Detailed introduction of University of Nova Gorica:

Introduction

The University of Nova Gorica is a well-known university in Slovenia, known for its independence, research orientation and student-friendliness. It is committed to establishing a harmonious relationship between students and researchers to create knowledge and pass on knowledge to the younger generation and the business environment.

Overview

Students and faculty: There are about 2,000 students in 2024, including 221 international students, accounting for about 11%. The total number of faculty members is 126, of which 37% are international.

Course settings: undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs are offered in the fields of humanities, social sciences and management, natural sciences and mathematics, engineering, art, etc.

History and establishment time

In 1995, the Faculty of Environmental Sciences was jointly established by the City of Nova Gorica and the Jožef Stefan Institute. In March 2006, the former Nova Gorica Institute of Technology was renamed the University of Nova Gorica.

School strength

Academic ranking: Ranked 75th in the European University Rankings - Southern Europe in 2025. In 2024, it ranks 4484th in the world and 4th in Slovenia. It has certain ranking performance in many disciplines such as engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.

Research achievements: It has many research institutes and centers, such as the Center for Astrophysics and Cosmology, the Center for Atmospheric Research, etc., with remarkable research results, published a large number of academic publications and obtained many citations.

Teaching innovation: It adopts innovative teaching methods in Slovenian and English, and is committed to developing excellent teaching in modern learning programs, providing high-quality education for domestic and foreign students, and ensuring high employment rates for students.

Institutional nature

Private non-profit university.

Educational philosophy

Aims to become a research-oriented, international university, a driving force for regional and broader social development. Emphasize the harmonious relationship between students and researchers, and through providing a creative environment, enable knowledge to be passed on and applied, and cultivate students to achieve top achievements in cutting-edge fields such as science, technology and art.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: Environmental and life science laboratories, quantum optics laboratories, organic matter physics laboratories, materials research laboratories, wine research centers, etc.

Key disciplines: Engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, computer science, humanities and social sciences, etc. have outstanding research and teaching strengths, and have certain academic influence and scientific research results in their respective fields.

Department

The school has 7 colleges and 10 research institutes, as follows:

Graduate School: Responsible for graduate education and related academic research.

College of Viticulture and Enology: Focuses on teaching and research in related majors such as grape cultivation and winemaking.

College of Science: Covers professional courses in natural sciences such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.

College of Engineering and Management: Provides education in engineering and management related majors, and cultivates professional talents in engineering technology and management.

College of Environmental Sciences: Dedicated to teaching and scientific research in majors related to environmental science and environmental protection.

College of Humanities: including language, history, culture, philosophy and other humanities fields.

College of Arts: cultivating professionals in artistic creation, design, performance and other fields.

Ranking

Ranked 75th in the European University Rankings - Southern Europe in 2025.

Ranked 4484th in the world in 2024 and 4th in Slovenia.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Undergraduate tuition fees are at least US$3,240 per year for local Slovenian students and at least US$3,024 per year for international students; Master's tuition fees are at least US$3,240 per year for local students and at least US$3,024 per year for international students; Doctoral tuition fees are US$4,320 per year.

Scholarships: The school offers a variety of scholarships to help students reduce their financial burden. For specific information, please check the school's official website.

Campus environment

Geographic location: The main campus is located in Nova Gorica, Ajdovščina and Vipava in Slovenia. The campus is located at the junction of the city and the suburbs, with a beautiful natural environment around it. At the same time, students can easily enjoy the city's entertainment facilities, such as shopping malls, restaurants and cinemas.

Teaching facilities: There is a scientific library with a rich collection of books on campus, which provides good material support for students' study and research. In addition, it is equipped with complete sports facilities, such as sports fields, and there are various sports clubs for students to participate in.