The document summarizes Croatia's reforms to its higher education system following its adoption of the Bologna Process in 1997. Some key reforms include a gradual introduction of the ECTS system from 1997, a binary higher education system introduced in 2001, and implementation of the Bologna three-cycle degree system of bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees between 2003-2004. Motivations for joining the Bologna Process included improving quality, increasing degree attainment rates, and allowing compatibility with other European higher education systems. Unresolved issues remain around fully integrating universities and implementing student mobility.

2. R eform of Croatian highe r education system ; main stages - gradual introduction of ECTS; from 1997 on - introduction of binary system; 1997 - joining Bologna Declaration: 2001 - new legislation: 2003 – 2004 - implementation of Bologna study scheme: 2005 - development of corresponding national quality assurance system: from 2005 on - development of national qualification framework: from 2007 on - entering into the European mobility network: 2008 (expected)