study tourism
Who are we?
The Faculty of Tourism (FT) is part of the University of Maribor, which is the 2nd largest and 2nd oldest University in Slovenia (Europe) and is ranked among the top four percent of the most prestigious universities in the world on international scales. We offer internationally accredited study programmes and diplomas, credit-evaluated studies, research options, up-to-date knowledge, international experience, a quality study and living environment and personal approach.
The Faculty of Tourism offers 4 different study programmess in Slovenian. Two of them, Contemporary Tourism Practices (undergraduate - professional program, 1st cycle) and Tourism Destinations and Experiences (postgraduate master’s program – 2nd Cycle) are also taught in English.
Where are we?
We are located in Slovenia, in the heart of Europe, which offers an excellent starting point for your study, work and leisure, including travel, research, sports and socializing. Slovenia is known as a safe and well-regulated country, with friendly people, unspoiled nature, and excellent cuisine, and is a great example of a green boutique tourist destination that will surely enchant you.
The main Faculty is located in Brežice, where the Faculty administration is also located and where we conduct full-time studies in Slovenian.
The English study programmes are carried out at the remote unit in the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana at the Student Campus.
Why study at Faculty of Tourism?
our students about us
Being lucky to get picked up from the airport by the Dean and getting all help to overcome all the obstacles, all the members of FT Team work with their heart and serve such great hospitality to the international students. Lectures are divided into two parts, main lecture and tutorials, even if you miss the main lecture, never miss the tutorials. The course is more practically oriented not just theoretical, and that's what I love the most.
Studying in Slovenia was entirely a different experience for me. Unlike the common study destinations, Slovenia is a unique country for international students. Slovenia and FT UM will be always in my heart, “The Home Away from Home”.
I enrolled at the Faculty of Tourism mainly because of the many practical training and study programs that follow the trends in tourism. As a foreign student in a higher education program in tourism, it was a bit complicated to listen to a foreign language (Slovenian) at first, but with the help of professors and assistants, everything quickly calmed down and began to run its course. We also had a Slovenian language course organized by the Faculty. There is a pleasant atmosphere at the lectures and that is why we get a lot of knowledge that we will definitely need in the future.
Due to the small size of the Faculty, the lecturer's approach to the student is more individual. Even in college, everyone is friendly and every problem is solved quickly. Create your future and become a FTrganec! :)
My studies at FT UM turned out to be deeper than I expected. All professors provide extensive coverage of their subjects. Learning is not easy, but it only grows the desire to learn new things.
I am very happy with the opportunity to study online as I am not currently in Slovenia. All classes are perfectly organized, professors instruct in detail about the tasks for the semester, provide all the necessary materials for studies, and conduct classes in an involving way. Therefore, we should only absorb knowledge.
I am from the northern part of India and now I am in my final year.
I would like to share my experience with all students who want to come to the Faculty of Tourism that they can come without any fears.
Actually I am the only girl in my class and I feel so proud of myself. University has played a very important role in my life because in these two years I got a lot of new experiences in my life, new knowledge and also education.
specifics of the study programmes
Field tutorials
Student projects
Internship
International mobility
You may also choose to do your internship abroad.
study programmes
TOURISM: COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Academic study programme
undergraduate programmes
- English
- Ljubljana (English programme)
(Bachelor of Applied Arts, B.A.A.)
Program highlights:
Bachelor of Arts, B.A.
ENROLMENT PROCEDURE – UNDERGRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMMES (1ST CYCLE)
APPLICATION
Please note: the information below is relevant for candidates from non-EU Member States and candidates with a foreign previous education. Slovenian and EU citizens please take a look here.
For detailed information, please see the Call for Enrolment in 1st cycle study programmes at the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor, for the academic year 2022-2023 available here.
ACADEMIC
To enrol in the first cycle study programme, candidates must complete the four-year secondary school education and pass the secondary school final exam. Candidates with a certificate of upper secondary education completed abroad must also obtain a Decision on the Recognition of Education Obtained Abroad, which will be obtained ex officio by the higher education application and information service.
