How Much Does It Cost to Study in Slovenia? Tuition and Living Costs
Fee figures: catalogue of 6 October 2026.
In Slovenia your citizenship decides whether you pay tuition at all. Citizens of the EU study full-time for free at public institutions, while most other foreigners pay a price list set by each institution. Living costs are moderate for Western Europe.
Who studies for free
Under Article 137 of the Higher Education Act, full-time study in publicly funded programmes is free in 2026/27 for citizens of Slovenia, the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. The same applies to the places that private institutions run under a state concession. In our catalogue, the typical fee for EU students at public institutions is €0 a year.
Some non-EU students are also exempt from tuition for full-time study:
- citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Serbia, under bilateral protocols
- non-EU citizens who finished secondary school in Slovenia, or who have permanent residence and are themselves or through their parents tax residents of Slovenia
- people with international or temporary protection, and applicants for it
Since 2021/22, UK citizens count as non-EU. Part-time study is paid by everyone, and private institutions without a concession charge all students.
What non-EU students pay
Each institution publishes its own price list. In our catalogue, public institutions charge non-EU students from €2,100 to €18,337 a year, and the typical fee is €4,000. Examples from the 2026/27 price lists:
| Programme | Institution | Fee a year |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary medicine | University of Ljubljana | €15,000 |
| General medicine | University of Maribor | €9,160 |
| Pharmacy | University of Maribor | €18,337.02 |
| Law | European Faculty of Law, New University | €2,600 in the first year |
The New University's price list notes that a foreign student pays the same as a part-time student. In the University of Ljubljana's list, medicine and dentistry students also pay about €25 a year for work clothing, and dentistry students pay €100 a year for dental material from the third year. Other fees are in the institutions' price lists, which you should read before you apply.
Study in Slovenia puts bachelor's fees at €2,000 to €11,000 a year, but the range in our catalogue is wider because of single-cycle programmes in medicine and pharmacy.
English-taught programmes
Our catalogue lists 12 programmes taught in English as well as Slovenian. Their non-EU fees run from €2,850 to €3,800 a year, typically €3,150. EU students typically pay €0 for them. See bachelor's degrees in English in Slovenia.
Private institutions
Private institutions without a concession charge tuition to everyone. In our catalogue, EU students pay from €0 to €2,180 a year and non-EU students from €2,300 to €4,950, typically €3,000. Some institutions list only a part-time price for non-EU students, and for these we show no fee, so ask the institution.
Living costs
The University of Ljubljana tells international students to plan on at least €700 a month excluding tuition, and says actual costs depend on lifestyle and accommodation. Its own figures for Ljubljana:
- Rent: €200 to €500 a month for private accommodation, depending on size, location and sharing.
- Meals: a subsidised student restaurant meal costs about €5, and a non-subsidised one €8 to €15 plus a drink.
- Transport: the subsidised student bus card, URBANA, costs €20 a month.
Study in Slovenia gives lower rents for Maribor, Primorska and Nova Gorica, with a single room in a private flat from €120 in Maribor and about €150 to €180 in Nova Gorica. The page does not carry a date, and the figures exclude utilities. Housing is covered in student housing in Slovenia.
Costs of the residence permit
Non-EU students must show means of €507.43 a month, according to the University of Ljubljana. The state fees for a permit applied for in Slovenia are €50.00, a €4.50 application fee and €15.47 for the card. EU citizens pay €9.10 and €0.50, and €12.32 for the card. Add health insurance. See student visa for Slovenia and health insurance for students in Slovenia.
How to keep costs down
- As an EU citizen, choose a full-time programme at a public institution.
- Look at the University of Primorska, where several English-taught programmes cost less than Ljubljana's business programme in our catalogue.
- Use student meals and the student bus card.
- Check scholarships and student jobs in Slovenia.
Where to look next
- How to get into a university in Slovenia
- All programmes and cities in Slovenia
- Cheapest countries to study in Europe
Official sources
- Common provisions of the call 2026/27, item 16 (in Slovenian)
- University of Ljubljana: price list 2026/27 (Slovenian)
- University of Maribor: tuition fees 2026/27
- Study in Slovenia: Tuition and funding and cost of living
- University of Ljubljana: accommodation, transport and cost of living
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.