Universities in Slovenia

Top 30 Universities and Colleges in Slovenia 
 

No.	Name of Institution	Year Est.	Ranking (National)	Public/Private	City	Avg. Fees (€/year)	Acceptance Rate	BSc Programs	MSc Programs	PhD Programs	Location
1	University of Ljubljana	1919	1	Public	Ljubljana	€0–4,000	~70%	Engineering, Economics, Medicine, Law, Arts	Same fields	Same fields	Ljubljana
2	University of Maribor	1975	2	Public	Maribor	€0–3,500	~75%	Computer Science, Law, Engineering, Business, Education	Same fields	Same fields	Maribor
3	University of Primorska	2003	3	Public	Koper	€0–3,000	~80%	Mathematics, Tourism, Management, Education, Health Sciences	Same fields	Same fields	Koper
4	University of Nova Gorica	1995	4	Private (non-profit)	Nova Gorica	€2,500–4,000	~65%	Environmental Sciences, Physics, Cultural Heritage, Business, Engineering	Same fields	Same fields	Nova Gorica
5	Alma Mater Europaea	2007	5	Private	Maribor	€2,500–5,000	~60%	Social Gerontology, Management, Physiotherapy, Law, Social Sciences	Same fields	Some	Maribor
6	New University (Nova univerza)	2008	6	Private	Ljubljana	€2,000–5,000	~55%	Law, International Studies, Security Studies, Management, Economics	Same fields	Limited	Ljubljana
7	Faculty of Information Studies in Novo Mesto	2008	7	Public	Novo Mesto	€1,500–3,000	~70%	Informatics, Data Science, Management, Engineering, Systems Sciences	Same	Limited	Novo Mesto
8	International School for Social and Business Studies (ISSBS)	2006	8	Private	Celje	€2,000–4,500	~60%	Business Informatics, Management, E-Business, Education, Marketing	Same	Some	Celje
9	Joef Stefan International Postgraduate School	2004	9	Public (with Institute)	Ljubljana	€2,500–4,000	Highly Selective	N/A	Engineering, Nanotech, Environmental Studies, ICT	Physics, Chemistry, Engineering	Ljubljana
10	Gea College – Faculty of Entrepreneurship	1990s	10	Private	Ljubljana	€3,000–5,000	~65%	Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Business, Leadership, Management	Same	No	Ljubljana
11	BIC Ljubljana	2009	11	Public	Ljubljana	€500–2,500	~80%	Hospitality, Food Technology, Tourism, Environment, Nutrition	Limited	N/A	Ljubljana
12	Academy of Dance	2009	12	Private	Ljubljana	€3,000–5,000	~70%	Dance, Performing Arts, Arts Management	Same	N/A	Ljubljana
13	Academy of Music (UL)	1939	13	Public	Ljubljana	€500–2,500	~70%	Music, Composition, Conducting, Performance, Music Education	Same	Some	Ljubljana
14	Academy of Fine Arts and Design (UL)	1945	14	Public	Ljubljana	€500–2,500	~70%	Painting, Sculpture, Design, Photography, Graphics	Same	Some	Ljubljana
15	Faculty of Design – Associated Member of University of Primorska	2005	15	Private	Ljubljana	€3,000–5,000	~65%	Design, Interior, Visual Communications, Fashion, Marketing	Same	N/A	Ljubljana
16	ECM – European Center Maribor	2001	16	Private	Maribor	€2,500–4,000	~60%	Management, European Studies, Security, Business, Economics	Same	Limited	Maribor
17	International Faculty of Social and Business Studies (IFSB)	2006	17	Private	Celje	€2,000–3,500	~70%	Management, HRM, Finance, Marketing, Business Administration	Same	Some	Celje
18	Faculty of Tourism – University of Maribor	2011	18	Public	Breice	€500–2,500	~75%	Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing, Sustainability, Heritage	Same	N/A	Breice
19	Faculty of Applied Social Studies in Nova Gorica (FUDŠ)	2006	19	Private	Nova Gorica	€2,000–3,500	~60%	Sociology, Psychology, Communications, Political Science, Management	Same	Limited	Nova Gorica
20	College of Nursing Jesenice	2007	20	Public	Jesenice	€500–2,500	~80%	Nursing, Health Sciences, Midwifery	Nursing	N/A	Jesenice

 

Additional Institutions (Private Colleges or Specialized)

No.	Name	City	Type	Focus
21	Kranj School of Business	Kranj	Private	Business, Management
22	College for Accountancy and Finance (VŠR)	Ljubljana	Private	Finance
23	Faculty of Organisation Studies (VFO)	Novo Mesto	Private	Business, Systems Management
24	College of Hospitality and Tourism Maribor	Maribor	Private	Tourism
25	School of Advanced Social Studies	Nova Gorica	Private	Sociology
26	DOBA Faculty of Applied Business and Social Studies	Maribor	Private	Online Business, Marketing
27	College of Accounting and Auditing	Ljubljana	Private	Accounting
28	Ljubljana School of Business	Ljubljana	Private	Management
29	Vocational College for Catering and Tourism Bled	Bled	Public	Tourism
30	Vocational College of Nursing in Celje	Celje	Public	Nursing