LANGUAGE
In an international environment, sufficient mastery of the English language is crucial for academic and professional success.
Fortunately, there is no English proficiency test required for enrolment.
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria may apply for undergraduate study programmes during the application period, which is open three times a year. The electronic application form on the eVŠ web portal is only available during the application period. After the deadlines, applications can no longer be submitted.
Application for citizens of non-EU Member States
I apply as:
- A citizen of non-EU Member State.
| Application period | Brief instructions | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | From February 17 to April 20 2023 | Candidates may submit one application specifying, in order of priority, a maximum of three (3) different study programmes in which they wish to enrol. Candidates who have already completed their secondary education have to submit all required documents, by 20 April 2023. Candidates who will complete their secondary education this year have to submit all the certificates by 1 August 2023. |
| 2nd | From 6 to 8 September 2023 | Candidates may submit three applications, in each specifying one study programme. Candidates have to submit all the required documentation to eVŠ by no later than 8 September 2022. |
| For still-available places | From 22 to 25 September 2023 up until 12 p.m. | |
| Application deadline for enrolment in a higher year of study | From 1 to 15 September 2023 |
Application for Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship
I apply as:
- Slovenian without Slovenian citizenship.
| Application period | Brief instructions | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | From February 17 to March 20 2023 | Candidates may submit one application specifying, in order of priority, a maximum of three (3) different study programmes in which they wish to enroll. |
| 2nd | From 21 to 25 August 2023 | |
| For still-available places | From 22 to 25 September 2023 up until 12 p.m. | |
| Application deadline for enrolment in a higher year of study | From 1 to 15 September 2023 |
Application for Slovenian and EU Citizens
I apply as:
- Slovenian or EU citizen.
- Citizen of non-EU member states države nečlanice EU, who is resident in the Republic of Slovenia and who is himself or at least on of his/her parents or guardians resident in the Republic of Slovenia for tax purposes until the start of selection procedure.
- A person with recognised international protection status or as an applicant for international protection under the International Protection Act.
| Application period | Brief instructions | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | From February 17 to March 20 2023 | Candidates may submit one application specifying, in order of priority, a maximum of three (3) different study programmes in which they wish to enroll. |
| 2nd | From 21 to 25 August 2023 | |
| For still-available places | From 22 to 25 September 2023 up until 12 p.m. | |
| Application deadline for enrolment in a higher year of study | From 1 to 15 September 2023 |
Applications for enrolment in 1st cycle study programmes of the University of Maribor in academic year 2022-2023 have to be submitted online, via the eVŠ web portal.
You may apply with a qualified digital certificate, username and password or an account of the authentication and authorization infrastructure (Arnes AAI account).
Please note that the application is only valid if the candidate pressed the SUBMIT button in eVŠ; otherwise, the application will not be submitted and will thus be rejected by means of an official decision.
Attachments to the application for enrolment should be submitted by the applicant at the same time as the application for enrolment, or later. The deadline for submission of attachments is displayed in the column "Deadline date".
After the deadline expiry, applications and supplements can no longer be submitted and will be rejected.
Candidates are required to submit all the necessary attachments to the applications electronically through the eVŠ web portal. The instructions for the submission of evidence of fulfilment of the enrolment conditions are available here.
Scanned images or photographs of original certificates and other required documents are deemed to be evidence in the application and admission procedure that the enrolment conditions have been met.
Applicants in need of support to complete their application for enrolment may contact the Administrative Call Centre (EKC) at ekc@gov.si; or call 080 2002 (from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. during workdays) or +386 1 478 85 90 if calling from abroad.
