Slovenia offers a compact setting for an international study experience, with university life in Ljubljana, Maribor, Koper and other centres. For students seeking a degree taught in English, the best starting point is a specific programme rather than a general promise that a university is international. The language of a full degree, an exchange semester and a selection of modules may be different.
A good shortlist combines academic interest with a workable budget and a place you would enjoy living. Think about the subjects you want to learn, the kind of projects you prefer and how independently you want to study. Use our プログラムディレクトリ alongside the current admissions information of the institution.
What can you study in English?
について Study in Slovenia programme finder is useful for discovering possibilities, but some published lists refer to earlier academic years. Treat them as leads and confirm the next intake directly with the faculty. Ask whether every required module, examination and final project can be completed in English.
A concrete example is the University of Primorska’s Computer Science bachelor’s programme in Koper. It offers Slovenian and English delivery, lasts three years and carries 180 ECTS. The faculty describes a foundation in computing that combines problem-solving, analytical thinking and teamwork. Its current undergraduate information also includes English options in areas such as mathematics and bioinformatics.
At master’s level, examine the balance between advanced courses and research. If you hope to move into a new subject, check the academic background expected rather than relying only on the degree title. A course with substantial mathematics or laboratory work may require preparation that is not obvious from its headline.
Tuition: who pays and who may be exempt?
Slovenia is not automatically free for every international student. The official tuition and funding guidance describes exemptions for eligible full-time students on publicly funded first- and second-cycle programmes, including Slovenian and EU citizens and certain other nationality or residence categories. Part-time study, private programmes without public funding and some repeat study situations can be treated differently.
The same guidance gives broad annual tuition ranges of €2,000–€11,000 for bachelor’s study and €2,000–€15,000 for master’s study. These are orientation ranges, not an offer for your course. Obtain the actual price list for your programme, nationality and study mode before accepting a place.
For a meaningful comparison, separate tuition from registration charges, materials, field trips, accommodation and everyday spending. Confirm the year to which the price applies and whether it is payable in a lump sum. Our 授業料ガイド can help turn several differently presented quotes into one comparable budget.
Scholarships without wishful budgeting
Study in Slovenia links to funding opportunities, including Ad futura schemes and calls aimed at particular applicant groups. A nationality-specific master’s scholarship is not a general grant for every overseas applicant. Read the actual call for subject restrictions, eligibility, required documents and what the award pays.
Distinguish a full-degree scholarship from funding for an exchange or short visit. Erasmus+ and other mobility arrangements may depend on an agreement with your home institution. Start with your international office if you are already enrolled elsewhere, and use our scholarship directory to broaden the search.
Until an award is confirmed, prepare a budget that shows what would happen without it. That gives you time to choose a different course or city rather than making an expensive commitment on the assumption of funding.
Housing and everyday costs
The official cost-of-living page illustrates differences between cities and accommodation types, but quoted averages are not a guarantee of an available room. Use recent residence offers and actual rental listings to build your budget, especially if you will live in Ljubljana or need private accommodation.
Ask your faculty whether degree students can apply for university housing and when applications open. Then compare the complete contract: room sharing, internet, utilities, deposits, move-in dates and summer availability. Do not assume an exchange-student housing arrangement applies to a full-degree student.
Allow for food, local transport, phone service, books or software and occasional travel home. Keep arrival costs separate from normal monthly spending. A deposit, first rent payment and basic household purchases may all be due before your first full month of study.
Applications and the right study route
Follow the current call for enrolment and the application instructions of the faculty. The University of Primorska, for example, directs undergraduate applicants to the eVŠ portal and publishes its own call and available places. School-leaving qualifications, subject preparation and documentation requirements differ, so begin from the route that applies to your educational background.
For postgraduate study, make your application explain the connection between your previous learning and the new programme. Describe relevant projects and academic interests clearly. A focused application is more useful than a long personal statement that never explains why the course fits.
Before submitting, compare the academic calendar with the deadline for housing and any immigration steps. If documents must be translated or formally processed, allow time for that work rather than leaving it until you receive an offer.
Residence, student work and practical experience
について official residence guidance distinguishes EU/EEA registration from the procedures for non-EU applicants. Your nationality and whether you are joining a degree, exchange or shorter programme affect the route. Read the relevant section and ask the university’s international office to help you apply it to your circumstances.
Slovenia also has a student-work system using referrals through student-service agencies. Eligibility and required documents must be confirmed before you take work. Employment can bring experience and useful contacts, but finding suitable hours is not guaranteed and should not be the foundation of your study budget.
When assessing a course, ask how practical learning works: whether there are projects with organisations, laboratory tasks, placements or a substantial final dissertation. Also ask what students arrange themselves. This gives a clearer picture of the experience than a general claim about employability.
Is Slovenia a good fit for you?
It may be particularly appealing if you want an international degree experience in a relatively small university environment and are willing to engage with the local language and community. Compare at least a few realistic programmes, read their module lists and work out a first-year budget before choosing. The aim is a place where you can learn well and participate fully, not simply a low fee on a comparison table.
Reviewed 25 October 2026. Confirm current course delivery, fees and deadlines with the institution.