Veleučilište u Šibeniku / Šibenik University of Applied Sciences

What Veleučilište u Šibeniku / Šibenik University of Applied Sciences does

Veleučilište u Šibeniku (Šibenik University of Applied Sciences, also operating as VUŠ) is a Croatian public higher education institution located in Šibenik, Šibensko-kninska županija, established in 1997 as Visoka škola za turistički menadžment and formally reorganized as Veleučilište u Šibeniku in June 2006. The institution operates under the supervision of the Croatian Ministry of Science and Higher Education and delivers Bologna-compliant professional study programs. Its primary customers are Croatian and other European students seeking employment-ready professional qualifications across applied disciplines; secondary customer segments include working professionals enrolling in continuing-education certification programs, and inbound international exchange students.

The academic portfolio comprises five undergraduate professional study programs (stručni prijediplomski studij) — Tourism Management, Computer Science, Business Informatics, Traffic/Transport, Nursing, and Public Administration — and two graduate professional study programs (stručni diplomski studij) in Management and Public Administration. Beyond degree offerings, VUŠ operates a cjeloživotno učenje (lifelong learning) division built around branded technology-certification programs with Fortinet (cybersecurity), Microsoft (digital skills), and Oracle (database and software), plus a seminar and professional examination for tourist guides. Supporting infrastructure includes the national Studomat student information system, AAI@EduHr academic authentication, a virtual campus tour platform, the 332-bed Studentski dom PALACIN dormitory, a Career Development Center, alumni network, library, psychological counseling, and international student mobility via Erasmus+ and the CEEPUS network spanning 14 Central and Southeast European countries.

VUŠ operates a non-market revenue model typical of European public universities: it is primarily funded by Croatian state budget allocations through the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, supplemented by non-publicly-disclosed tuition fees (školarina), lifelong-learning program fees, student-housing revenue, and competitive European grant income (e.g., the 2022 WOBIS Erasmus+ KA2 consortium at EUR 223,265). Go-to-market is recruitment-driven: prospective undergraduate and graduate students apply directly via the central admissions system, supplemented by high-school recruitment, open days, and digital outreach across the institution's website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube channels. International student mobility and grant-driven projects provide additional revenue diversification, while competitive differentiation rests on Bologna-process compliance, modern facilities, and Erasmus+/CEEPUS exchange access.

Name

Veleučilište u Šibeniku / Šibenik University of Applied Sciences

Legal name

Veleučilište u Šibeniku

Website

https://vus.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Veleučilište u Šibeniku is a Croatian public University of Applied Sciences offering professional undergraduate and graduate degree programs in tourism management, IT, transport, nursing, public administration, plus lifelong learning certifications for domestic and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Professional study programs
• Undergraduate degrees
• Lifelong learning
• Student accommodation

Headquarters

HQ city

Šibenik

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Veleučilište u Šibeniku is a Croatian University of Applied Sciences that delivers accredited Bologna-compliant professional higher education. It offers five 6-semester undergraduate professional study programs (stručni prijediplomski studij) and two 4-semester graduate professional study programs (stručni diplomski studij) across tourism management, computer science, business informatics, traffic/transport, nursing, and public administration. Beyond degree programs, it provides lifelong learning (cjeloživotno učenje) certification programs in partnership with Fortinet, Microsoft, and Oracle, along with student accommodation in the PALACIN dormitory and international exchange services via Erasmus+ and CEEPUS.

