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Pre-higher Education System
Duration of compulsory
education
Age of entry: 6
Age of exit: 15
Structure of school
system
Type/level of education:
Eight Year School
Type of school:
PRIMARY
Length of program (years): 8
Age level:
from 7 to 15
Type/level of education:
Vocational
Type of school:
VOCATIONAL SECONDARY (TWO YEARS)
Length of program (years): 2
Age level:
from 15 to 17
Certificate awarded:
SECONDARY-SCHOOL-LEAVING CERTIFICATE
Type/level of education:
Vocational
Type of school:
VOCATIONAL SECONDARY (THREE TO FOUR YEARS)
Length of program (years): 4
Age level:
from 15 to 19
Certificate awarded:
SECONDARY-SCHOOL-LEAVING CERTIFICATE - FINAL EXAMINATION
Type/level of education:
Specialized Tech./Voc.
Type of school:
TECHNICAL SECONDARY (FOUR TO FIVE YEARS)
Length of program (years): 4
Age level:
from 15 to 19
Certificate awarded:
SECONDARY-SCHOOL-LEAVING CERTIFICATE - FINAL EXAMINATION OR MATURA EXAMINATION
Type/level of education:
General Secondary
Type of school:
GRAMMAR SCHOOL (GYMNASIUM)
Length of program (years): 4
Age level:
from 15 to 19
Certificate awarded:
SECONDARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE - MATURA EXAMINATION OR FINAL EXAMINATION
Type/level of education:
Scientific Secondary
Type of school:
TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL GYMNASIA
Length of program (years): 4
Age level:
from 15 to 19
Certificate awarded:
SECONDARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE - MATURA EXAMINATION OR FINAL EXAMINATION
Description of secondary
school system
In Slovenia, there are five types of secondary schools:
2-year lower vocational schools - apprenticeship (3 year with incomplete
primary
school); 3-year vocational schools; 4-year technical
and professional schools (after successful completion, students can enter
a profession or continue their studies at higher professional schools);
4-year technical gymnasia; and 4-year grammar schools (general secondary
schools, preparatory schools for university). Two general secondary schools
(gymnasium/gimnazija) have sections (one each) for the International Baccalaureate
programme. In the two bilingual regions, primary and secondary education
for the Italian and Hungarian ethnic minorities is offered in Italian and
Hungarian.
Higher Education System
Structure of system
Slovenia has two universities with 36 institutions and
seven autonomous institutions of higher education. Higher education is
regulated by the Higher Education Act (1994). The most important features
introduced by the new legislation are: the new role of the university (change
from an association of independent faculties to an integrated university)
and the creation of a non-university sector (autonomous higher education
institutions) and of private higher education institutions. The past two
years saw the transformation of 2-year colleges into professional higher
education institutions offering 3-year study programmes and the separation
of some large faculties into several smaller ones. Study programmes offered
by institutions of higher education in Slovenia are either 3- to 4-year
programmes of study, leading to a higher (professional) diploma or traditional
university programmes of study (lasting from 4 to 6 years), leading to
a university degree. Postgraduate study includes 1- to 3-year specialization
focusing on regional issues and problems; a 2-year research-oriented master's
degree programme, and study for a doctorate. Doctoral studies last at least
4 years (2 years if preceded by a Master's degree). Higher education is
free of charge for native full-time students. Part-time students and post-graduate
students pay tuition fees.
Main types of higher
education institutions in country
Type of institution: UNIVERZA
Translation:
UNIVERSITY
Type of institution: SAMOSTOJNI
VISOKOSOLKI ZAVOD
Translation:
FREE-STANDING INSTITUTION
Main laws/decrees governing
higher education
Name of law/decree: Higher
Education Act
Date:
1 April, 1901
Institution type: All
types and levels of higher education
Administrative
structure of higher education
Name of body:
Ministry of Education and Sport
Role:
Distribution of financial resources, control of expenditure, accreditation
of study programmes.
Address:
Street: Zupanciceva ulica 6
City: Ljubljana
Postal code: 1000
Telephone: 386-61-1254208
Fax: 386-61-214 820
Name of body:
Ministry of Science and Technology
Role:
Coordination of national policy of scientific research, distribution of
resources for scientific research.
Address:
Street: Slovenska cesta 50
City: Ljubljana
Postal code: 1000
Telephone: 386-61-1311107
Fax: 386-61-1324140
Name of body:
Council for Higher Education of the Republic of Slovenia
Role:
Gives opinions on establishing and transforming institutions of higher
education, coordinates academic issues,
proposes national policy in
higher education.
