Creation of a Short Study on Professional Practice in Higher Education in the Republic of Croatia

Commissioned by: Ministry of Science and Education 
Project duration: November 14 - December 18, 2023
Project manager: Goran Buturac

Summary: 
The aim of creating a short study on professional practice in higher education in the Republic of Croatia was to gain new knowledge on: types of professional practice in the Republic of Croatia, representation of professional practice, quality of professional practice, cooperation between higher education institutions and employers, and cooperation between students and employers. Research on the representation and quality of professional practice was conducted according to: types and levels of study programs; universities and types of higher education institutions where the program is conducted; founder (public or private); scientific areas and fields to which the study programs belong.  Based on the results of the analysis, conclusions were drawn about the existing structural, financial, personnel and other obstacles to the development and improvement of professional practice. Also, examples of positive measures and policies as well as examples of good practices in higher education institutions were identified. Based on the conclusions, recommendations were made to increase representation and improve the quality of professional practice.
 

RESEARCH AREA: Labor market and competencies