Opportunities for students

Students of the University of Ljubljana (UL) have the opportunity to be hosted by SMUL supervisors – members of the SMUL network who work at universities and institutions abroad.

SMUL supervisors offer various arrangements for visiting students, tailored in terms of hosting, content and duration. You can choose to work on your own project, contribute to your supervisor’s research project or collaborate on their topics, depending on how you define the method of implementation with the supervisor.

Visiting studentships represent a valuable part of the academic journey. They offer an excellent opportunity for both academic and personal development, gaining new knowledge, competencies and experience, improving communication and intercultural skills, and networking internationally with leading institutions and experts.

Co-financing of hosting

Erasmus+ funds can be used to cover the costs of hosting.

Erasmus+ study exchanges are limited to a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 months at each level of study (undergraduate, master's, and doctoral). Applications can be submitted within the Erasmus+ call for applications at the UL member (academy/faculty) where the student is enrolled. (The call for long-term student mobility in 2025/2026 has already closed, and we expect a new one in December 2025 for mobility in 2026/2027).

However, the call for short-term doctoral mobility, which lasts from 5 to 30 days, is open. More information is available here in Slovenian language.

To participate in Erasmus+ mobility, students must apply at the UL member institution (academy/faculty) where they are enrolled.

Contact at the UL Rectorate:

Mobility for study: Erika Bolčina, erika.bolcina@uni-lj.si, +386 1 2418 571
Mobility for internships: Urška Ravnik, urska.ravnik@uni-lj.si, +386 1 2418 572

A public call has been published for the co‑financing of study or scientific visits abroad for students who wish to work with Slovenian higher education teachers or researchers active at accredited educational institutions or research organisations abroad.

The call represents an excellent opportunity to gain international experience, strengthen research and professional cooperation, and connect with distinguished Slovenian experts working in an international environment.

Funding is available for visits taking place between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026.

The deadline for applications is until the funds are exhausted or until 30 September 2026 at the latest.

More information and application criteria are available here.

The American Slovenian Education Foundation (ASEF) Junior Fellows programme is a two-year programme. Its purpose is to strengthen research and study exchanges between Slovenia and other countries, enabling talented Slovenian students to realise their full potential. In the first year, students undertake a 10-week research visit at a university or research institution in their field of study or expertise. In the second year, Junior Fellows attend all events organised by ASEF and participate in ASEF promotional activities. More information and the application are available here.

Mentors SMUL

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