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University of Rijeka

The University of Rijeka is situated in the city of Rijeka with faculties also located in cities throughout the regions of Primorje, Istria and Lika. Like other Croatian universities, it is a state-funded university under the direct authority of the Ministry of Science and Technology.

The University authorities comprise the University Senate and the Rector. The University is represented by the Rector who co-ordinates the activities of the faculties. Assisting the Rector are the Vice-Rectors for research and international co-operation, for teaching and student affairs as well as for finances and organisation. Also assisting the Rector are two Rectors assistants for professional and development programmes and for the promotion of quality culture.

While the modern university was founded on May 17, 1973, the first school of higher education was established in 1627 by the Jesuits and enjoyed equal status with the academies in the largest cities of the Austrian Empire. The Faculty of Philosophy , established in 1726, operated for two years. The Theological Faculty was founded in 1728. From 1773 to 1780, Rijeka was the seat of the Royal Academy. The University of Rijeka is presently comprised of ten faculties, three Teachers Schools of Professional Higher Education, two University Libraries and the Students Centre. The faculties are located in three counties and four cities.