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Compare 41 active NAKVIS-accredited universities and independent institutions with source-led guidance on admissions, costs, residence and student life.

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Listed Institutions
EUR 600–700
Monthly Living Cost
Checked 22 August 2026: official guidance promises no universal time for every study route and warns that arrangements can take months. Apply early and verify the current mission or administrative-unit timeline.
Visa Processing Time

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About Studying in Slovenia

Slovenia's current NAKVIS public-register hierarchy contains 41 active independent provider identities: 9 universities and 32 independent higher-education institutions. Faculties, academies and schools nested under a university are member units and are not duplicated as separate providers in this catalogue. NAKVIS accreditation confirms an institutional identity, but applicants must still verify the exact study programme, cycle, language, teaching location, current accreditation, tuition and professional recognition. Slovenia uses the European three-cycle structure, and applications commonly run through the national eVŠ process. Programmes and courses are outside this phase.
41 active independent provider identities in the current NAKVIS hierarchy 9 active universities 32 active independent higher-education institutions Nested university faculties are member units and are not duplicated as providers Exact programme accreditation and availability require a separate live check
Capital Ljubljana
Language Slovene is the official national language; Italian and Hungarian have official status in specified bilingual areas. Programme teaching languages vary.
Currency EUR
Academic Year Institution calendars vary; the principal academic year normally begins in autumn and is organised into semester-based teaching and examination periods.
Intakes Autumn is the principal intake. Spring or other starts are programme-specific and must be confirmed in the current official call.
Work Rights Checked 22 August 2026: Slovenia has a regulated Student Work system for eligible enrolled students, including qualifying foreign students. Third-country students seeking ordinary employment require an employer and the applicable Employment Service information-sheet or single-permit procedure; student residence alone is not unrestricted labour-market access. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens have broader labour-market access but still complete tax, social-security and residence formalities. Verify the exact work form, student status, employer procedure and deductions before starting.

Why Study in Slovenia?

Forty-one active provider identities

The current NAKVIS hierarchy reconciles to 9 universities and 32 independent higher-education institutions.

European degree structure

Higher education follows bachelor, master and doctoral cycles with programme-level accreditation and ECTS use.

Official eVŠ application route

National guidance directs candidates to the electronic higher-education application process and institution-specific notices.

Compact study geography

Major study centres are connected across a relatively small country, but the exact teaching site must be confirmed.

Student-cost guidance

Official national and university pages publish current accommodation, meal and transport examples for planning.

Specialised independent providers

The register includes focused institutions in business, arts, health, engineering, social sciences and postgraduate study.

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Slovenia by the Numbers

41
Active independent provider identities in the NAKVIS snapshot on 22 August 2026

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Cost of Living & Visa

Monthly Living Costs

Checked 22 August 2026: the University of Ljubljana advises at least EUR 600 monthly for living costs above tuition. Its current page gives private-room examples of EUR 200–500, foreign-student dormitory examples around EUR 119–231 plus approximately EUR 30 expenses, a EUR 20 Ljubljana student bus pass, and meal examples. Costs differ by city, housing availability and lifestyle, so EUR 600–700 is a planning envelope rather than a legal minimum or price guarantee.

Accommodation in Ljubljana
EUR 119–500 / month
Ljubljana student public transport
EUR 20 / month
Student subsidised meal, each
EUR 0–5 / month
Estimated Monthly Total EUR 600–700 / month
Student Visa Guide
Visa guidance

Checked 22 August 2026: entry and residence depend on nationality and length of stay. EU/EEA/Swiss students staying longer than three months follow the residence-registration route. Third-country students normally need the applicable visa or temporary residence permit for study and should apply through the correct Slovenian diplomatic mission or administrative route. Admission, identity, address, insurance and sufficient-means evidence are central, but the exact documents and filing place depend on the case. A Schengen short-stay visa, a long-stay visa and a study residence permit are different instruments; confirm the correct route before travel.

Required document

Completed current application form for the relevant visa, residence permit or EU registration route.

Required document

Valid passport or national identity document and compliant photograph where required.

Required document

Official admission or enrolment evidence from a recognised Slovenian institution.

Required document

Proof of a valid address or accommodation arrangement where required.

Required document

Proof of sufficient means in the current accepted form.

Required document

Health-insurance evidence valid for the applicant's nationality and status.

Required document

Certified translations, legalisation or apostille where the authority requires them.

Required document

Route-specific fee payment and any additional criminal-record or civil-status evidence requested by the authority.

Processing time

Checked 22 August 2026: official guidance promises no universal time for every study route and warns that arrangements can take months. Apply early and verify the current mission or administrative-unit timeline.

Visa fee

Checked 22 August 2026: Study in Slovenia states EUR 50 for issuing or renewing a non-EU student temporary residence permit. Visa, translation, legalisation, insurance, certificate and card charges may be separate.

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Student Life & Practical Guidance

Health Insurance

Checked 22 August 2026: international students must carry the health-insurance evidence appropriate to their nationality and status. EU/EEA/Swiss students normally use the European Health Insurance Card or equivalent evidence for necessary treatment. Students covered by bilateral arrangements use the prescribed form. Others may need Slovenian compulsory or suitable private coverage. Coverage scope and residence evidence are not identical, so confirm both with the competent insurer, administrative authority and institution.

After Graduation

Checked 22 August 2026: completing study does not automatically grant unrestricted work residence. EU/EEA/Swiss graduates have free labour-market access subject to residence formalities. A third-country graduate who wants ordinary employment generally needs an employer and the applicable single residence and work permit; jobseeker registration also requires lawful residence. Start the transition before student status expires and verify current rules with the Employment Service and administrative unit.

