Slovenia offers medical studies at the University of Ljubljana and at the University of Maribor. Blending Central European history with medical training, studying medicine in Slovenia can be a distinctive experience. Ljubljana offers a student setting in an EU member state. In this article, we will take a look at the best medical schools in Lithuania.
How much does medical school cost in Slovenia?
At the University of Ljubljana Faculty of Medicine, the 2026/2027 tuition fee for the Medicine single-cycle master’s program is €15,000 per year, or €90,000 for the full six-year program, for students who are required to pay tuition. Students from Slovenia, EU countries, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and certain countries with bilateral agreements, as well as some other eligible groups, may be exempt from tuition for full-time bachelor’s and master’s studies. Applicants should always confirm their fee status with the university before applying.
How long will it take to study medicine in Slovenia?
The Medicine program at the University of Ljubljana is a six-year single-cycle master’s program worth 360 ECTS credits.
Top Medical Schools in Slovenia
1. University of Ljubljana Faculty of Medicine
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ljubljana is one of the founding members of the university and the oldest higher education and scientific research institution in medicine, dental medicine, and biomedical sciences in Slovenia. Teaching and research take place across departments, institutes, and research centers, supporting clinical, pre-clinical, and scientific work.
The Medicine and Dental Medicine programs are taught exclusively in Slovenian. Applicants must prove Slovenian language knowledge at CEFR B2 level or higher when applying.
The faculty has Erasmus+ bilateral agreements with several European partner universities in Medicine and Dental Medicine. It also offers Dental Medicine as a six-year, 360-ECTS single-cycle master’s program and participates in doctoral study, including the interdisciplinary Biomedicine doctoral program.
2. University of Maribor Faculty of Medicine
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Maribor is part of Slovenia’s second-largest and second-oldest university. Located in Maribor, the faculty provides medical education and research in a university setting connected to the health needs of northeastern Slovenia.
Its General Medicine program is a six-year, 360-ECTS uniform master’s study program that leads to the professional title of Doctor of Medicine, or M.D. The program is designed to prepare students for independent work as doctors, combining medical theory, clinical skills, practical training, and professional ethics.
The General Medicine program requires Slovenian language knowledge at CEFR C2 level. The faculty also offers Dental Medicine as a six-year, 360-ECTS uniform master’s program, while postgraduate study is available through the Biomedical Technology doctoral program.
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