Product overview

Veleučilište u Šibeniku is a University of Applied Sciences (visoko učilište/veleučilište) offering accredited professional study programs in Croatia. The institution provides two tiers of degree programs: five undergraduate professional studies (stručni prijediplomski studij) spanning 6 semesters leading to bachelor's-level qualifications, and two graduate professional studies (stručni diplomski studij) spanning 4 semesters. The undergraduate programs include Turistički menadžment (Tourism Management, awarding the title prvostupnik baccalaureus ekonomije), Računarstvo (Computer Science), Poslovna informatika (Business Informatics), Promet (Traffic/Transport), Sestrinstvo (Nursing), and Upravni studij (Public Administration). The graduate programs include Menadžment (Management, magisasr menadžmenta) and Upravni studij (magistar javne uprave). Beyond degree programs, the institution offers cjeloživotno obrazovanje (lifelong learning) through partner programs including the Fortinet Security Academy, Microsoft Digital Skills Development Program, and Oracle Academy, as well as seminars for professional certification such as the tourist guide examination. The programs follow Bologna process standards and are taught in modern facilities. The institution also operates a student dormitory (Studentski dom PALACIN) with 332 beds and provides various student services including career development, library access, and international exchange programs via Erasmus+ and CEEPUS.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stručni prijediplomski studij Turistički menadžment (Undergraduate Professional Study in Tourism Management) A 6-semester undergraduate professional study program in Tourism Management leading to the professional title of prvostupnik (baccalaureus) ekonomije. Designed for high school graduates seeking professional qualifications in the tourism sector.
• Stručni prijediplomski studij Računarstvo (Undergraduate Professional Study in Computer Science) An undergraduate professional study program in Computer Science leading to the professional title of prvostupnik (baccalaureus), focusing on software development, databases, and web technologies for high school graduates pursuing IT careers.
• Stručni prijediplomski studij Poslovna informatika (Undergraduate Professional Study in Business Informatics) An undergraduate professional study program in Business Informatics leading to the professional title of prvostupnik (baccalaureus) poslovne informatike, combining business and IT knowledge for high school graduates.
• Stručni prijediplomski studij Promet (Undergraduate Professional Study in Traffic/Transport) An undergraduate professional study program in Traffic/Transport leading to the professional title of prvostupnik (baccalaureus) inženjer prometa, covering transport logistics and technology for students pursuing transport-sector careers.
• Stručni prijediplomski studij Sestrinstvo (Undergraduate Professional Study in Nursing) An undergraduate professional study program in Nursing leading to the professional title of prvostupnik (baccalaureus) sestrinstva, preparing students for healthcare careers.
• Stručni prijediplomski studij Upravni studij (Undergraduate Professional Study in Public Administration) An undergraduate professional study program in Public Administration leading to the professional title of prvostupnik (baccalaureus) javne uprave, for students pursuing public-sector administration careers.
• Stručni diplomski studij Menadžment (Graduate Professional Study in Management) A 4-semester graduate professional study program in Management leading to the professional title of magisar menadžmenta, for bachelor's holders seeking advanced management qualifications.
• Stručni diplomski studij Upravni studij (Graduate Professional Study in Public Administration) A graduate professional study program in Public Administration leading to the professional title of magistar javne uprave, for bachelor's holders pursuing advanced public administration careers.
• Fortinet Security Academy Program A lifelong learning (cjeloživotno obrazovanje) program offered in partnership with Fortinet, providing cybersecurity training and certification preparation to students and professionals.
• Microsoft Digital Skills Development Program A lifelong learning program in partnership with Microsoft, focusing on digital skills development for students and working professionals.
• Oracle Academy Program A lifelong learning program in partnership with Oracle, providing education in Oracle technologies and database management for students and professionals.
• Studentski dom PALACIN (Student Dormitory) A modern student dormitory with capacity of 332 beds distributed across 158 double rooms and 16 single rooms, providing accommodation services for enrolled students.
• Erasmus+ International Exchange International student and staff mobility program enabling study exchanges with partner universities across Europe, with scholarship opportunities for enrolled students.
• CEEPUS Mobility Program Central European Exchange Program for university studies offering academic exchange of students and teachers at universities in Central and Southeast Europe with scholarships.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Obcianske zdruzenie Vidiecky parlament na Slovensku (VIPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022WOBIS project consortium partner coordinating the Enhancement of rural women's associations as a chance for growth of women entrepreneurship project. 7 partners from 6 EU countries received 223,265.00 EUR in Erasmus+ funding.
• STOWARZYSZENIE ARID (Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWOBIS project partner from Małopolskie region, Krakow, working on rural women's entrepreneurship enhancement
• New Edu, n.o. (Slovakia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWOBIS project partner from Nitriansky kraj, Nitra, contributing to rural women's skill development
• MERIDAUNIA (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWOBIS project partner from Puglia region, Bovino, working on rural development and women's entrepreneurship
• Edu Consulting, z.u. (Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWOBIS project partner from Zlínský kraj, Záhorovice, contributing to training and education programs
• GROWTH COOP S.COOP.AND (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWOBIS project partner from Andalucía, Cadiz, focused on cooperative and entrepreneurial development
• ErasmusIntern.orgminorOthersPortal for finding international internships, used by students for professional practice abroad
• LEO-NETminorOthersEuropean network for international internship placements
• GlobalplacementminorOthersInternational placement platform for professional practice
• EU-MoveminorOthersPortal for international work and placement opportunities abroad
• Praxis NetworkminorOthersEuropean network for practical training and internship opportunities
• CEEPUS Network PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of universities from Central and Eastern Europe including Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia enabling student and faculty exchanges
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet Security Academy Program providing cybersecurity certification training to students
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Digital Skills Development Program for student technology training and certification
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle Academy Program providing database and software technology education
• Lodz University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partner from Poland, with representatives visiting Šibenik campus