Top 20 Universities and Colleges in Ljubljana
 

No.	Name of Institution	Year Est.	Ranking (Ljubljana)	Public/Private	Avg. Fees (€/year)	Acceptance Rate	5 Programs (BSc, MSc, PhD)	Location
1	University of Ljubljana (UL)	1919	1	Public	€0–3,000	~70%	BSc/MSc/PhD: Engineering, Law, Medicine, Economics, Humanities	Ljubljana (Multiple campuses)
2	Joef Stefan International Postgraduate School	2004	2	Public (Institute-linked)	€2,500–4,000	Highly Selective	MSc/PhD only: Nanotech, ICT, Physics, Environmental Studies, Biotech	Jamova cesta, Ljubljana
3	New University (Nova univerza)	2008	3	Private	€2,000–5,000	~55%	BSc/MSc/PhD: Law, IR, European Studies, Management, Security Studies	Mestni trg, Ljubljana
4	Gea College – Faculty of Entrepreneurship	~1990s	4	Private	€3,000–5,000	~65%	BSc/MSc: Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Management, HRM, Business Admin	Dunajska cesta, Ljubljana
5	Faculty of Design (Assoc. w/ Univ. of Primorska)	2005	5	Private	€3,000–4,500	~65%	BSc/MSc: Visual Comm, Interior Design, Fashion, Digital Media, Innovation Design	Traška cesta, Ljubljana
6	Alma Mater Europaea – ECM (Ljubljana Campus)	2007	6	Private	€2,500–5,000	~60%	BSc/MSc: Physiotherapy, Social Gerontology, Law, Humanities, Management	Dunajska cesta, Ljubljana
7	BIC Ljubljana	2009	7	Public	€500–2,500	~80%	BSc: Nutrition, Hospitality, Food Tech, Tourism, Culinary	Ianska cesta, Ljubljana
8	Academy of Music (UL)	1939	8	Public	€500–2,500	~70%	BSc/MSc/PhD: Music Education, Performance, Composition, Conducting, Musicology	Kongresni trg, Ljubljana
9	Academy of Fine Arts and Design (UL)	1945	9	Public	€500–2,500	~70%	BSc/MSc/PhD: Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Photography, Illustration	Erjaveva cesta, Ljubljana
10	Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television (UL AGRFT)	1945	10	Public	€1,000–2,500	~60%	BSc/MSc/PhD: Film, Theatre Acting, Directing, Screenwriting, TV Production	Trubarjeva cesta, Ljubljana
11	Ljubljana School of Business (VŠP)	~2000s	11	Private	€2,500–4,000	~65%	BSc/MSc: Management, HRM, Marketing, Business, Communication	Traška cesta, Ljubljana
12	International School for Social and Business Studies (Ljubljana Campus)	2006	12	Private	€2,500–4,000	~60%	BSc/MSc: Business Informatics, Management, Education, Finance, Marketing	Satellite campus in Ljubljana
13	DOBA Faculty (Ljubljana Online Center)	2003	13	Private	€2,500–4,500	~65%	BSc/MSc (Online): e-Business, Project Management, Marketing, Digital Comm	Online & office in Ljubljana
14	Academy of Dance	2009	14	Private	€3,000–5,000	~70%	BSc/MSc: Dance, Choreography, Arts Management, Performance, Theatre Arts	Kardeljeva plošad, Ljubljana
15	College of Accounting and Auditing (VŠR)	~2000s	15	Private	€2,000–3,500	~70%	BSc: Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Business, Taxation	Ljubljana
16	College of Nursing Ljubljana	~2007	16	Public	€500–1,500	~75%	BSc: Nursing, Health Care, Gerontology	Ljubljana
17	Kranj School of Business (Ljubljana Branch)	~2010	17	Private	€2,000–4,000	~65%	BSc/MSc: Business Admin, Finance, Sales Management, Tourism, HRM	Branch in Ljubljana
18	Vocational College of Public Administration	~2000s	18	Public	€500–1,000	~80%	Short Cycle: Public Administration, Management, HR	Ljubljana
19	Faculty of Social Sciences (UL FDV)	1961	19	Public	€0–3,000	~70%	BSc/MSc/PhD: Sociology, Political Science, Journalism, IR, Communication	Kardeljeva plošad, Ljubljana
20	Faculty of Economics (UL EF)	1946	20	Public	€0–3,000	~65%	BSc/MSc/PhD: Business, Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting	Kardeljeva plošad, Ljubljana

Average Tuition Fees of Universities in Slovenia
 

1. Public Universities (for EU Students):

• Bachelor’s programs: Generally free for EU citizens; students may only pay administrative and registration fees (usually around €30–€100 per year).

• Master’s programs: Some Master’s degrees are free for EU students, especially if they are continuing directly from undergraduate studies. Otherwise, fees can range from €1,500 to €3,000 per year.

• PhD programs: Often free or have minimal fees for EU students, especially when research is funded by public grants or faculty projects.

2. Public Universities (for Non-EU Students):

• Bachelor’s programs: Typically cost between €2,000 and €4,000 per year.

• Master’s programs: Range from €2,500 to €5,000 per year.

• PhD programs: Tuition fees can range from €2,000 to €6,000 per year, depending on the discipline and funding availability.

3. Private Universities and Colleges:

• Bachelor’s programs: Usually cost between €2,500 and €5,000 per year.

• Master’s programs: Range from €3,000 to €6,000 per year.

• PhD programs: Generally cost €3,000 to €7,000 per year, though some may be higher depending on the institution and specialization.

Acceptance Rate of Indian and International Students of Universities in Slovenia
 

General Acceptance Trends:

1. Public Universities

These institutions are academically reputable and open to international students, including those from India.

• University of Ljubljana

  • Acceptance Rate: ~65% to 75%

  • International-friendly, especially at the Master’s and PhD levels.

  • English-taught programs available for postgraduate studies.

• University of Maribor

  • Acceptance Rate: ~70% to 80%

  • Actively promotes internationalization; less competitive than Ljubljana.

• University of Primorska

  • Acceptance Rate: ~75% to 85%

  • Open-door policy for international students, with increasing English programs.

• University of Nova Gorica

  • Acceptance Rate: ~60% to 70%

  • Smaller student body; admission may be slightly more selective for research programs.

2. Private Institutions

Private colleges and universities tend to have higher acceptance rates, often ranging from 75% to 90%.

• They are generally less selective than public universities.

• Admission is usually based on academic transcripts and motivation letters, with fewer competitive entry exams.

• Some examples include:

  • Alma Mater Europaea

  • Gea College

  • New University

  • ISSBS (International School for Social and Business Studies)

Application and Admission Process of Universities in Slovenia
 

1. Choose a University and Program

• Visit the university’s official website and review available programs.

• Determine whether the program is taught in English or Slovene.

• Check if it’s offered at the Bachelor, Master’s, or PhD level.

2. Check Application Deadlines

• Public universities usually have 2 admission rounds per year:

  • First round: February to April (main intake)

  • Second round: July to September (if places remain)

• Private institutions may have rolling admissions or different timelines.

3. Prepare Application Documents

You will typically need the following:

For Bachelor’s programs:

• Secondary school certificate (with apostille/legalization)

• Transcript of grades

• Proof of English or Slovene proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, or Slovene language certificate)

• Copy of passport

• Motivation letter

• CV (optional but recommended)

For Master’s programs:

• Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts

• English proficiency test results (e.g. IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 79+)

• Motivation letter

• CV/Resume

• Letters of recommendation (may be required)

• Research proposal (for some programs)

For PhD programs:

• Master’s degree and transcripts

• Research proposal

• Supervisor acceptance (contact professor in advance)

• CV and publications (if any)

• English language certificate

• Letters of recommendation

4. Submit Application

• Public universities use the eVŠ portal (Slovenian Central Application System):

  • Website: https://portal.evs.gov.si

• Private universities usually have individual application portals.

You may be required to pay an application fee (typically €25–€50).

5. Recognition of Foreign Education

• Before admission is finalized, your previous education must be recognized by Slovenian authorities.

• This is called “recognition for the purpose of continuation of education” and is often handled by the university.

• Documents usually need legalization or an apostille.

