Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate opinions of physiotherapy students about theoretical and practical teaching. Study design: cross-sectional survey Subjects and methods: Physiotherapy students of the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health in Osijek. Results: The research showed a strong connection between the theoretical content and the performance of practical classes in the classroom. Students who consider that the current amount of theoretical teaching is sufficient are not necessarily inclined to seek a greater focus on theoretical knowledge or a better coordination between the theoretical and practical parts of the teaching. The practical classes in the training room are moderately associated with clinical classes (practice). Public healthcare institutions, especially hospitals and clinics, are better equipped to conduct physiotherapy than private institutions. The physical therapist’s ability to devote himself/herself to each patient significantly affects the quality of therapy, with an emphasis on public institutions. The amount of clinical teaching is associated with the acquisition of knowledge necessary for the work of a physiotherapist. The individual engagement of students during clinical exercises is associated with the achievement of practical knowledge, as well as the need for additional improvement of practical skills beyond the hours prescribed by the study program. Conclusion: The results of the research emphasize the positive attitudes of the respondents about the theoretical and practical aspects of the educational program for physiotherapists at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health in Osijek, which may have important implications for the further development of this study program and the quality of the future work of physiotherapists.