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Veleučilište 'Lavoslav Ružička' u Vukovaru: Public Croatian Veleučilište in Vukovar offering professional undergraduate and graduate programs in economics, law, and applied sciences. Comparable size, public funding model, and program portfolio to VUŠ.
• Veleučilište u Slavonskom Brodu: Public Croatian Veleučilište in Slavonski Brod offering professional programs in mechanical engineering, business, and applied sciences. Comparable regional public polytechnic with similar size, public funding model, and program portfolio to VUŠ.
• Veleučilište u Splitu (Split University of Applied Sciences): University of Applied Sciences unit within the University of Split, located in nearby Dalmatian coast. Offers comparable professional undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, business, and applied sciences. Closest geographic peer in the same tourism-heavy region.
• Veleučilište u Zagrebu (TVZ): Largest Croatian Veleučilište (University of Applied Sciences) in Zagreb, offering similar professional undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, IT, business, and applied sciences under the Bologna Process. Most directly comparable public Croatian polytechnic.
• Veleučilište u Karlovcu: Public Croatian Veleučilište offering professional undergraduate and graduate programs in mechanical engineering, safety, business, and applied sciences. Comparable mid-sized polytechnic operating under the same Bologna framework with similar size and program scope to VUŠ.
• Algebra University of Applied Sciences: Private Croatian Veleučilište in Zagreb with a strong focus on IT, digital, and creative technology programs. Comparable private-sector polytechnic model with strong industry certification partnerships, serving similar lifelong learning and undergraduate markets as VUŠ.
• Veleučilište VERN: Private Croatian Veleučilište in Zagreb offering professional undergraduate and graduate programs in economics, IT, journalism, and tourism — directly comparable in structure and mission to VUŠ, including similar lifelong learning offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Sveučilište u Zadru (University of Zadar): Full public university in Zadar, geographically adjacent to Šibenik on the Croatian coast. Offers undergraduate and graduate programs across humanities, social sciences, IT, and applied fields. Direct regional competitor for prospective students in the same Dalmatian catchment area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@veleucilisteusibeniku2006
• Facebookfacebook.com/veleuciliste.u.sibeniku.hr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/veleuciliste-u-sibeniku-sibenik-university-of-applied-sciences
• Instagraminstagram.com/veleuciliste_u_sibeniku
• TikToktiktok.com/@veleuciliste_u_sibeniku?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

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Profiles1 record

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