6. Wait for Admission Decision

• If selected, you will receive an official offer letter or conditional acceptance.

• May take 4–8 weeks after application deadline.

7. Accept Offer and Pay Tuition Deposit

• Confirm your spot by accepting the offer.

• Pay any initial tuition deposit (if applicable), especially at private institutions.

8. Apply for Student Visa / Residence Permit

• Apply for a temporary residence permit for study purposes at the Slovenian embassy/consulate in your country.

• Required documents:

  • Admission letter

  • Proof of funds (~€5,000–€6,000/year)

  • Proof of accommodation in Slovenia

  • Health insurance

  • Background check/police certificate

  • Passport and photos

9. Arrive and Enroll

• Once in Slovenia, visit the university and complete on-site registration.

• Attend orientation and begin your studies.

Top 20 Public Universities in Slovenia
 

1. University of Ljubljana (Univerza v Ljubljani)

• Established: 1919

• City: Ljubljana

• The largest and oldest university in Slovenia with 23 faculties and 3 academies.

2. University of Maribor (Univerza v Mariboru)

• Established: 1975

• City: Maribor

• Known for engineering, business, and economics; second-largest university in Slovenia.

3. University of Primorska (Univerza na Primorskem)

• Established: 2003

• City: Koper (also campuses in Izola and Portoro)

• Strong in mathematics, management, tourism, and health sciences.

4. Joef Stefan International Postgraduate School

• Established: 2004

• City: Ljubljana

• Focused on postgraduate (Master’s and PhD) programs in science and engineering; part of the Joef Stefan Institute.

5. Faculty of Information Studies in Novo Mesto (FIŠ)

• Established: 2008

• City: Novo Mesto

• Specializes in information science, data science, and systems engineering.

6. College of Nursing Jesenice

• Established: 2007

• City: Jesenice

• Public institution focused on nursing and healthcare programs.

7. College of Nursing in Celje

• City: Celje

• Offers professional higher education in nursing and midwifery.

8. College of Nursing Murska Sobota

• City: Murska Sobota

• Offers applied sciences in nursing and healthcare.

9. Academy of Music (University of Ljubljana)

• City: Ljubljana

• A public academy for higher education in music, part of the University of Ljubljana.

10. Academy of Fine Arts and Design (University of Ljubljana)

• City: Ljubljana

• Public academy offering studies in visual arts, design, and graphics.

11. Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television (AGRFT – UL)

• City: Ljubljana

• Slovenia’s premier institution for theatre and film, part of University of Ljubljana.

12. Faculty of Economics (University of Ljubljana)

• City: Ljubljana

• One of the top business schools in Central Europe.

13. Faculty of Law (University of Ljubljana)

• City: Ljubljana

• Slovenia’s oldest and most prestigious law school.

14. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (University of Maribor)

• City: Maribor

• Known for engineering and industrial technologies.

15. Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (University of Maribor)

• City: Maribor

• Specializes in computer science, electrical engineering, and robotics.

16. Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies (University of Primorska)

• City: Koper

• Offers cutting-edge programs in mathematics and computer science.

17. Faculty of Health Sciences (University of Primorska)

• City: Izola

• Public faculty focused on physiotherapy, dietetics, and public health.

18. Faculty of Tourism (University of Maribor)

• City: Breice

• One of the few public faculties focused entirely on tourism and sustainable development.

19. Faculty of Sport (University of Ljubljana)

• City: Ljubljana

• Offers programs in kinesiology, sports management, and coaching.

20. Faculty of Social Sciences (University of Ljubljana)

• City: Ljubljana

• One of the largest faculties in Slovenia for sociology, political science, journalism, and IR.

Top 20 Private Universities in Slovenia
 

1. New University (Nova univerza)

• Established: 2008

• Location: Ljubljana

• Fields: Law, International Relations, European Studies, Security, Governance

• Levels: BSc, MSc, PhD

2. Alma Mater Europaea – ECM

• Established: 2007

• Location: Maribor, Ljubljana (campuses across Slovenia)

• Fields: Physiotherapy, Social Gerontology, Management, Humanities

• Levels: BSc, MSc, PhD

3. Gea College – Faculty of Entrepreneurship

• Established: 1990s

• Location: Ljubljana

• Fields: Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership, Finance

• Levels: BSc, MSc

4. International School for Social and Business Studies (ISSBS)

• Established: 2006

• Location: Celje

• Fields: Business Informatics, HRM, Education, Management

• Levels: BSc, MSc, PhD

5. DOBA Faculty of Applied Business and Social Studies

• Established: 2003

• Location: Maribor (also online)

• Fields: Online Business, e-Management, Marketing

• Levels: BSc, MSc

6. Faculty of Design – Associated with University of Primorska

• Established: 2005

• Location: Ljubljana

• Fields: Interior Design, Visual Communications, Fashion, Innovation

• Levels: BSc, MSc

7. Academy of Dance

• Established: 2009

• Location: Ljubljana

• Fields: Dance, Performing Arts, Arts Management

• Levels: BSc, MSc

8. School of Advanced Social Studies (FUDŠ)

• Established: 2006

• Location: Nova Gorica

• Fields: Sociology, Psychology, Communication, Management

• Levels: BSc, MSc, PhD

9. Faculty of Media (FAM)

• Established: 2008

• Location: Ljubljana

• Fields: Journalism, Media Studies, Public Relations, Communications

• Levels: BSc, MSc

10. Ljubljana School of Business (VŠP)

• Location: Ljubljana

• Fields: Business, Management, Finance, HRM

• Levels: BSc, MSc

11. College of Accounting and Auditing (VŠR)

• Location: Ljubljana

• Fields: Accounting, Finance, Taxation

• Levels: BSc

12. Kranj School of Business (Visoka šola za poslovne vede Kranj)

• Location: Kranj (Ljubljana branch)

• Fields: Management, Business Administration

• Levels: BSc, MSc

13. ECM – European Center Maribor

• Established: 2001

• Location: Maribor

• Fields: European Studies, Law, Business, Security

• Levels: BSc, MSc

14. International Faculty of Social and Business Studies (IFSB)

• Location: Celje

• Fields: Business, HRM, Finance

• Levels: BSc, MSc

15. Vocational College for Catering and Tourism Bled

• Location: Bled

• Fields: Hospitality, Tourism Management

• Levels: Short-cycle vocational programs

16. Vocational College of Nursing in Ljubljana

• Location: Ljubljana

• Fields: Nursing, Health Care

• Levels: Short-cycle vocational programs

17. College of Management and Law Novo mesto

• Location: Novo Mesto

• Fields: Business, Law, Management

• Levels: BSc, MSc

18. B&B College of Applied Sciences

• Location: Ljubljana

• Fields: Hospitality, Management, Tourism

• Levels: Short-cycle and Bachelor

19. Vocational College for Security and Policing

• Location: Ljubljana

• Fields: Security Management, Criminal Justice

• Levels: Short-cycle programs

20. VIST – Higher School of Applied Sciences

• Location: Ljubljana

• Fields: Cosmetology, Photography, Physiotherapy, Health Sciences

• Levels: BSc, MSc

Top 20 Universities in Slovenia for Bachelor Course Program
 

1. University of Ljubljana (UL)

• Type: Public | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Engineering, Law, Economics, Arts, Computer Science, Medicine, Social Sciences

