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Psychology department

Head of department
Katija Kalebić Jakupčević, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
kkalebicjakupcevic@ffst.hr

Vice Head of Department
Darko Hren, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Head of study programs
Ivan Buljan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
ibuljan@ffst.hr

Department Secretary and Website Administrator
Marin Sarić, mag.nov et rel. publ. 
msaric@ffst.hr
Phone: 00385 21/545-563

ECTS coordinator
Bruno Barać, PhD, Senior Assistant
bbarac@ffst.hr

Student Affairs Office

Address: Poljička cesta 35
E-mail: referada@ffst.hr
Telephone: +385 21 545 542

 

 


General information about study programmes

 

Study programme:

University undergraduate study programme

University graduate study programme

General information on the study programme:

The Bachelor's University Study Programme in Psychology is delivered in English and is fully aligned with the European Certificate in Psychology (EuroPsy) standards developed by the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA). During their studies, students learn about various psychological disciplines and theoretical approaches, acquire research methodology skills, and gain foundational knowledge of scientific disciplines that intersect with psychology (e.g., philosophy, anthropology, sociology).As the proposed programme follows contemporary principles of psychological research and practice, graduates are expected to successfully enter the labour market and/or continue their education at higher levels.

The Master's University Study Programme in Psychology is delivered in English and is designed to provide students with theoretical and methodological knowledge in both fundamental and applied areas of psychology, as well as to develop specific professional and transferable skills necessary for psychological practice and scientific research.In addition to being taught in English, a distinctive feature of this programme is the extensive practical training component. Students undertake professional practice throughout the entire third semester of the programme, either within or outside the Republic of Croatia, amounting to a total workload of 270 hours (30 ECTS credits) in the fields of clinical, educational, and organizational psychology.In line with the broad range of professional activities, psychologists are employed in both the private and public sectors, particularly in education, healthcare, social welfare, work and organizational settings, employment and career guidance, business and industry, the judiciary, the military, police services, sports, transport, tourism, marketing, and environmental protection.

Level of study programme:

 

University undergraduate study programme

 

University graduate study programme

Professional or academic title or degree awarded upon completion of the study programme :

University Bachelor of Psychology (univ. bacc. psych.)

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University Master of Psychology (univ. mag. psych.)

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Programme duration:

3 years

2 years

Number of ECTS points acquired on completion of study programme:

180

120

Application and Enrolment Requirements:

 

Detailed information on admission to the study programme can be found here:

www.postani-student.hr

https://www.ffst.unist.hr/en/psychology/psychology_-_admissions

https://www.studyincroatia.hr/study-in-croatia/how-to-apply/

https://www.azvo.hr/en/foreign-education-qualifications/recognition-of-foreign-secondary-education-qualification-for-continuation-of-education/

Detailed information on admission to the study programme can be found here:

www.postani-student.hr

https://www.ffst.unist.hr/en/psychology/psychology_-_admissions

https://www.studyincroatia.hr/study-in-croatia/how-to-apply/

Further study opportunities:

Upon completion of the Bachelor's University Study Programme in Psychology, students may continue their education by enrolling in the Master's University Study Programme at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split or in another graduate programme at universities in Croatia or abroad, subject to any additional course or credit requirements arising from differences between programmes, as prescribed by university and/or faculty regulations.

Upon completion of the Master's University Study Programme in Psychology, students may pursue further education at the postgraduate level in Croatia and/or within the European Union. As Croatia is a member of the EU and the programme complies with the standards of the European Certificate in Psychology (EuroPsy), graduates may continue their education through postgraduate studies in psychology as well as related social science or interdisciplinary programmes.

 


EMPLOYEES AND COURSES

Full Professor with Tenure

prof. dr. sc. Goran Kardum Email 228

Full Professor

prof. dr. sc. Marina Ajduković Email  
prof. dr. sc. Darko Hren Email  
prof. dr. sc. Ina Reić Ercegovac Email dekanat

Assistant Professor

doc. dr. sc. Maja Brekalo Email  
doc. dr. sc. Ivan Buljan Email 312
doc. dr. sc. Ivana Jadrić Email 219
doc. dr. sc. Katija Kalebić Jakupčević Email 219
doc. dr. sc. Linda Lušić Kalcina Email  

Others

dr. sc. Bruno Barać Email 226
dr. sc. Lana Pehar Email P219
mag. Mia Varkaš Email  

