Cost of Studying in Slovenia for International Students, 2026/27

For a non-EU citizen, a year of bachelor's study at a Slovenian public university in 2026/27 mostly costs $2,380–6,680 (€2,100–5,880), and a master's year $2,840–7,720 (€2,505–6,800). Medicine and pharmacy cost considerably more: at the University of Maribor, General Medicine is $10,400 (€9,160) a year and Pharmacy $20,820 (€18,337). On top of tuition comes living: the University of Ljubljana recommends budgeting at least $790 (€700) a month, and the residence permit requires proof of at least $580 (€507.43) per month of study.

Below you will find fees at named universities, who is exempt, the one-off costs that arise before you move, and a worked first-year budget.

Who pays tuition and who does not

Full-time bachelor's and master's study is tuition-free for citizens of Slovenia and the EU, and of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. For 2026/27, citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Serbia are treated the same way. Foreign nationals are also exempt if they, or at least one parent, have permanent residence in Slovenia and are Slovenian tax residents.

Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, India, Türkiye and most other non-EU countries pay the international fee. Everyone, EU citizens included, pays for part-time study or for a second degree at the same level.

One nuance applies to Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship, such as descendants of emigrants: the University of Ljubljana explicitly exempts them from full-time bachelor's and master's fees. If your family has Slovenian roots, check how your chosen institution applies this rule before you apply.

Tuition fees for 2026/27

Each university, and often each faculty, sets its own fee, usually paid in one sum per academic year.

University of Maribor (non-EU fee per year)

At some faculties the fee for later years differs from the first year; at FL, for instance, year two costs $6,190 (€5,450). Maribor's part-time English-taught programmes have their own 2026/27 rates: Economic and Business Studies $4,870 (€4,290), Crisis Management $5,620 (€4,950) and Contemporary Tourism Practices $5,330 (€4,690) a year.

Other universities

Study in Slovenia gives these national ranges for international students (portal data as of September 2026): bachelor's $2,270–12,490 (€2,000–11,000) a year, master's $2,270–17,030 (€2,000–15,000) and doctoral $2,270–6,810 (€2,000–6,000). Private institutions and medical programmes sit at the upper end.

One-off costs before your studies start

These are easy to overlook because they fall in the spring and summer before you move.

The University of Ljubljana quotes the permit fees for applications at the Ljubljana administrative unit. Embassies abroad charge a consular fee under their own tariff; the Slovenian embassy in Moscow accepts cash payments in euros only. See the student residence permit guide for the full procedure.

Accommodation

Housing is the second-largest item after tuition, and in Ljubljana often the largest.

Ljubljana allocates dormitory places on a first-come, first-served basis; applications for 2026/27 opened on 16 May. Places for international students are scarce, so the University of Ljubljana advises starting the private search early and booking a hostel for your first week. Maribor's international dormitory rates include 9.5% VAT; the price list was approved on 23 April 2026.

Living costs, insurance and transport

• Everyday budget. The University of Ljubljana recommends at least $790 (€700) a month on top of tuition. Maribor is cheaper, mainly because of housing, but the university does not publish an equivalent benchmark.
• Food. Any enrolled student who is not in regular employment can use one subsidised meal per working day. According to the University of Ljubljana, a subsidised meal costs around $6 (€5) and a regular restaurant lunch $9–17 (€8–15).
• Transport. A student city-bus card in Ljubljana costs $23 (€20) a month.
• Health insurance. A non-EU student can join Slovenian compulsory health insurance through the Health Insurance Institute (ZZZS) with monthly payments. The University of Primorska puts the cost at about $190 (€165.97) a month. For the residence permit you need cover for at least urgent care in Slovenia. The University of Primorska also lists alternatives: travel insurance with at least $34,070 (€30,000) of cover, or CORIS insurance for foreigners at about $170 (€150) for three months. Check which option your administrative unit accepts before you buy.

How much money you must show for the residence permit

Since 1 April 2026, Slovenia's basic minimum income has been $580 (€507.43) a month, and this is the amount per month of study that a student permit requires, roughly $6,910 (€6,089) a year. It is not a separate payment; it is proof that you can support yourself.

A bank statement, a scholarship or a parental support statement all work. Practice on the form of that statement differs: the University of Ljubljana reports that one parent's unnotarised signature is enough in Ljubljana, while Infotujci mentions a certified translation. Check the format with the office that will receive your file.

A worked first-year budget

For a bachelor's student at the University of Ljubljana's School of Economics and Business in 2026/27, using the university's own figures:

In Maribor the same calculation comes out lower, mainly thanks to tuition and dormitory prices: for example $3,350 (€2,950) for tuition at EPF and from $2,150 (€1,890) a year for a dormitory bed. Student work can cover part of your costs: from 5 February 2026 an hour pays at least $10 (€8.98) gross, or $9 (€7.73) after the pension contribution. According to Study in Slovenia, foreign students also have an income-tax prepayment withheld. Do not build student work into the budget you must have in advance.

How to avoid overpaying

• Compare programme fees, not university averages. Within one university, faculties differ by more than $4,000 a year.
• Check which year's price list you are reading. Fees are approved annually; for autumn 2027 entry use the 2027/28 list.
• Do not confuse full-time and part-time rates. English-taught tracks at Maribor are often part-time and cost more than full-time Slovene-taught ones.
• Plan how you will pay before you are admitted. If you are paying from Russia, see our guide on how to pay for studies abroad for legal routes.
• Do not plan around a free place. Unless you or a parent hold permanent residence and Slovenian tax residence, a non-EU student pays the international fee.

Budget planning for specific programmes and comparison of options are provided under an agreement with StudyU; final amounts are set by each university's price list. To choose where to apply, start with our overview of universities in Slovenia and the Slovenia country page.

FAQ

Sources

• University of Maribor: 2026/27 full-time fees, 2026/27 part-time fees, dormitory prices for international students, approved 23 April 2026 — checked 29 September 2026.
• University of Ljubljana: who pays tuition, accommodation, transport and cost of living, residence permit and fees; School of Economics and Business: 2026/27 bachelor's fees, master's fees — checked 29 September 2026.
• University of Nova Gorica: price list valid from 1 March 2026 — checked 29 September 2026.
• Study in Slovenia: tuition and exemptions, cost of living — checked 29 September 2026.
• Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation: 2026/27 call, Western Balkans exemption — checked 29 September 2026.
• Government of Slovenia: basic minimum income $580 (€507.43) from 1 April 2026; Infotujci: study residence permit — checked 29 September 2026.
• ZZZS: health insurance for foreign students; University of Primorska: insurance costs; eUprava: subsidised student meals — checked 29 September 2026.
• Slovenian Embassy in Moscow: visa information and fees; interview fees: UM PF, UP; minimum student-work rate — checked 29 September 2026.
• Conversions to US dollars use the ECB reference rate published on 29 September 2026 (€1 = $1.1355) (ECB).

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