• Language: Slovene (some programs in English)

2. University of Maribor

• Type: Public | City: Maribor

• Programs: Engineering, IT, Business, Education, Social Work, Health Sciences

• Language: Mostly Slovene, some in English

3. University of Primorska

• Type: Public | City: Koper, Izola, Portoro

• Programs: Management, Mathematics, Tourism, Education, Health Studies

• Language: Slovene; some in English

4. University of Nova Gorica

• Type: Private (non-profit) | City: Nova Gorica

• Programs: Environment, Physics, Engineering, Digital Arts, Cultural Heritage

• Language: English & Slovene

5. Alma Mater Europaea – ECM

• Type: Private | City: Maribor, Ljubljana, others

• Programs: Physiotherapy, Social Gerontology, Law, Management

• Language: Slovene & English options

6. New University (Nova univerza)

• Type: Private | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Law, Security Studies, IR, European Studies, Management

• Language: Slovene (some English courses)

7. Gea College – Faculty of Entrepreneurship

• Type: Private | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Business, Management

• Language: Slovene (with some English electives)

8. DOBA Faculty of Applied Business and Social Studies

• Type: Private | City: Maribor (also online)

• Programs: Online Business, E-Management, Marketing

• Language: English (online) & Slovene

9. International School for Social and Business Studies (ISSBS)

• Type: Private | City: Celje

• Programs: Management, HRM, Business Informatics, Education

• Language: Slovene & limited English

10. Faculty of Design (Assoc. with Univ. of Primorska)

• Type: Private | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Visual Communication, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Digital Arts

• Language: Slovene (English in MSc)

11. School of Advanced Social Studies (FUDŠ)

• Type: Private | City: Nova Gorica

• Programs: Sociology, Psychology, Media, Political Science

• Language: Slovene (some courses in English)

12. Academy of Fine Arts and Design (UL)

• Type: Public | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Painting, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography

• Language: Slovene

13. Faculty of Tourism – University of Maribor

• Type: Public | City: Breice

• Programs: Tourism, Heritage Management, Sustainable Tourism

• Language: Slovene (some English subjects)

14. Faculty of Information Studies in Novo Mesto (FIŠ)

• Type: Public | City: Novo Mesto

• Programs: Informatics, Data Science, Information Systems

• Language: Slovene & some English modules

15. Ljubljana School of Business (VŠP)

• Type: Private | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Business, HRM, Marketing, Communication

• Language: Slovene (some English courses)

16. Academy of Music (UL)

• Type: Public | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Music Performance, Composition, Conducting, Music Education

• Language: Slovene

17. Academy of Dance

• Type: Private | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Dance, Performing Arts, Choreography, Arts Management

• Language: Slovene

18. VIST – Higher School of Applied Sciences

• Type: Private | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Cosmetology, Photography, Health Studies

• Language: Slovene

19. College of Nursing Jesenice

• Type: Public | City: Jesenice

• Programs: Nursing, Health Sciences

• Language: Slovene

20. College of Nursing in Celje

• Type: Public | City: Celje

• Programs: Nursing, Midwifery

• Language: Slovene

Top 20 Universities in Slovenia for Master Course Program
 

1. University of Ljubljana (UL)

• Type: Public | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Engineering, Law, Economics, Medicine, Computer Science, Arts, Social Sciences

• Language: Extensive English-taught Master's programs

• Highlights: Slovenia’s oldest and largest university; highly ranked in EU.

2. University of Maribor

• Type: Public | City: Maribor

• Programs: Engineering, IT, Business, Education, Medicine, Health Sciences

• Language: Many Master's programs available in English

• Highlights: Strong technical and applied sciences programs.

3. University of Primorska

• Type: Public | City: Koper, Izola, Portoro

• Programs: Mathematics, Tourism, Management, Data Science, Education

• Language: Several Master's programs in English

• Highlights: Coastal university with modern facilities and internationalization focus.

4. University of Nova Gorica

• Type: Private (non-profit) | City: Nova Gorica

• Programs: Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Wine Sciences, Digital Arts

• Language: Mostly in English

• Highlights: Research-driven, strong in sciences and sustainability.

5. Joef Stefan International Postgraduate School

• Type: Public/Research Institute | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Nanotech, ICT, Environmental Science, Physics, Engineering

• Language: English only

• Highlights: Affiliated with the Joef Stefan Institute; highly research-oriented.

6. Alma Mater Europaea – ECM

• Type: Private | City: Maribor, Ljubljana, others

• Programs: Physiotherapy, Management, Social Gerontology, Archival Studies

• Language: Slovene and English

• Highlights: Offers practical and interdisciplinary Master's programs.

7. New University (Nova univerza)

• Type: Private | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Law, IR, European Studies, Security Studies, Diplomacy

• Language: Slovene, with select courses in English

• Highlights: Strong legal and political science programs.

8. Gea College – Faculty of Entrepreneurship

• Type: Private | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Business Strategy

• Language: Slovene (some English)

• Highlights: Business-focused with flexible formats.

9. DOBA Faculty of Applied Business and Social Studies

• Type: Private | City: Maribor (Online)

• Programs: e-Business, Marketing, Project Management, Leadership

• Language: English & Slovene

• Highlights: Strong in online and international education.

10. International School for Social and Business Studies (ISSBS)

• Type: Private | City: Celje

• Programs: Management, Education, Business Informatics, Sustainability

• Language: Slovene and partial English

• Highlights: Applied social science and business programs.

11. Faculty of Design (associated with University of Primorska)

• Type: Private | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Visual Communication, Interior Design, Strategic Design

• Language: Slovene (some in English)

• Highlights: Modern design-focused Master's programs.

12. School of Advanced Social Studies (FUDŠ)

• Type: Private | City: Nova Gorica

• Programs: Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Communication

• Language: Slovene (selected courses in English)

• Highlights: Strong emphasis on social research and civic studies.

13. VIST – Higher School of Applied Sciences

• Type: Private | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Photography, Cosmetology, Health Sciences

• Language: Slovene

• Highlights: Applied health and visual arts programs.

