University Of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica

What University Of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica does

University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica (Veleučilište Velika Gorica, VVG) is a Croatian public higher education institution founded in 2003, headquartered in Velika Gorica near Zagreb. The institution delivers nine professional study programmes across three tiers — a short-cycle study (Digitalne tehnologije / Digital Technologies, 120 ECTS), five undergraduate programmes (Računalni sustavi / Computer Systems, Upravljanje u kriznim uvjetima / Crisis Management, Održavanje zrakoplova / Aircraft Maintenance, Očna optika / Eye Optics, and Motorna vozila / Motor Vehicles, 180 ECTS each), and four graduate programmes (Krizni menadžment, Informacijski sustavi, Logistički menadžment, and Optometrija, 120 ECTS each). VVG also operates a lifelong learning portfolio that includes Cisco Academy certification, state-matura exam preparation, full-stack web development, and crisis-management modules. The institution holds the only graduate-level Optometry programme in Croatia.

Instruction combines classroom teaching on the Velika Gorica campus (Zagrebačka 5 and 3) with practical training at 113 partner organisations spanning aviation (Croatia Airlines – Tehnika, Zagreb Airport, Aviation Technical Center), crisis management and emergency services (Ministry of Interior, Civil Protection Directorate, Croatian Firefighting Association, Red Cross, Mountain Rescue), healthcare (Children's Hospital Zagreb, Sestre milosrdnice Clinical Hospital Center), logistics (Croatian Post, Orbico), and IT (KING ICT). Technology infrastructure comprises Cisco networking equipment, specialised laboratories for aircraft maintenance, optometry clinics, automotive workshops, and computer systems facilities, with Microsoft and CONRIS platforms supporting student and administrative management.

VVG generates revenue primarily through tuition fees (2,400–4,300 EUR per academic year depending on programme, paid annually or in eight instalments), supplemented by administrative and processing fees, publication sales, EU project funding (Interreg, Erasmus+, GreenSoil+), and government appropriations under the Croatian higher-education framework. The institution has produced 4,294 graduates as of the 2025/2026 academic year, serves roughly 51–100 staff, and operates with a public/institutional ownership structure under the oversight of the Ministry of Science and Education.

Name

University Of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica

Legal name

Veleučilište Velika Gorica

Website

https://vvg.hr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Croatian public university of applied sciences offering nine professional study programmes in technology, aviation, crisis management, optometry, logistics, and automotive, serving domestic students, professionals, and international exchange learners through campus instruction and industry partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Velika Gorica

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Undergraduate Programs: Annual tuition fees charged to students for professional undergraduate study programs, with amounts varying by program. Most programs priced at 2,900 EUR per year, with Očna optika at 3,650 EUR.
2. Tuition Fees - Graduate Programs: Annual tuition fees for professional graduate study programs. Most programs at 2,800 EUR, with Optometrija at 4,300 EUR.
3. Tuition Fees - Short Study Program: Annual tuition for the short professional study in Digital Technologies at 2,400 EUR.
4. Administrative and Processing Fees: One-time fees for enrollment procedures, documentation, certificate issuance, diploma duplicates, and other administrative services.
5. Publication Sales: Sale of textbooks, manuals, scripts, and collections published by the university to students, alumni, and staff at preferential prices.
6. EU Project Funding: Funding from European Union projects including Interreg programs, Erasmus+, and other international cooperation initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VVG delivers nine professional applied study programmes (one short-cycle, five undergraduate, four graduate) covering Computer Systems, Crisis Management, Aircraft Maintenance, Eye Optics, Motor Vehicles, Information Systems, Logistics Management, and Optometry. It also provides lifelong learning courses including Cisco CCNA certification, state graduation exam preparation, crisis management modules, and Croatian language for foreigners. Educational services are delivered through on-campus instruction combined with practical training at 113 partner institutions and 70 international Erasmus partners.

