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Zagreb School of Economics and Management

Zagreb, Croatia
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  • 3.9
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Zagreb School of Economics and Management About

ZSEM, Croatia's top business school, holds AACSB accreditation since 2013, reaffirmed in 2019. Recognized as Croatia's best institution in economics and business by the Croatian Agency for Science and Higher Education.

History

The Zagreb School of Economics and Management began operations in September 2002, with the enrollment of its first generation of students. This marked the beginning of a culmination of years of work towards the goal of bringing the best practices of business schools to Croatia and creating a business school with talented business people.

Career

Career Center aids the ZSEM mission by acting in the field of career planning and student training, with special attention given to employment, internship, international exchange and the Alumni.

The Goal of the Career Center is a long-term individual cooperation with the companies engaged in the processes of internship and recruitment of young prospective employees in accordance to the firm’s preferences and objectives. In this way, we intend to stress personal approach, availability and sound support of ZSEM management in all our business relations to the employers.

Zagreb School of Economics and Management Key Statistics & Highlights

  • 200 Students (int'l)
  • Private Institution Type

Zagreb School of Economics and Management Overview

Student services

Students’ Center (Cro. Studentski centar) is a central place for students and offers them many advantages, such as working through student contracts. Students can also live in student homes, given their rights have been met. This whole process begins with sending required documents to the Students’ center.

Housing services

Admission to the ZSEM does not include accommodation. It is up to the student to find it, but we will provide you with some guidance and help. Student residences and dorms are, unfortunately, not available but we work very closely together with 2 agencies which helps our students find the right accommodation.

Library services

Digital library contains exclusively FEB Zagreb's e-publications and it is intended for FEB Zagreb students, teaching and non-teaching staff. The collection can be searched by title, author, publication year or key words and browsed by categories - title, author, study year, reference/scientific books and faculty's journals/articles.

Sports facilities

People who do sports professionally often think of their education as well. ZSEM offers high quality program adapted to all students who do sports professionally and actively. This program is made up for those students who cannot attend regular class due to trainings and their sports career.

At ZSEM currently study around 20 sportsmen who do different sports: 25 categorized sportsmen, 15 state champions and a few medal winners from world and European championships, as well as the Universiade. Around 5% of ZSEM students does sports on daily basis. ZSEM students represented Croatia in the last two winter and summer Universiades, as well as Olympic games in London, in 2012.

Student clubs

  • Student option
  • Students’ sports association
  • Sixsigma
  • NEXT Junior Enterprise
  • IT club
  • Student Management Club
  • Student Financial and Investment Club
  • Marketing Club „Idea“

Accreditation

The Zagreb School of Economics and Management, its professors and employees, with their dedicated work and high quality standards in all segments of business, achieved AACSB’s accreditation, thus confirming the position of leading business school in Croatia.

Zagreb School of Economics and Management Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Croatia Country
Zagreb City

Zagreb School of Economics and Management Student Reviews & Awards

3.9

Based on 24 reviews

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4/5

Good teachers and a positive study experience

My study experience was good, and the teacher were helpful

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Aug 2026 - Oct 2030
Posted on Aug 2026
4/5

A Degree built on sacrifice and strength

My study journey was never just about attending classes or earning credits — it was about proving to myself that I could build a future with my own hands. At 22, I fully financed my education independently, covering tuition and living expenses while working alongside my studies. Choosing a private institution meant taking full responsibility for my path, with no shortcuts and no one else to rely on but myself. Working and studying at the same time meant my student life looked very different from the traditional, carefree experience. There were long days, early mornings, and moments when exhaustion and doubt felt overwhelming. Still, I made a conscious effort to find balance, joy, and connection, refusing to let struggle be the only story of my youth. Through this journey, I gained far more than academic knowledge. I learned discipline, resilience, and self-trust — lessons that will stay with me far beyond graduation. Every challenge I faced became proof of my strength, and every sacrifice became a step toward the person I am becoming. This experience taught me that even when the road is difficult, consistency, courage, and belief in yourself can turn hard work into something deeply meaningful and empowering.

Posted by Bianca Gerbec
Studied from Oct 2022 - Feb 2026
Posted on Jan 2026
3/5

Takes long time around 5years

I had got neutral experience from my turkish university

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Aug 2026 - Sep 2030
Posted on Aug 2026
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