Candidates who apply with foreign upper secondary school certificates are required to attach the following documents (submission of documents is mandatory):
A - a scan or photograph of the candidate’s identity document with their written consent, for:
- a citizen of a Member State of the European Union: an identity card or a passport;
- a citizen of a country that is not a Member State of the European Union: a passport,
B - a scan or photograph of certificates proving education completed abroad and a scan or photograph of a Slovenian or English translation of an education certificate if the certificate was handwritten using a non-Latin alphabet (a copy of the translation performed by a court translator is sufficient);
C - a scan or photograph of the contents and duration of education and of the fulfilled study requirements during education (e.g. certificates for all four years of upper secondary school studies), with a Slovenian or English translation of the certificates for the last two years of upper secondary school studies if the certificates were handwritten using a non-Latin alphabet (a copy of the translation performed by a court translator is sufficient);
D - a scan or photograph of the chronological description of the candidate’s education completed abroad signed by the candidate.
ADMISSION
After receiving the application and all the required documentation the University of Maribor will start the recognition of foreign education procedure.
The authenticity of a copy of the education document will be checked with the issuer of the original document or the competent authority of the country of origin of the document by the higher education institution. In the event that the higher education institution is unable to confirm the authenticity of the document, you will be required to provide us with the original documents, as stated below:
Candidates with documents issued in countries that are signatories to bilateral agreements with Slovenia (Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia) and documents issued in Croatia, Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary and Romania, must submit the original of the secondary school final certificate and verified copies of the 3rd and 4th year certificates. More: Timetable foreign citizens 2022/2023 - Higher Education Application and Information Centre of the University of Maribor
Applicants with documents issued in Non-Hague countries (that have not signed bilateral agreements with Slovenia and are not signatories of the Hague Convention) must verify their certificates of completed education (final exam, diploma) in accordance with the internal regulations of the specific foreign country, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The stamp and signature of the authorized person of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the foreign country must be verified by the diplomatic or consular mission of the Republic of Slovenia abroad which is accredited for that country or by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Copies of the 3rd and 4th year certificates must be verified by a notary, see below.
Applicants with documents issued in the Hague Convention countries, must submit the original of the secondary school final certificate (final exam, diploma) legalized by an Apostille, and the certified copies of the 3rd and 4th year certificates.
If you meet the requirements, the University of Maribor will issue a Decision on Recognition of Certificates Obtained Abroad, enabling you to study at the University of Maribor. After receiving the document, the Faculty of Tourism will issue a Decision on Acceptance to the Faculty of Tourism. The Decision on Acceptance will be sent to the stated e-mail address of the candidate along with additional forms of documentation, such as the certificate of registration, tuition fee invoice, etc.
| Study programme - 1st Cycle | Contemporary Tourism Practices | Tourism: Cooperation and Development |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time (Slovenian language) | € 3000 per academic year | € 3050 per academic year |
| English programme (valid until September 30, 2024) | € 3700 per academic year | / |
| English programme (planned for study year 2024/2025) | € 3980 per academic year | / |
Pursuant to the signed protocols on cooperation in the field of education, citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia enjoy a status equal to that enjoyed by citizens of Slovenia and the European Union regarding the payment of tuition fees for enrolment (for the validity of the mentioned protocols), which means that they are exempt from the payment of tuition fees for full-time studies as applicable to foreign citizens.
A - državljani/ke Republike Slovenije in državljani/ke držav članic Evropske unije;
B - državljani/ke držav nečlanic Evropske unije, ki imajo stalno bivališče v Sloveniji in so sami/e ali njihovi starši rezidenti RS za davčne namene;
C - osebe s priznanim statusom mednarodne zaščite in prosilci/ke za mednarodno zaščito.
Kandidati/ke naj bodo pri izpolnjevanju prijave pozorni/e , da izpolnjujejo oziroma bodo izpolnjevali/-e pogoje za vpis v posamezni študijski program, sicer se jim študijska želja ne bo upoštevala!
Kandidati/ke lahko v prvem in drugem prijavnem roku po prednostnem vrstnem redu izberejo največ tri študijske programe, v katere se želijo vpisati in za katere izpolnjujejo oziroma bodo do rokov, objavljenih s tem razpisom, izpolnjevali/e pogoje za vpis.
Pomemben je vrstni red izbranih študijskih programov, saj bo pod pogoji, ki so v tem razpisu navedeni v poglavju o izbirnem postopku, kandidat/ka uvrščen/a v prvi študijski program, za katerega bo izpolnil/a vse pogoje.
