Applies to: students from Macedonia Last checked: 30 July 2026 Update class: Annual

Academic year

The Slovenian academic year generally runs from 1 October to 30 September. Semester, teaching, holiday, and examination dates are determined by the university and faculty calendars.

ECTS

A standard full-time year usually represents 60 ECTS. Individual courses carry credits based on expected workload.

Grades

A common Slovenian university scale uses:

  • 10: excellent
  • 9: very good
  • 8: very good
  • 7: good
  • 6: sufficient
  • 1 to 5: fail

Check programme rules because assessment details vary.

Student portal

Learn how to:

  • Register courses
  • View timetable
  • Register examinations
  • Cancel an exam
  • View results
  • Download certificates
  • Read notices
  • Update contact details

Referat

The faculty student office (referat) handles administrative study questions.

A useful email includes:

  • Name
  • Student or application number
  • Programme
  • Year
  • Clear question
  • Relevant deadline
  • Attachment where necessary

Language

A programme advertised in English may still require Slovenian for:

  • Administration
  • Placements
  • Local professional settings
  • Some electives
  • Everyday life

Begin learning basic Slovenian early.

Progression

Check:

  • ECTS required for progression
  • Mandatory courses
  • Conditions for repeating
  • Exceptional progression
  • Extension of status
  • Thesis requirements
  • Faculty deadlines

Academic integrity

Follow rules on:

  • Citation
  • Plagiarism
  • Group work
  • Examinations
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Research data
  • Confidentiality

Ask before using AI when the course instructions are unclear.