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Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 29 Universities in Slovenia

The Republic of Slovenia is divided into 5 traditional regions (Slovenian: Pokrajine), which are further subdivided into 212 municipalities (Slovenian: občine). The majority of higher education institutions meeting the uniRank selection criteria are located in the Lower Carniola region, which hosts Ljubljana, the capital and largest city of Slovenia. The following uniRank sub-rankings and league tables take into account all historical regions that include at least one Slovenian higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Carinthia (2)  
Lower Carniola (12)  
Slovene Littoral (4)  
Styria (7)  
Upper Carniola (4)  

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Overview of Slovenia Universities

Slovenia's higher education system features a mix of public research universities and specialized private institutions. Universities follow the Bologna Process with bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. Public universities receive state funding and dominate research output, while private institutions typically focus on professional fields like business and management. All degrees are recognized across the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Key characteristics include multilingual programs (Slovene/English), strong STEM emphasis and industry partnerships.

Top 10 Slovenia Universities

1. Univerza v Ljubljani (University of Ljubljana) - UL
   Country Rank: 1 | World Rank: 413
   Location: Ljubljana, Lower Carniola
   Established: 1919
   Control: Public | Research University | Comprehensive
   Fields: Arts, Medicine, Engineering, Social Sciences
   Levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD
2. Univerza v Mariboru (University of Maribor) - UM
   Country Rank: 2 | World Rank: 1054
   Location: Maribor, Styria
   Established: 1961
   Control: Public | Research University | Comprehensive
   Fields: Business, Energy, Computer Science, Law
   Levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD
3. Univerza na Primorskem (University of Primorska) - UP
   Country Rank: 3 | World Rank: 2784
   Location: Koper, Slovene Littoral
   Established: 2003
   Control: Public | Research University | Comprehensive
   Fields: Humanities, Mathematics, Tourism, Education
   Levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD
4. Univerza v Novi Gorici (University of Nova Gorica) - UNG
   Country Rank: 4 | World Rank: 4716
   Location: Nova Gorica, Slovene Littoral
   Established: 1995
   Control: Private | Teaching Focused | Specialized
   Fields: Environmental Sciences, Physics, Humanities
   Levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD
5. IEDC-Bled School of Management - IEDC
   Country Rank: 5 | World Rank: 6881
   Location: Bled, Upper Carniola
   Established: 1986
   Control: Private | Teaching Focused | Specialized
   Fields: Business Administration, Leadership
   Levels: MBA, Executive Education
6. Alma Mater Europaea - AMEU-ECM
   Country Rank: 6 | World Rank: 7477
   Location: Maribor, Styria
   Established: 2007
   Control: Private | Teaching Focused | Specialized
   Fields: Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Education
   Levels: Bachelor, Master
7. Nova univerza (New University)
   Country Rank: 7 | World Rank: 8355
   Location: Nova Gorica, Slovene Littoral
   Established: 2017
   Control: Private | Teaching Focused | Specialized
   Fields: Information Technology, Business
   Levels: Bachelor, Master
8. GEA College
   Country Rank: 8 | World Rank: 8534
   Location: Ljubljana, Lower Carniola
   Established: 1990
   Control: Private | Teaching Focused | Specialized
   Fields: Sustainable Business, Tourism
   Levels: Bachelor, Master
9. Mednarodna fakulteta za družbene in poslovne študije (International School for Social and Business Studies) - MFDPS
   Country Rank: 9 | World Rank: 8742
   Location: Celje, Styria
   Established: 2006
   Control: Private | Teaching Focused | Specialized
   Fields: Business, Psychology, Media
   Levels: Bachelor, Master
10. Univerza v Novem mestu (University of Novo mesto)
    Country Rank: 10 | World Rank: 9127
    Location: Novo mesto, Lower Carniola
    Established: 1999
    Control: Private | Teaching Focused | Specialized
    Fields: Health Sciences, Business, Mechatronics
    Levels: Bachelor, Master

Analysis of University Types

Slovenia has 29 recognized universities. Public institutions constitute 10% (3 universities), while private institutions dominate with 90% (26 universities). This distribution reflects a higher education system anchored by public research universities complemented by specialized private providers.

Global Ranking and Standing

While no Slovenian universities rank in the global top 200 (0%), one institution ranks within the top 1,000 worldwide – representing 3.4% of Slovenia's universities. This highlights opportunities for enhanced global competitiveness while acknowledging strong regional influence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many universities are in Slovenia?
Slovenia has 29 accredited universities, including 3 public and 26 private institutions.

What is Slovenia's top-ranked university?
The University of Ljubljana (Country Rank #1) is Slovenia's highest-ranked institution, positioned at #413 globally.

Are Slovenian degrees recognized internationally?
Yes, all accredited universities issue qualifications aligned with the Bologna Process, ensuring recognition across the European Higher Education Area.

What are the main differences between public and private universities?
Public universities are research-intensive comprehensive institutions offering state-subsidized tuition. Private universities typically specialize in professional fields like business or IT with market-rate fees.

Do Slovenian universities teach in English?
Yes, most universities offer English-taught programs, especially at graduate levels and in business/STEM fields.

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