The Faculty of Tourism at the University of Maribor is organizing the international scientific conference Transforming Tourism and Hospitality through Education (TEDU25), which will take place from 14 to 16 May 2025 at Terme Čatež. The event will bring together domestic and international experts in the fields of tourism, education, and sustainable development. The conference […]
student affairs office
The FT UM Student Affairs Office provides students with information on enrolment, studies, timetable, exam rules and regulations, graduation, and other common issues.
Students enrolled in English language programmes should contact Ms Klara Pinterič.
Students may stop by the Office or call during office hours.
Students enrolled in English language programmes should contact Ms Klara Pinterič.
Students may stop by the Office or call during office hours.
Office hours Brežice:
Monday–Friday from 10. am to 12. am
Wednesday from 1 pm to 3 pm
or by appointment by phone or e-mail referat.ft@um.si.
Office hours Ljubljana, ŠOU Kampus (FT room):
Thursdays from 1 pm to 3 pm
by prior appointment by e-mail: klara.pinteric@um.si.
Student Affairs Office specialist staff:
Janja Lupšina
Head of Student Affairs
Feld of work: applications, enrolment, exams
Head of Student Affairs
Feld of work: applications, enrolment, exams
+386 8 205 70 63
janja.lupsina@um.si
Klara Pinterič
Field of work: part-time study, International students, English language programmes
Field of work: part-time study, International students, English language programmes
+386 8 205 40 13
klara.pinteric@um.si
library
The Library of the Faculty of Tourism is housed in the building of the Brežice Library, Trg Jožeta Toporišiča 1, Brežice.
The FT UM library is located on the 1st floor of the non-fiction department. In any communication with the Brežice Library, state that you are a student of the Faculty of Tourism.
About the Brežice Library:
The FT UM library is located on the 1st floor of the non-fiction department. In any communication with the Brežice Library, state that you are a student of the Faculty of Tourism.
About the Brežice Library:
BREŽICE LIBRARY – WEBSITE
+386 7 496 26 49
CONTACTS - FT LIBRARY:
ft.knjiznica@um.si
+386 2 250 74 67
How do I sign in to the library?
You can enrol in the library online, COBISS+ My COBISS Profile, Online enrolment/sign up at: https://plus.cobiss.net/cobiss/si/en/rsu, select FTBRE - Faculty of Tourism.
Online enrolment is available for students of the University of Maribor (students with valid status). Login with ArnesAAI student identity -> select your home organisation: University of Maribor, a login window will open for you to enter your username and password. After logging in, your data will be downloaded from the UM student database (AIPS), the data will be verified and validated.
Attention: when you log in to the library, you will be assigned a library membership number (7-digit number), which is your (new) username for the library. Your student card also becomes your library card. By registering once (online) in any UM or UKM faculty library, you become a member of all University of Maribor libraries. We recommend that you also set up a password to use the My Library service after you have successfully completed the online registration.
Further informations by e-mail: ft.knjiznica@um.si
Further informations by e-mail: ft.knjiznica@um.si
COBISS + ONLINE registRATION
Library services
The library offers a collection of professional and scholarly literature relevant to your study. You can also use the reading room and computers available at the Brežice Library. You can find materials by searching the online library catalogue, and use the My Library service to reserve items and extend the loan period.
online library catalogue
My Library
Students have free access to online resources from the faculty premises. Additionally, students have remote access to various online information sources (scientific periodicals and journals, e-books, etc.) stored at other locations (remote access instructions).
ELECTRONIC SOURCES
REMOTE ACCES TO E-SOURCES
INTERLIBRARY LOAN
If the materials you wish borrow for your studies or research are not available in the UM FT Library, send an e-mail to ft.knjiznica@um.si. Be sure to include accurate information about the material you are requesting through an interlibrary loan (author, title, publisher, year of publication), in addition to your full name, permanent residence address and membership card number. Interlibrary loan fees are charged according to the price list, while fees for international interlibrary loans depend on the type of service and the provider.
If the materials you wish borrow for your studies or research are not available in the UM FT Library, send an e-mail to ft.knjiznica@um.si. Be sure to include accurate information about the material you are requesting through an interlibrary loan (author, title, publisher, year of publication), in addition to your full name, permanent residence address and membership card number. Interlibrary loan fees are charged according to the price list, while fees for international interlibrary loans depend on the type of service and the provider.
Purchase suggestions
If you have come across a publication that the FT library does not have in stock, and believe it would be a useful addition to the collection, make a purchase suggestion to ft.knjiznica@um.si
We will review your proposal and notify you of our decision on such purchase.
Researchers’ bibliographies, information services
We create bibliographies of researchers and provide other information services. For information, write to ft.knjiznica@um.si.
