This year, we are especially pleased to announce that we are expecting guests from a record number of countries, including Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Serbia, Spain, Turkey, the United States and the Republic of South Africa.
The programme includes:
Invited lectures by distinguished international academics from Spain and Hungary
Panel discussion on advancing international engagement across the university moderated by FOI Vice-dean for Science, Projects and International Cooperation, Assoc. Prof. Martina Tomičić Furjan
Presentation of partner universities from Turkey, Sweden, Spain and USA
Research showcase and project-related activities organized by FOI’s Projects Centre, research labs and project iniciatives
Networking opportunities and intercultural exchange
We are pleased to welcome a group of students and professors from Penn State, arriving on 11th May as part of their Maymester in Croatia. The formal event will open on Wednesday, May 13, with welcome activities for international guests at UNIZG FOI, followed by a guided city tour of Varaždin. In the evening, participants will join the International Student Pub Quiz, fostering informal networking and intercultural exchange.
The main programme day, on Thursday, May 14, will feature invited lectures, panel discussion, presentation of partner universities, as well as parallel activities such as visits to Tech Park Varaždin and workshop about usage of artificial intelligence tools in teaching and learning.
The final day, Friday, May 15, will be dedicated to research activities, networking and the presentation of FOI’s ongoing scientific projects and initiatives.
More information and a preliminary programme are available on the official FOI International Days 2026 website.
We kindly invite all students and staff who wish to participate to register via the online form.
We look forward to welcoming you at FOI!
FOI International Team
FOI International Days represent a key platform for internationalization, academic exchange, and institutional networking, bringing together academic and non-academic staff, students, and international partners. The event is dedicated to sharing experiences and knowledge, discussing current trends and challenges in higher education internationalization, and strengthening global cooperation.
Kontakt za više informacija:
University of Zagreb
Faculty of Organization and Informatics
International Relations Centre
Pavlinska 2, 42000 Varaždin, Croatia
international@foi.unizg.hr
+385 42 390 826