Product overview

University Of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica (Veleučilište Velika Gorica) offers a portfolio of 9 professional study programmes organized into three tiers: Short Study Programme (stručni kratki studij), Undergraduate Study Programme (stručni prijediplomski studij, 180 ECTS), and Graduate Study Programme (stručni diplomski studij, 120 ECTS). The Short Study Programme includes Digitalne tehnologije focused on digital skills and AI applications. The five Undergraduate programmes cover Računalni sustavi (Computer Systems), Upravljanje u kriznim uvjetima (Crisis Management), Održavanje zrakoplova (Aircraft Maintenance), Očna optika (Eye Optics), and Motorna vozila (Motor Vehicles). The four Graduate programmes include Krizni menadžment (Crisis Management), Informacijski sustavi (Information Systems), Logistički menadžment (Logistics Management), and Optometrija (Optometry). Additionally, the university offers lifelong learning courses including Cisco Academy, state graduation exam preparation, Croatian language for foreigners, FullStack web programming, and specialized crisis management modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gaudeamus: The official information bulletin/magazine of the University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, publishing news about institutional activities, student achievements, and projects.

Products and services

• Digitalne tehnologije (Digital Technologies)

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,294 graduates as of 2025/2026 academic year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

38 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• VG Čistoća d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Leading partner in GreenSoil+ project for circular bio-waste management through composting and technosol production, implemented under Interreg VI-A IPA Croatia-Bosnia and Herzegovina program.
• Ministarstvo obrane Republike HrvatskecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Defense partnership for Computer Systems study program, providing practical training opportunities and industry expertise for students pursuing careers in defense-related IT and security.
• Zagrebački holding d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZagreb Holding partnership for practical training and cooperation, providing students with real-world experience in municipal services and operations management.
• Hrvatska udruga MIPROcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIPRO Croatian ICT association partnership supporting professional development and networking opportunities for IT students.
• KING ICT d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKING ICT partnership for student practical training in information technology and systems integration.
• KSUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSU partnership providing practical training opportunities for computer systems students.
• Croatia Airlines – TehnikaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary industry partner for Aircraft Maintenance study program, providing practical training and employment pathways for graduates in aviation maintenance.
• Hrvatska kontrola zračne plovidbecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian Air Traffic Control partnership supporting aviation studies with practical training opportunities.
• Međunarodna zračna luka Zagreb d.d.flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerZagreb International Airport partnership providing hands-on training for aircraft maintenance students at a major aviation hub.
• Zrakoplovno-tehnički centar Velika GoricaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation Technical Center partnership providing practical training facilities and industry expertise for aircraft maintenance students locally.
• Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslovaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Interior partnership for Crisis Management studies, providing expertise and practical training in civil protection, police operations, and emergency response.
• Platforma hrvatskih županija i gradova za smanjenje rizika od katastrofacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform of Croatian Counties and Cities for Disaster Risk Reduction partnership supporting crisis management education and research.
• Ravnateljstvo za civilnu zaštitu – MUPflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil Protection Directorate partnership providing expertise in emergency management and disaster response training.
• Hrvatska vatrogasna zajednicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian Firefighting Association partnership for fire safety and emergency response education.
• Hrvatska gorska služba spašavanjacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian Mountain Rescue Service partnership for search and rescue training in crisis management programs.
• Hrvatski zavod za hitnu medicinucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian Emergency Medicine Institute partnership for emergency medical training in crisis management studies.
• Hrvatski centar za potresno inženjerstvocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian Center for Earthquake Engineering partnership supporting specialized training in seismic safety and structural engineering aspects of crisis management.
• Agencija za upravljanje rizicima AZURcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAZUR Risk Management Agency partnership providing expertise in risk assessment and management education.
• CONRISflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONRIS network (Crisis Management Universities Network) partnership for crisis management education, research collaboration, and European Student Research Conference organization.
• Hrvatski Crveni križcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian Red Cross partnership for humanitarian aid and disaster response training in crisis management.
• Zavod za javno zdravstvo Zagrebačke županijecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic Health Institute partnership supporting crisis management and healthcare emergency education.
• Klinika za dječje bolesti ZagrebcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildren's Hospital Zagreb partnership providing clinical practice opportunities for optometry students.
