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University of Maribor

Maribor, Slovenia

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Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
—
Students
15,801
International students
16%
Institution type
Public
Founded
1975

Overview

Established in 1975, the University of Maribor (UM) is the second largest and second oldest university in Slovenia. It is located in Maribor, the country's second-largest city and a cultural and business hub. The university consists of 17 faculties covering fields such as medicine, engineering, economics, law, and arts. UM is recognized for its research excellence and is ranked among the top 4% of universities globally. It offers a dynamic academic environment with modern facilities, including the Maribor University Library and the Leon Štukelj Sporting Centre. The university is deeply integrated into the local community and plays a vital role in the economic and cultural development of the Štajerska region.

Fields of study

  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Law
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Social Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Natural Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Education
  • Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Languages
  • Psychology

Accreditation: Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (NAKVIS)

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
—
TOEFL iBT (minimum)
—
GPA (minimum)
—
Intakes
Fall
Application deadlines
September 2nd
Rolling admissions
No
Admissions contact
vpis@um.si

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

Domestic students

Varies by program

EU citizens and citizens of countries with bilateral agreements (e.g., Montenegro, North Macedonia) are exempted from tuition fees for full-time study.

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Official fee source (opens in a new tab)

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.