Slovenia: Where Cultures Converge
Located in Southern Central Europe, Slovenia is a picturesque country with a rich cultural heritage.
Slovenia is mostly mountainous and forested. Slovenia has a predominantly temperate continental climate, with the exception of the Slovene Littoral and the Julian Alps. Historically, Slovenia has been the crossroads of Slavic, Germanic, and Romance languages and cultures.
It has a population of 2.1 million with Slovene as the official language and Slovenes constitute over 80% of the country's population. Ljubljana is the capital is located in the centre of the country and serves as a key centre for politics, administration, economy, and culture.
Why Choose Slovenia?
Higher Education Reform
Slovenia reformed higher education, attracting international students, including those from India, in the last 15 years.
Education System
Three-Cycle Structure
Slovenia's higher education follows the Bologna process, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral studies.
Higher Education Institutions
The country has 42 higher education institutions with varying tuition fees.
Scholarships
Support and Scholarships
CMEPIUS manages government scholarships, the Human Resources Development and Scholarship Fund supports student mobility, and various organizations promote Slovene language and culture.
International Scholarships
The Slovenian Science Foundation and the University of Ljubljana provide information on scholarships for foreign students.
For Further Information
CMEPIUS:
https://www.cmepius.si/en
Centre for Slovene as a second foreign language:
https://www.centerslo.net/index.asp?LANG=eng
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport:
http://www.mizks.gov.si/en/
The Slovene Human Resources and Development Scholarship Fund:
http://www.sklad-kadri.si/en/scholarships/
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships:
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/funding/available_partnerships.php
The Slovenian Science Foundation:
http://www.szf.si/?lang=en
The University of Ljubljana:
http://www.uni-lj.si/international_cooperation_and_exchange/scholarships/
Embassy of Slovenia, A-5/4 Vasant Vihar, New Delhi-110057, India
http://newdelhi.embassy.si/en