Remote access to online resources
Remote access to online resources is available via the Maribor University Library website:
Electronic Sources
student council
The Student Council of the Faculty of Tourism is an autonomous body that consists of student representatives from each year in study programmes at all levels. The Council works closely with the Student Council of the University of Maribor, which brings together student representatives of all University of Maribor member faculties.
Student Council of the University of Maribor
The Student Council represents the opinions and interests of all faculty students. It is committed to the well-being of students, helps solve student-related issues and strives for student-friendly and high-quality studies. The Student Council also runs a programme of extracurricular student activities.
VICE-DEAN FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
CONTACT AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Almaida Mizić
(term of office: 12 November 2024–28 Februar 2025)
(term of office: 12 November 2024–28 Februar 2025)
almaida.mizic@student.um.si
In addition to representing student interests, the Vice-Dean for Student Affairs convenes and chairs meetings of the Faculty of Tourism Student Council, addresses various issues concerning students and studies, and promotes good relations between students and staff.
They also work closely with the Faculty of Tourism management, the Vice-Deans for Student Affairs from other UM member faculties, and the UM Vice-Rector for Student Affairs. The term of office of the Vice-Dean for Student Affairs is two years.
Composition of the FT UM Student Council:
| 1. letnik | Karolina Šoić, predsednica študentskega sveta 1. letnika/ članica študentskega sveta fakultete |
| Jerca Mohorič, članica študentskega sveta 1. letnika/ članica študentskega sveta fakultete |
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| Ajla Tursum, članica študentskega sveta 1. letnika | |
| Matija Komatina, član študentskega sveta 1. letnika | |
| Jelisaveta Balević, član študentskega sveta 1. letnika | |
| 2. letnik | Nedžada Ćoralić, predsednica študentskega sveta 2. letnika/ članica študentskega sveta fakultete |
| Lea Grbac, članica študentskega sveta 2. letnika/ članica študentskega sveta fakultete |
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| Amar Hećo, član študentskega sveta 2. letnika | |
| Mihaela Stanojkovska, članica študentskega sveta 2. letnika | |
| 3. letnik | Vedad Abdagić, predsednik študentskega sveta 3. letnika/ član študentskega sveta fakultete |
| Ajla Bajramspahić, članica študentskega sveta 3. letnika/ članica študentskega sveta fakultete |
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| Ema Omahen, članica študentskega sveta 3. letnika | |
| 4. letnik | / |
| 5. letnik | / |
| Absolventi | Lana Vogrinc, predsednica študentskega sveta absolventov/ članica študentskega sveta fakultete |
| Vanessa Šuler, članica študentskega sveta absolventov/ članica študentskega sveta fakultete |
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| Doktorski | Mihaela Franjić, predsednica študentskega sveta doktorskih študentov/član študentskega sveta fakultete |
The Student Council comprises chairs of each year group and one member of each year group council, and one member of the graduand and postgraduate student councils, elected from among its members. The mandate of members of the Faculty’s Student Council and the mandate of students elected or appointed by the Student Council of the Faculty is one year.
All other members of the year group without the right to vote constitute the student co-council. The Student Vice-Dean is a member of the Student Council by virtue of their position.
Activities of the FT UM Student Council
The FT UM Student Council is also responsible for the faculty’s social life. It organises and supports a number of student events and activities, such as:
the Fresher’s Ball,
trip to Novi Sad (Serbia),
participation in the International Congress of Students of Tourism and Hospitality,
Health week,
Charity in December,
Pre-exam picnic,
trip to the “Turizmijada” student congress in Budva (Montenegro),
trivia nights, film events, etc.
tutoring and demonstrating
Tutoring
Tutoring is a system of student assistance whose purpose is to guide, orient, motivate and help students acquire the knowledge, competences and skills they need to achieve academic and personal success. Younger students can get advice and support from their more experienced peers. For more information, contact the Student Council at studentskisvet.ft@student.um.si.
The purpose of the tutoring system is to:
The purpose of the tutoring system is to:
facilitate students’ integration into the faculty and university environment;
provide study guidance to students and advise them on general study-related issues;
build the relationship between students, teachers and the faculty on the values of humanism and partnership to achieve academic goals;
improve study performance, increase the rate of student progression, and improve the quality of studies;
provide study assistance to students with special needs;
stimulate students to study more;
increase students’ responsiveness and participation in the study process;
strengthen the sense of belonging to the faculty;
encourage students to take part in extracurricular activities.
Teacher tutoring is a form of tutoring activity in which tutor teachers advise and assist students regarding their studies, choice of study path, and resolution of other issues related to FT and UM.