Address:
Street: Dalmatinova 2
City: Ljubljana
Postal code: 1000
Telephone: 386-61-316652
Fax: 386-61-318250
Academic year
Classes start:
October
Classes end:
June
Long vacation:
from 30 June, to 22 August
Languages of instruction
Slovenian
Stages and Organization
of Higher Education Studies
Higher
vocational/technical studies
Professionally/vocationally oriented higher education
is offered by professional higher education institutions (VISOKE SOLE)
and some
faculties. Programmes of study last 3 to 4 years. After
successful completion, students can generally continue their studies in
the third
year of respective university programme provided they
have sat for additional exams to bridge the difference between the completed
programme and the first two years of the respective university programmes,
or enrol in an optional specialization course. Upon successful completion
of the study programme, the students are awarded respective professional
titles: "Ekonomist" (economist), "Inzenir" (Engineer). Titles do not include
the designation "Diplomirani" (Graduate). Upon successful completion of
a specialist programme the title "Specialist" is added to the professional
title.
University
level studies
Stage 1:
Higher education / University study
Description: University study programmes are offered in
faculties and art academies. Study programmes last between 4 and 6 years,
plus a year of "absolvent" (graduate) status to give students time to prepare
the diploma - a written thesis or a project. The majority of study courses
require 4 + 1 years of study, but some (at technical/engineering faculties)
require 4.5 (i.e. 9 semesters) + 1; veterinary studies last 5
years and medicine 6 years. Medical and veterinary students
do not write a thesis - they follow one- or two-year internships after
their studies. Study programmes give students professional knowledge and
skills needed for employment as well as for further study at postgraduate
level. Upon completion of their studies, students are awarded professional
titles: "Diplomirani" (Graduate), "Profesor" (Professor), "Akademski Igralec,
Slikar ..." (Academic Actor, Paintor ...). Graduates of the Faculty of
Medicine and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine are awarded the title "Doktor
medicine" (Doctor of Medicine) and "Doktor Veterinarske Medicine" (Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine).
Stage 2:
Postgraduate study
Description: In Slovenia, postgraduate study is organized
as part-time and full-time study. General requirements for enrolment into
a
postgraduate study programme are: a completed university
programme in the respective field, 2 years of professional experience and/or
high grades at the undergraduate study (GPA above 8) level. Students are
usually employed or they receive scholarships (young researchers and assistants)
with fees covered by their employers. Postgraduate studies include a 1-
to 3-year specialization focusing on professional knowledge, issues and
problems; a 2-year master's degree programme. Specialization in medicine
is organized by the Ministry of Health, Families and Welfare in university
institutions and clinics. Upon successful completion of Specialist study,
students are awarded the title: "Specialist". Master's degree programmes
culminate in the public presentation (defence) of a master's thesis (dissertation)
before a committee. Students are awarded the academic title of "Magister"
(Master) in a respective field.
Stage 3:
Doctorate
Description: Based on independent research, studies for
doctor's degree are individually designed. The studies take at least 4
years and
culminate in the public presentation (defence) of a thesis
representing an original contribution to the chosen scientific field. The
thesis must
be presented before a committee. If preceded by a Master's
degree, the duration of study is 2 years. Candidates are awarded the academic
title: "Doktor Znanosti" (Doctor of Science) in the academic field.
Teacher
education
Training of primary/basic
school teachers
Primary school teachers are trained in Faculties of Education.
The programmes last for 4 years. Within the two years after their first
employment they are obliged to sit for a state professional
examination.
Training of secondary school
teachers
Secondary school teachers are trained in faculties of
education and in some other faculties in 4 to 4.5 year study programmes
(linguistics/languages, maths, physics, chemistry, biology,
sports...) including a set number of pedagogical and psychological subjects.
Teachers who graduate without having taken these subjects
are obliged to take a special course which ends with an examination.
Training of higher education
teachers
There is no special higher education teacher training.
Non-formal
studies
Lifelong higher education
Most higher education institutions organize further education
courses and seminars for their students and for other participants from
respective professional fields.
Other forms of non-formal
education
The 3rd age University was formally established in 1986
in Ljubljana, by the Slovene Society of Teachers and the University of
Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts. Trade Unions take part in preparing programmes
for people before retirement. The basic aim of these programmes is the
resocialization of elderly people.
