Body mass is a clear indicator of the adequacy of energy intake, but not necessarily of nutrients. The reason for this is the energy reserves of the body, and this primarily refers to adipose tissue as a reservoir of fat in the body. Total energy intake is divided into carbohydrates (50%), fats (35%) and proteins (15%). The aim of the research was to evaluate the intake of dietary fat among students from different faculties at the University of Rijeka, determine whether there are differences between male and female student populations and compare data with the recommended daily intake. The research involved 1104 students who were attending faculties at the University of Rijeka at the time of the research. Data on dietary fat intake used in the study were collected by surveying respondents. Statistical analysis of the collected data showed that female students consumed significantly higher amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids compared to their colleagues. Male students consumed significantly higher amounts of saturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids, and cholesterol compared to female students. Furthermore, the analysis showed that male and female students consumed significantly higher amounts of total fats, saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids than the recommended value. Also, students of the Faculty of Medicine consumed significantly lower amounts of total fats, saturated fatty acids and unsaturated fatty acids compared to their colleagues from other faculties (Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management).