A - ki se niso prijavili v 1. roku;
B - ki se niso uvrstili v noben študijski program;
C - ki se niso vpisali v noben sprejeti program;
Drugo prijavo za vpis lahko oddajo tudi tisti, ki so se po prvem prijavnem roku vpisali v sprejeti študijski program, vendar so se iz njega izpisali do 17. 8. 2021.
Rok za zapolnitev še prostih vpisnih mest:
V tem prijavnem roku se na prosta vpisna mesta lahko prijavijo kandidati, ki se niso prijavili v prvem ali drugem prijavnem roku ali se niso uvrstili v nobenega od v prvi ali drugi prijavi naštetih študijskih programov, in kandidati, sprejeti v prvem ali drugem prijavnem roku v študijski program, ki se ne bo izvajal.
V sklopu razpisa za vpis na Fakulteto za turizem v študijskem letu 2021/22 objavljamo naslednje dokumente:
Za več informacij o prijavi in vpisu na Fakulteto za turizem Univerze v Mariboru pridobite na spletni strani moja.UM ali nas kontaktirajte na e-naslov referat.ft@um.si.
ENROLMENT PROCEDURE
Upon submitting the completed certificate of registration and upon receipt of the funds transfer, you will be enrolled in the programme and receive the supporting documentation, such as Proof of Enrolment, Digital identity for IT Services, Student ID number and so forth.
More information about Enrolment in Undergraduate Study at the University of Maribor is available at my.UM.
postgraduate programmes
Tourism destinations and experiences
At the same time, we also enable master's students to do practical work in connection with their own tourism experience, as they organize a professional excursion themselves.
Contemporary tourism studies - NEW
The aim of the third-cycle study programme is to form a profile of a doctoral candidate who will be qualified to conduct research in the tourism sector and capable of managing tourism development projects and who will direct the future development of tourism through critical reflection.
- English
- Ljubljana (English programme)
Master of Arts, M.A.
Programme highlights:
Doctor of Philosophy, Ph.D.
3950 € per academic year (part-time study programme)
ENROLMENT PROCEDURE – POSTGRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMME (2ND CYCLE)
APPLICATION
Please note: the information below is relevant for candidates from non-EU Member States and candidates with a foreign previous education. Slovenian and EU citizens please take a look here.
For detailed information, please see the Call for Enrolment in 2st and 3rd cycle study programme at the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor, for the academic year 2022-2023 available here.
ACADEMIC
Candidates who completed the following may apply for the Master's study programme Tourism Destinations and Experiences:
LANGUAGE
In an international environment, sufficient mastery of the English language is crucial for academic and professional success.
Fortunately, there is no English proficiency test required for enrolment.
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria may apply for the Master's study programme Tourism Destinations and Experiences at the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor during the application period, which is open three times a year.
The electronic application form on the eVŠ web portal is only open during the application period. After the deadlines, applications can no longer be submitted.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Application for citizens of non-EU Member States
I apply as:
- A citizen of non-EU Member State.
| Application period | Brief instructions | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | From publication of the Call until 31 May 2023 | Candidates may submit one application specifying, in order of priority, a maximum of three (3) different study programmes in which they wish to enroll |
| 2nd | From 9 July to 8 September 2023 | Candidates may submit one application for a study programme in which they wish to enroll. |
| For still-available places | From 21 to 22 September 2023 until 12. p.m. | |
| Application deadline for enrolment in a higher year of study | From 1 to 15 September 2023 |
Application for Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship
I apply as:
- Slovenian without Slovenian citizenship.
| Application period | Brief instructions | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | From publication of the Call until 8 September 2023 | Candidates may submit one application specifying, in order of priority, a maximum of three (3) different study programmes in which they wish to enroll |
| For still-available places | From 21 to 22 September 2023 until 12. p.m. | |
| Application deadline for enrolment in a higher year of study | From 1 to 15 September 2023 |
Application for Slovenian and EU Citizens
I apply as:
- Slovenian or EU citizen.
