University of Primorska

About University of Primorska

Established by the Republic of Slovenia in 2003, the University of Primorska is an autonomous public higher-education institution headquartered in Koper. Its official English name remains University of Primorska, alongside Slovenian and Italian forms used in the bilingual coastal environment. Current university pages and 2026/2027 admissions activity show that it continues to operate and enroll students at all three study cycles. The university is organized as a multi-faculty institution rather than a single compact campus. Its current academic members include faculties of Humanities, Management, Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, Tourism Studies, Health Sciences, Education, and Polymer Technology. The Andrej Marušič Institute supports research, while University Student Housing and the University Library provide institution-wide services. Facilities are distributed principally across Koper, Izola, and Portorož, so the daily study environment depends substantially on the chosen faculty. The academic portfolio combines regionally grounded subjects, including Mediterranean heritage, tourism, languages, education, and health, with mathematics, computer science, bioinformatics, management, and sustainability-oriented fields. The university’s coastal position also informs some research and teaching activity involving the Mediterranean, tourism, marine environments, and sustainable development. Prospective students should treat the university as a network of specialized faculties. Programme language, selection rules, teaching location, and administrative contacts can vary. The central admissions pages provide the overall process, but the detailed call for each programme is the controlling source for eligibility and selection requirements.

Admission is programme- and applicant-category specific. For 2026/2027 bachelor’s and unified master’s entry, applications are submitted electronically through Slovenia’s eVŠ portal. Candidates may list up to three programmes in priority order, and the order matters because the applicant is considered for the first preference for which all conditions are met. The detailed programme call defines the required prior qualification and any selection criteria. For Slovenian and EU citizens and other categories treated with them, the first undergraduate application period ran from 18 February to 18 March 2026. The second period for remaining places runs from 20 to 27 August 2026, followed by a limited places-filling round on 23–24 September 2026. Separate schedules apply to Western Balkan citizens and other non-EU applicants. As of 20 August 2026, several earlier non-EU rounds had closed, while some later rounds remained relevant depending on citizenship and available places. Applicants educated outside Slovenia may need formal recognition of their foreign education and must supply complete supporting documentation by the category-specific deadline. Programme-level language requirements must also be checked; the availability of an English-taught track does not waive its stated entry conditions. Master’s and doctoral applicants follow separate calls and schedules. Candidates should use the central 2026/2027 admissions pages, then read the faculty’s programme documentation. Admission to the university, eligibility for tuition exemption, immigration permission, and allocation of housing are separate decisions.

The University of Primorska offers first-cycle bachelor’s, second-cycle master’s, and third-cycle doctoral education. Its faculties cover humanities; management; mathematics, natural sciences and information technologies; tourism studies; health sciences; education; and polymer technology. This structure supports both disciplinary study and selected interdisciplinary options. Applicants should use the 2026/2027 call for enrolment to confirm the precise award, duration, entry route, curriculum, and faculty responsible for each programme. For 2026/2027, the university lists 22 programmes taught fully in English across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. The published English-taught bachelor’s selection includes areas such as anthropology, cultural heritage, bioinformatics, mathematics, computer science, and wood innovation for sustainability. English availability is programme-specific: many other programmes are taught in Slovenian, and some offerings may have distinct language tracks or double-discipline structures. Students should therefore verify both the teaching language and any language evidence required by their selected faculty. The 2026/2027 undergraduate call introduced new programmes, including English Studies, Wood Innovation for Sustainability, and Mathematics and Computer Science. The university also participates in Erasmus+ mobility. Its 2026/2027 mobility call covered long-term physical or blended study at all three cycles and short-term mobility for doctoral candidates, subject to programme rules and selection. Academic services include a university library and faculty-level support. Because teaching is spread among different towns and buildings, access to laboratories, specialist facilities, or field-based learning depends on the faculty. Applicants should compare programme cards and faculty documentation instead of extrapolating facilities from another member institution.

Key Highlights

• Public university established by the Republic of Slovenia in 2003
• Headquartered in Koper, with university units in Koper, Izola, and Portorož
• Academic structure spans humanities, management, STEM, tourism, health, education, and polymer technology
• Operating and accepting applications for the 2026/2027 academic year

Student Life & Environment

Student life is distributed across the Slovenian coast rather than concentrated on one enclosed campus. Koper contains the university headquarters, several faculties, the library, career services, and multiple residence facilities. Other students may study in Izola or Portorož, making faculty location an important consideration when choosing accommodation and planning travel. University Student Housing operates residences in Koper and Portorož. Its 2026 information material identifies the Prisoje, Koper-Čebelnjak, Portorož-Korotan, and Barka units. A dedicated international-student page states that some accommodation for first-year international students is available at Prisoje in Koper and gives an indicative price of approximately €160 per month with costs included. A place is not automatic: applicants must follow the relevant housing call, and the university has previously acknowledged a shortage of student beds on the coast. Private accommodation may therefore be necessary. Students can obtain career guidance through the university Career Center, whose activities include individual career support, workshops, courses, seminars, and links with employers and the regional community. Erasmus+ study exchanges and traineeship-related mobility offer routes to international experience, subject to the applicable call. The university also has student councils and tutoring support. Social activities vary by faculty and town, so prospective students should examine the faculty calendar and residence information for the community most relevant to their programme.

Location & Surroundings

The university is headquartered at Titov trg 4 in Koper, a Slovenian Adriatic city near the Italian and Croatian borders. Koper’s historic centre, port, coastline, and bilingual Slovenian-Italian setting give the institution a distinct regional context. The location may appeal to students interested in Mediterranean studies, tourism, languages, coastal environments, or cross-border mobility, but those qualities should be weighed against the seasonal pressure on local housing. University activity is geographically dispersed. Koper hosts the central administration and several academic and service units; health-related teaching is associated with Izola, while tourism studies and some housing are in Portorož. A student’s practical base is therefore determined by the faculty and programme, not simply by the university’s Koper postal address. Applicants should confirm where classes are held before signing a lease. The coastal towns are relatively close to one another, but commuting remains a real timetable and cost consideration. International students should also plan for immigration, insurance, and residence formalities where applicable. The university’s welcome resources consolidate guidance for incoming students, while programme and housing offices provide location-specific details.

Costs & Career Outcomes

Tuition depends on citizenship or residence status, study mode, prior education, and programme. For 2026/2027, full-time bachelor’s and master’s study is tuition-free for Slovenian and EU citizens, Slovenians abroad, qualifying permanent residents, people with specified protection status, scholarship holders covered by the rules, and citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia under bilateral arrangements. Exemptions can have conditions, so applicants should obtain an individual fee determination rather than relying only on nationality. Students who must pay tuition face programme-specific charges. The university’s 2026/2027 schedule lists annual bachelor’s fees from €2,500 to €3,850 and master’s fees from €2,998 to €4,400. Doctoral fees range from €1,000 to €5,800 per academic year, with amounts sometimes differing by year of study. Part-time students and many full-time students from non-EU countries without an exemption are charged tuition. Additional contributions or administrative costs may appear in faculty price lists. Living costs are separate. University housing at Prisoje gives an indicative international-student price of approximately €160 monthly with costs included, but spaces are limited and private coastal rents may be higher or seasonal. Students should budget for food, transport between teaching locations, insurance, residence formalities, study materials, and deposits. No verified university-wide graduate salary or placement figure was found. Career preparation instead includes individual guidance, competence-development activities, workshops, lifelong-learning programmes, employer connections, and mobility opportunities through the Career Center and faculties. Outcomes will vary substantially by subject, language skills, work authorization, and experience.