Adult education and lifelong learning

Božić Adult Education College

Knowledge that opens up new opportunities.

Education programmes, vocational retraining and practical knowledge for a more confident next step in your education and career.

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Programmes available with Croatian Employment Service (HZZ) vouchers
Practical training in photovoltaic system installation
Enrolment open

Micro-credentials with Croatian Employment Service (HZZ) vouchers

Applications are open for eight practical programmes.

Adult education

Programmes for adult learners and lifelong learning

Programmes and courses

Micro-credentials, vocational retraining and maritime training

Support with choosing a programme and applying

Advice and guidance on the application process and Croatian Employment Service (HZZ) vouchers

What is your next step?

Search programmes by type of education, area of interest or availability of funding through Croatian Employment Service (HZZ) vouchers.

New skills funded through Croatian Employment Service (HZZ) vouchers.

Explore the available programmes and find out how to qualify for an education voucher. We guide you through choosing a programme and the application process.

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Select a programme

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Check the requirements

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Submit your application

Programmes open for applications

Choose a programme and submit your application to our team.

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From interest to enrolment in three clear steps.

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    Find a suitable programme

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    Send an enquiry or application

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    Our team will contact you with all the information

Why choose us?

Employment after education

Our advantage is that, as part of the SSM United Ship management group (one of the three oldest seafarer training centres in Europe and the oldest in the Mediterranean), we offer students the opportunity to work on passenger ships as officers and hotel staff after completing their education.

The latest education programmes

The programmes on offer have been developed using the new methodology for curriculum development, in accordance with EU education policy guidelines, and are fully aligned with labour market needs.

Accommodation available

For students living outside Split, we offer accommodation at very competitive rates at Apartmani Valerija, located within Diocletian’s Palace in the city centre.

Modern classrooms and practical training facilities

Teaching takes place in 20 classrooms equipped with modern facilities for the theoretical part of the programme, and in practical training facilities with simulators for maritime navigators, marine engineers and electrical technicians, a welding workshop, and specialist rooms for beauty and health programmes (massage therapist, wellness therapist, beauty therapist, make-up artist).

Practical training in a maritime simulator

Education focused on learners' real needs.

Božić Adult Education College in Split combines adult education with modern practical training. Learners gain knowledge in real working conditions, including maritime training, with individual guidance on choosing and enrolling on a programme.

“Božić Adult Education College combines specialist theoretical teaching with real working conditions and the needs of today's labour market.”
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Croatian Quality Mark

Holder of the Croatian Quality mark

Božić Adult Education College holds the Croatian Quality mark for its lifelong learning service.

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Explore Our Programmes

Send us an enquiry. We will help you find a programme that suits your goals and circumstances.

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What Our Students Say

Our students share their experiences of the teaching, lecturers and support they receive throughout their professional development.

Electro technician

„When I decided to change my life, my job SSM was recommended to me, fortunately! It turned out it was the sole place I needed to go to in order to get all ”

Zvonimir RužićLearner

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Accreditations, memberships and partners

  • Republic of Croatia: Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure
  • Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Croatia
  • ZUOO: Association of Adult Education Institutions of the Republic of Croatia
  • HGK: Croatian Chamber of Economy
  • SIQ: ISO 9001, Q-2060
  • Agency for Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education
  • European Union: European Social Fund, Efficient Human Resources
  • HUP: Croatian Employers' Association
  • Official Partner: European Vocational Skills Week
  • SSM United logo
  • DNV: Quality System Certification ISO 9001
  • Croatian Quality: Croatian Quality
  • Development of the Quality Assurance System in Adult Education
  • IQNet: Certified Management System
  • TOLES Legal: Official Examination Centre