- Citizen of non-EU member states države nečlanice EU, who is resident in the Republic of Slovenia and who is himself or at least on of his/her parents or guardians resident in the Republic of Slovenia for tax purposes until the start of selection procedure.
- A person with recognised international protection status or as an applicant for international protection under the International Protection Act.
| Application period | Brief instructions | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | From publication of the Call until 8 September 2023 | Candidates may submit one application specifying, in order of priority, a maximum of three (3) different study programmes in which they wish to enroll |
| For still-available places | From 21 to 22 September 2023 until 12. p.m. | |
| Application deadline for enrolment in a higher year of study | From 1 to 15 September 2023 |
The text of the call that specifies which previous education a candidate can apply with for the postgraduate study programmes:
MARIBOR IN THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
Applications for enrolment in 2nd cycle study programmes at the University of Maribor in academic year 2021-2022 have to be submitted online, via the eVŠ web portal.
You may submit the application with a qualified digital certificate, username and password or an account of the authentication and authorization infrastructure (Arnes AAI account).
Please note that the application is valid only if the candidate pressed the SUBMIT button in eVŠ, otherwise the application will not be submitted and will thus be rejected by means of an official decision.
Attachments to the application for enrolment should be submitted by the applicant at the same time as the application for enrolment, or later. The deadline for submission of attachments is displayed in the column "Deadline date".
After the deadline expiry, applications and supplements can no longer be submitted and will be rejected.
Candidates are required to submit all the necessary attachments to the applications electronically through the eVŠ web portal. The instructions for the submission of evidence of fulfilment of the enrolment conditions are available here.
Scanned images or photographs of original certificates and other required documents are deemed to be evidence in the application and admission procedure that the enrolment conditions have been met.
Applicants in need of support to complete their application for enrolment may contact the Administrative Call Centre (EKC) at ekc@gov.si; or call 080 2002 (from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. during workdays) or +386 1 478 85 90 if calling from abroad.
Candidates who apply with foreign diploma certificates are required to attach the following documents (the submission of documents is mandatory):
A - a scan or photograph of the candidate’s identity document with their written consent, for:
- a citizen of a Member State of the European Union: an identity card or a passport;
- a citizen of a country that is not a Member State of the European Union: a passport,
B - original public document certifying the candidate's academic qualifications (diploma) or the original of the document confirming graduation at 1st cycle (bachelor) level if the actual certificate / diploma paper was not issued yet. Foreign public documents must be legalized - the apostille stamp must be filled in correcty;
C - translation of the public document certifying academic qualification into Slovenian or English by a court-appointed translator;
D - supporting documents concerning the content and duration of previous education and study obligations fulfilled (diploma supplement or similar document confirming the completed subjects, grades obtained, credit points awarded and showing the length of your study);
E - translation of diploma suplement into Slovenian or English by a court-appointed translator. Translation is not necessary for documents in the following languages: English, Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, if the document is written in Latin script;
F - chronological description of previous education.
ADMISSION
After receiving the application and all the required documentation the University of Maribor will start the recognition of foreign education procedure.
The authenticity of a copy of the education document will be checked with the issuer of the original document or the competent authority of the country of origin of the document by the higher education institution. In the event that the higher education institution is unable to confirm the authenticity of the document, you will be required to provide us with the original documents, as stated below:
Candidates with documents issued in countries, signatories to bilateral agreements with Slovenia (Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia) and documents issued in Croatia, Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Greece, Hungary and Romania, must submit the original of the secondary school final certificate and verified copies of the 3rd and 4th year certificates. More: Application for Enrolment in Postgraduate Studies
Applicants with documents issued in Non-Hague countries (that have not signed bilateral agreements with Slovenia and are not signatories of the Hague Convention) must verify their certificates of completed education (final exam, diploma) in accordance with internal regulations of the specific foreign country, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The stamp and signature of the authorized person of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the foreign country must be verified by the diplomatic or consular mission of Slovenia abroad, which is accredited for that country or by the Slovnian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Copies of the 3rd and 4th year certificates must be verified by a notary, see below.
