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At a glance

Living index rating
Affordable
Monthly rent
€110 – €230 in a student residence; €300 – €450 for a private room in Ljubljana
Monthly food
€150 – €250 (subsidised student meals cost a few euros)
Other monthly expenses
€80 – €150 (city bus card ~€20, phone, personal)
Visa processing time
At least 6 weeks; often 1 – 3 months
Family allowed for students
Limited

Visa requirements

  • Temporary residence permit for study, applied for at a Slovenian embassy or administrative unit before travelling
  • Enrolment in a publicly recognised study programme
  • Proof of funds: about €494 a month (€5,940 a year) in 2026
  • Health insurance and a clean criminal record certificate
  • Students can work through the student work service (e-študentski servis) within set limits

Work permit after studies

  • Temporary residence permit to look for a job or start a business: up to 9 months, non-renewable
  • Available to people who have completed tertiary education in Slovenia within the last 2 years
  • With a job, switch to a single residence and work permit or EU Blue Card

Citizenship route

  • Permanent residence after 5 years of continuous temporary residence
  • Citizenship after 10 years of residence, including the last 5 continuously, with Slovene language, good character and giving up your other citizenship

Family details

  • Students can bring their family only 1 year after their first study residence permit was issued
  • You must show enough funds and housing for them
  • Researchers and university staff can bring family immediately

Universities in Slovenia

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This guide is for general information. Visa and immigration rules change often, so always check the official government website before you apply. Last updated 6 October 2026.