Overview
Connect with humans from late antiquity through the early Middle Ages as you make your mark on an excavation that has been operating for over 25 years. Help uncover the mysteries of the sacred site of Lobor, which has long been associated with female religious icons, including a previous Roman temple dedicated to Diana and multiple churches dedicated to the worship of the Virgin Mary. You’ll help researchers understand more about the location’s importance from the 5th through the 12th century AD by excavating the graveyard and fortification walls surrounding the existing church, and will help shape what we know about daily life of its inhabitants through the study of human remains from the site.
Field school highlights:
- Gain practical hands-on experience that translates to any excavation site including digging techniques, sieving, surveying, documentation and more.Â
- Learn to identify human bones and deduce aspects of their lives and communities such as sex, age, diet, class, and more.Â
- Work alongside local university students from Croatia and create international friendships.Â
| Course Details | |
|---|---|
| Course Dates | June 15-July 12, 2025 |
| Course Type | Field Archaeology, Bioarchaeology, |
| Instructors | Dr. Krešimir Filipec, Jana Skrgulja, Petra Niksic, & Dr. Zdravka Hincak |
| Credits* | 8 semester (12 quarter) |
| Apply By | February 1 |
| Fees Due By | April 15 |
| Program Fees | Â (2025) |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,325 |
| Transcript Fee* | $300 |
| Health & Evacuation Insurance | $130 |
| Room & Board | $2,130 |
| TOTAL: | $6,885 |
*Please email admissions@ifrglobal.org for any application issues.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until program fills or final deadline passes.Â
Instructors
The directors welcome emails and inquiries about the research elements of this project. More general information (tuition, health insurance, and payment schedule) can be found under the ‘Students’ tab above. Any further questions may be addressed to IFR staff. Additional details about research, course schedule, travel, accommodation, and safety can be found on the syllabus. Contacting the directors or the IFR office is encouraged and appreciated. It may help you determine if this field school is a good fit for you.
Testimonials
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Payment & Student Fees
Application Fee: There is a $45 fee to submit an online application.
Deposit Payment: A nonrefundable $500 deposit is due within 3 weeks of program acceptance in order to secure your place. The remainder of your program fees are due by the deadline indicated under “Course Details”.
*Transcript Fee & Academic Credit Opt Out: If you wish to participate in an IFR field school without earning academic credits, you will not be charged a transcript fee.
For more information about payment, fees, and policies, please see details under our Payment & Finances and Withdrawal and Cancellation Policy pages.
Accommodations
Students will stay in Zagreb for the beginning and end of this program, but the main accommodations will be at a hostel in Lobor. These will consist of 2 to 3 students per room, with shared bathrooms and a kitchen. Linens, blankets, pillows, and pillow cases are provided. Rooms will be cleaned and disinfected by the accommodation staff, and laundry facilities will be provided on-site.Â
Breakfast will be served at the accommodation.
Lunch will be chosen from a daily menu at local restaurant. The restaurant is able to accommodate vegetarians, vegans, and students with various dietary food intolerances. The students with specific dietary needs should report their preferences in the field school application. Â
Dinner will be served in the accommodation or at the site.
Travel Info
Natural disasters, political changes, weather conditions and various other factors may force the cancellation or alteration of a field school. IFR recommends students only purchase airline tickets that are fully refundable and consider travel insurance in case a program or travel plans must change for any reason.
General information for this program is below, but keep in mind we will discuss any updated travel information and regulations during the required program orientation, which could affect travel plans.
Purchase airline tickets to arrive at the Dr. Franjo Tuđman Airport in Zagreb on June 16, 2024
A program assistant will meet students at the airport and escort them to an accommodation in Zagreb. The exact time of the meeting will be provided after students confirm their flight bookings.
If students miss a connection or yhave a flight delay they should contact Ms. Jana Skrgulja or Ms. Petra Niksic. A local emergency cell phone number will be provided to all enrolled students.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Citizens of the US, Canada, Japan, Republic of Korea, Australia and New Zealand do not need visa to visit Croatia for up to 90 days. All nationals who are holders of valid Schengen documents, as well as national visas and residence permits of Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania do not require an additional (Croatian) visa for Croatia. Citizens of other countries are asked to check the embassy website page at their home country for specific visa requirements. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Zagreb University can send an official invitation letter that, if needed, can be used at the relevant embassy to secure a visa to the program.