Applicants with documents issued in the Hague Convention countries, must submit the original of the secondary school final certificate (final exam, diploma) legalized by an Apostille and the certified copies of the 3rd and 4th year certificates.
If you meet the requirements, the University of Maribor will issue a Decision on Recognition of Certificates Obtained Abroad, enabling you to study at the University of Maribor. After receiving the document, the Faculty of Tourism will issue a Decision on Acceptance to the Faculty of Tourism. The Decision on Acceptance will be sent to the stated e-mail address of the candidate along with additional forms of documentation, such as certificate of registration, tuition fee invoice and so forth.
| Study programme | Tourism Destinations and Experiences - 2nd Cycle | Contemporary Tourism Studies - 3rd Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenian programme | € 3100 per academic year | € 3950 per academic year |
| English programme (valid until September 30, 2024) | € 3700 per academic year | / |
| English programme (planned for study year 2024/2025) | € 3980 per academic year | / |
Pursuant to the signed protocols on cooperation in the field of education, citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia enjoy a status equal to that enjoyed by citizens of Slovenia and the European Union regarding the payment of tuition fees for enrolment (for the validity of the mentioned protocols), which means that they are exempt from the payment of tuition fees for full-time studies as applicable to foreign citizens.
A - državljani/ke Republike Slovenije in državljani/ke držav članic Evropske unije;
B - državljani/ke držav nečlanic Evropske unije, ki imajo stalno bivališče v Sloveniji in so sami/e ali njihovi starši rezidenti RS za davčne namene;
C - osebe s priznanim statusom mednarodne zaščite in prosilci/ke za mednarodno zaščito.
Kandidati/ke naj bodo pri izpolnjevanju prijave pozorni/e , da izpolnjujejo oziroma bodo izpolnjevali/-e pogoje za vpis v posamezni študijski program, sicer se jim študijska želja ne bo upoštevala!
Kandidati/ke lahko v prvem in drugem prijavnem roku po prednostnem vrstnem redu izberejo največ tri študijske programe, v katere se želijo vpisati in za katere izpolnjujejo oziroma bodo do rokov, objavljenih s tem razpisom, izpolnjevali/e pogoje za vpis.
Pomemben je vrstni red izbranih študijskih programov, saj bo pod pogoji, ki so v tem razpisu navedeni v poglavju o izbirnem postopku, kandidat/ka uvrščen/a v prvi študijski program, za katerega bo izpolnil/a vse pogoje.
A - ki se niso prijavili v 1. roku;
B - ki se niso uvrstili v noben študijski program;
C - ki se niso vpisali v noben sprejeti program;
Drugo prijavo za vpis lahko oddajo tudi tisti, ki so se po prvem prijavnem roku vpisali v sprejeti študijski program, vendar so se iz njega izpisali do 17. 8. 2021.
Rok za zapolnitev še prostih vpisnih mest:
V tem prijavnem roku se na prosta vpisna mesta lahko prijavijo kandidati, ki se niso prijavili v prvem ali drugem prijavnem roku ali se niso uvrstili v nobenega od v prvi ali drugi prijavi naštetih študijskih programov, in kandidati, sprejeti v prvem ali drugem prijavnem roku v študijski program, ki se ne bo izvajal.
V sklopu razpisa za vpis na Fakulteto za turizem v študijskem letu 2021/22 objavljamo naslednje dokumente:
Za več informacij o prijavi in vpisu na Fakulteto za turizem Univerze v Mariboru pridobite na spletni strani moja.UM ali nas kontaktirajte na e-naslov referat.ft@um.si.
ENROLMENT PROCEDURE
Upon submitting the completed certificate of registration and upon receipt of the funds transfer, you will be enrolled in the programme and receive the supporting documentation, such as Proof of Enrolment, Digital identity for IT Services, Student ID number and so forth.
More information about Enrolment in Postgraduate Study at the University of Maribor is available at my.UM.