FREE UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION IN SLOVENIA AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

General Information

• Education in the Slovene language is free.

• Anyone up to the age of 45 can apply.

• Applications must be submitted between February 15, 2025, and March 18, 2025.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION

• High School Diploma or transcripts from the last two years (Minimum GPA: 70).

• If the student is in their final year of high school and still studying during registration, these documents must be submitted by August 1, 2025.

Required Documents:

• Passport valid for at least 24 months

• Birth certificate

• Transcripts and secondary school diploma for all high school years (excluding the final year)

• All documents must be certified with an Apostille stamp, translated into English by a sworn translator, and notarized.

• Criminal record certificate (proving no criminal charges or convictions).

• Proof of at least €6,000 in a bank account for living expenses.

Slovene Language Certificate

• A minimum of B2 or C1 Slovene language proficiency is required, depending on the program.

Fees

• Registration fees range from €45 to €95 per year, depending on the faculty.

• Entrance exams are required only for Arts, Architecture, and Sports programs.

BENEFITS

• One-year Slovene language preparatory course

• Free movement within the Schengen Area

• Employment opportunities across Europe after graduation

UNIVERSITY OF MARIBOR

The University of Maribor is the second-largest university in Slovenia, established in 1975. Maribor, with a history dating back to the 13th century, is now Slovenia's second-largest city and serves as a cultural, commercial, and political hub.

Recognizing the significance of education and research in economic development, Maribor proudly holds the title of a "University City."

The university comprises 17 faculties, offering education in various fields such as agriculture, engineering, economics, education, law, and medicine. Its main campus is located in Maribor, with branches in other Slovenian cities.

The University of Maribor provides diverse facilities, including the University Library, student dormitories, Computer Center, Leon Štukelj Sports Center, and a Graduate and Guest Lecturer House.

Student dormitories are situated in five locations: Gosposvetska, Tyrševa, Lent, Smetanova, and Gorkega. Students studying music and arts are accommodated in rooms designed to meet their specific needs. The dorms offer free internet access, laundry services, fitness centers, outdoor sports areas, gyms, table tennis rooms, and an indoor swimming pool. Additionally, there are study and multimedia rooms, as well as spaces for extracurricular activities.

The university provides subsidized meals for students and visitors and organizes various entertainment events, such as annual balls, concerts, shows, and festivals.

The city of Maribor offers a rich and diverse cultural experience, hosting drama, opera, and ballet performances at the Slovenian National Theater Maribor, as well as numerous museums and galleries.

Notable alumni include former Slovenian Member of the European Parliament and politician Ljudmila Novak, Slovenian politician and university professor József Györkös, and Slovenian politician Andreja Katič.

Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences

• Agricultural Economics

• Agricultural Economics and Rural Development

• Agriculture

• Agriculture and Environment

• Agronomy - Ornamentals, Vegetables, and Field Crops

• Animal Science

• Biosystems Engineering

• Food Safety in the Agri-Food Chain

• Organic Farming

• Viticulture, Enology, and Fruit Growing

Faculty of Arts

• Art History

• English Language and Literature

• Geography

• German Studies

• History

• Hungarian Language and Literature

• Intercultural German Studies

• Pedagogy

• Philosophy

• Psychology

• Slovene Language and Literature

• Slovene Language Studies

• Sociology

• Translation

• Translation and Interpreting

Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Chemical Technology

• Chemistry

• Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Architecture

• Architecture

• Civil Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• Traffic and Transportation Engineering

Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security

• Criminal Justice and Security

• Information Security

• Security and Policing

Faculty of Economics and Business

• Business Administration

• Economic and Business Sciences

• Industrial Engineering

Faculty of Education

• Elementary Education

• Fine Art Education

• Fine Arts Education

• Inclusion in Education

• Music Education

• Preschool Education

• Science of Education

• Sports Coaching

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

• Computer Science and Informatics

• Computer Science and Information Technologies

• Electrical Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• Informatics and Data Technologies

• Informatics and Technologies of Communication

• Mechatronics

• Media Communications

• Telecommunications

Faculty of Energy Technology

• Energy Technology

Faculty of Health Sciences

• Bioinformatics

• Management in Health and Social Welfare

• Nursing Care

Faculty of Law

• European Legal Studies

• Law

Faculty of Logistics

• Economic and Technical Logistics

• System Logistics

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

• Design and Textile Materials

• Doctoral School of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

• Environmental Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Mechatronics

• Product Design

• Textile Design Technologies

Faculty of Medicine

• Biomedical Technology

• Dental Medicine

• General Medicine

Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

• Biology

• Biology and Ecology with Nature Conservation

• Ecological Sciences

• Ecology with Nature Conservation

• Education in Engineering

• Educational Design

• Educational Mathematics

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Subject Teacher

Faculty of Organizational Sciences

• Crisis Management

• Enterprise Engineering

• Management in Health and Social Welfare

• Management in Sport

• Organization and Management of Business and Work Systems

• Organization and Management of Human Resources and Educational Systems

• Organization and Management of Information Systems

Faculty of Tourism

• Contemporary Tourism Practices

• Contemporary Tourism Studies

• Tourism Destinations and Experiences

• Tourism, Cooperation, and Development