Catholic University of Croatia holds Welcome Day for Erasmus+ students

On Monday, September 28, the Catholic University of Croatia held a Welcome Day, during which new Erasmus+ students were introduced to the University, academic opportunities, student life and important information to help them during their stay and studies in Zagreb.

The students were welcomed by Rector Professor Željko Tanjić, PhD, and Vice-Rector for International Cooperation Professor Jasna Ćurković Nimac, PhD. They were also introduced to the ECTS coordinators, Erasmus+ coordinator, student mentors and the local student association ESN Zagreb. The programme also included an introduction to Croatian history, culture and language, as well as a lecture on mental health and the adjustment of international students to a new environment.

The students themselves confirmed that their first encounter with the University had left a positive impression. “It was a very warm welcome, and I especially appreciated receiving a welcome gift. Everyone was very kind to me, and I felt supported and welcome,” said Ana Lucia Romero Ruiz from the Catholic University of Saint Anthony in Murcia.

“It is a great pleasure to be here at the Catholic University of Croatia and to begin this new experience. My first impression was very positive: the University is beautiful, welcoming and has a very pleasant atmosphere. The staff were extremely kind, helpful and always available to answer all our questions, which made our arrival much easier and left us with no doubts or concerns,” said Maicol Pietro Paolo Parrino, who arrived for his Erasmus mobility from LUMSA University in Rome. He particularly highlighted the organisation and facilities on campus: “Everything seems very well organised, which helped us settle in and feel comfortable in our new environment. I look forward to discovering the University, meeting new people and making the most of this experience,” he added.

Valerie Waasner, a student from the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, particularly highlighted the lecture on mental health:

“I was very pleased with the lectures, especially the one on mental health. It is nice to know that you care about us. I also really like the fact that the entire campus is in one place. It is not like that in Germany, and sometimes it is difficult to get from one lecture to another on time, even though my university town is quite small. The Catholic University of Croatia looks very nice, and I am looking forward to my first classes,” Valerie concluded.

During the winter semester of the 2026/2027 academic year, the Catholic University of Croatia will host 20 incoming students from France, Italy, Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Spain. The arrival of Erasmus+ students once again highlighted the value of international cooperation and encounters between different cultures. The Catholic University of Croatia has thus become a place for them to learn, build new friendships and gain experiences that extend beyond the academic setting.