University of Maribor

Maribor, Slovenia World Rank #1281

Updated May 2026

Overview

English Name: University of Maribor
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
World Rank: #1281
Rank in Slovenia: #2
University of Maribor principal campus

University of Maribor runs as a public institution in Maribor, Slovenia. The institution functions as a higher-education provider within Slovenia's higher-education sector.

University of Maribor delivers higher education across multiple qualification levels through numerous faculties and schools. The institution offers a catalogue of active programmes for prospective students.

University of Maribor's standing — captured by #1281 globally and #2 within Slovenia — places it within Slovenia's academic hierarchy. The institution participates in Slovenia's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Need to mail, call, or visit University of Maribor? Address, phone, and digital contact options below. Religious and cultural accommodation queries route through specific student services.

Address: Slomškov trg 15
Postal Code: 2000
Phone: +386 2 23 55 280
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Academic Details

University of Maribor's student body, faculty composition, and recognition framework are summarised below. Use this section to gauge institutional weight before drilling into specific programmes.

Academic Year: October to September (October-January; February-September)
Accrediting Agency: NAKVIS (National Agency for Quality in Higher Education of Slovenia)
Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (matura), or recognized foreign equivalent (Mednarodna matura)

Degrees

Degrees offered at University of Maribor, organised by academic level for easy browsing. Levels generally follow international qualification frameworks and inform how credits transfer to other systems.

Diploma & Certificate 61 programs

Diploma and certificate routes deliver focused, applied training for fast entry into skilled occupations.

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agriculture
  • Art Education
  • Art History
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Behavioural Sciences
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Cognitive Sciences
  • Commercial Law
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Engineering
  • Criminal Law
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational Sciences
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • European Union Law
  • Food Technology
  • Geography
  • Geography (Human)
  • German
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Hungarian
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Labour Law
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Modern Languages
  • Music Education
  • Natural Sciences
  • Neurosciences
  • Pedagogy
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Preschool Education
  • Primary Education
  • Slavic Languages
  • Sociology
  • Teacher Training
  • Textile Technology
  • Tourism
  • Transport Engineering
  • Transport Management

Faculties & Divisions

Find which faculty at University of Maribor covers your subject area. Cross-listed subjects (taught across multiple faculties) require checking which faculty owns the credentialing for your degree.

Agriculture and Life Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Food Science

Common Career Paths

  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Agronomist
  • Farm Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Arts (Faculty) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Eastern European Studies
  • Germanic Studies
  • History
  • Native Language
  • Philosophy
  • Sociology
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry

Common Career Paths

  • Process Engineer
  • Plant Manager
  • Materials Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Architecture (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture
  • Civil Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Transport Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Civil Engineer
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Structural Engineer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Criminal Justice and Security (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Criminal Law
Economics and Business (Faculty) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Business and Commerce
  • Economics

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Education (Faculty) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
  • Educational Sciences
  • Primary Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Media Studies

Common Career Paths

  • Electrical Engineer
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Automation Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Energy Technology (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Energy Engineering
Health Sciences (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Health Sciences
  • Nursing

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Law (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Commercial Law
  • Human Resources
  • Labour Law
  • Law

Common Career Paths

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Compliance Officer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Logistics (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Transport Management
Mechanical Engineering (Faculty) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Machine Building
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Power Engineering
  • Production Engineering
  • Textile Design

Common Career Paths

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Medicine (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Medicine

Common Career Paths

  • Physician
  • Medical Researcher
  • Clinical Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Natural Sciences and Mathematics (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Ecology
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Physics
  • Technology Education

Common Career Paths

  • Data Analyst
  • Statistician
  • Actuary

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Organizational Sciences (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Educational Administration
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Tourism (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Tourism

Common Career Paths

  • Tour Operator
  • Hospitality Manager
  • Travel Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Search and filter University of Maribor's available programmes by degree level. The list reflects the institution's current catalogue and may not include programmes that are paused or pending approval.

169 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Slovenia

Bachelor's Degree 75 programmes

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Business Taxation
Accounting

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Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Financial Control
Accounting

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Bachelor's Degree in AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Agribusiness

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Bachelor's Degree in AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

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Bachelor's Degree in AGRONOMY - ORNAMENTALS, VEGETABLES AND FIELD CROPS
Horticulture and Crop Science

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Bachelor's Degree in ANIMAL SCIENCE
Animal Science

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Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
Architecture

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Bachelor's Degree in Art History
Art History

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Bachelor's Degree in Biology
Biological Sciences

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Bachelor's Degree in BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Agriculture

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Master's Degree 73 programmes

Master's Degree in Accounting
Accounting

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Master's Degree in Advanced Engineering Materials
Materials Science

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Master's Degree in AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
Agribusiness

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Master's Degree in AGRICULTURE
Agriculture

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Master's Degree in Bioinformatics
Computer Science & IT

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Master's Degree in Biology and Ecology with Nature Protection
Biological Sciences

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Master's Degree in Business Administration
Business Administration

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Master's Degree in Business Economics
Economics

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Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering

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Master's Degree in Chemistry
Chemistry

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Doctorate 21 programmes

Doctorate in AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
Agribusiness

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Doctorate in AGRICULTURE
Agriculture

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Doctorate in Biomedical Technology
Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences

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Doctorate in COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATICS
Information Systems & Technology

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Doctorate in Contemporary Tourism Studies
Tourism & Leisure

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Doctoral Energy Technology
Energy Engineering

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Doctoral Programme in Economic and Business Sciences
Economics

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Doctorate in Ecological Sciences
Ecology & Conservation

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Doctorate in ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Electrical Engineering

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How to apply to University of Maribor

The standard application path for University of Maribor, broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Use the programme finder to browse University of Maribor's 169 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Programme-level requirements at University of Maribor typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Submit via the institution

    University of Maribor processes applications through www.um.si. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +386 2 23 55 280. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about University of Maribor

Common questions about University of Maribor answered concisely, with each answer grounded in the institution's published data.

Where can I find University of Maribor?

The institution is located in Maribor, Slovenia.

What is University of Maribor's control type?

University of Maribor is a public institution.

Where does University of Maribor stand in university rankings?

University of Maribor holds rank #1281 globally and #2 in Slovenia.

What qualification levels does University of Maribor offer?

Programmes at University of Maribor cover diploma and certificate programmes.

Is University of Maribor officially recognised?

Yes, University of Maribor is recognised by NAKVIS (National Agency for Quality in Higher Education of Slovenia).

Where can I learn more about University of Maribor?

You can find University of Maribor online at www.um.si.

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