Tutors in the current academic year:
| Student tutor coordinator | Vedad Abdagić | vedad.abdagic@student.um.si |
| Student tutors for English programmes | Anshul Nicholas Lewis | anshul@student.um.si |
| Stanislava Kolesnikova | stanislava.kolesniko@student.um.si | |
| Elizaveta Buvaeva | elizaveta.buvaeva@student.um.si | |
| Student tutors | Anja Raićević | anja.raicevic@student.um.si |
| Grbac Lea | lea.grbac@student.um.si | |
| Teacher tutor coordinator | Lect. Dr Biljana Božinovski | biljana.bozinovski@um.si |
| Teacher tutor | Assoc. Prof. Dr Jasna Potočnik Topler | jasna.potocnik1@um.si |
| Teacher tutor | Assist. Mihaela Franjić | mihaela.franjic1@um.si |
Stanislava Kolesnikova
stanislava.kolesniko@student.um.si
Anshul Nicholas Lewis
anshul@student.um.si
Elizaveta Buvaeva
elizaveta.buvaeva@student.um.si
Fidha Moothedath
fidha.moothedath@student.um.si
Lect. Dr Biljana Božinovski
biljana.bozinovski@um.si
Assoc. Prof. Dr Jasna Potočnik Topler
jasna.potocnik1@um.si
Assist. Mihaela Franjić
mihaela.franjic1@um.si
RULES ON TUTORING AT ft um
Demonstrating
The primary role of student demonstrators is to collaborate and assist in the teaching work of their mentors. Student demonstrators may also help teaching assistants and teachers by preparing tutorial and lecture materials or performing other routine tasks.
The main purpose of this role is to help students gain experience in research and teaching work and to strengthen collaboration between students and teachers/teaching assistants. More information is available in the Rules on Student Demonstrating at FT UM.
| Student demonstrator | Course, Instructor |
|---|---|
RULES ON STUDENT DEMONSTRATORS
career centre
The University of Maribor Career Centre offers various activities for students, graduates and employers, such as individual and group guidance sessions on academic career development, learning, writing a CV, or preparing for a job interview.
The Career Centre organises lectures, seminars, workshops, round-table discussions and other meetings, as well as larger events like the Career Market. It also provides information to students about vacancies, work placements, and employment opportunities.
More information at the following links:
career centre UM
alumni
Dear graduates and final year students,
We hope that we can continue working with you after you have graduated. We invite you to join the Faculty of Tourism Alumni Club, which encourages networking between students of different generations and helps establish links between graduates, tourism experts and professionals, and the Faculty of Tourism. You are the ones who will shape the future of tourism with your knowledge – and you can participate in the further development of the faculty and its study programmes.
We want you to share your stories and achievements with us! Fill in the registration form and become a member of the University of Maribor Alumni Network. Membership allows you to participate in the activities of the Club and use the e-mail address ime.priimek@student.um.si and the webmail inbox at https://mail.student.um.si.
You can submit the registration form through the AIPS portal.
AIPS
e-mail student UM
We encourage members of the Alumni Club to follow the news on the Faculty of Tourism website and social networks, and to attend events and workshops at the faculty during the academic year. Members will also receive invitations to various social events for Faculty of Tourism graduates.
For more information, visit the UM Alumni page.
ALUMNI UM
My studies at the FT UM taught me about the importance of responsible and sustainable management and planning of tourist destinations. I think that the faculty is highly qualified to teach in the area of green and environmentally-friendly tourism and has outstanding experts, while Slovenia is the best place to see the results of such organising and efforts.
I would like to use what I have learned at FT UM to help improve results in this area in Serbia and to increase awareness of the importance of this approach among young people, especially those who want to be actively involved in tourism.
Collaboration with professors and teaching assistants (participation in international conferences) was also important for my subsequent academic work. They offered me several opportunities to write research papers on tourism which were received with acclaim.
My studies at the FT UM significantly contributed to the decision to establish my own company Posluj EKO. I gained the necessary knowledge from numerous lecturers, whose teaching is professional and up-to-date, and with this knowledge I achieved my vision of working in the tourism sector.
Above all, I am grateful for the knowledge I gained on sustainable business and methods of achieving it, which was the research subject for my master’s thesis. Based on this knowledge, I now support and advise tourism providers in their transition to environmentally friendly business practices and in obtaining environmental labels and other certificates.
In addition to the foundations, my studies gave me an insight into specific topics and equipped me with knowledge related to establishing startups. I commend the teachers, not only for their professionalism, but for their student-oriented approach, as well as flexibility and patience which are particularly important in today’s world.
Studying at the FT UM helped me understand, both in practice and theory, the importance of tourism.
The experience teachers brought to the classroom, linked to theory and enabled us to try out in practical training were the best I could have received.
Google appreciates the diverse knowledge I gained in education and the fact that it encompasses both knowledge from books and that from practical experience.