Study in Slovenia
Capital
Ljubljana
Language
Slovene/English
Currency
EUR (€)
Avg Cost/mo
$700–1,000/mo
Avg Tuition
Free at public universities for EU students; non-EU tuition is typically EUR 2,000-5,000 per year
Visa Information
- Non-EU students apply for a temporary residence permit for the purpose of study at a Slovenian embassy, or at an administrative unit if already legally in Slovenia.
- Show means of subsistence of at least the basic minimum income for each month, and health insurance covering at least emergency care.
- Students may work under the conditions of Slovenian employment law; many use student-work agencies (studentsko delo).
- There is no dedicated job-search permit after graduation; an employer must start the employment permit application, which can be filed in Slovenia.
Study requirements
- A completed secondary school certificate for bachelor's, or a relevant bachelor's degree for master's
- English-taught programs: IELTS, TOEFL or another test the university accepts; Slovene-taught programs: Slovene proficiency or a preparatory language year
- Foreign school certificates and degrees usually need recognition by the national authority
- Official transcripts and certificates, with certified translations if they are not in English or Slovene
- Apply through the university's online application
- Non-EU students apply for a temporary residence permit for study with the university's acceptance letter, proof of funds and health insurance
Student life
Slovenia is small and safe, with the Alps, the Adriatic coast and Ljubljana's riverside old town all within a couple of hours of each other. The University of Ljubljana dominates the sector, with Maribor and Koper as smaller university cities. Cycling is the usual way around the capital, students can find part-time work through student-work agencies, and living costs are moderate for the eurozone.
Top universities
Universities in Slovenia
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