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 University of Ljubljana, founded in 1919, with 23 faculties and 3 arts academies, is the oldest and largest higher education, scientific research and arts institution in Slovenia. The University fosters basic, applied and developmental research. We strive to achieve excellence and the highest quality, and to meet the highest ethical standards in all areas of the arts and sciences.
We consolidate an academic community of professors, researchers, students and other associates, and strive for recognition at home and around the world. We base our operation on the values of academic excellence, free creativity, autonomy in relations with the state, political parties, corporations and religious groups, on the values of humanism and human rights and an ethical and responsible attitude to the world.
Every day, we pursue the University of Ljubljana’s vision to become an even more recognisable, internationally open and excellent research university that continuously and creatively contributes to the quality of life.
The Rector heads and represents the university. His advisory bodies are the College of the Rector and College of Deans. The College of the Rector comprises the Rector, Prof. Dr. Igor Papič, Vice-Rector for the Arts Prof. Boštjan Botas Kenda, Vice-Rector for Knowledge Transfer Prof. Dr. Tanja Dmitrović, Vice-Rector for Education Prof. Dr. Barbara Novak, Vice-Rector for Science and Research Prof. Dr. Matjaž Krajnc, president of the Governing Board of the University of Ljubljana Prof. Dr. Borut Božič, Secretary General Mihaela Bauman Podojsteršek and Advisor to the Rector for economic and international affairs Mag. Maja Slovenc. The College of Deans comprises the Rector, Vice- Rectors, Deans and the president of the Student Council of the University of Ljubljana.
The Senate of the University of Ljubljana is the university’s highest professional body.
President:
Prof. Dr. Igor Papič
The Governing Board of the University of Ljubljana is the administrative authority that primarily decides on economic matters and ensures the smooth material operation of the university.
President:
Prof. Dr. Borut Božič
The Student Council of the University of Ljubljana is the body of university students. It consists of the presidents and vice-presidents of university member institution Student Councils.
President:
Laura Koudela,
Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana
University of Ljubljana courses are completed by more than half of all bachelor graduates in Slovenia, more than two thirds of master’s and specialisation degree holders and more than 80 percent of doctors of science.
The University of Ljubljana has a reputation for highquality study programmes in social sciences, the humanities, natural sciences, medicine, technical programmes and the arts, which are designed in line with the Bologna Process guidelines. Within the University of Ljubljana and in cooperation with foreign universities, we provide interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary study programmes in all three cycles. In addition to lectures, tutorials and seminars, we place great emphasis on practical training, inclusion of students in project work, international exchanges, extracurricular activities, career guidance and other student pursuits.
University of Ljubljana courses are completed by more than half of all bachelor graduates in Slovenia, more than two thirds of master’s and specialisation degree holders and more than 80 percent of doctors of science.
The University of Ljubljana has a reputation for highquality study programmes in social sciences, the humanities, natural sciences, medicine, technical programmes and the arts, which are designed in line with the Bologna Process guidelines. Within the University of Ljubljana and in cooperation with foreign universities, we provide interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary study programmes in all three cycles. In addition to lectures, tutorials and seminars, we place great emphasis on practical training, inclusion of students in project work, international exchanges, extracurricular activities, career guidance and other student pursuits.
The University of Ljubljana ranks as one of the biggest research institutions in Slovenia. Its research staff and research groups have proved themselves with world-renowned studies and projects in the fields of the arts, science, natural sciences, technology, social sciences and medicine. We share our top
achievements in science and the arts with other universities, science and research institutions and the business sector. By doing so, we contribute to the Slovenian and global treasury of knowledge, and also work to pass this onto students and others.
