Information for new students
A short guide to Medical studies in English
OIB (PIN - personal identification number)
According to the national legislation, foreign nationals who study in Croatia must regulate their residence. The first step is to get an OIB number.
In order to get the OIB, you should submit the following documents personally at the Tax Department (Domovinskog rata 2, 2nd floor, office no. 3, office hours: 07:30 - 14:30) where you will get your OIB immediately (there is no waiting or any additional procedure):
- Completed form for the assignment of the OIB (PIN) English / German
- Passport - the original needs to be presented for inspection, and a copy should be attached to the Application. If the foreign citizen does not hold a passport, they need to submit either the European Identity Card (citizens of the European Union) or the Identification document issued by their state of citizenship with proof of citizenship
IMPORTANT: OIB is crucial for your registration in our educational system and you are obligated to bring it to the Office for Medical Studies in English on the introduction day. In case that you get it earlier, bring it or sned it by email it to the student office.
Health Care
Prior to approving your application for temporary stay you will have to arrange your health insurance. Regulation of your Health Care Insurance status is critical for approval of your Temporary Status in Croatia by government officials.
- European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) - Health insurance rights for students arriving from countries which are members of the European Union are covered by the EU Insurance Card.
- Croatian Health Insurance Fund (CHIF) - insurance can be obtained from the Croatian Health Insurance Fund in Croatia
- Private health insurance might make you ineligible for EU Insurance Card. Be sure to verify those issues with your insurance before arriving to Split and check what is covered by your insurance if you are in a foreign country.
Temporary residence permit
Foreign students are required to obtain an Approval for temporary stay at the Central Police station (Address: Trg hrvatske bratske zajednice 9.
Office hours: Monday - Friday, from 7.30 to 14.00). Y
ou will need proof of enrolment which you will get from the Student Office.
NOTE: If you have Croatian citizenship, you don't have to get temporary stay permit. You have to go to the Police station with your landlord and they will register your stay in Split.
Visa
Third country nationals that need a Schengen visa to enter Croatia are required to start the procedure of obtaining a visa at the Croatian embassy / VFS visa application center,
prior to their arrival to Split. Please contact the
Croatian embassy in your country of residence for more information. Visa requirements overview can be found
here.
Student organization
Students have organized a group for helping potential candidates and current students. You can find more details
here.
Housing
Foreign students will have to get private accommodation. There are various websites, private agencies and student fb groups that can assist in this process:
- Oglasnik SCST
- Njuškalo (on the left, you can filter by price, neighborhood etc.)
- Facebook groups: Split Home Rent: Find Rooms, Apartments and Accommodation; Find - Rent Erasmus Accommodation in Split; Marketplace for students in Split.
Apartments are mostly advertised by agencies which take commission (usually one month’s rent). Please note that the School of Medicine does not collaborate or has any connection with any of the real estate agencies.
Neighbourhoods in the vicinity of the School of Medicine are: Split 3, Blatine, Trstenik, Mertojak, Žnjan, Gripe, Firule.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to sign a contract for the whole period of stay to avoid problems with accomodation during the tourist season.
Croatian citizens can apply for student dorm.
Student identity card (X card)
Student identity card (so called „iksica“) is a document that proves your student status and provides student with certain benefits such as subsidized meals at Student restaurants and cafeterias in Croatia, subsidized public transport, discounts on tickets for bus and rail transport, discounts on tickets to theatres, etc. X-card can be used only by the person to whom it was issued and it is valid until the date by which the student has a valid registration of the year/semester at the institution. Student will get the X-card in the student office within one month upon registration in the educational system (enrollment).
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