger transport is a partner in the 'Nova znanja za nove poslove u turizmu u VSŽ' project, providing industry expertise for tourism education programs targeting Vukovarsko-srijemska županija.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Andragosko središte za izobrazbu odraslih (ASIO): Andragogical center focused on adult education in Croatia, providing teacher training, program accreditation consulting, and continuing education services. Comparable institutional role in the Croatian adult education ecosystem.
• Pučko otvoreno učilište Osijek: Open University Osijek operates in the same eastern Croatian geography as Studium and offers adult secondary education, retraining, and vocational micro-qualifications. Direct regional competitor for the same customer segments.
• Pučko otvoreno učilište Zagreb: Open University Zagreb is a public adult education institution offering secondary school completion, retraining, language courses, and professional development — directly comparable to Studium's core portfolio. Both target adult learners seeking requalification and continuing education across Croatia.
• Narodno učilište Dubrava: A Zagreb-based people's open university offering adult secondary education, language courses, and vocational training. Comparable community-rooted adult education provider in Croatia.
• Pučko otvoreno učilište Vinkovci: Open University Vinkovci operates in the same eastern Croatian region as Studium's Vinkovci office, offering adult secondary education, requalification, and micro-qualifications. Direct local competitor for vocational retraining.

Regional players

• Otvoreni univerzitet Subotica: Open University Subotica in Serbia is a regional peer offering adult education, retraining, and EU-funded cross-border programs. It is Studium's lead coordinator on the ROSI Interreg project and represents the most direct cross-border comparable in adult education.
• B2 International: Croatian-based training provider focused on professional certification, public procurement, and corporate training. Directly competes with Studium's public procurement specialization program.

Broad incumbents

• Učilište Algebra: Algebra is a larger, established Croatian adult and professional education provider with a strong IT, digital, and management focus; it already partners with Studium on EU-funded IT programs. While it overlaps on adult vocational education, it specializes in technology and is the dominant incumbent in that sub-segment.
• Centar za obrazovanje odraslih (Adult Education Centers network, Croatia): The national network of adult education centers coordinated through ASOO provides public-sector competition and accreditation oversight across Croatia. Comparable as the broader institutional ecosystem in which Studium operates.

Others

• DOOR Training & Consulting GmbH: German methodology provider whose speed-reading and smart-learning curriculum is licensed/franchised through Studium. Comparable as an upstream content/methodology partner rather than direct competitor, but its proprietary programs shape Studium's niche offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/uciliste_studium/?hl=hr
• TikToktiktok.com/@uciliste_studium

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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