Biotechnical Faculty of the of the University of Ljubljana
A genetic life cycle switch in Bacillus thuringiensis virus GIL01
Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of Ljubljana
A wheelchair that can handle stairs
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of the University of Ljubljana
Charge ordering in a p-electronic system
Faculty of Arts of the University of Ljubljana
Thesaurus of Modern Slovene
Faculty of Education of the University of Ljubljana
Dyslectic students need eyes as well as ears
School of Economics and Business of the University of Ljubljana
Hotel guests do not act in an environmentally friendly way if they have no benefit from doing so
Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering of the University of Ljubljana
Using nuclear magnetic resonance to control the running of anaerobic processes
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Ljubljana
Annular laser beam head for 3D printing of metal materials
Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ljubljana
Comparison of Clinical Course and Treatment Outcome for Patients With Early Disseminated or Early Localised Lyme Borreliosis
Biotechnical Faculty of the of the University of Ljubljana
A genetic life cycle switch in Bacillus thuringiensis virus GIL01
Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of Ljubljana
A wheelchair that can handle stairs
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of the University of Ljubljana
Charge ordering in a p-electronic system
Faculty of Arts of the University of Ljubljana
Thesaurus of Modern Slovene
Faculty of Education of the University of Ljubljana
Dyslectic students need eyes as well as ears
School of Economics and Business of the University of Ljubljana
Hotel guests do not act in an environmentally friendly way if they have no benefit from doing so
Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering of the University of Ljubljana
Using nuclear magnetic resonance to control the running of anaerobic processes
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Ljubljana
Annular laser beam head for 3D printing of metal materials
Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ljubljana
Comparison of Clinical Course and Treatment Outcome for Patients With Early Disseminated or Early Localised Lyme Borreliosis
The University of Ljubljana encourages internationalisation. We are coordinating a new association of six European universities, EUTOPIA, which is striving to establish a linked and inclusive academic community throughout the continent. We are connected with the most distinguished universities in Europe, and also encourage our member faculties to connect with specialised higher education institutions. We reinforce international cooperation by playing an active role in international associations, such as the Utrecht Network (UN), the UNICA network of universities, CELSA and The Guild.
In 2014, we founded the University of Ljubljana Global Alumni and Associates Network (SMUL), which unites principally scientists, professors and other prominent figures from the academic, research and development environments abroad. In order for the University of Ljubljana to become the recognised leading university in the wider region, we are focusing on inclusion in international cooperation, including through an increase in the number of research projects and the quantity of funds received through them, and an increase in the number of foreign students and foreign employees.
The University of Ljubljana encourages internationalisation. We are coordinating a new association of six European universities, EUTOPIA, which is striving to establish a linked and inclusive academic community throughout the continent. We are connected with the most distinguished universities in Europe, and also encourage our member faculties to connect with specialised higher education institutions. We reinforce international cooperation by playing an active role in international associations, such as the Utrecht Network (UN), the UNICA network of universities, CELSA and The Guild.
In 2014, we founded the University of Ljubljana Global Alumni and Associates Network (SMUL), which unites principally scientists, professors and other prominent figures from the academic, research and development environments abroad. In order for the University of Ljubljana to become the recognised leading university in the wider region, we are focusing on inclusion in international cooperation, including through an increase in the number of research projects and the quantity of funds received through them, and an increase in the number of foreign students and foreign employees.
In our research, educational and professional activities we cooperate closely with stakeholders from our external environment with the purpose of ensuring effective transfer of the state-of-the art knowledge and services to the business sector and society at large. We achieve this through research and development and expert work, employing our graduates, promoting entrepreneurship, advisory work and by including experts from the field in education and research, through programmes of lifelong learning, personal enhancement and training.
In our research, educational and professional activities we cooperate closely with stakeholders from our external environment with the purpose of ensuring effective transfer of the state-of-the art knowledge and services to the business sector and society at large. We achieve this through research and development and expert work, employing our graduates, promoting entrepreneurship, advisory work and by including experts from the field in education and research, through programmes of lifelong learning, personal enhancement and training.
The University of Ljubljana’s career centres provide a variety of activities to encourage students to be as active as possible while studying, to network with employers, gain additional skills and make sure they are as employable as possible once they graduate. These activities are entirely free of charge and available at all faculties and academies within the University of Ljubljana. The Centre for Extracurricular Activities enables students to develop other areas in addition to their studies. This primarily involves activities in sports, art and culture, volunteering and charity, welfare and social activities, as well as health and environmental protection.
Operating under the common title of Alumni of the University of Ljubljana are all the alumni clubs of faculties and academies of the university. Through various activities they promote mentorship, lifelong learning, linking, cooperation and solidarity. In this they link up with various stakeholders in efforts for the professional development of coming generations, they support knowledge transfer and social responsibility for the sustainable development of Slovenian society.