UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

The university of ljubljana (slovene: univerza v ljubljani, pronounced [uniʋɛ́ːɾza w ljubljàːni], latin: universitas labacensis), abbreviated ul, is the oldest and largest university in slovenia. It has approximately 38,000 enrolled students. the university has 23 faculties and three art academies with approximately 4,000 teaching and research staff, assisted by approximately 2,000 technical and administrative staff. The university of ljubljana offers programs in the humanities, sciences, and technology, as well as in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science.

The university was founded in the centre of ljubljana, where the central university building and the majority of its faculties are located. Since then, newer buildings have been constructed in the suburbs of the city.

UNIVERSITY TYPE	ESTABLISHED ON	COUNTRY	QS RANKING
PUBLIC	23 July 1919	SLOVENIA	596

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION	OWN HOSPITAL	LOCATION
ENGLISH	Yes	KONGRESNI TRG 12, 1000 LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA

WHY CHOOSE THIS UNIVERSITY

Quality programs

The university is known for its programs in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, technical fields, arts, and sports.
Research

The university is a leader in research in Slovenia, and it collaborates with companies and other universities.
International exchanges

The university offers international exchanges and encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities.
Career guidance

The university offers career guidance and helps students get involved in project work.
Erasmus buddies

The university offers an Erasmus buddy program to help international students adjust to their new environment.

Other features

The university has 23 faculties and three art academies.
The main building, academies, and many faculties are in the city center.
The university promotes interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies.
The university cooperates closely with Slovenian and foreign companies.

ADMISSION & ELIGIBILITY

Admission requirements to the university of ljubljana vary by program. Some general requirements include:

Language proficiency

Applicants must be proficient in english or slovenian, depending on the program

Academic credentials

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent academic credentials

Residence

Applicants may need to have lived in slovenia for a minimum amount of time

English language certificate

Applicants may need to provide a certificate of english language proficiency, such as a toefl or ielts score

FEE STRUCTURE

The university of ljubljana's tuition fees for the 2024/2025 academic year include:

Undergraduate: €3,000, with a 5% discount for students who pay in full before enrollment or in three installments
English-language programs: €4,700 for one academic year
Part-time studies: tuition fees are valid for one academic year

The university also offers scholarships to help students fund their studies.

Explanation

The tuition fees for the 2024/2025 academic year are for one academic year.
Students who advance to a higher academic year can continue their studies under the conditions that were applicable when they were admitted.
The university offers a scholarship guide that can help students find and apply for scholarships from around the world.

SCHOLARSHIP

Zois scholarships are available for international students with evidence of a status as stipulated by the slovenian legislation (eu citizenship with at least 5-year preliminary residence, an eu migrant worker or an eu frontier worker in the republic of slovenia or a family member of that person, or a long-term resident

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

To be admitted to the university of ljubljana, you'll need to submit the following documents through the evš web portal:

Certified copy of diploma: proof of completed education
Certified copy of diploma supplement or transcripts of records: proof of your academic history
Supervisor consent: a written acceptance from your chosen supervisor
Research concept: a brief description of your intended research project
Application fee payment proof: if applicable

If you're applying for a bachelor's degree, you'll also need to submit your high school diploma. If you're applying for a master's degree, you'll also need to submit your bachelor's diploma.

English proficiency

If your program is taught in english, you'll need to demonstrate your english proficiency.
You can do this by providing your ielts score. A minimum score of 6 is required for admission.
If your previous education was taught in english, you may be exempt from the ielts requirement.

To be admitted to the university of ljubljana, you'll need to submit the following documents through the evš web portal:

Certified copy of diploma: proof of completed education
Certified copy of diploma supplement or transcripts of records: proof of your academic history
Supervisor consent: a written acceptance from your chosen supervisor
Research concept: a brief description of your intended research project
Application fee payment proof: if applicable

If you're applying for a bachelor's degree, you'll also need to submit your high school diploma. If you're applying for a master's degree, you'll also need to submit your bachelor's diploma.

English proficiency

If your program is taught in english, you'll need to demonstrate your english proficiency.
You can do this by providing your ielts score. A minimum score of 6 is required for admission.
If your previous education was taught in english, you may be exempt from the ielts requirement.