"The University of Dubrovnik is the “youngest” university in Croatia. It was established in 2003. on the foundations of a very long tradition which goes back to the 17th century, but also on decades of modern higher education. By its programs, its organisation and its technical equipment, the University of Dubrovnik can be stands among very modern educational institutions. The main characteristics of the University of Dubrovnik are: Organisation system which does not copy the existing universities in the Republic of Croatia and the financing which grants complete integration of the University In the academic year 2004/2005 The University of Dubrovnik had twelve university and six professional courses in the following fields: science of navigation, marine engineering, marine electrical engineering and communication technologies, business and applied information technology, aquaculture and mariculture, economy and business studies, tourism and mass communication. At the moment, the number of students is 2600, while the number of people engaged in lecturing, professional and scientific activities at the University adds to 160."

Source: UNIDU website, as accessed in February 2007.