Erasmus guide University of Primorska
Courses, housing, visa, campus life and exchange basics for studying at University of Primorska in Koper, Slovenia.
Study abroad at University of Primorska: overview
Study abroad at University of Primorska makes sense when the academic fit is stronger than the destination brand alone and you are honest about everyday logistics. The University of Primorska (Univerza na Primorskem), founded in 2003, is Slovenia's coastal public university, headquartered in Koper with faculties along the Slovenian Istria coast. Useful proof points: Approx. 6,000 students; Smaller coastal university with international programmes and Adriatic-region links.; Management and economics, Tourism studies, Humanities (Mediterranean and heritage studies). Before choosing, confirm teaching language, faculty seats and housing near the campus.
Enrollment
Approx. 6,000 students
International Mix
Smaller coastal university with international programmes and Adriatic-region links.
Why students choose it
Best for students who want Management and economics, Tourism studies, Humanities (Mediterranean and heritage studies) and are willing to check language, seats, campus rules and housing before choosing.
Language of instruction: Slovenian for most programmes; English-taught exchange courses mainly at the Faculty of Management Koper and the Faculty of Tourism Studies Portorož
Exchange & application at University of Primorska
Start with home-university nomination, then application, Learning Agreement, insurance and course approval. At University of Primorska, rules can sit at faculty level, so do not promise yourself courses before they are validated.
✅Requirements
Students normally need a partner-university nomination, the exchange application, a learning agreement, housing and student-card forms, and a valid passport/ID. Non-EU students also need the documents for a Slovenian temporary residence permit.
📨Nomination Process
Your home university must nominate you to UP before the nomination deadline.
🛂Visa Support
EU/EEA/Swiss students need no visa (register residence if staying over 90 days). Non-EU students apply for a Slovenian temporary residence permit for studies; UP issues the acceptance letter required.
🧭Orientation Week
🗓️Deadlines by intake
| Intake | Nomination deadline | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn / Winter semester | Before 15 July — confirm with the IRO | 15 July |
| Spring / Summer semester | Before 30 November — confirm with the IRO | 30 November |
Arrival Checklist
- Submit the housing request form with your application — coastal demand is high in summer.
- Prepare a private-room backup before arrival.
- Register for the subsidised student-meal (boni) scheme once enrolled.
- Non-EU students: start the temporary residence permit 3–6 months ahead.
Academics & courses at University of Primorska
Academics combine credits, exam calendars and faculty-level rules. Check prerequisites, the real teaching language of each course and whether course lists can change before enrolment.
📝Course Registration
Build a learning agreement from the faculty catalogues; English-taught options are mainly at the Faculty of Management (Koper) and Faculty of Tourism Studies (Portorož), so prepare backups.
🎓Credit System
ECTS
💯Grading System
Slovenian 6–10 scale: 6 is the minimum pass and 10 the top mark; pass/fail and distinction marks also used.
✍️Exam Culture
Exchange students sit exams in official sessions; confirm exam dates with the host faculty before booking travel.
📚Library Access
Library, digital resources and study spaces become available after activating the university account.
Tuition & fees at University of Primorska
For exchange, separate home tuition, local admin fees, insurance and living costs. Full-degree tuition is a different category and must be checked on the official fee page.
| Student Type | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EXCHANGE | EUR 0 host tuition | Incoming Erasmus+ and bilateral exchange students pay NO tuition at the University of Primorska — you keep paying any fees only at your home university. Livi… |
| Full degree student | EUR 2000-6000/year | Full-degree tuition applies mainly to non-EU students and varies by faculty and programme (roughly EUR 2,000–6,000/year). EU/EEA citizens and students from M… |
EUR 0 host tuition
Incoming Erasmus+ and bilateral exchange students pay NO tuition at the University of Primorska — you keep paying any fees only at your home university. Livi…
EUR 2000-6000/year
Full-degree tuition applies mainly to non-EU students and varies by faculty and programme (roughly EUR 2,000–6,000/year). EU/EEA citizens and students from M…
Fees change annually — verify current rates on the official exchange office page
Student housing at University of Primorska
Housing near University of Primorska should move in parallel with the application. Compare residence, private room, transport route and contract terms before arrival.
Full housing guide
Find housing in Koper
Official contacts, student residences, private platforms, tips & red flags.
Insurance & campus support at University of Primorska
Use the international office, faculty coordinator, library, wellbeing services and student groups from week one. Asking early prevents small admin mistakes from becoming blockers.
🛡️Mandatory Insurance
Yes — EU: EHIC; non-EU: private or equivalent insurance valid in Slovenia.
🇪🇺EHIC Accepted
Yes
🏥Campus Clinic
No single campus clinic; students register with a local GP and use Koper's health centre, with the Izola general hospital serving the coast.
🧠Mental Health
Counselling and psychological support available through university and student services.
EHIC
Home-country dependent
Covers medically necessary public care for EU/EEA/Swiss students.
Private / international student insurance
Varies
Required for non-EU students; should cover hospitalisation and repatriation.
Campus services
International Relations Office (IRO)
Support for incoming exchange students within Erasmus+ and other mobility schemes (primorska.exchange@upr.si).
Welcome portal for incoming students
Practical guidance on application, housing, transport and arrival.
Subsidised student meals (boni)
Access to the national subsidised meal scheme at partner restaurants once enrolled.
Student life at University of Primorska
Student life depends on repeatable routines: associations, sport, ESN or faculty groups. Do not wait for the campus to do all the work; join repeated channels early.
Student Clubs
- Faculty student councils and societies across the coastal faculties.
Buddy Program
ESN UP buddy system pairs incoming students with locals.
Sports & Recreation
- University sports plus sea swimming, sailing and coastal cycling.
Public Groups & Communities
ESN UP — orientation, trips and onboarding.
UP welcome channels — semester-specific information.
Faculty exchange groups — confirm with your host faculty.
Your First 2 Weeks
- Confirm housing — residence or verified private room.
- Register for boni meals and check coastal bus passes.
- Join ESN UP and confirm your course list and exam dates.
Key exchange dates at University of Primorska
The critical dates are nomination, application, fee or registration steps, course selection, housing, arrival and exams. Keep resit periods visible before booking return travel.
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Application deadline (Autumn/Winter)
15 July
Complete the application after your home university nominates you.
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Application deadline (Spring/Summer)
30 November
Same flow as the autumn intake.
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3
Orientation & welcome week
Late September (winter) or mid-February (summer)
ESN and faculty orientation and registration.
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Exam periods
January–February and June–July, with autumn resits
Confirm exam dates before booking travel.
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