The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management started its activity in 1960 and has gone through different phases and organizational forms since its foundation. Since 1974 it has been part of the University of Rijeka. The seat of the Faculty is in Opatija, one of the leading tourist destinations in Croatia. The Faculty makes an important contribution to the tourism economy of the Republic of Croatia in the field of science and human resources training. The task of the Faculty staff is to participate in the implementation of the development model of Croatian tourism through educational and scientific work. Today, the Faculty hosts numerous projects in Croatia and abroad and is the organizer of scientific and professional conferences and meetings.
The strategic direction of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management is to strengthen its position as a prestigious higher education institution for tourism, hospitality and sustainable development in the Republic of Croatia and to ensure the dissemination of knowledge in the wider region. Special emphasis is placed on improving the quality of the teaching process and scientific research work. Special attention will also be paid to the development of the individual and the institution as a whole, the public activity of the staff, and the role of the faculty in improving the quality of life of the community in which it operates.
The cooperation of the University of Rijeka with foreign universities, scientific institutions, international agencies and associations for the promotion of scientific development is of great importance for the achievement of the basic goals of the University’s development. The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management has recognized the importance of internationalization of higher education institutions and for this reason carries out the following activities:
- developing international relations with partner institutions in Europe and the world
- promoting the mobility of students, faculty and non-teaching staff (ERASMUS + and CEEPUS programs)
- promoting participation in international projects
- promoting the development of international educational programs
- increasing the number of members in prestigious associations, etc.
Additional information and important documents
- MZOS – International Cooperation
- UNIRI – International Competition
- Agency for Mobility and EU Programs
Address
Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Rijeka
Primorska 42, p.p. 97, HR -51410 Opatija (Google map)
Phone: +385 51 294 706, Fax: +385 51 292 945
Web: www.fthm.uniri.hr, e-mail: dekanat@fthm.hr