Student Exchange Program:
University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Up to 4 places are available for KIMEP students
per one academic year!
A Brief Description of the University
The University of Ljubljana is an institution with a very rich tradition. With its more than 56,000 undergraduate and post-graduate students, it ranks among the biggest universities in the world scale. A total of 22 faculties, 3 academies of art and 1 university college employ approx. 3500 teaching and research staff, assisted by nearly 900 technical and administrative staff.
The University of Ljubljana was established in 1919 on the foundations of a long- established pedagogical tradition. For almost half a century it remained the only Slovenian university until it was joined, about 20 years ago, by the University of Maribor and, last year, by the University of Primorska on the coast of Slovenia.
The university has its seat in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Ljubljana is a relatively large central European city with approx. 300,000 inhabitants. Nearly one tenth of its inhabitants are students, which gives Ljubljana a young and lively character.
The university was founded in the centre of Ljubljana where the central university building and the majority of its faculties are located. Later on, some new, modern buildings were constructed in the suburbs of the city.
The University of Ljubljana is famous for the quality of its study courses both in the humanities, and in scientific and technological fields, as well as in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science. On a domestic and international level, the study courses run at the University of Ljubljana and its projects follow the latest world discoveries and trends in the field of art, science and technology, to which the contribution of numerous Slovenian professors and researchers is of great importance.
Check out the University of Ljubljana’s website at
http://www.uni-lj.si/English/english.asp
DATES AND FEES
The University of Ljubjana Academic Year
WINTER SEMESTER
Orientation week: 28 - 29 September
Winter semester: 2 October - 12 January
Christmas holidays: 25 December - 2 January
Winter exam period: 1st option: 15 January - 19 January
2nd option: 29 January - 2 February
Winter holidays: 15 January - 11 February
SPRING SEMESTER
Orientation week: 5 - 6 February
Spring semester: 12 February - 31 May
Spring exam period: 1st option: 28 May – 1 June;
2nd option: 11 June – 15 June
Summer holidays: 1 July - 31 August
Please visit http://www.ef.uni-lj.si/en/units/intOffice/study_holidays.asp
for the exact dates of the semesters and orientation days.
KIMEP Exchange Students will pay tuition fee to KIMEP;
all other expenses are the responsibility of applicants.
Accommodation Fee
There are two main options concerning accommodation:
· To rent a room in the student dormitory, double bedrooms: approx. EUR 120 per month (a limited number of beds are available therefore an early-booking system is in place)
· To live in private accommodation: from EUR 150 per month
The International Relations Office at the University of Ljubjana will assist you with a list of real-estate agencies to help you to find accommodation in Ljubljana. They strongly recommend that KIMEP students book some temporary accommodation for the first week of your stay in Ljubljana and to then look for private accommodation once you are here. Temporary accommodation can be found at some hostels and economy-rate hotels:
Estimated Living Costs per month
Food:
Approximately EUR 150 per month. The cheapest way to get a good meal is to use the student food coupons you can buy at the University of Ljubljana.
Transport:
About EUR 17 per month (you can buy a second-hand bicycle for EUR 25)
Total: EUR 1,300 per semester plus your traveling, visa, and personal expenses.
HEALTH INSURANCE
You must be fully insured against illness, accidents, death and civil liability for the whole duration of your stay in Slovenia. Please bring your insurance policy papers with you.
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT
Incoming students who are not EU citizens also need to obtain a residential permit for study purposes. Students have to contact their embassy – please find details here .
The following documents are needed:
· a photocopy of a valid passport; no translation or legal certification is needed if you show them the original document (that is, your passport);
· enrolment certificate (sent by the International Office/University of Ljubljana);
· certificate of sufficient means of support during your stay in Sloveni;
· certificate of commercial health insurance or certificate of health.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Please check out the list of faculties at
http://www.uni-lj.si/English/members.asp
Please check out the list of courses taught in English at the Faculty of Economics at http://www.ef.uni-lj.si/en/courses/predmetiEn.asp?tip=2
The Handbook for International Students is available at
http://www.ef.uni-lj.si/en/units/intOffice/study_apply.asp
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
I. KIMEP Application Procedure:
In order to apply for the exchange program to the University of Lujbjana, please ensure that you satisfy the requirements of the program and submit necessary completed documents to the International Relations Office in KIMEP:
· Good English skills
· At least one full year of undergraduate or one full semester of graduate study at KIMEP in either Economics or Business
· Completed Course Pre-Approval Form; choose the courses you’d like to take at the University of Ljubjana’s website and have them approved by the Chair of your Department
· Completed KIMEP’s Application Form (download it from our website at www.kimep.kz/international - KIMEP students - How to Apply)
· A recommendation letter from a KIMEP faculty member
· A copy of your transcript
Application deadlines:
Winter (Fall) semester: March 15
Spring semester: October 1
Submit all materials to International Officers, Elmira or Dinara,
in the International Office: Office 409, Dostyk Building. Tel: 2704230, 2704480
Submit the application forms to KIMEP’s International Relations Office: Office 409, Dostyk Building. Tel: 2704230, 2704480
Email:
II. University of Ljubjana Application Procedure:
Having been nominated as an exchange student to the University of Ljubjana, your next step would be to complete the documents listed below and send them to the University in Slovenia:
Please download the Application Form at
http://www.ef.uni-lj.si/en/units/intOffice/study_apply.asp