• Optika AndacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOptika Anda optical retail partnership providing practical training and employment pathways for optometry graduates.
• The European Academy of Optometry and OpticsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Academy membership providing international recognition, continuing education opportunities, and professional network for optometry students and graduates.
• Essilor d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEssilor optical company partnership providing optical equipment expertise and industry connections for optometry students.
• Auto Hrvatska Autoservisi d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuto Hrvatska authorized service partnership providing practical automotive maintenance training at certified facilities.
• FS Alpe AdriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFS Alpe Adria automotive training partnership for motor vehicle education.
• Prvomajska Zagreb d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrvomajska automotive company partnership providing practical training opportunities.
• TOKIĆ d.o.o./TEC – Tokić Edukacijski CentarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTokić Education Center partnership providing automotive technical training and certification preparation.
• Centar za vozila Hrvatske d.d.flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian Vehicle Center partnership providing vehicle inspection and technical expertise for motor vehicle students.
• DOK-ING d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOK-ING defense and special vehicles company partnership providing advanced technical training.
• Auto Gašparić d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuto Gašparić automotive dealership and service partnership providing practical training.
• Obrazovni centar Porsche CroatiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPorsche Education Center partnership providing premium automotive brand training and certification opportunities.
• Hrvatska poštaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian Post partnership providing logistics training, supply chain management education, and employment pathways.
• M SAN Logistika d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerM SAN Logistics partnership providing practical training in distribution and logistics operations.
• Orbico d.o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrbico distribution and logistics partnership supporting supply chain education.
• Klinički bolnički centar Sestre milosrdnicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSestre milosrdnice Clinical Hospital Center partnership for healthcare crisis management training and clinical practice.
• Grad Velika GoricaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Velika Gorica partnership as key collaborator in LoRIS project for local climate resilience and crisis simulation center development.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sveučilište Sjever: Public Croatian university (university status) with multiple campuses offering applied and professional study programmes. Comparable as a multi-campus Croatian higher education institution serving regional labour market needs with industry partnerships.
• Veleučilište u Požegi: Public Croatian university of applied sciences in Požega offering professional study programmes in applied fields. Comparable as a smaller regional public veleučilište with similar Croatian higher education regulatory and funding structure.
• Veleučilište u Karlovcu: Public university of applied sciences in Karlovac, Croatia, offering professional study programmes in technical and applied fields. Comparable in mission, structure, and Croatian higher education regulatory framework as a direct veleučilište peer.
• Veleučilište Libertas: Zagreb-based private university of applied sciences offering economics, IT, and applied business programmes. Comparable as a Croatian veleučilište competitor for undergraduate and graduate students, particularly in Zagreb catchment.
• Veleučilište u Slavonskom Brodu: Public Croatian university of applied sciences offering professional study programmes in technical disciplines. Directly comparable as a regional public veleučilište with similar governance, tuition model, and applied sciences curriculum structure.
• Veleučilište VERN: Zagreb-based private university of applied sciences offering professional undergraduate and graduate programmes in economics, IT, and applied fields. Comparable as a Croatian university of applied sciences competing for similar student segments in the Zagreb metropolitan area.
• Veleučilište u Šibeniku: Public Croatian university of applied sciences in Šibenik offering professional study programmes. Comparable as a regional public veleučilište operating under the same Croatian higher education framework and serving a similar applied-education mission.
• Tehničko veleučilište u Zagrebu (TVZ): Zagreb-based public university of applied sciences offering professional undergraduate and graduate programmes in technical fields. Directly comparable as a Croatian veleučilište with similar applied sciences focus, multiple engineering/IT tracks, and industry-partnership-driven practical training model.

Regional players

• Hrvatsko vojno učilište "Dr. Franjo Tuđman": Croatian Defence Ministry-affiliated higher education institution providing military and defence-focused applied education. Comparable as a specialized Croatian public institution offering applied study programmes with strong government partnership structures, particularly relevant to VVG's Ministry of Defense-linked Computer Systems track.

Broad incumbents

• Sveučilište u Zagrebu: Croatia's largest and oldest comprehensive university. Functions as a broad incumbent in Croatian higher education, offering similar applied and academic programmes at scale, and competing for the same domestic high school graduate pool as VVG.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vvg.hr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universityofappliedsciencesvelikagorica

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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