Erasmus+ Student Mobility - Student Mobility for Studies (SMS)
COURSES
Incoming Erasmus+ students can choose courses from the list „Courses in English Available to Incoming Students in Academic Year 2024/2025“ in this catalogue, published on Faculty’s website. Courses in catalogue are divided according to study level (undergraduate or graduate) and according to Faculty sections (Forestry, Wood Technology). All courses are awarded with credits using the ECTS system.
The Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology is a constituent of the University of Zagreb. Therefore, for application instructions, please check on the University's website.
ERASMUS+ EXPERIENCES OF INCOMING STUDENTS
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Anna Pikhalo, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Bachelor in Landscape-Park Management, summer semester 2025/2026 (Undergraduate Study Programme: Urban Forestry, Nature Conservation and Environmental Protection)
My mobility experience as part of the Erasmus+ program at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology was one of the most meaningful and unforgettable experiences of my life.
I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who made this journey possible. Studying here was an incredible opportunity for me - both academically and personally. The faculty members were not only highly professional, but also friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. Their passion for teaching inspired me every day. I am equally grateful to the students, who warmly welcomed me and made me feel like part of their community from the very beginning.
Croatia truly became my second home. During my stay, I had the opportunity to visit many beautiful cities, and each one impressed me with its unique atmosphere, rich soul, and breathtaking landscapes. Every new place I visited here made me fall in love with this country even more.
And living in Zagreb made me enjoy this experience even more. I’m really in love with this city - with the warmth, peacefulness and welcoming of it. Life here feels balanced, relaxed, and enjoyable. And, in my opinion, it’s one of the most comfortable cities to live in.
What I appreciate the most is the feeling of safety that Croatia gave me. For the first time in a long while, I was able to truly relax and enjoy everyday life without constant worry. This sense of peace is something I will always carry with me and remember with deep gratitude.
This mobility gave me so much more than just academic knowledge. It has given me new friendships, unforgettable memories, valuable professional experience, and a new perspective on life. I will always be grateful to the University of Zagreb, the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, the Erasmus+ program, and everyone who worked to make this experience so special.
Thank you for your kindness, support, and for making me feel at home here. Croatia will always hold a special place in my heart, and I truly hope to return here one day.
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Bc. Josef Bárta, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic, winter semester 2022/23 (Graduate Studies Wood Technology Processes)
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Nicolò Di Marzio, Tuscia University, Viterbo, Italy, summer semester 2019/20 (Graduate Studies - Programme: Techniques, Technologies and Management in Forestry)
The city of Zagreb
My name is Nicolò and I am a 27 years old forestry student from Italy. During my Erasmus in Zagreb I had the possibility to experience some general aspects of the city, by looking around to make a first idea of the place and its main characteristics. Zagreb is a really nice city, not too small and not too big, with a good compromise between green areas, old town and modern districts, touristic places to visit, market facilities and possibilities for university students. The public transport is really efficient, not expensive and suitable to reach every part of the city even by foreign people with no experience. In Zagreb it is also possible to go around by bicycle in a safe and pleasant way. My accommodation was close enough to both the city centre and the University area, so I could easily go wherever by just walking or cycling. I shared an apartment with another Erasmus student from Ireland, and we had nice time together.
University of Zagreb – Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology
When I first arrived at the University of Zagreb, I have been very well received by the Erasmus coordinator, which provided me all the necessary information and documents about lectures and University, and also suggested some nice and useful tips about Zagreb to better experience my stay. The lectures started 15 days later, as we agreed to wait a precautional period due to the growing awareness for Corona virus situation. After that, I have been received by Professors in form of private consultations, in order to meet, introduce the course and talk about the exams (Forest Accessibility with Prof. Ivica Papa, Special Products of Wood with Prof. Tomislav Sinkovic and Environmentally Sounds Technologies with Prof. Tomislav Porsinsky). All the course teachers and assistants have been very nice and available to share their time providing me any kind of assistance and materials for my study, and also invited me to take part in field-work (it was planned in Zalesina district). Unfortunately, because of the sanitary measures adopted to face the pandemic of Covid-19, I could just attend one lecture before the University was closed. The lecture was held in English for me, and I have been welcomed by other Croatian students, which spent some time with me even in the breaks.
During the following part of my Erasmus, I experienced distance learning by home, to study and prepare the exams. I have been in touch with course teachers which sent me materials and advices by email, and sometimes we also had some nice conversations by phone. In the meantime, I came back to Italy where I finished my preparation and took 2 exams finally.
As a conclusion about my experience I feel generally satisfactory, even if, unfortunately, it was way shorter than I expected. Croatia is an interesting Country to discover and spend some time all around, and my actual wish is to have the possibility to come back one day and continue visiting it.