Higher education in Slovenia for international students

1. University of Maribor, University of Maribor. It consistently holds second place in the national Slovenian ranking and often appears in rankings of the best universities in the world. The university houses 17 institutes. The most popular fields are humanities and natural sciences, technical programs, economics, and medicine. 
2. University of Ljubljana (UL), University of Ljubljana. This university was the only higher education institution in Slovenia for almost 60 years. It is located in a historic building that still houses an astronomical observatory. According to ARWU (Shanghai), Times, and Webometrics rankings, the University of Ljubljana is among the top 500 universities in the world and is a member of European educational associations.
3. University of Nova Gorica, University of Nova Gorica. The university consists of 5 faculties, 2 colleges, 6 laboratories, and 6 research centers. The university's greatest pride is the equipment of its elementary particle astrophysics laboratory. The university is also known for its individual approach to student learning, multicultural language environment, and heightened attention to students' healthy lifestyle.

The minimum cost of university education in Slovenia averages around 2,000€. Tuition fees for bachelor's programs can reach up to 11,000€ per year, for master's programs — up to 15,000€, and for doctoral programs — up to 6,000€. The exact cost depends on the specific university and the chosen program.

Some universities require a one-time registration fee.

• The ability to choose the language of instruction. More than 150 study programs at Slovenian universities are taught in English. During the first year, applicants have the opportunity to quickly learn Slovenian through university language courses.
• European standard of education and an internationally recognized diploma valid worldwide.
• The ability to travel visa-free within EU countries while holding a residence permit for the purpose of studying in Slovenia.
• Student benefit programs for food and public transportation.
• Fast and promising employment prospects after graduation. The unemployment rate in Slovenia is only 4.5%, making it easier to find work in the country than in other European countries.

• Foreign students from Russia and CIS countries cannot study for free at universities in Slovenia.
• It is easiest to receive a scholarship if the student came not for a full degree program, but only for a limited period of time as an exchange student from another university. Each university in Slovenia has its own options for providing financial assistance to its students.

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