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You are warmly invited to the REX Conference 2026: Rethinking Student Mobility in Higher Education, taking place on 20 May 2026 at the University of Maribor, Slovenia, from 09:00 (Brussels time, CET/CEST). The conference will explore student mobility through VR and immersive technologies and will be held in a hybrid format (on-site & online via Microsoft […]

On Thursday, 14 May 2026, the Faculty of Tourism of the University of Maribor hosted a round table titled Tourism in Times of Global Political and Economic Upheaval. The discussion focused on the impact of current geopolitical, security and economic developments on tourism, tourist destinations and the wider social environment. The event took place in […]

Second-year students of the master’s study programme Tourism Destinations and Experiences travelled to Malaga as part of the course Practicum 3: From the Idea to the Implementation of a Trip. Within the course, students explore the entire process of planning and carrying out a trip – from developing the initial idea, preparing the programme and […]

At the Faculty of Tourism, we are extremely proud of our doctoral programme and our doctoral students. Therefore, we warmly welcome the initiative to mark 13 May for the first time this year as the EUROPEAN DOCTORAL DAY, a day dedicated to individuals who, through their research work, help shape the future of European society, […]

We would like to inform you that the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor, will be closed from Saturday, 25 April 2026, to Sunday, 3 May 2026, due to collective leave (28, 29, and 30 April 2026) and public holidays. During this period: Thank you for your understanding.

At University of Maribor, general, direct and secret elections for the Rector will take place on 12 May 2026, for a four-year term. The following candidates are running for the position of Rector: Presentation of candidates The candidates will also present themselves at the Faculty of Tourism UM, where you will have the opportunity to […]

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We are announcing the 2026/2027 Call for Enrolment in Postgraduate Study Programmes of the University of Maribor. The first application period opens on 31 March 2026. There are 54 master's and 36 doctoral study programmes available for enrolment. General provisions of the Call, available enrolment places and admission requirements are available on the my.um.si website > Future Students > Enrolment in Postgraduate Studies​. The first application period for enrolment […]

On Thursday, 26 March 2026, the Faculty of Tourism UM hosted its traditional M&M Day in Brežice, an event organised twice a year. The spring edition in Brežice is regularly complemented by the FT Career Fair, which provides an important opportunity for students to connect with employers and explore options for internships, student work, or […]

At the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor, we celebrate culture, literature and creativity. On the occasion of 8 February, the Slovenian Cultural Holiday, and 21 March, World Poetry Day, the Faculty of Tourism once again highlighted the importance of creativity and organised the USTVARJALNA FT literary competition for the second consecutive year. An inspiring […]

The new Higher Education Act (ZVIS-1, Official Gazette RS no. 56/25) in Article 13 stipulates that higher education institutions shall conduct a direct interview with foreign citizens on the suitability of the candidate according to the enrollment conditions of the study programme. This applies for foreign citizens who have submitted an application for enrollment for […]