Study in Slovenia
A Central European option with affordable tuition and living costs. Here is how Bangladeshi students apply.
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| Permit you need | A temporary residence permit for study, applied for at a Slovenian embassy or consulate abroad. |
|---|---|
| How you apply to university | Online through the eVŠ portal. Recognition of your education is part of the same application. |
| When calls open | Bachelor’s: by early February. Master’s: usually March, at the latest early June. |
| Tuition (non-EU) | Bachelor’s €2,000 to €11,000, master’s €2,000 to €15,000 per year, depending on the programme. |
| Money to show | Currently €507.43 per month. |
| Permit fee | €102 at a Slovenian embassy abroad. |
| Permit processing | Up to six months. Apply three to six months before you plan to arrive. |
| Work while studying | Allowed through the student service or with a job, while your permit is valid. |
| After graduation | A 9-month job-seeker permit, or a switch to a work-based permit. |
Rules, fees and amounts change. We confirm the latest official figures with you before you apply.
Who can apply
- Admission to an accredited Slovenian institution through its call for enrolment.
- Education documents legalised and translated, with recognition through eVŠ.
- A police clearance certificate under 3 months old, with an apostille.
- Health insurance and proof of funds.
Money you need
- Funds to show: currently €507.43 per month.
- Show long-term savings or regular income. Sudden bank transfers are not always accepted.
- Parents’ support: a parents’ statement with a birth certificate on an international form, not older than 3 months.
- Living costs (approx.): student dormitory from about €100 to €250 a month depending on the city.
- Translations: documents must be translated into Slovene by a court-appointed translator.
Step by step
Choose a programme
Check that you can really study in its language, and the tuition.
Read the call for enrolment
Note deadlines, tests and language requirements.
Prepare and legalise documents
Start immediately; translations take time.
Apply on eVŠ
With recognition of your education, before the deadline.
Get admitted
And receive your certificate of enrolment.
Submit your permit application
At a Slovenian embassy or consulate, 3 to 6 months before arrival.
Collect your permit and travel
Within the deadline in your notice.
Register your address
At the administrative unit within 3 days of arrival, to be safe.
Document checklist
The core documents. Your embassy or university may ask for more, and we check your full list with you.
- Application form 8/1
- Biometric photo (3.5 × 4.5 cm)
- Passport (valid 3+ months beyond your stay)
- Health insurance
- Police clearance (under 3 months, apostilled)
- Certificate of enrolment
- Proof of funds
- Fee receipt
- Slovene translations by a court-appointed translator
Work and after graduation
- Work through the student service or a job while your study permit is valid.
- Your permit is valid for up to one year at a time and is extended every year. Apply from 3 months before it expires.
- After graduating: a 9-month job-seeker permit (no work allowed on it), or a new permit once you have a job.
- Permanent residence is possible after five years of legal residence; time on a study permit counts as half.
Common mistakes
- Police clearance older than 3 months, or without an apostille.
- Missing Slovene translations.
- Sudden deposits in your bank account.
- Applying at another EU country’s embassy.
- Applying too late. The permit can take up to six months.
- Registering your address late after arrival.
Leading universities in Slovenia
Universities in Slovenia that regularly appear among the country’s best in international rankings, such as the QS World University Rankings 2027. Listed alphabetically.
Rankings change every year and differ between ranking tables. The best university for you depends on your subject, budget and profile. Ask a counsellor which ones fit you, or see the latest table at topuniversities.com.
Scholarships for Slovenia
Scholarships are competitive and each one has its own rules and deadlines. Always check the current round on the official page.
Slovene government scholarships
Scholarships for foreign students from selected countries, managed by CMEPIUS. Check eligibility for Bangladesh.
Official pageErasmus Mundus joint master’s
EU-funded scholarships for joint master’s programmes, open to students worldwide.
Official page