The systems of administrative education in France and Croatia, although stemming from different historical, cultural and political environments, have a common purpose: to train capable and efficient officials who can respond to the challenges facing modern public administration. In France, emphasis is placed on a rigorous and selective educational process aimed at creating an elite corps of administrative officials, often through institutions such as the renowned École Nationale d'Administration (ENA). This approach aims at the formation of experts with a deep understanding of the political, economic and social dimensions of governance. In contrast, in Croatia, administrative education is developed in accordance with European guidelines, but at the same time it adapts to the specific needs of a country that is going through a transition and trying to modernize its public administration. The emphasis is on the integration of European standards with regard to local specificities and needs. France and Croatia are aware that continuous education and specialization in the field of public administration play a key role in the efficient management of the complex challenges of today's society and economy. Therefore, both countries are adapting their education systems to train professionals capable of dealing with the dynamic needs of society and the state.