Education and Living in Slovenia

Cost of living for a student in Slovenia (monthly)

1. Accommodation

  • (student room or shared accommodation) up to €200 – €450

2. Transportation

  • (monthly transport card) up to €20-€35

3. Food

  • (food and beverage purchases) up to €150-€250

4. Books and school supplies

  • Books and school supplies up to €30-50

5. Health insurance

  • (mandatory for international students) up to €20-€30

6. Recreational activities

  • Up to 40-80 €

7. Personal expenses

  • (clothes, subscription, phone) up to 50€-100€
  • Approximate monthly total: €600 to €1,000

Note

  • Ljubljana is the most expensive city in Slovenia when compared to other cities such as Maribor and Koper.

 

Tuition fees for international students at public universities in Slovenia

Students from outside the European Union

Annual tuition fees

  • For a bachelor’s degree, up to €2,000 – €5,000
  • For Masters, €2,500 – up to €7,000
  •  for PhD €3,000 – up to €12,000

Important notes

  • 1. Medical and engineering departments are generally more expensive than arts departments.
  • 2. Some universities charge additional fees for international programs.
  • 3. Scholarships are available to international students through the government and universities.
  • 4. Additional fees: An administrative fee of between €50 and €200 per year may be charged.

Academic admission requirements and required documents

1. Academic admission requirements

  • High school diploma: Must be equivalent to and recognized as a Slovenian certificate
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • If the program is in Slovenian, proof of proficiency in Slovenian is required.
  • If the program is in English, documents such as TOEFL or IELTS must be submitted.

2. Required documents

  • Copy of passport
  • High school diploma translated into English or Slovenian
  • CV
  • (Motivation Letter) Defense Letter
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Copy of student visa after admission

3. Tuition fees

  • Fees vary depending on the major and university, ranging from 2,000 to 12,000 Euros per year.

4. Cost of living

  • The cost of living in Slovenia ranges from 600 to 1,000 euros per month.

5. Visa procedures

  • Once you are accepted to the university, you will need to apply for a student visa.
  • Documents required for visa
  • Acceptance letter from the university
  • Financial proof to cover tuition and living expenses
  • Medical certificate
  • rap sheet

6. Working while studying

  • International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during their studies, provided that it does not affect their academic success.

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