FURTHER INFORMATION AND CONTACT

University of Ljubljana, Faculty of LawPoljanski nasip 2SI-1000 LjubljanaSloveniaW: www.pf.uni-lj.si

Erasmus CoordinatorAsst. Prof. Luka Tičar, PhDT: +386 1 420 31 13F: +386 1 420 32 89E: erasmus@pf.uni-lj.si W: www.pf.uni-lj.si/en/international-program/llp-erasmus

International Relations Offi ceDarja Rabzelj, MScT: +386 1 420 32 23F: +386 1 420 32 89E: darja.rabzelj@pf.uni-lj.si

USEFUL INFORMATION

LanguageThe language of instruction at the University of Ljubljana is predominantly Slovene. The Faculty of Law also off ers courses for exchange students in English.

Exchange students are off ered a Slovene language course before starting the winter or summer semester.

AccommodationThe University of Ljubljana’s International Offi ce will try to help you fi nd suitable accommodation for the period of your stay in Ljubljana. There are two possibilities: private accommodation and student dormitories.

All rooms in student dormitories are double rooms. Rooms are given to students on a “fi rst come fi rst serve” basis. Internet access is available.

Cost of livingYou will need approximately EUR 450 a month to cover all your basic living costs. Exactly how much you spend will depend on your lifestyle, but this fi gure takes into account all costs including accommodation, food, public transport, and books.

Currency The offi cial currency in Slovenia is the euro.

Good schools, like good societies and good families, celebrate and cherish diversity. (Deborah Meier)

INFORMATION FOR

INCOMING ERASMUS

AND INTERNATIONAL

STUDENTS

University of LjubljanaFaculty of Law

Operation is co-fi nanced by the European Union through the European Social Fund and the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport. The operation is performed under the Operational Programme for Human Resource Development for the period 2007-2013, development priority 3: “Human resource development and lifelong learning” policy priority 3.3 “Quality, competitiveness and responsiveness of higher education”.

THE UNIVERSITY OF LJUBLJANA

The University of Ljubljana is an institution with a rich tradition. With its nearly 45,000 undergraduate and graduate students participating in over 300 undergraduate and graduate programs, it ranks among the largest universities in Europe. A total of 23 faculties and 3 art academies employ approximately 5,800 full-time university teachers, researchers and administrative staff .

The University of Ljubljana was established in 1919 and has its seat in the capital of Slovenia. Students account for almost 20% of the population of Ljubljana, giving the city a youthful and lively character.

The University is located in the centre of Ljubljana, where the central university building and the majority of its departments are located.

Deadlines for Erasmus Applications15 May Winter semester or the full academic year15 November Summer semester

Academic CalendarWinter Semester October–January Summer Semester February–June Winter examination period JanuarySummer examination period JuneAutumn examination period end of August–middle of September

Contact informationInternational Relations Offi ceT: +386 1 241 85 92F: +386 1 241 85 93E: intern.offi ce@uni-lj.si W: www.uni-lj.si

FACULTY OF LAW IN BRIEF

The Faculty of Law in Ljubljana is the oldest and the largest law faculty in Slovenia. It off ers its students an intellectually exciting learning environment with high academic standards. The faculty promotes both legal knowledge and critical thought.

The Faculty of Law is housed in a renovated facility and provides a distinguished and creative academic setting. The study is organized in line with the principles of the Bologna reform. Consequently, we provide Bologna type study programmes (4 + 1 + 3 structure) in all three cycles education at all levels (bachelor, master’s, doctoral).

Library

The Faculty of Law library dates back to 1920. Today, it is a modern university library open to the public. The entire library collection encompasses more than 140,000 items. The library is subscribed to more than 300 international and Slovene periodicals and provides access to a variety of electronic databases. The large and well-lit reading area, where also various lectures and workshops in the fi elds of legal research and writing are organized, provides the necessary space for approximately 200 students.

Due to its extensive collection of books, journals, online information sources and activities, the library is able to carry out successfully its mission of being a house of learning.

COURSES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Altogether there are about 1,500 students at the Faculty of Law. Every year almost 300 new students begin their law studies at the Faculty. Annually the Faculty receives about 70–80 exchange students, who spend one or two semesters in Ljubljana, through the Erasmus+, Erasmus Mundus, and CEEPUS programs and bilateral exchange agreements.

In order to attract a high number of foreign students and further strengthen its international ties, the Faculty of Law in Ljubljana has introduced courses especially designed for exchange students. The faculty off ers 21 such courses that are given either in the winter or summer semester. These courses are conducted in English.

List of courses available to exchange students:*

Course Title EctsAn Outline of Slovene Legal History 6Civil Medical Law 6Diplomatic and Consular Law 6Economics of Transition in South Eastern Europe 6European Constitutional Law 6International Humanitarian Law 6International Labour Law 6International and European Social Security Law 6Roman Law 6English Legal Terminology 6Comparative Family Law 6European Civil Procedure 6European Human Rights Law 6European Private Law 6International Criminal Law 6International Organizations 6Law of International Trade 6Law of the Sea 6Public Services in EU Law 6Judicial Remedies in the EU 6Internal Market of the European Union 6

* A few changes in the list are made from one year to the next, so please visit our website for the most current list of the available courses.