Online Studying

Who are we?

During the 1950's, it became clear that Istria will require a growing number of highly educated people, primarily those from the economic and teaching profession. A crucial incentive for the maturation of such an attitude was provided by two leading Istrian intellectuals of the period: dr. Mijo Mirković and prof. Tone Peruško.

Thanks to the Mirković's efforts, the first two-year higher education school of economics was opened in 1960/1961 (Higher School of Economics), while Peruško is particularly responsible for the opening of the Pedagogical Academy in Pula in 1961/1962, whose headmaster he was. The Higher School of Economics has developed into the "Dr. Mijo Mirković" Faculty of Economics and Tourism, while the Pedagogical Academy became the Faculty of Philosophy in Pula and Higher Teacher Education and Training School in Pula.

Juraj Dobrila University of Pula was founded on the 11th of October, 2006, and it was registered with the Commercial Court Registry in Pazin on the 21st of December 2006, as a legal successor of the "Dr. Mijo Mirković" Faculty of Economics and Tourism, Faculty of Philosophy in Pula and Higer Teacher Education and Training School in Pula.

Why our University?

From the competitive point of view, quality is the most important expectation we may have from the system of higher education! Implementing the Bologna process, adjusting our teaching and non-teaching methods to the European standards and bringing study programmes into a line with the economic needs are the basic foundations of strengthening the quality at the Juraj Dobrila University.

We have introduced the following changes in the structure:

three study cycles enabling the establishment of national qualification framework in accordance with the European one,
introduction of the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) grading scheme;,
building the quality assurance system;,
we have introduced the accreditation procedure and system according to which foreign diplomas are to be considered valid;,
introducing doctoral studies.,

Besides, the University pays so much attention to the technological and IT support which includes:

non-stop Internet access - study courses presented directly on the network;,
lectures held with the aid of laptops, projectors and the so-called smart boards;,
e-consultations;,
teleconference hall enabling a direct contact with students all over the world;,
electronic exam applications and cancellations.

Learning Values for Students

E-learning platforms facilitate the personal contact of students and professors,but do not replace it,
E-learning enables the individual acquisition of the skills necessary to maximize their potential inthe digital age,
E-learning enables our students to more efficiently integrate knowledge and skills into their livesthrough a formof lifelong education compared to traditional methods,
E-learning allows students studying in other countries to have access to student experience at theUniversity of Pula,
It gives all students fair and equal access to learning.

Online Learning Advantages

Flexible
Interactive
Accessible
Collaborative
Relevant
Self-paced
Personalized
Challenging

Tips for Success before Starting

What do you need to think about before deciding to enroll in a virtual course? Learning online is a very different experience and takes different skills than learning in a face-to-face classroom, but virtual courses are just as important.

Try to discuss and answer to the following questions:

Are you interested in the class?
Do you have a dedicated place where you can study?
Do you have access to a computer and the Internet?
Do you have good reading and writing skills?
Are you confident communicating in both spoken and written language?
Do you have good technology skills beyond social media?
Do you have good support at school and at home?
Do you have time each day to spend few hours on your virtual course?