14. Academy of Fine Arts and Design (UL)

• Type: Public | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Visual Arts

• Language: Slovene

• Highlights: Premier public institution for art and design.

15. Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television (AGRFT - UL)

• Type: Public | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Film, Theatre, Directing, Screenwriting

• Language: Slovene

• Highlights: Top institution for creative media and performing arts.

16. Faculty of Tourism – University of Maribor

• Type: Public | City: Breice

• Programs: Tourism Management, Sustainable Tourism, Event Planning

• Language: Slovene (some English courses)

• Highlights: Tourism-focused public faculty.

17. Faculty of Information Studies (FIŠ)

• Type: Public | City: Novo Mesto

• Programs: Informatics, Data Science, Systems Management

• Language: Slovene and some English

• Highlights: Known for IT and systems science at graduate level.

18. Academy of Dance

• Type: Private | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Dance, Performing Arts, Choreography

• Language: Slovene

• Highlights: Slovenia’s primary higher education institution for dance.

19. Ljubljana School of Business (VŠP)

• Type: Private | City: Ljubljana

• Programs: Management, HR, Strategic Communication

• Language: Slovene (some English courses)

• Highlights: Flexible and career-focused programs.

20. ECM – European Center Maribor

• Type: Private | City: Maribor

• Programs: Business, Law, Public Administration

• Language: Slovene

• Highlights: Offers practical Master’s programs in social and legal fields.

Top 20 Universities in Slovenia for PhD Course Program
 

1. University of Ljubljana (UL)

• Type: Public | City: Ljubljana

• Fields: Engineering, Law, Economics, Medicine, Arts, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences

• Language: Slovene & English

• Highlights: The largest and most research-intensive university in Slovenia.

2. University of Maribor

• Type: Public | City: Maribor

• Fields: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Medicine, Business, Education

• Language: Slovene & English

• Highlights: Strong applied research and international partnerships.

3. University of Primorska

• Type: Public | City: Koper, Izola, Portoro

• Fields: Mathematics, Management, Data Science, Sustainable Development, Health

• Language: Slovene & English

• Highlights: Modern interdisciplinary doctoral programs with an international outlook.

4. Joef Stefan International Postgraduate School

• Type: Public/Research | City: Ljubljana

• Fields: Nanoscience, ICT, Environmental Studies, Biotech, Physics

• Language: English

• Highlights: Highly research-focused; affiliated with Slovenia’s top scientific institute.

5. University of Nova Gorica

• Type: Private (non-profit) | City: Nova Gorica

• Fields: Physics, Environment, Materials Science, Humanities, Wine Science

• Language: English

• Highlights: Research-based, with strong international collaborations.

6. Alma Mater Europaea – ECM

• Type: Private | Cities: Maribor, Ljubljana, others

• Fields: Social Gerontology, Humanities, Archival Studies, Management

• Language: Slovene & English

• Highlights: Doctoral programs in applied social sciences and humanities.

7. New University (Nova univerza)

• Type: Private | City: Ljubljana

• Fields: Law, International Relations, Security Studies, European Studies

• Language: Slovene (some English)

• Highlights: Emphasis on doctoral research in legal and political studies.

8. Faculty of Economics (University of Ljubljana)

• Type: Public | City: Ljubljana

• Field: Economics, Business, Management

• Language: English

• Highlights: AACSB and EQUIS accredited; strong PhD in business.

9. Faculty of Social Sciences (UL FDV)

• Type: Public | City: Ljubljana

• Fields: Sociology, Communication, Political Science, International Relations

• Language: Slovene & English

• Highlights: Offers interdisciplinary PhD programs with international cooperation.

10. Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (UM FERI)

• Type: Public | City: Maribor

• Fields: Computer Science, Telecommunications, AI, Robotics

• Language: English

• Highlights: Technologically advanced doctoral research.

11. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (UL & UM)

• Type: Public | Cities: Ljubljana, Maribor

• Fields: Mechanical Design, Energy, Manufacturing, Mechatronics

• Language: Slovene & English

• Highlights: Top choice for engineering doctorates.

12. Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies (UP FAMNIT)

• Type: Public | City: Koper

• Fields: Mathematics, Data Science, Biopsychology

• Language: English

• Highlights: Cutting-edge research in mathematical and computational sciences.

13. School of Advanced Social Studies (FUDŠ)

• Type: Private | City: Nova Gorica

• Fields: Sociology, Psychology, Media Studies

• Language: Slovene

• Highlights: Offers applied research training in the social sciences.

14. International School for Social and Business Studies (ISSBS)

• Type: Private | City: Celje

• Fields: Management, Business, Education

• Language: Slovene & some English

• Highlights: PhD in Knowledge Management and Education.

15. Academy of Fine Arts and Design (UL ALUO)

• Type: Public | City: Ljubljana

• Fields: Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communications

• Language: Slovene

• Highlights: Creative research in applied and visual arts.

16. Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television (AGRFT – UL)

• Type: Public | City: Ljubljana

• Fields: Theatre, Film, Screenwriting, Dramaturgy

• Language: Slovene

• Highlights: Premier doctoral-level research in the arts and humanities.

17. Faculty of Health Sciences (University of Primorska)

• Type: Public | City: Izola

• Fields: Physiotherapy, Public Health, Health Promotion

• Language: Slovene

• Highlights: Interdisciplinary research in health sciences.

18. Faculty of Design (Affiliated with University of Primorska)

• Type: Private | City: Ljubljana

• Fields: Design, Architecture, Visual Arts

• Language: Slovene

• Highlights: Offers specialized research in applied and product design.

19. Faculty of Information Studies in Novo Mesto (FIŠ)

• Type: Public | City: Novo Mesto

• Fields: Information Systems, Data Science, Knowledge Management

• Language: Slovene (some in English)

• Highlights: Technology and systems-focused doctoral programs.

20. Faculty of Law (UL and Nova univerza)

• Type: Public & Private | City: Ljubljana

• Fields: Law, Human Rights, European Law, Legal Theory

• Language: Slovene & some English

• Highlights: Strong legal doctoral training and research.

