Overview
The University of Nova Gorica (UNG) is a private, research-oriented university in western Slovenia near the Italian border, formally established as a university in 2006 (originating from the Nova Gorica Polytechnic founded in 1995). With a small, student-focused environment and approximately half of its students coming from abroad, UNG emphasizes personalized study, practical learning, and research-led teaching. It offers a creative and international academic culture shaped by strong industry and cross-border partnerships, particularly in the fields of environmental science, viticulture, arts, and humanities.
UNG comprises seven academic schools including Environmental Sciences; Engineering & Management; Humanities; Arts; Sciences; and Viticulture & Enology, as well as a Graduate School offering doctoral studies.Students benefit from small cohort sizes, close mentoring, and interdisciplinary engagement across research units such as quantum optics, astrophysics, materials, and cognitive science
2. General Information
| Name | University of Nova Gorica (Univerza v Novi Gorici) |
| Established | 2006 (origins from 1995 polytechnic) |
| Type | Private research university |
| Location | Nova Gorica, Slovenia (Slovene–Italian border region) |
| Students | ≈ 50 % international among ≈1,200 total (2019/20) |
| Schools | Schools of Environmental Sciences; Engineering & Management; Sciences; Humanities; Arts; Viticulture & Enology; Graduate School |
| Website | https://ung.si |
3. Fee Structure
| Program | Tuition Fee (non‑EU full-time, per year) |
| Bachelor’s (Engineering & Management; Cultural History; Environmental Sciences) | €2,800 – €3,000 (some €3,500 for Digital Arts) |
| Master’s (Engineering & Management; Humanities; Environment) | €2,800 – €3,000 (Digital Arts €3,500; Heritage €6,000) |
| Doctoral programmes | ≈ €4,000/year |
| EU / Slovenian students (select programs) | Free for full‑time Bachelor’s & Master’s in state‑funded programmes |
4. Academic Programs
- Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees offered across seven schools
- Fields include Environmental Sciences; Engineering & Management; Digital Arts; Viticulture & Enology; Cultural History; Sciences; Humanities
- English-taught programmes available in disciplines such as Environment, Physics & Astrophysics, Material Science, Media Arts, Cultural Heritage, Slovene Studies
- Graduate School offers doctoral tracks in Cognitive Science, Karstology, Molecular Genetics, Physics, Heritage Conservation
- Double or joint degree options and Erasmus+ mobility available
5. Facilities
- Laboratories and research centres in astrophysics, quantum optics, materials science, and cognitive science
- Small class sizes and personalised mentoring in all schools
- Research institutes integrated with Jožef Stefan Institute and Slovenian Academy of Sciences
- Supportive environment for student‑athletes, scholarships, summer schools, talent development programmes
6. Accommodation
UNG does not have a large campus housing system; many international and Erasmus students rely on university-arranged dormitories or private rentals. Accommodation in Nova Gorica is limited and demand often exceeds supply. The university provides helpful coordination for housing, but students often live in nearby Gorizia or other small towns across the border.
- University or shared student dorms: approx. €100–200/month
- Private flat shares: around €200–300/month per room
7. Contact Information
- Email: info@ung.si
- Phone: +386 5 6205 820
- Address: Vipavska 13, 5000 Nova Gorica, Slovenia
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