Student Safety

Checked 22 August 2026: call 112 for general emergencies and 113 for police. Use verified housing and payment channels, protect identity and residence documents, follow institution security advice, and check official transport, weather and public-health alerts. This is planning guidance rather than a guarantee of personal safety.

Ljubljana

The capital has the largest provider concentration and broadest services, but housing competition and prices are higher.

Maribor

Slovenia's second-largest university centre has broad study provision and generally lower housing examples than Ljubljana.

Koper and the coast

University of Primorska provision is spread across coastal locations; verify the faculty site and seasonal housing market.

Nova Gorica

Nova Gorica hosts university and independent provision near the Italian border; confirm the actual teaching location.

Novo mesto

Novo mesto includes university and specialised higher-education providers; applicant services vary by institution.

Celje

Celje hosts independent business and health-focused institutions and has different transport and housing patterns from the capital.

Kranj and Bled

Upper Carniola includes specialised providers; tourism demand can affect housing, so verify availability early.

Regional centres

Ptuj, Sežana, Slovenj Gradec, Velenje and other locations host focused institutions; use the registered and teaching addresses, not assumptions.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

2026/27 foreign-student call

The 380th public call targets eligible Western Balkan master-level applicants in specified fields and states EUR 9,600 yearly living support with a 2 September 2026 deadline.

Bilateral scholarships

Slovenia offers mobility months under current bilateral arrangements for listed countries and applicant categories.

Erasmus+ and CEEPUS

Exchange and mobility funding depends on the home institution, host institution, agreement and current call.

Institutional support

Universities and independent institutions may publish their own fee waivers or grants; verify eligibility and deadlines on the official site.

Admission Requirements

General requirements

Recognised completed secondary education meeting the selected programme's entry standard.

General requirements

A recognised relevant first-cycle qualification plus programme-specific academic conditions.

General requirements

A recognised second-cycle qualification and any research, proposal, interview or selection conditions.

General requirements

Submit the recognition request and supporting qualification evidence through the current enrolment process.

General requirements

Meet the teaching-language requirement and any portfolio, test, interview or regulated-field condition.

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How to Apply

1
Verify the provider

Match the legal name and NAKVIS provider identity to the current public record.

2
Verify the programme

Confirm cycle, current accreditation, language, teaching site, study mode, tuition and professional implications.

3
Read the current call

Use the national 2026/27 notice and the institution's programme-specific deadline and evidence list.

4
Prepare recognition evidence

Collect original qualifications, transcripts, certified translations and legalisation where required.

5
Submit through eVŠ

Complete the official electronic application and foreign-education recognition request where applicable.

6
Review the offer

Confirm the exact provider, programme, campus, fee, conditions and refund terms before accepting.

7
Arrange residence and arrival

Use current government guidance for visa, residence, insurance, housing and address registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 22 August 2026 NAKVIS hierarchy snapshot contains 41 active independent identities: 9 universities and 32 independent higher-education institutions.

No. Faculties and academies nested under a university are member units, so this provider-level catalogue does not duplicate them as independent institutions.

The Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, NAKVIS, maintains the current public accreditation records used for this inventory.

No. Check the exact programme, cycle, language, location and current accreditation in the official call and with the institution.

Use the current national call and eVŠ application route, then follow the institution's enrolment instructions.

The published call listed 18 February–18 March and 20–27 August 2026, followed by a remaining-place window; confirm the live notice before applying.

Normally yes. The recognition request is submitted with the eVŠ enrolment application when the previous qualification was earned abroad.

Official guidance lists the diploma or certificate, a copy, a certified Slovene translation, and evidence of content and duration such as transcripts; the institution may request more.

No. Tuition depends on nationality, residence, bilateral arrangements, cycle, study mode, previous qualification and whether the programme receives public funding.

Most degree study begins in the autumn. February or other starts are programme-specific and must be confirmed in the current call.

University of Ljubljana currently advises at least EUR 600 monthly above tuition; this pack uses EUR 600–700 as a planning envelope, not a guaranteed national cost.

Current official examples vary by city and type. Ljubljana guidance gives private rooms around EUR 200–500 and some residence examples around EUR 119–231 plus expenses.

No. Places can be limited, so apply early and keep a verified private backup.

Eligible students can use subsidised student meals. Current prices and eligibility must be checked through official student services.

EU/EEA/Swiss citizens do not use the same visa route as third-country nationals, but longer study stays require the applicable residence registration.

Generally yes for a long study stay. Confirm whether a visa, temporary residence permit or another route applies before travel.

Study in Slovenia currently states EUR 50 for issuing or renewing a non-EU student temporary residence permit, with other charges potentially separate.

No universal time is promised for every route. Official guidance warns that arrangements can take months, so start early.

Eligible students can use the regulated Student Work system. Third-country ordinary employment requires the applicable employer and Employment Service procedure.

The correct evidence depends on EU/EEA/Swiss coverage, bilateral agreements, home insurance and Slovenian residence status. Confirm the exact route before arrival.

Options include current bilateral, public-fund, Erasmus+ and CEEPUS calls plus institution-specific support; each has separate eligibility and deadlines.

Student status does not automatically become work residence. Third-country graduates generally need an employer and the applicable single residence-and-work route before their study status expires.

Call 112 for general emergencies and 113 for police assistance.

Ljubljana and Maribor are the largest, with important provision also in Koper, Nova Gorica, Novo mesto, Celje, Kranj and other regional centres.

No. This phase covers country and provider profiles only; programme and course research is outside scope.

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