Best Universities for IT and Computer Science in Slovenia
 

1. University of Ljubljana (UL) – Faculty of Computer and Information Science

• City: Ljubljana

• Type: Public

• Programs:

  • BSc: Computer and Information Science

  • MSc: Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (in English)

  • PhD: Computer and Information Science

• Highlights:

  • Slovenia’s most prestigious CS faculty

  • Strong research labs in AI, robotics, and cybersecurity

  • Collaboration with EU tech projects and companies

2. University of Maribor – Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (FERI)

• City: Maribor

• Type: Public

• Programs:

  • BSc: Computer Science, Informatics, Multimedia

  • MSc: Software Engineering, IT in Business, Computer Engineering

  • PhD: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

• Highlights:

  • Applied focus with strong industry partnerships

  • Labs in embedded systems, digital communication, and cybersecurity

  • Offers English-taught Master’s and PhD programs

3. University of Primorska – Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies (FAMNIT)

• City: Koper

• Type: Public

• Programs:

  • BSc: Computer Science, Data Science

  • MSc: Computer Science, Data Science (in English)

  • PhD: Computer Science, Mathematical Sciences

• Highlights:

  • Strong focus on data science and AI

  • High international student intake

  • English-taught BSc, MSc, and PhD programs available

4. Joef Stefan International Postgraduate School

• City: Ljubljana

• Type: Public (research institute)

• Programs:

  • MSc & PhD: Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Artificial Intelligence

• Highlights:

  • Research-based graduate institution linked to Slovenia's top science institute

  • 100% English-taught

  • Ideal for advanced AI, robotics, and computing research

5. Faculty of Information Studies (FIŠ) in Novo Mesto

• City: Novo Mesto

• Type: Public

• Programs:

  • BSc: Informatics in Contemporary Society

  • MSc: Information Management, Data Analytics

  • PhD: Information Society Studies

• Highlights:

  • Small but innovative; focused on information systems, data, and digital transformation

  • Industry-driven curriculum

  • English options available at graduate level

6. University of Nova Gorica

• City: Nova Gorica

• Type: Private (non-profit)

• Programs:

  • BSc/MSc/PhD: Engineering and Applied Sciences with IT electives

• Highlights:

  • Research in sensor technology, digital systems, and computing

  • Offers select courses in English

7. DOBA Faculty of Applied Business and Social Studies (Maribor)

• City: Maribor

• Type: Private

• Programs:

  • MSc: Business and Organizational Sciences (E-business, Information Management – online)

• Highlights:

  • Online delivery

  • Business IT and management integration

8. ISSBS – International School for Social and Business Studies

• City: Celje

• Type: Private

• Programs:

  • MSc: Business Informatics

  • PhD: Knowledge Management (with IT integration)

• Highlights:

  • Practical applications of IT in business and education

  • English instruction in selected programs

Top 10 Universities and Colleges in Slovenia for MBA (Business, Management and Economics)
 

No.	Institution	Year	National Rank (Business)	Programs Offered	Avg. Fees (€/year)	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana (UL EF)	1946	1	BSc, MSc (MBA), PhD	€2,000–4,000 (EU) €4,000–8,000 (non-EU)	Public	Ljubljana	~65%
2	Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor	1959	2	BSc, MSc (MBA), PhD	€1,500–3,500	Public	Maribor	~70%
3	DOBA Faculty of Applied Business and Social Studies	2003	3	BSc, MSc (e-MBA)	€3,500–6,000	Private	Maribor	~65%
4	Alma Mater Europaea – ECM	2007	4	BSc, MSc (MBA), PhD	€3,000–6,000	Private	Maribor / Ljubljana	~60%
5	Gea College – Faculty of Entrepreneurship	~1990s	5	BSc, MSc (Entrepreneurship)	€3,000–5,000	Private	Ljubljana	~65%
6	ISSBS – International School for Social and Business Studies	2006	6	BSc, MSc (Management), PhD	€2,500–4,000	Private	Celje	~70%
7	New University – Faculty of Government and European Studies	2008	7	BSc, MSc, PhD (in Law, Business, Management)	€2,000–5,000	Private	Ljubljana	~60%
8	ECM – European Center Maribor	2001	8	BSc, MSc (Business, Management)	€2,000–4,000	Private	Maribor	~70%
9	Ljubljana School of Business (VŠP)	~2000s	9	BSc, MSc (Business Admin, HRM)	€2,500–4,000	Private	Ljubljana	~70%
10	Kranj School of Business (VŠPV Kranj)	~2010	10	BSc, MSc (Business, Marketing)	€2,000–3,500	Private	Kranj (Ljubljana Branch)	~75%

Top 10 Universities in Slovenia and Colleges for MS (Engineering, Science and Technology) 
 

No.	Institution	Year	National Rank (STEM)	Degree Levels Offered	Avg. Fees (€/year)	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Electrical Engineering / Faculty of Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Computer and Information Science	1919	1	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,000–4,000	Public	Ljubljana	~65%
2	University of Maribor – Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (FERI)	1975	2	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,500–3,500	Public	Maribor	~70%
3	University of Primorska – FAMNIT (Math, Natural Sciences, Info Tech)	2003	3	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,000–3,500	Public	Koper	~75%
4	Joef Stefan International Postgraduate School (with Joef Stefan Institute)	2004	4	MSc, PhD	€2,500–4,500	Public (Research Institute)	Ljubljana	~50% (selective)
5	University of Nova Gorica – School of Engineering and Applied Sciences	1995	5	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,500–4,000	Private (non-profit)	Nova Gorica	~60%
6	Faculty of Information Studies in Novo Mesto (FIŠ)	2008	6	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,500–3,000	Public	Novo Mesto	~75%
7	Alma Mater Europaea – ECM (for Applied Health Tech & Systems Sciences)	2007	7	BSc, MSc, PhD	€3,000–5,000	Private	Maribor / Ljubljana	~60%
8	University of Maribor – Faculty of Mechanical Engineering	1975	8	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,500–3,500	Public	Maribor	~70%
9	University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering / Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology	1919	9	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,000–4,000	Public	Ljubljana	~65%
10	University of Primorska – Andrej Maruši Institute (PhD-level science research)	2003	10	MSc, PhD	€2,500–3,500	Public	Koper	~60%

Top 10 Universities in Slovenia and Colleges for Health Science, Medicine and Nursing
 

No.	Institution	Year	National Rank (Health)	Degree Levels Offered	Avg. Fees (€/year)	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Medicine	1919	1	BSc (Medicine), MSc, PhD	€4,000–10,000 (for non-EU)	Public	Ljubljana	~35% (highly competitive)
2	University of Maribor – Faculty of Medicine	2004	2	BSc (Medicine), MSc, PhD	€3,000–8,000	Public	Maribor	~40%
3	University of Primorska – Faculty of Health Sciences	2003	3	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,000–3,500	Public	Izola	~70%
4	Alma Mater Europaea – ECM	2007	4	BSc (Physiotherapy, Nursing), MSc, PhD	€3,000–5,000	Private	Maribor, Ljubljana	~60%
5	College of Nursing Jesenice	2007	5	BSc, MSc	€1,000–2,500	Public	Jesenice	~75%
6	College of Nursing in Celje	~2000s	6	BSc	€1,000–2,000	Public	Celje	~80%
7	College of Nursing Murska Sobota	~2000s	7	BSc	€1,000–2,000	Public	Murska Sobota	~80%
8	University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Health Sciences	1954	8	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,000–3,500	Public	Ljubljana	~65%
9	University of Maribor – Faculty of Health Sciences	1993	9	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,000–3,500	Public	Maribor	~70%
10	VIST – Higher School of Applied Sciences (Health Programmes)	~2008	10	BSc (Cosmetology, Health Tech), MSc	€2,500–4,000	Private	Ljubljana	~70%