Grading system
Usual grading system in (upper)
secondary school
5-1 (5-excellent, 4-very good, 3-good, 2-sufficient,
1-insufficient) ZU, U, MU (ZU-very successful, U-successful, MU-less
successful).
Highest on scale: 5, ZU
Pass/fail level:
2, MU
Lowest on scale:
1
Main grading system generally
used by higher education institutions
10-1, pass (10-excellent, 9-very good, 8-very good, 7-good,
6-sufficient, 5-1 insufficient)
Highest on scale: 10
Pass/fail level:
6
Lowest on scale:
1,fail
Admissions to Higher Education
Admission
to Vocational/Technical Studies
Admission to higher vocational/technical
or other professionally oriented non-university level studies
Secondary school credential/certificate/diploma(s)
required for entry
Name of sec. school credential:
ZAKLJUCNI IZPIT
Minimum score/requirement: 2
- sufficient/pass
Total number of years of primary
and secondary school study: 12
Name of sec. school credential:
ZAKLJUCNI IZPIT
Minimum score/requirement: 2
- sufficient/pass
Alternative(s) to these credentials:
International Baccalaureate or special differential exams
in subjects defined by an institution of higher education. The same amount
and level
of knowledge is demanded as that obtained in respective
4-year secondary schools.
Other admission requirements
established at national level
More information is available
on Internet - http://stipend.mss.edus.si/tujci/
and http://www.uni-lj.si/
Numerus clausus established
in the country for students entering higher vocational/technical education
At level of institutions: Y
At country/state level: Y
Specified restrictions of
the country/state level:
Numerus clausus is applied if/when
there are more candidates than available places.
Admissions
to university level
Secondary school credential/certificate/diploma(s)
required for entry
Name of sec. school credential:
MATURA
Minimum score/requirement: 2
- sufficient/pass
Total number of years of primary
and secondary school study: 12
Alternative(s) to these credentials:
International Baccalaureate
Other admission requirements
established at national level:
More information is available
on Internet - http://www.uni-lj.si/
and http://stipend.mss.edus.si/tujci/
Numerus clausus established
in the country for students entering university level education
At level of institutions: Y
At country/state level: Y
Specified restrictions of
the country/state level:
Numerus clausus is applied if/when there are more candidates
than available places. Slovenes with citizenship other than Slovenian,
and
Slovenian emigrants are exempted from numerus clausus.
The same exemption is applied for foreign students who may constitute up
to 5 % of the total student body.
Admission
for foreign students
Special admission requirements
for foreign students at national level:
Definition of a "foreign"
student:
Foreign students are students
who do not hold Slovene citizenship.
Quotas established for foreign
students:
At institution level: Y
At country/state level: Y
Quotas at the country/state
level:
Foreign students with grants and scholarships allocated
by states may enrol if they satisfy the enrolment conditions (successfully
completed at least 12 years of schooling and preferably under 25 years
of age at the time of registration).
Special entry regulations
for foreign students in country/state:
Residence permit; Payment of tuition fees for students
without grants and scholarships given by states (1.000-3.000 USD for undergraduate
study); A certified copy of the birth certificate and its translation into
Slovenian, English, German or French; An authorized copy of the secondary
school leaving certificate with a certified translation into Slovenian,
English, German or French; Copies of report cards (with grades) of the
last 4 years of schooling. Detailed information is available on Internet
- http://www.uni-lj.si.
Health requirements:
All applicants must obtain a certificate from the respective
Student Health Centre in Slovenia that they have no contagious or chronic
disease.
Language proficiency requirements
for foreign applicants whose first language is not the language of instruction
Are there examinations at institution
level? Y
Requirements at national level
Name of exam or requirement:
Test of knowledge of the Slovene language.
Minimum score (for exam):
Successful/pass
Name of exam or requirement:
Certiticate of a completed one year Slovene language course
Minimum score (for exam):
Successfully completed course
Other special academic requirements
for foreign students set up at national level:
The Ministry of Education and Sport is responsible for
evaluation (nostrification) of secondary school credentials. Candidates
must have
completed a 4-year secondary school (meet the same enrolment
requirements as home students).
Authority to whom foreign
student applications should be addressed:
Application to individual institutions:
Y
For entry to: University of
Maribor or University of Ljubljana (Office of International Relations).
