University of Ljubljana

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1) Overview

2) 2. General Information

3) 3. Fee Structure

4) 4. Academic Programs

5) 5. Facilities

6) 6. Accommodation

7) 7. Contact Information

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Overview

The University of Ljubljana, founded in 1919, is Slovenia’s oldest and largest public research university. It is home to around 37,500 students and operates 23 faculties along with three art academies located across Ljubljana and nearby Portoroz. With a staff of over 7,000 scholars and professionals, it offers a broad academic portfolio spanning humanities, social sciences, natural and technical sciences, medicine, veterinary science, and the arts.

The university blends historic settings in central Ljubljana with modern facilities on its suburban campuses. It provides both Slovene‑ and English‑taught programmers, with numerous English options especially at graduate and doctoral levels. Affiliated with major European academic networks and widely engaged in international mobility and research, the university enjoys strong recognition in global rankings and national prominence.

2. General Information

Name	University of Ljubljana (Univera v Ljubljana)
Established	1919
Type	Public research university
Location	Ljubljana and Portoroz, Slovenia
Students	≈ 37,500 (≈ 10 % international; ≈ 3,800–4,000 international students)
Website	https://www.uni-lj.si

3. Fee Structure

Program	Tuition Fee (per year)
Bachelor’s/Master’s (EU, Swiss, reciprocity countries)	Free full-time tuition
Bachelor’s/Master’s (non-EU, English‑taught)	Approx. €2,400–€15,000 depending on faculty/program
Doctoral programmers (non‑EU or part‑time)	€2,000–€6,000/year depending on discipline

4. Academic Programs

Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees across 23 faculties and 3 art academies
Disciplines include humanities, social sciences, natural & technical sciences, medicine, veterinary science, arts
English‑taught Master’s and PhD options in business, engineering, economics, psychology, European studies, and more
Triple‑accredited School of Economics and Business offering joint degrees and international tracks

5. Facilities

Historic central buildings near Congress Square and modern suburban campuses for faculties
National and University Library of Slovenia (~1.3 million volumes) plus Central Technological Library
University Botanical Garden operated by Biotechnical Faculty (2 ha with ~4,500 plants)
Multiple research institutes and centers, strong Erasmus+ and global partnerships
Ljubljana University Medical Centre serves as clinical training hub for medical and health faculties

6. Accommodation

The university does not guarantee housing to international students; dormitory spots are limited and highly competitive. Most students live in private or shared apartments in Ljubljana. Average monthly living costs range from €400 to €700 depending on housing, food, and transport, with dorms costing around €100–150/month.

Public student dormitories (shared rooms, limited availability for non‑EU students)
Private student housing or shared flats (€200–300/month for a room in shared flat)
Access to subsidized meals and discounted public transport for students

7. Contact Information

Email: study.info@uni-lj.si (International Cooperation Office)
Phone: +386 1 241 85 00 (Main administrative office)
Address: Kongens trg 12, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

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