General Information
The University
The University of Primorska was established on 29 January 2003, starting its first academic year on 1 October 2003.
The University comprises five Faculties - Faculty of Humanities of Koper, Faculty of Management of Koper, Faculty of Mathematics, Science and Information Technologies Koper, Faculty of Education of Koper, Turistica – Faculty of Tourism Studies Portorož, one University College - College of Health Care of Izola and two Research Institutes - Science and Research Centre of Koper and Primorska Institute of Natural Sciences and Technology.
The University of Primorska committed itself to follow the trends within the formation of the European University and Research Area and to become a modern university open to international co-operation.
Academic Year 2010/2011
Winter semester: October 4, 2010 – January 21, 2011 (first examination term January 24 – February 18, 2011)
Summer semester: February 21 – June 10, 2011 (second examination term: June 13 – July 8, 2011; third examination term: August 16 – September 9, 2011).
Note: At some Faculties the Academic Year might be quarterly divided. You should check about this dates with the Faculty Coordinators.
Academic Year 2011/2012
Winter semester: October 3, 2011 – January 20, 2012 (first examination term January 23 – February 17, 2012)
Spring semester: February 20 – June 8, 2012 (second examination term: June 11 – July 6, 2012; third examination term: August 13 – September 7, 2012).
Note: At some Faculties the Academic Year might be quarterly divided. You should check about this dates with the Faculty Coordinators.
About Slovenia
Slovenia borders Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia with a surface area of just over 20,000 sq km and about two million inhabitants. Since 1 May 2004, it has been a member of the European Union. It has excellent geographical position, in the very heart of Europe, where the Alps meet the Mediterranean and where the limestone Karst extends to the Pannonian lowlands. For more info about Slovenia visit http://www.slovenia.si.
The City of Koper
The city of Koper is lying on the Istrian peninsula in the South-West Slovenia on the Adriatic coast, only 20 km South of Trieste, Italy and about 30 km North of Croatian border. Besides Koper, there are other three important towns along the Slovenian coast, Izola, Piran and Portorož.
Pre-departure Arrangements
EEC (European Economic Community) residents
As of 1 May 2004, a citizen of the European Economic Community (i.e. EU member states, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein) may enter the Republic of Slovenia with a valid identity card or passport. No visa is required, regardless of the purpose of their stay in the Republic of Slovenia.
Regarding the residence permit, during the first three months of a visitor’s stay in the Republic of Slovenia a residence permit is not necessary. However, for a period longer than 3 months a visitor is obliged to apply for a valid residence permit, which will be issued by the local authorities. To obtain a residence permit, the applicant must:
• present a valid identity card or passport;
• provide proof that they are enrolled in a recognised educational establishment (confirmation of enrolment issued by the host university);
• be covered by health insurance covering all risks in the host member state (European health card or the E111 certificate); and
• assure the relevant national authority that they have sufficient resources for the duration of their residence. A declaration signed by the applicant is sufficient.
Non-EEC (European Economic Community) residents
Prior to arriving in Slovenia, foreign students who are not citizens of the European Economic Community must obtain:
First Residence Permit
The procedure for obtaining a first residence permit may take up to three months and therefore the process must be started on time.
The applicant must submit an Application for First Residence Permit at the nearest diplomatic or consular representative office of the Republic of Slovenia. The following documents must be submitted with the application:
• two photocopies of the current passport showing all the pages which have visas and other seals, or comments;
• one copy must be verified (the page with personal data and the page where the validity of the passport is shown);
• an undamaged photo according to the latest ICAO standards, proof of admission to studies, education, specialisation, professional advancing, or evidence of a governmental competent authority for implementation of a bilateral or international agreement or the donation of a scholarship, or a certificate which is submitted by authorised organisations of the state responsible for implementing the programme;
• evidence of sufficient funds to cover the period of staying in the Republic of Slovenia (original or a verified copy);
• evidence of health insurance (original or a verified copy);
• a certificate that the person has not been convicted of a criminal offence by the homeland state. An original form or a verified photocopy must be submitted;
• the application must also indicate the exact address of residence in the Republic of Slovenia (place, street, number, and post box).
