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Croatia & Slovenia: Real estate development

Travel Dates: May 18 - 25, 2025

The purpose of this program is to familiarize students with the opportunities and challenges involved in developing, owning, and managing investment real estate in a dynamic market environment. Students will analyze the potential risks associated with investing in an emerging market, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of real estate-based economic development strategies, assess the long-term stability and attractiveness of Croatia and Slovenia to real estate investors, and compare/contrast real estate development practices employed in the U.S.

Croatia and Slovenia provide an excellent opportunity for students to explore the opportunities and challenges involved in developing, owning, and managing investment real estate in a market rich with historical preservation and new capital opportunities.

Student will receive 3 credtis of REAL 3954: Real estate study abroad

Contact Information

Jeffrey Robert
540-231-3730
430 F1 Bishop Favrao Hall
jeffreyrobert@vt.edu

Ellie Walters
3002 Pamplin Hall
leighucc@vt.edu