Top 10 Universities in Slovenia and Colleges for Art and Humanities
 

No.	Institution	Year	National Rank (Arts/Humanities)	Degree Levels Offered	Avg. Fees (€/year)	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Arts (Filozofska fakulteta)	1919	1	BSc, MSc, PhD	€0–3,000	Public	Ljubljana	~65%
2	Academy of Fine Arts and Design (UL ALUO)	1945	2	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,000–3,500	Public	Ljubljana	~70%
3	Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television (AGRFT – UL)	1945	3	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,000–3,000	Public	Ljubljana	~60%
4	University of Maribor – Faculty of Arts	2006 (merged)	4	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,500–3,000	Public	Maribor	~70%
5	University of Primorska – Faculty of Humanities	2003	5	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,500–3,000	Public	Koper	~75%
6	University of Nova Gorica – School of Humanities	1995	6	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,500–4,000	Private (non-profit)	Nova Gorica	~65%
7	School of Advanced Social Studies (FUDŠ)	2006	7	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,000–3,500	Private	Nova Gorica	~70%
8	Faculty of Design – Associated w/ Univ. of Primorska	2005	8	BSc, MSc	€3,000–4,500	Private	Ljubljana	~65%
9	Academy of Dance	2009	9	BSc, MSc	€3,000–5,000	Private	Ljubljana	~70%
10	New University – Faculty of Slovenian and European Studies	2008	10	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,000–4,000	Private	Ljubljana	~60%

Top 10 Universities in Slovenia and Colleges for Media and Mass Communication
 

No.	Institution	Year	National Rank (Media)	Degree Levels Offered	Avg. Fees (€/year)	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Social Sciences (UL FDV)	1961	1	BSc, MSc, PhD	€0–3,000	Public	Ljubljana	~65%
2	School of Advanced Social Studies (FUDŠ)	2006	2	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,000–3,500	Private	Nova Gorica	~70%
3	University of Maribor – Faculty of Arts	2006 (merged)	3	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,500–3,000	Public	Maribor	~70%
4	Faculty of Media (FAM)	2008	4	BSc, MSc	€2,500–4,000	Private	Ljubljana	~70%
5	University of Primorska – Faculty of Humanities	2003	5	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,500–3,000	Public	Koper	~75%
6	New University – Faculty of Slovenian and European Studies	2008	6	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,000–3,500	Private	Ljubljana	~60%
7	ISSBS – International School for Social and Business Studies	2006	7	MSc	€2,000–3,500	Private	Celje	~70%
8	Alma Mater Europaea – ECM	2007	8	BSc, MSc	€2,500–4,000	Private	Maribor / Ljubljana	~65%
9	Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television (AGRFT – UL)	1945	9	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,000–3,000	Public	Ljubljana	~50% (highly selective)
10	DOBA Faculty (for Digital Communication)	2003	10	MSc	€3,000–4,500	Private	Maribor (online)	~65%

Top 10 Universities in Slovenia and Colleges for Hospitality, Tourism and Events
 

No.	Institution	Year	National Rank (Tourism/Hospitality)	Degree Levels Offered	Avg. Fees (€/year)	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Maribor – Faculty of Tourism	2011	1	BSc, MSc	€1,000–3,500	Public	Breice	~75%
2	University of Primorska – Faculty of Tourism Studies (Turistica)	2003	2	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,500–3,000	Public	Portoro	~70%
3	BIC Ljubljana – Vocational and Higher Education Centre	2009	3	BSc	€500–2,500	Public	Ljubljana	~80%
4	DOBA Faculty of Applied Business and Social Studies	2003	4	MSc	€3,000–4,500	Private	Maribor (Online)	~70%
5	Gea College – Faculty of Entrepreneurship	1990s	5	BSc, MSc	€3,000–5,000	Private	Ljubljana	~65%
6	College of Hospitality and Tourism Maribor	2007	6	BSc	€2,000–3,500	Private	Maribor	~75%
7	Vocational College for Catering and Tourism Bled	~2000s	7	Short-Cycle (EQF Level 5)	€500–1,500	Public	Bled	~85%
8	Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Studies (VSGT Maribor)	~1990s	8	BSc	€2,000–3,000	Private	Maribor	~75%
9	VIST – Higher School of Applied Sciences	2008	9	BSc	€2,500–4,000	Private	Ljubljana	~70%
10	Alma Mater Europaea – ECM	2007	10	BSc, MSc	€3,000–5,000	Private	Maribor / Ljubljana	~60%

Top 10 Universities in Slovenia and Colleges for Art and Design 
 

No.	Institution	Year	National Rank (Art/Design)	Degree Levels Offered	Avg. Fees (€/year)	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	Academy of Fine Arts and Design (UL ALUO)	1945	1	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,000–3,500	Public	Ljubljana	~70%
2	Faculty of Design – Associated with University of Primorska	2005	2	BSc, MSc	€3,000–4,500	Private	Ljubljana	~65%
3	Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television (AGRFT – UL)	1945	3	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,000–3,000	Public	Ljubljana	~50% (Highly Selective)
4	University of Nova Gorica – School of Arts	2006	4	BSc, MSc	€2,500–4,000	Private (non-profit)	Nova Gorica	~65%
5	VIST – Higher School of Applied Sciences	2008	5	BSc, MSc	€2,500–4,000	Private	Ljubljana	~70%
6	School of Arts – University of Maribor (through partnerships)	~2006	6	BSc, MSc	€1,500–3,000	Public	Maribor	~70%
7	Academy of Dance	2009	7	BSc, MSc	€3,000–5,000	Private	Ljubljana	~70%
8	University of Primorska – Faculty of Humanities (Culture and Visual Arts)	2003	8	BSc, MSc	€1,500–3,000	Public	Koper	~75%
9	B&B College of Applied Sciences	~2010	9	BSc	€2,000–3,500	Private	Ljubljana	~75%
10	Alma Mater Europaea – ECM (Arts and Humanities)	2007	10	BSc, MSc	€2,500–4,000	Private	Maribor / Ljubljana	~60%