The applicants may submit their application in person or have a third person submit it on their behalf with the applicant’s certified authorisation. Upon receiving notification to collect the permit, the applicant will have to bring their passport and come in person to the diplomatic or consular representative office where they submitted the application.
Within three days of arriving in the Republic of Slovenia, a student is required to report the place of their temporary residence at the local Administration Unit or at a police station.
Health Care
Citizens of European Union member states can come to Slovenia with a European health insurance card. This card can also be obtained by citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.The card ensures the same access to public health services, i.e. to doctors and pharmacies, as Slovenian citizens. If you do have to pay for health services in Slovenia, you will be reimbursed immediately when you return home. The European health insurance card covers all necessary medical care to allow you to continue your stay in Slovenia. The card does not cover the medical services of private providers.
For citizens of other countries, before arriving in Slovenia it is best to take out international travel insurance, including health insurance.General travel insurance is also recommended for citizens of the abovementioned countries.
Further information shall be obtained from the health authorities in home country.
Accommodation
IRO will help with the accommodation placement to all of the exchange students who will present the Housing Request Form (please see the Application procedure). The information about the accommodation will be provided one month prior the beginning of each semester.
Students will be placed in Student Residence and private apartments according to the available vacancies.
Students should be aware that in our region there is a lack of low price student accommodation facilities and we can’t guarantee in which type of accommodation facility the student will be placed.
Student Identification Card
All exchange students receive a Student Identification Card which allows entrance to various university facilities, in addition, students can purchase subsidized meals and eat in numerous restaurants and eating facilities at a reduced prices.The card allows discounts on purchasing entrance tickets for swimming pools, fitness, museums and some means of public transport.
Student Association
There is a well organized student association called ŠOUP (Študentska Organizacija Univerze na Primorskem) at the University of Primorska. ŠOUP takes care of students’ social life, as it organises cultural events and various sports activities. In the framework of ŠOUP there is also organised the ESN (Erasmus Students Network) which takes care of incoming students and helps them to integrate into a new environment. For more details visit www.esn.org.
Application Procedure
Note: the following procedure only applies to exchange students. Foreign students that wish to study at the University of Primorska as a regular students shall visit the Admission Office site.
Exchange students must submit the following completed forms:
All the forms must be filled in electronically, printed and signed.
Application Form for Exchange Students and Learning Agreement should be sent to the Faculty to which the student is applying.
Housing Request Form and Student Card Form should be sent to the address:
University of Primorska
Center for International Cooperation
Titov trg 4
SI-6000 Koper
Slovenia
Housing Request Form and Student Card Form (both in word file) and one scanned photograph (passport format) saved as .jpg file, must be sent also by e-mail to erasmus.incoming@upr.si.
The deadline
The deadline for the submission of the applications is June 15th for the first semester or full academic year and November 15th for the second semester.
Confirmation of Enrolment
The Confirmation of enrolment at the University of Primorska will be sent to the students by the Faculty coordinators after the expiration of the deadline for the applications.
The Faculty coordinators will also provide for the confirmation of Learning Agreements, therefore all questions related to the study content shall be addressed to them.
IRO is responsible for the accommodation and the student card issue. It will also provide support in all general information related to the University and necessary procedures for the application. Please send all your questions to erasmus.incoming@upr.si.
EILC - Slovenian Language Course
The University of Primorska offers two EILC courses of Slovenian language that take place prior to each semester.
In study year 2011/2012 there will be two EILC language courses organized at the University of Primorska:
- 5 - 28.9.2011
- 23.1.-15.2.2.2012
Applications shall be submitted electronically by the students' home institution to e-mail address: eilc@upr.si in time.
Deadline for enrolment in EILC language course:
- that takes place in September 2011: June 1st, 2011
- that takes place in January and February 2012: October 30 th, 2011
For more general information about the EILC language course, please visit the following web page of the European Commission:
http://ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus/doc902_en.htm
