Financiranje visokog obrazovanja u Republici Hrvatskoj

undergraduate thesis

• Title (english): Financing of Higher Education in the Republic of Croatia
• Author: Luka Polanščak
• Mentor: Tomislav Sekur (mentor)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Economics and Business; (Department of Macroeconomics and Economic Development); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-09-18, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics

Abstract

Sažetak završnog rada temelji se na analizi financiranja visokog obrazovanja u Hrvatskoj. U radu se istražuje trenutna struktura obrazovnog sustava, s posebnim naglaskom na izazove i mogućnosti financiranja visokog obrazovanja. Hrvatski sustav obrazovanja suočava se s ograničenim resursima u usporedbi s prosjekom Europske unije, što ukazuje na potrebu za povećanim investicijama kako bi se održala konkurentnost i kvaliteta obrazovanja. Državni proračun ostaje ključni izvor financiranja, no oslanjanje na školarine kao dodatni izvor prihoda otvara pitanja dostupnosti obrazovanja za sve, posebno za socijalno ugrožene skupine. Rad također istražuje strukturu studentskih tijela, uspješnost studiranja i različite modele financijske potpore, uključujući stipendije i studenski standard. Preporučuje se reforma financiranja koja uključuje dugoročne strategije za bolje korištenje postojećih resursa, poticanje privatnih investicija i razvoj novih programa. Naglašava se važnost dodatnih ulaganja u znanstvena istraživanja i međunarodnu prepoznatljivost visokih učilišta. Zaključno, rad sugerira da održivo i konkurentno financiranje visokog obrazovanja zahtijeva pažljivo planiranje, povećanje javnih sredstava i inovativne pristupe kako bi se postigla inkluzivnost i prilagodba zahtjevima tržišta rada te doprinijelo društvenom i gospodarskom razvoju zemlje.

Abstract (english)

The abstract of the thesis is based on the analysis of higher education funding in Croatia. The paper examines the current structure of the educational system, with a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities of financing higher education. The Croatian education system faces limited resources compared to the European Union average, highlighting the need for increased investment to maintain competitiveness and the quality of education. The state budget remains the primary source of funding, but reliance on tuition fees as an additional source raises concerns about access to education for all, especially for socially vulnerable groups. The paper also explores the structure of student bodies, the success rate of studies, and various models of financial support, including scholarships and student standards. A reform of funding is recommended, which includes long-term strategies for better utilization of existing resources, encouraging private investments, and developing new programs. The importance of additional investments in scientific research and the international recognition of higher education institutions is emphasized. In conclusion, the paper suggests that sustainable and competitive funding of higher education requires careful planning, an increase in public funds, and innovative approaches to achieve inclusivity and adaptation to labor market demands, thereby contributing to the country's social and economic development.

• Keywords: Financiranje visokog obrazovanja; Hrvatski obrazovni sustav; Državni proračun; Školarine; Dostupnost obrazovanja; Financijska potpora studentima
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:148:137059
• Study programme: Title: /; Study programme type: professional; Study level: undergraduate; Academic / professional title: pristupnik ekonomije/pristupnica ekonomije (pristupnik ekonomije/pristupnica ekonomije)
• Type of resource: Text
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• Created on: 2024-09-18 12:17:12