University of Ljubljana

The University of Ljubljana was established in 1919 on the foundations of a long-established pedagogical tradition. With its 52.000 undergraduate and post-graduate students, it ranks among the biggest universities in the world scale. A total of 23 faculties and 3 academies of art, 4.000 teaching and research staff, assisted by 2.000 administrative staff. It is famous for the quality of its study courses in humanities, in scientific and technological fields, as well as in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science. The study courses run at the University of Ljubljana and its projects follow the latest world discoveries and trends.

The University of Ljubljana practices basic, applied and development research, striving for excellence and quality of the highest standard in all fields of science and arts, such as the humanities, social sciences, linguistics, arts, medicine, natural sciences and technology. Based on its own research projects as well as advances in research at home and abroad, the University provides instruction and training to prominent scientists and experts, capable of leading sustainable development, with a view to respecting the legacy of European Enlightenment and Humanism as well as human rights. The University also promotes interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary studies. Achievements in the fields of science and arts are shared with other universities and institutions carrying out scientific research. It thus contributes its share to the world’s treasure of knowledge and at the same time, disseminates this knowledge within the country`s borders. The University works in co-operation with various economic institutions in both the public and private sectors, with the government and local authorities as well as other civil institutions. In this way it encourages the harnessing and application of its research and educational achievements and contributes to social development. The University of Ljubljana has a consolidating role in the academic community of professors, researchers, students and other associates, and strives to establish its fine reputation both at home and around the world. Its research, education, public activities and relations among its members is carried out based on the following principles: professional excellence or ensuring the highest possible quality, academic freedom of its staff and students, particularly creative freedom, autonomy in relation to the state, politics, capital or church, humanism and human rights, including equal opportunity and solidarity.

Foundation year: 1919
Short name: UL
Type: Public
Students: 40830
Faculty: 2680
Faculty/Students Ratio: 15:1
Region: Europe
Location: Ljubljana