University of Ljubljana is the oldest and largest higher education and scientific research institution in Slovenia, founded in 1919. The University is also an international institution that ranks among top 3 percent of the most prominent universities in the world.
The Rector leads and represents the University. Rector’s collegium and collegium of Deans are the Rector’s counselling bodies. Rector’s Collegium members are Prof. Igor Papič, PhD, Vice-Rector for art studies Prof. Boštjan Botas Kenda, Vice-Rector for transfer of knowledge Prof. Tanja Dmitrović, PhD, Vice-Rector for educational studies Prof. Branka Kalenić Ramšak, PhD, Vice-Rector for the scientific research Prof. Matjaž Krajnc, PhD, President of the Management board of the University of Ljubljana Prof. Borut Božič, PhD, Secretary General Mrs. Mihaela Bauman Podojsteršek and Rector’s Advisor for economic and international affairs Mrs. Maja Slovenc. Collegium of Deans includes the Rector, Vice-Rectors, Deans and the President of the Student Council of the University of Ljubljana.
Senate of the University of Ljubljana is University’s highest expert body.
President:
Prof. Igor Papič, PhD
Management board of the University of Ljubljana is a management body, which predominantly decides on matters of financial nature and oversees smooth material operation of the University.
President:
Prof. Janez Hribar, PhD
(until 23rd April 2017)
President:
Prof. Borut Božič, PhD
(as of 24th April 2017)
Student Council of the University of Ljubljana is the body of University students. It is composed of presidents and vice-presidents of the Student Councils of University’s Faculties.
President: Matej Drobnič,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of University of Ljubljana
(until 20th December 2017)
President: Laura Koudela,
Faculty of Social Sciences of University of Ljubljana
(as of 21st December 2017)
Over 50 percent of candidates who enrol into graduate programmes complete their studies, over 66 percent of those enrolled into post graduate programmes complete their studies, and over 80 percent of candidates become PhDs in science.
University of Ljubljana is renowned for quality student programmes in social sciences, humanistic studies, science, medicine, engineering and arts, fully drafted in line with Bologna declaration guidelines. In the framework of University itself and its cooperation with foreign universities, we provide interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies on all three levels.
In addition to lectures, exercises and seminars, a lot of attention is dedicated to practical training, involvement of students into project work, international exchanges, extracurricular activities, career counselling, and other activities for students.
University of Ljubljana is one of Slovenia’s largest research institutions. The scientific research work accomplished by researchers and research teams includes top projects in the fields of arts, sciences, natural sciences, technology, social sciences and medicine.
Exceptional achievements in the scientific field are being exchanged with fellow universities, science and research institutions and the economy sector. This is a contribution into Slovenian and global treasury of knowledge, from where knowledge is transmitted to students and other users.
University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty: Breakthrough discovery: an Early Mechanical Coupling of Planktonic Bacteria in Dilute Solutions
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Architecture: New Computational Method for Seismic Retrofitting of Historic Masonry Structures with the Use of Base Isolation
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Sciences: Absorptive Capacity of Domestic Firms is Crucial for Knowledge Spillovers from Foreign-owned to Domestic Firms
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering: New Method for Bandgap Imaging in Photovoltaic Modules
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology: A Mechanism for Survival of Bacteria in the Presence of Antibiotics Explained
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics: Bronze-mean Hexagonal Quasicrystal
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Computer and Information Science: A Novel Performance Evaluation Technology for Single-Target Trackers
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering: Efficient Water Disinfection for Hydrodynamic Cavitation
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Medicine: Computational Mechanisms of Liver Metabolism: How far from clinical use?
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences: A Potential for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
University of Ljubljana encourages internationalisation. The University is connected to Europe’s most renowned Universities, while our Faculties are being encouraged to connect with specialised high education institutions. We are reinforcing international cooperation by playing an active role in international associations like the Utrecht Network (UN), networks of Universities UNICA, CELSA and The Guild.
In 2014, we established the University of Ljubljana Global Alumni and Associates Network, uniting scientists, professors and other renowned individuals working in the field of academia, research and development abroad, who are associated with Slovenia. For the University of Ljubljana to become the recognised leading University in the broader region, we continue increasing the number of research projects and the scope of research project related funds, the number of international students, and recruited international personnel.
Connections of science with the economic and non-economic sector are supported on all levels which are being developed at the University of Ljubljana scientifically, and research and expert-wise. The purpose of such networking is to achieve efficient and timely transmission of knowledge and services into the economy and wider society.
This is achieved through development-research and expertise-filled work, employment of our graduates, though encouragement of entrepreneurship, counselling and participation of experts from practical fields in educational and research work, with lifelong learning programmes, training and perfecting programmes and courses.
Activities provided through the Career centres of the University of Ljubljana encourage students to be actively involved in finding connections with employers during the time of their studies, to acquire additional competencies and gain best possible chances of finding employment after completing their studies.
Activities are entirely free of charge and available at all of University of Ljubljana’s Faculties and Academies. The Extracurricular activity centre offers opportunities for development in other, non-studies related areas, particularly sports, arts and culture, volunteering and charity work, as well as social and socialising activities and protection of health and environment.
Clubs of alumni from all University Faculties and Art Academies are active under the common title Alumni of University of Ljubljana. Mentorship is being encouraged through various activities, as well as life-long education, networking, cooperation and solidarity. Their activities connect them with different stakeholders in endeavours for professional expert development of future generations, they support transmission of knowledge and social responsibility for sustainable development of Slovenian society.