Distinguished Professor

prof. dr. sc. Ana Marušić Email  

Full Professor with Tenure

prof. dr. sc. Dean Ajduković Email  
prof. dr. sc. Zoran Đogaš Email  

Full Professor

prof. dr. sc. Toni Babarović Email  
prof. dr. sc. Tihana Brkljačić Email  
prof. dr. sc. Josip Burušić Email  
prof. dr. sc. Dražen Čular Email  
prof. dr. sc. Renata Pecotić Email  
prof. dr. sc. Silvija Ručević Email  
prof. dr. sc. Iva Šverko Email  
prof. dr. sc. Maja Valić Email  

Full Professor

red. prof. art. dr. art. Jasmina Pacek Email  

Associate Professor

izv. prof. dr. sc. Tomislav Franić Email  
izv. prof. dr. sc. Renata Glavak Tkalić Email  
izv. prof. dr. sc. Ana Havelka Meštrović Email  

Assistant Professor

doc. Sanela Janković Email  
doc. dr. sc. Dino Krupić Email  
doc. dr. sc. Nikola Marangunić Email  
doc. dr. sc. Boris Milavić Email  
doc. dr. sc. Ivana Pavlinac Dodig Email  
doc. Lynette Šikić-Mićanović Email  

Senior Assistant

dr. sc. Katarina Madirazza Email  
Antonija Mijatović Email  

Others

nasl. pred. Divna Blažev Email  
nasl. doc. Mirta Blažev Email  
nasl. pred. Meri Đula Ercegović Email  
nasl. pred. Ana Kostović Email  
nasl. pred. Antonia Peroš Email  
nasl. pred. Marijana Petrić Maršić Email  
Tihomir Radan Email  
nasl. pred. Nelija Rudolfi Email  
Ružica Vorgić Krvavica Email  
nasl. pred. Iva Žegura Email  
Title Semester Program External URL INFO
Academic skills 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system 1 undergraduate  
Anthropology 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Applied psychometrics 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Applied research methods 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Applied Research Methods I 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Applied Research Methods II 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Bachelor Thesis 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Basics of Developmental Psychology 1 integrated undergraduate and graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Basics of Psychometrics 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
BA thesis 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Biological foundations of psychological processes 2 undergraduate  
Clinical assessment 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Clinical Psychology 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Contemporary educational psychology 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Developmental Psychology 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Developmental Psychology 1 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Developmental Psychology 2 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Developmental Psychology of Adulthood and Aging 3 undergraduate  
Developmental psychology of childhood and adolescence 2 undergraduate  
Developmental Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence 2 integrated undergraduate and graduate  
Educational Psihology 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Educational Psychology 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Emotion and motivation 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Ethics and Psychology 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Group Processes 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
History of psychology 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Human resource management 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Intelligence, Thinking and Language 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Internship in clinical psychology 3 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Internship in educational psychology 3 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Internship in organizational psychology 3 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Interpersonal and communication skills 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Introduction to psychology 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Introduction to research methods 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Master thesis 4 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
MA thesis 4 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
MA Thesis 10 integrated undergraduate and graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 10
Neuropsychology 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Perception, learning and memory 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Personality 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Philosophy 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Predictive multivariate analyses 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Preparation for the master´s thesis 4 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Professional Skills and Career Planning 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Psychological counselling 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Psychology of Consciousness 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Psychology of Early Learning 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Psychology of Learning and Teaching 3 integrated undergraduate and graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Psychology of Motivation and Socialization in the Classroom 4 integrated undergraduate and graduate  
Psychology of organizations 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Psychology of parenthood 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Psychopathology 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Psychotherapy models and modalities 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Qualitative Research Designs 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Quantitative Research Designs 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Social Psychology 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Sociology 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Statistics I 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Statistics II 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Statistics in Pedagogy 7 integrated undergraduate and graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 7
Statistics in Pedagogy 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Statistics in Sociology 1 1 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Statistics in Sociology 2 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
The work of psychologist in school environment 2 graduate  
Work and Organisational Psychology 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Adult Education 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
AI language models 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
A multicultural perspective in psychological counselling and psychotherapy 2 graduate  
Attachement across the life-span 1, 3, 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1, 3, 5
Attachment across the Life-span 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Bachelor Thesis (Pedagogy) 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Behavioral Addictions 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Career Choice and Development 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Child Abuse and Neglect 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Child and creativity 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Consumer behavior 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Developmental psychopathology 1, 3 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1, 3
Developmental psychopathology 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 3
Development of Projects through Service-Learning 1, 3 graduate  
Development of Service-Learning in the Community 3, 5 undergraduate  
Graduation Thesis (Pedagogy) 4 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Health Psychology 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Inclusive Environments 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Introduction to art therapy 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Introduction to education for sustainable development 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 integrated undergraduate and graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
Leadership in cross-cultural settings 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Loss, death and grieving 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Media Psychology 2 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
New Methodological Practices in Research in Psychology 5 undergraduate  
Philosophical Counselling 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Psychological aspects of digital media 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Psychology of children's drawings 4 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Psychology of education 1 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 1
Psychology of Human-Animal Bond 2, 3 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2, 3
Psychology of Motivation and Socialization in the Classroom 1 graduate  
Psychology of Music 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Psychology of Religion 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Psychology of Religiosity 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Psychology of Sport and Exercise 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Psychology of the Self 5 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 5
Psychology of the Sexuality 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Selected Topics in Developmental Psychology 1 graduate  
Society designed well-being 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Statistics for Linguists 4 doctoral  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 4
Stress at Workplace 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Trauma and trauma informed care 2 graduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2
Violence in Close Relationships 6 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 6
Violence in close ties 2, 4 undergraduate  
Engleski jezik:
Semestri nastave: 2, 4

