University

The University of Ljubljana is the oldest and largest higher education and scientific research institution in Slovenia, founded in 1919.Today, it is attended by around 40,000 students and employs more than 6,000 teachers, researchers, assistants, and professional and administrative staff at 23 faculties and three art academies. The main building, the academies and many faculties are located in the city centre. The newer university buildings are located on the outskirts of Ljubljana, giving the university and its students an old-world feel in the city.
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UL ranks among
501 and 600
of the best universities in the world (Shanghai Ranking)
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UL brings together
26
faculties/academies
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Enrolled at UL
37.472
students
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UL employs
7138
teachers, researchers, assistant professors, and professional and administrative staff
Press release
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Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič elected Rector of the UL for the term 2025–2029
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A representative of Slovenian universities joins the Board of the European University Association for the first time
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Prof. Dr Gregor Majdič and Prof. Dr Irena Mlinarič Raščan advance to the second round of the University of Ljubljana rector elections