This eternally young city of around 200,000 inhabitants has lived to its urban rhythm for 1,700 years, with Diocletian’s Palace at its heart, both the historic city centre and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Cathedral of St Domnius, the patron saint of Split, is housed in Emperor Diocletian’s mausoleum, and its magnificent interior is a gathering place for many worshippers and tourists. Many valuable cultural monuments lie outside the walls of Diocletian’s Palace (the Renaissance Prokurative Square, palaces, churches, museums…). Situated in the warmest part of the Mediterranean coast, at the very centre of the Adriatic coast, Split is Dalmatia’s centre for tourism, the economy and sport (Goran Ivanišević, Blanka Vlašić, Toni Kukoč), and preserves its ‘green soul’ on Marjan Hill. This forest park offers a pleasant, quiet atmosphere, a place for recreation and walks away from the noise of the city.
About the College
About Us
Who we are
A centre for lifelong learning since 2015
Božić Adult Education College is an adult education institution established in 2015.
As a centre for lifelong learning and the first international maritime college in the Republic of Croatia, its core activity is providing education, further education, vocational retraining, professional development, vocational training and specialist training for adults in a range of occupations. The College has a department responsible for students’ career guidance and employment opportunities upon completion of their studies.
Our mission
„Our mission is to be the leading lifelong learning institution in this part of Europe, contributing to the intellectual, social and overall development of the community by creating new employment opportunities through the development of multidisciplinary education programmes.”
Accreditations, standards and memberships
About the College
All education programmes are aligned with labour market needs and have been developed in accordance with the recommendations of the European Union’s Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
Throughout your education, you are supported by lecturers/mentors with practical work experience and skills in psychology, pedagogy, didactics and teaching methodology.
Our programmes take place in classrooms equipped with modern facilities and a state-of-the-art practical training centre.
The College holds all the necessary approvals, accreditations and standards to operate:
- approval from the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia
- approval from the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia
- compliance with the international convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
- ISO 9001: Maritime Standard Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers by DNV
- ISO 9001: Maritime Standard Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers by SIQ
- accreditations issued by maritime authorities worldwide: MCA UK, Panama Maritime Authority, Liberia and many others
- we are members of the Croatian Employers’ Association, the Croatian Chamber of Economy and the Association of Adult Education Institutions of the Republic of Croatia
- we are proud holders of the ‘Croatian Quality’ label for our lifelong learning service
Confirmation of quality
The Croatian Quality mark is awarded to Croatian products and services that meet high quality standards. Božić Adult Education College holds the mark for its lifelong learning service.
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New knowledge. New opportunities. In Split.
The wide range of attractions for tourists and unique cultural and tourism events give Split a special charm and make it an ideal holiday destination throughout the year. The Emperor's Palace is one of the most significant works of late antique architecture, not only for the preservation of its original parts and overall structure, but also for a range of original elements and ensembles, as well as original architectural elements and forms that anticipate the new Early Christian, Byzantine and early medieval art. The cathedral was built in the Middle Ages using materials from the ancient mausoleum. Within the Roman walls are Roman churches from the 12th and 13th centuries, medieval fortifications and Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque palaces, together forming a harmonious whole.
Professional conferences and collaborations
Projects
The Agency for Vocational Adult Education appointed us to organise professional development conferences for vocational subject teachers in maritime transport and logistics for 2019, 2020 and 2021. The entire project, entitled ‘Modernisation of the Professional Development System for Vocational Subject Teachers’, was funded by the European Social Fund. The project was approved by the European Commission in 2020, making us proud official partners of the European Commission.
We also organise other professional conferences, including events within the SELS Split project ‘2nd edition of the Summer ELSA Law school Split’ for law students in 2019, and the professional conference ‘Counselling in Adult Education’ in cooperation with the Association of Adult Education Institutions of the Republic of Croatia.
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The college through the lens
SSM United Ship Management
We are the only provider on the market offering employment after training!
Our advantage is that, as part of the SSM United Ship management group (one of the three oldest seafarer training centres in Europe and the oldest in the Mediterranean), we offer students the opportunity to work on passenger ships as officers and hotel staff after completing their education.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about the school, our programmes and enrolment.
What is Public Open University Božić?
Public Open University Božić is an adult education institution in Split, founded in 2015. It is a lifelong learning centre and the first international maritime school in the Republic of Croatia.
Where is Public Open University Božić located?
The school is located at 114. brigade 12, 21000 Split, Croatia.
What are your opening hours?
We are open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 20:00. The school is closed at weekends.
Which adult education programmes do you offer?
We offer vocational retraining, micro-credentials, partial qualifications, ETO training and Croatian for foreigners. You can browse the full offer on the Programmes page.
Can I pay for a programme with an HZZ voucher?
Yes, some programmes can be funded through Croatian Employment Service (HZZ) education vouchers. The list of programmes and the application process are on the HZZ vouchers page.
How do I enrol in a programme?
You can apply through the application form on our website or send us an enquiry. Our enrolment office will contact you with the next steps.
How can I contact the school?
Call us on +385 21 558 519 or +385 91 478 2892, or email admin@uciliste-bozic.hr.
Explore Our Programmes
Browse our educational programmes or send us an enquiry. We will help you choose the programme that best suits your goals.