Application to national/central
body: N
Earliest application closing
date for foreign students admissions
For Tech./Voc. non-university
level studies: 14 March
For first university level studies:
14 March
For advanced/doctoral studies:
1 September
Reference to further information
materials on foreign students admissions
Title:
Welcome to University of Ljubljana (information for foreign students)
Author:
Katja Cerjak
Publisher: University
of Ljubljana, publication is also on Internet - http://www.uni-lj.si/
Year of publication:
1996
Title:
Slovenia for foreign students
Author:
Milan Koritnik
Publisher:
International Office SOU (http://www.kiss.uni-lj.si/sou/mp)
Year of publication:
1996
Title:
publications on Internet - http://stipend.mss.edus.si/tujci/
Recognition
of studies and qualifications
System of "recognition"
or "accreditation" of studies completed and credentials awarded within
the country:
Description:
Diplomas awarded by individual
institutions of higher education are recognized throughout the country.
Practice regarding access
to the professions:
Professional practice is conditional on successful completetion
of a preparatory stage which normally lasts one year and ends with a special
examination before respective boards. For some professions (teachers, judges,
doctors of medicine, architects...) the state professional examination
has to be passed.
Policy for transfer and recognition
of studies and degrees between institutions of the country:
Diplomas are recognized automatically. Individual exams
are recognized by institutions where students continue their studies.
Recognition of studies
completed and credentials awarded in foreign countries
Bodies primarily addressing
questions relating to the recognition of foreign credentials and studies
in higher education
Name of body: University of
Ljubljana
Address:
Street: Kongresni trg 12
City: Ljubljana
State/Province: Slovenia
Postal code: 1000
Telephone: 386-61-1254055
Fax: 386-61-1254053
E-Mail: ul-rektorat@uni-lj.si
Recognition of foreign credentials
to enter an institution: Y
Recognition of foreign credentials
to enter a profession: Y
Description of services provided
and types of students dealt with:
Credentials evaluation/verification
for all levels of higher education.
Name of body: University of
Maribor
Address:
Street: Krekova ulica 2
City: Maribor
State/Province: Slovenia
Postal code: 2000
Telephone: 386-62-223 611
Fax: 386-62-23 541
E-Mail: University@uni-mb.si
Recognition of foreign credentials
to enter an institution: Y
Recognition of foreign credentials
to enter a profession: Y
Description of services provided
and types of students dealt with:
Credentials evaluation/verification
for all levels of higher education.
Other authorities responsible
for accreditation and recognition of foreign credentials and studies:
The Ministry of Education and
Sport evaluates/ nostrifies foreign secondary school credential.
Special provisions/practices
set up for the recognition of studies pursued and credentials obtained
abroad
For access to higher vocational/technical
non-university level studies:
The Ministry of Education and
Sport evaluates / nostrifies foreign secondary school credentials.
For access to university level
studies:
The Ministry of Education and
Sport evaluates / nostrifies foreign
secondary school credentials.
For access to advanced studies
and research:
University diploma and recommendations
For the exercise of a profession:
Evaluated/nostrified foreign
credential (Diploma) and certificate of work experience.
Principal multilateral agreements adopted by the country relating
to recognition of studies, degrees and diplomas
Name of agreement: CONVENTION ON THE RECOGNITION OF STUDIES
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE EUROPEAN REGION-PARIS-1979
Year of signature: 1 April, 1981
Name of agreement: CONVENTION ON THE RECOGNITION OF STUDIES,
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE ARAB AND EUROPEAN STATES-NICE-1976
Year of signature: 1 April, 1977
Name of agreement: CONVENTION ON THE RECOGNITION OF STUDIES
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN-1974
Year of signature: 1 April, 1981
Name of agreement: EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON THE EQUIVALENCE
OF DIPLOMAS LEADING TO ADMISSION TO UNIVERSITIES-PARIS-1953
Year of signature: 1 April, 1977
Name of agreement: PROTOCOL TO THE EUROPEAN CONVENTION
ON THE EQUIVALENCE OF DIPLOMAS LEADING TO ADMISSION TO UNIVERSITIES-STRASBOURG-1964
Year of signature: 1 April, 1977
Name of agreement: EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON THE EQUIVALENCE
OF PERIODS OF UNIVERSITY STUDY-PARIS-1956
Year of signature: 1 April, 1977
Name of agreement: EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
OF UNIVERSITY QUALIFICATIONS-PARIS-1959
Year of signature: 1 April, 1977
Principal biliteral
