The mission of the University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica is to implement the activities of higher education and lifelong learning through the continuous development and improvement of high-quality and specific study programmes and lifelong learning programmes based on the principles of social responsibility, academic excellence, and market competitiveness. The University contributes to the responsible and sustainable development of the social community through the education and training of experts prepared to respond to contemporary challenges and needs of the labour market.

The vision of the University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica is to become a distinguished modern institution of higher education, which will be competitive at the national and international level due to the specificities and internationalization of its study programmes and lifelong learning programmes. By networking with partner institutions and real sector stakeholders and encouraging mobility and development of scientific-research work, our aim is to educate competent experts and future stakeholders in social development through the acquisition of practical knowledge and skills during their studies and lifelong learning aligned with the highest Croatian and European standards, as well as the contemporary needs of the labour market.

Goals of the University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica

The educational, business and organizational goals are inspired by and aligned with the stated vision and mission of the University. The University is strategically committed to fostering values ​​and competencies that enable students and faculty to realize their individual aspirations and professional potential, while simultaneously advancing the prosperity and development of the broader social community.

In addition, through the distinctiveness and competitiveness of its study programs, the University aims to expand into new higher education markets beyond Croatia.

Priorities of the University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica

Annually, the University adopts an Integrated Operational Plan aimed at improving its quality system. It is based on the findings of internal audits and external independent periodic reviews, as well as being in line with the accreditation recommendations and the guidance of the University’s internal quality assurance framework. Continuous activities are simultaneously carried out to enhance and further develop the entire educational and business process system of the University. It is essential to maintain the achieved high level of quality in the areas where it has been recognized, while also implementing improvements in other areas of the University’s work and activities.

The integrated quality assurance system encompasses all activities of the University. The system is effectively and continuously improved on the basis of the findings and recommendations of internal and external audits. The goal of the University is to create a system that is periodically monitored based on collected feedback from all stakeholders, which is then transformed into information used to improve the quality assurance system. The University applies ESG guidelines and standards as well as ISO 9001:2015, which provide support and guide the process of the internal quality assurance system in the field of educational and business processes, while also encouraging the constant development of the quality assurance system as a whole.

The social responsibility of the University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica is manifested through its actions and operations that promote systematic and sustainable development as well as a positive impact on society and the environment. The University’s infrastructure is adapted to accommodate all students, staff and collaborators, ensuring uninterrupted work and smooth enrollment and attendance of studies. Promoting equal opportunities, non-discrimination and equality are fundamental principles in all areas of higher education at the University.

Strategic goals of the University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica include:

1. Effectively managing the University’s business processes and quality assurance system
2. Continuously improving and developing study programs and lifelong learning programs
3. Enhancing the teaching process and strengthening student support
4. Strengthening staffing, institutional and infrastructural capacities
5. Encourage internationalization and mobility and cooperation activities at the national and international level
6. Advancing scientific research activities, preparation and implementation of projects funded by EU funds
7. Strengthen the social role of the University at the local, regional and national level

Relation between the VVG Management and the Section for Quality: