University of Nova Gorica
The University of Nova Gorica (UNG) is a private, research oriented university, founded by two Slovene research institutes (Jozef Stefan Institute and the Scientific Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts) and two Slovene Municipalities. UNG`s activity includes higher education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as scientific research and expert activity. UNG started its operations in the 1995. Its former name Nova Gorica Polytechnic was changed together with its formal status in 2006, when it became the University of Nova Gorica. Today it comprises seven schools and eleven research units.
The University of Nova Gorica (UNG) aims to be a research oriented and student friendly university, where knowledge is formed within a harmonious relationship between students and researchers, and transferred to younger generations and into business environment. UNG strives to provide the highest quality education on undergraduate and graduate level and perform scientific research with a competitive advantage in an international context, as well as ensure their comprehensive integration into local, national and international spheres. UNG is strongly oriented to international collaborations with similar institutions around the world and prepares joint international study programs. It fosters student and teacher exchange programs with European and other universities. A choice of the language of study is adapted to this aim, especially at the graduate level. UNG researchers and teachers are expected to be internationally recognized scientists who participate in international research projects. UNG takes special care to promote multidisciplinary study programs and research, designed to build partnerships between industry and academia, to contribute in creating a better society both at local and global levels. UNG aims to ensure a high employability of its graduates. At least 80% of its bachelors, masters or doctoral students should find employment within six months of graduation. UNG promotes scholarships so that its study programs are accessible to all social classes.
Foundation year: 1995
Short name: UNG
Type: Public
Students: 440
Faculty: 110
Faculty/Students Ratio: 4:1
Region: Europe
Location: Nova Gorica