agreements signed by the country relative to recognition of studies, degrees
and diplomas
Country: Austria
Agreement name/reference: EQUIVALENCE
OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOLING FINAL CERTIFICATES
Date:
27 March, 1974
Country: Austria
Agreement name/reference: EQUIVALENCE
IN THE ACADEMIC SPHERE
Date:
27 January, 1979
Country: Bulgaria
Agreement name/reference: MUTUAL
RECOGNITION OF CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS AND ACADEMIC DEGREES
Date:
8 November, 1983
Country: India
Agreement name/reference: PROTOCOL-EQUIVALENCE
OF CERTIFICATES, DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS
Date:
12 November, 1976
Country: Iraq
Agreement name/reference: EQUIVALENCE
OF CERTIFICATES, DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS
Date:
7 October, 1984
Country: Italy
Agreement name/reference: RECOGNITION
OF CERTIFICATES OF SECONDARY SCHOOL
Date:
23 December, 1970
Country: Italy
Agreement name/reference: RECOGNITION
OF DIPLOMAS AND ACADEMIC TITLES
Date:
11 February, 1983
Country: Libya
Agreement name/reference: RECOGNITION
OF CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS, DEGREES
Date:
20 March, 1979
Country: Hungary
Agreement name/reference: EQUIVALENCE
OF SCHOOL CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
Date:
7 March, 1980
Country: Germany
Agreement name/reference: RECOGNITION
OF CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
Date:
27 February, 1980
Country: Poland
Agreement name/reference: RECOGNITION
OF SCHOOL CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
Date:
15 June, 1978
Country: Romania
Agreement name/reference: EQUIVALENCE
OF CERTIFICATES
Date:
19 November, 1978
Country: USSR (former)
Agreement name/reference: RECOGNITION
OF CERTIFICATES DIPLOMAS, DEGREES
Date:
15 March, 1988
Country: Croatia
Agreement name/reference: EQUIVALENCE
OF SCHOOL CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
Date:
29 September, 1993
Student
services
Main student services
at national level
Is there a national social
security system health insurance for home students? Y
Is it available for foreign
students? Y
Cost/fee (per year, in national
currency): US Dollar 180
Details on social security
for foreign students:
Home students obtain their social security on a parental
basis. Social security for foreign students is based on individual insurance
in
respective insurance companies (annual amount: USD 180).
Special travel concessions for
students:
By road: Y
By rail: Y
By air: Y
Is it available for foreign
students? Y
Principal national
student associations and unions
Name: Slovenian Student Union
Address:
Street: Kersnikova 4
City: Ljubljana
State/Province: Slovenia
Postal code: 1000
Telephone: 386-61-318 457
Fax: 386-61-319 448
Student
expenses and financial aid
Average student expenses in
national currency:
Average living costs for current
academic year: US Dollar 5500
| Tuition and fees for national students |
Tuition and fees for foreign students |
| Minimum: US Dollar 0 |
Minimum: US Dollar 1500 |
| Maximum: US Dollar 6000 |
Maximum: US Dollar 6000 |
|
Financial aid available for Higher Vocational/Technical
studies |
Financial aid available for first degree studies |
Financial aid available for advanced/doctoral studies |
| Grants for foreign students: |
N |
N |
Y |
| Grants for home students: |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Loans for foreign students: |
|
|
|
| Loans for home students: |
|
|
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Main body(ies) providing
information on foreign student financial aid
Name: Ministry of Education
and Sport - Office of International Relations
Address:
Street: Ulica stare pravde 6
City: Ljubljana
State/Province: Slovenia
Postal code: 1000
Telephone: 386-61-1323225
Fax: 386-61-1327212
Grants/scholarships:
Y
Loans:
N
Publication(s) listing
scholarships/grants/loans available
Title:
publication on Internet - http://stipend.mss.edus.si/tujci/
Author:
Ministry of Education and Sport and Open Society Institute
International Cooperation
Principal national bodies responsible for facilitating international
cooperation and exchanges in higher education
Name: Ministry of Education
and Sport - Office of International Relations
Address:
Street: Ulica stare pravde 6
City: Ljubljana
Postal code: 1000
Telephone: 386-61-1323225
Fax: 386-61-1327212
Name: MINISTRY OF SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY
Address:
Street: Slovenska cesta 50
City: Ljubljana
Postal code: 1000
Telephone: 386-61-1311107
Fax: 386-61-1324140
Participation
of country in multilateral or major bilateral higher education exchange
programmes
Name of programme: CEEPUS
Name of programme: TEMPUS, SOCRATES
Name of programme: ALPS-ADRIA
Name of programme: ACE
Name of programme: PECO
Name of programme: EUREKA
Name of programme: ERASMUS
Source:
Iztok Slatinek, RCUM, 1997
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