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# University of Ljubljana

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## About the university

Campus - University of Ljubljana

The University of Ljubljana (Univerza v Ljubljani) is Slovenia's oldest and largest university, founded in 1919. Until 1975 it remained the country's only university, which shaped its special role in the national education system. Today it's a world-class research university with about 40,000 students, around 10% of them international.

The university is in Ljubljana - a green, compact capital where one in ten residents is a student. It accounts for about half of all internationally recognized research publications in Slovenia.

## University of Ljubljana in rankings

The University of Ljubljana is among the world's top 3-5% of universities:

- #535 in the world - QS World University Rankings 2026
- 601-800 - Times Higher Education 2026
- 501-600 - ARWU (Shanghai) 2026
- #370 - CWUR 2026

## Campus and infrastructure

Infrastructure - University of Ljubljana

The university's main building is the former Carniola mansion (1902) in central Ljubljana. Many faculties and three academies of the arts are in the historic center, with modern buildings on the outskirts. Students have access to more than 30 libraries, including the National and University Library with about 1.5 million volumes, and 33 research centers.

## Faculties and programs

The university brings together 23 faculties and three academies of the arts across all major fields - from the natural and technical sciences to law, medicine, business and the humanities.

- Business & Economics
- Engineering & Technology
- Law
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Humanities & Arts

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## How to apply

International applicants are admitted on the basis of their diploma and proven language proficiency. Documents require translation and recognition.

How admission to University of Ljubljana works, step by step:

1. Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — business, engineering, Law and medicine — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees.
2. Language certificate. Yes, a number of universities and programs are taught in English. We'll point out which suit you.
3. Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing.
4. Student visa and relocation. After the offer, a student visa or residence permit for Slovenia is arranged. We handle this stage end to end.

After 11 years of school. Yes, after nostrification - directly, with document-based admission at most programs.

## Documents for admission

- Passport
- A diploma and transcript (translation + recognition)
- A language proficiency certificate (Slovenian or English)
- A motivation letter - for certain programs

The exact set depends on the faculty - we'll help you gather and submit it.

Start with the slowest items — translations, apostille and the language exam: they take 1–2 months. We do the final package check for you.

## Tuition and living costs

Tuition depends on the program and language; fees apply for international students from outside the EU. You see tuition, required extras and scholarship options before the application.

Slovenia is one of the most affordable ways to earn a European degree.

Country benchmark for Slovenia. No - it's one of the most affordable options for European education in terms of tuition and living costs.

Beyond tuition, budget for housing, insurance, visa fees and tickets — we prepare a full cost estimate for your case free of charge.

## Accommodation and student life

Student life - University of Ljubljana

Ljubljana is a compact, safe student city. The university and student services help with residence housing and settling in.

Upon arrival, the first tasks are registration, a bank account and a transport card — every student gets our step-by-step checklist.

## Career after graduation

After graduation. Whether you can work after getting your degree depends on the current visa rules of Slovenia — we will help you review the up-to-date options before graduation.

The strong fields of University of Ljubljana are business, engineering, Law and medicine. As at most universities in Slovenia, students have access to a career centre, job fairs and internships — use them from the first semesters: hands-on experience is decisive for the first job.

Many graduates continue studying: a bachelor’s from Slovenia is a strong base for a master’s in the same country or anywhere else.

## Student reviews

Admission went smoothly: StudyU helped me gather the documents and not miss the deadlines. I arrived at University of Ljubljana already knowing what to expect.

We applied to several universities at once - I got offers and calmly made my choice. University of Ljubljana has a strong program and a convenient campus.

My parents worried more than I did, but the StudyU team explained everything to them. Now I study at University of Ljubljana and am getting to know the city of Ljubljana.

## FAQ

### What ranking is this?

#535 in the world by QS - the university is among the world's top 3-5%.

### Are there programs in English?

Yes, some programs are taught in English; we'll point out suitable ones.

### Can I enter University of Ljubljana after 11 years of school?

Yes, after nostrification - directly, with document-based admission at most programs.

### How much does it cost to study at University of Ljubljana?

Country benchmark for Slovenia: No - it's one of the most affordable options for European education in terms of tuition and living costs. StudyU calculates the intake-year university fee, available discount and living budget during the free consultation.

### When should I start preparing?

Ideally 9–12 months before the start of studies: some deadlines close six months in advance, and scholarship competitions even earlier.

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