Top 10 Universities in Slovenia and Colleges for Building, Construction and Architecture
 

No.	Institution	Year	National Rank (Architecture / Construction)	Degree Levels Offered	Avg. Fees (€/year)	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Architecture	1919	1	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,000–4,000	Public	Ljubljana	~60%
2	University of Maribor – Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transportation and Architecture	1993	2	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,500–3,500	Public	Maribor	~70%
3	University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering (FGG)	1919	3	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,500–4,000	Public	Ljubljana	~65%
4	University of Primorska – Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies (w/ Civil Eng. electives)	2003	4	BSc, MSc	€1,500–3,000	Public	Koper	~75%
5	Faculty of Design – Associated with University of Primorska	2005	5	BSc, MSc	€3,000–4,500	Private	Ljubljana	~65%
6	VIST – Higher School of Applied Sciences	2008	6	BSc	€2,500–4,000	Private	Ljubljana	~70%
7	University of Nova Gorica – School of Engineering and Applied Sciences	1995	7	MSc, PhD (Built Environment-related fields)	€2,500–4,000	Private (non-profit)	Nova Gorica	~65%
8	Vocational College of Construction and Design (Višja gradbena šola Maribor)	~2000s	8	Short-cycle (EQF Level 5)	€500–1,500	Public	Maribor	~80%
9	BIC Ljubljana – Technical Programs (Civil/Interior Design electives)	2009	9	Short-cycle	€500–2,000	Public	Ljubljana	~80%
10	Kranj School of Engineering (in collaboration)	~2010	10	BSc (Engineering & Construction Management)	€2,000–3,000	Private	Kranj / Ljubljana	~75%

Top 10 Universities in Slovenia and Colleges for Law and Legal Studies
 

No.	Institution	Year	National Rank (Law)	Degree Levels Offered	Avg. Fees (€/year)	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Law	1919	1	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,000–3,500	Public	Ljubljana	~60%
2	University of Maribor – Faculty of Law	1960	2	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,000–3,000	Public	Maribor	~70%
3	New University – European Faculty of Law	2005	3	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,000–4,000	Private	Ljubljana	~60%
4	Alma Mater Europaea – ECM	2007	4	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,500–5,000	Private	Maribor / Ljubljana	~65%
5	University of Primorska – Faculty of Management (Law electives)	2003	5	BSc, MSc	€1,500–3,000	Public	Koper	~75%
6	European Center Maribor (ECM)	2001	6	BSc, MSc	€2,000–3,500	Private	Maribor	~70%
7	New University – Faculty of Government and European Studies	2008	7	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,000–4,500	Private	Ljubljana	~60%
8	International School for Social and Business Studies (ISSBS)	2006	8	MSc (Legal Aspects in Management)	€2,000–3,500	Private	Celje	~70%
9	Faculty of Social Sciences (UL – Legal and Political Studies)	1961	9	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,500–3,000	Public	Ljubljana	~65%
10	School of Advanced Social Studies (FUDŠ)	2006	10	BSc, MSc, PhD (Legal & Political Sciences)	€2,000–3,500	Private	Nova Gorica	~70%

Top 10 Universities in Slovenia and Colleges for Computer Science, AI & Data Science
 

No.	Institution	Year	National Rank (CS/AI)	Degree Levels Offered	Avg. Fees (€/year)	Public / Private	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Ljubljana – Faculty of Computer and Information Science (UL FRI)	1919 (faculty 1996)	1	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,000–4,000	Public	Ljubljana	~65%
2	University of Maribor – Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (FERI)	1975	2	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,500–3,500	Public	Maribor	~70%
3	University of Primorska – FAMNIT (Math, Natural Sciences, Info Tech)	2003	3	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,500–3,500	Public	Koper	~75%
4	Joef Stefan International Postgraduate School	2004	4	MSc, PhD	€2,500–4,500	Public (Institute-linked)	Ljubljana	~50% (selective)
5	Faculty of Information Studies (FIŠ) in Novo Mesto	2008	5	BSc, MSc, PhD	€1,500–3,000	Public	Novo Mesto	~75%
6	University of Nova Gorica – School of Engineering and Applied Sciences	1995	6	BSc, MSc, PhD	€2,500–4,000	Private (non-profit)	Nova Gorica	~65%
7	DOBA Faculty of Applied Business and Social Studies	2003	7	MSc (Digital Business, Analytics)	€3,000–4,500	Private	Maribor (Online)	~70%
8	ISSBS – International School for Social and Business Studies	2006	8	MSc (Business Informatics)	€2,500–3,500	Private	Celje	~70%
9	Alma Mater Europaea – ECM	2007	9	BSc, MSc (IT in Healthcare, Digital Tools)	€3,000–5,000	Private	Maribor / Ljubljana	~65%
10	Ljubljana School of Business (VŠP)	~2000s	10	BSc (IT Management), MSc	€2,500–4,000	Private	Ljubljana	~70%

List of Free Tuition Fees Universities and Colleges in Slovenia
 

Free Tuition or Very Low Fees (Primarily for EU Students):

1. University of Ljubljana (UL)
   – Offers free or very low tuition for EU students at the Bachelor’s and Master’s level
   – Non-EU students pay moderate tuition (€2,000–4,000/year)
   – PhD programs are often tuition-free for all students with funded research

2. University of Maribor
   – Free for EU students in most undergraduate and some Master’s programs
   – Competitive scholarships for non-EU students
   – Many PhD students get tuition waivers through funded research positions

3. University of Primorska
   – No tuition fees for EU students at most Bachelor’s and Master’s programs
   – Affordable fees for non-EU students (€1,500–3,000/year)
   – Research-based PhD programs may be tuition-free

4. Joef Stefan International Postgraduate School
   – No tuition for PhD students who receive research funding
   – Competitive admission; funding covers tuition and living costs for top candidates
   – Master's programs may have fees unless funded by projects

5. Faculty of Information Studies in Novo Mesto (FIŠ)
   – Free tuition for EU students at undergraduate level
   – Affordable tuition for non-EU students
   – Some scholarships available

6. College of Nursing Jesenice
   – Free or low tuition for EU students
   – Minimal fees for nursing students; public institution

7. College of Nursing in Celje
   – Public nursing college with no tuition for EU students
   – Focus on professional bachelor’s programs

8. College of Nursing Murska Sobota
   – Similar model to other public nursing colleges
   – Very low tuition or none for EU students

9. Vocational College for Catering and Tourism Bled
   – Public short-cycle institution with free tuition for EU citizens
   – Applied tourism and hospitality education

10. BIC Ljubljana
    – Public institution offering hospitality, food, and nutrition programs
    – EU students study free or with minimal administrative costs