Study Programmes and Course Delivery Plan

21.07.2025

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY GRADUATE STUDY PROGRAM IN PSYCHOLOGY

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR UNIVERSITY GRADUATE STUDY PROGRAM IN PSYCHOLOGY

 

Application Period: September 15 - September 24, 2025

Publication of the Preliminary Ranking List: September 30, 2025

Appeal period: 24 hours from the publication of the preliminary ranking list

Publication of the List of Applicants Granted Enrollment: October 1, 2025

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants eligible to apply for the university graduate study program in Psychology must have completed a university undergraduate study program in Psychology and earned a minimum of 180 ECTS credits.

 

APPLICATIONS

Applications will be accepted from September 15 to September 24, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Student Affairs Office of the Faculty.

Applicants must submit the following documents with their application:

Completed application form (available on the Faculty's website)

Original diploma/certificate of completed university undergraduate study program in Psychology

Official transcript of records with the number of ECTS credits earned, or the original/certified copy of the Diploma Supplement

Curriculum and syllabus (only for applicants who did not complete their undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split)

Decision on the recognition of foreign educational qualifications for the purpose of continuing studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split (only for applicants with foreign qualifications). The recognition request should be submitted to: University of Split, Ruđera Boškovića 31, Split. (Detailed instructions: https://www.ffst.unist.hr/odsjeci/psihologija/psihologija-upisi)

Proof of English language proficiency at B2 level (accepted documents: copy of diploma for candidates who completed secondary or (under)graduate education in English in Croatia or abroad; certificate from a language school issued on the school’s letterhead with stamp and signature; recognized international certificates such as Cambridge, TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic). This requirement applies only to applicants who did not complete their undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split.

Proof of payment of the admission procedure fee in the amount of €15,00, to the Faculty's IBAN:

HR5124070001100571320, model: HR00, reference number: 43005-5- [applicant’s OIB], with the payment purpose noted as: “application procedure fee.”

Foreign applicants who do not have an OIB should indicate a code without the OIB in the reference number.

 

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

All applicants are ranked based on the points earned during the admission process.

The admission procedure is based on the evaluation of academic success in the university undergraduate study program, determined by the overall average grade.

The right to enroll is granted to candidates according to the ranking list, up to the enrollment quota.

An applicant who earns the right to enroll but fails to do so within the designated period loses the right to enrollment.

 

ENROLLMENT

Enrollment for admitted applicants in the university graduate study program in Psychology will take place on October 2 and 3, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Faculty’s Student Affairs Office.

Documents required at the time of enrollment (to be submitted in person):

Enrollment form, personal data sheet, and consent form

Birth certificate (original) or a digital certificate issued through the e-Citizens system (no date restriction)

One recent color photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)

Copy of a valid ID card (no certification needed), accompanied by the original for verification. If the applicant does not have a valid ID card, a certificate of residence must be submitted

 

Proof of payment of the tuition fee in the amount of €6,000.00, to the Faculty's IBAN:

HR5124070001100571320, reference number: HR00 43005-0- [student’s OIB], with the payment purpose noted as: “tuition fee.”

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

All amounts related to fees and enrollment costs, along with any additional announcements, will be timely published on the website of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split: http://www.ffst.unist.hr.

All announcements published on the Faculty’s website are considered an integral part of this call for applications.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more details about the study program, admission procedure, and enrollment, applicants may contact the Student Affairs Office of the Faculty.

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