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Study in Slovenia
A Central European option with affordable tuition and living costs. Here is how Bangladeshi students apply.
At a glance
| Permit you need | A temporary residence permit for study, applied for at a Slovenian embassy or consulate abroad. |
|---|---|
| How you apply to university | Online through the eVŠ portal. Recognition of your education is part of the same application. |
| When calls open | Bachelor’s: by early February. Master’s: usually March, at the latest early June. |
| Tuition (non-EU) | Bachelor’s €2,000 to €11,000, master’s €2,000 to €15,000 per year, depending on the programme. |
| Money to show | Currently €507.43 per month. |
| Permit fee | €102 at a Slovenian embassy abroad. |
| Permit processing | Up to six months. Apply three to six months before you plan to arrive. |
| Work while studying | Allowed through the student service or with a job, while your permit is valid. |
| After graduation | A 9-month job-seeker permit, or a switch to a work-based permit. |
Rules, fees and amounts change. We confirm the latest official figures with you before you apply.
Who can apply
- Admission to an accredited Slovenian institution through its call for enrolment.
- Education documents legalised and translated, with recognition through eVŠ.
- A police clearance certificate under 3 months old, with an apostille.
- Health insurance and proof of funds.
Bangladeshi citizens need a visa to enter Slovenia, and the first permit must be applied for at a Slovenian embassy or consulate. Other EU countries’ embassies cannot accept it.
Money you need
- Funds to show: currently €507.43 per month.
- Show long-term savings or regular income. Sudden bank transfers are not always accepted.
- Parents’ support: a parents’ statement with a birth certificate on an international form, not older than 3 months.
- Living costs (approx.): student dormitory from about €100 to €250 a month depending on the city.
- Translations: documents must be translated into Slovene by a court-appointed translator.
Step by step
Choose a programme
Check that you can really study in its language, and the tuition.
Read the call for enrolment
Note deadlines, tests and language requirements.
Prepare and legalise documents
Start immediately; translations take time.
Apply on eVŠ
With recognition of your education, before the deadline.
Get admitted
And receive your certificate of enrolment.
Submit your permit application
At a Slovenian embassy or consulate, 3 to 6 months before arrival.
Collect your permit and travel
Within the deadline in your notice.
Register your address
At the administrative unit within 3 days of arrival, to be safe.
Document checklist
The core documents. Your embassy or university may ask for more, and we check your full list with you.
- Application form 8/1
- Biometric photo (3.5 × 4.5 cm)
- Passport (valid 3+ months beyond your stay)
- Health insurance
- Police clearance (under 3 months, apostilled)
- Certificate of enrolment
- Proof of funds
- Fee receipt
- Slovene translations by a court-appointed translator
Work and after graduation
- Work through the student service or a job while your study permit is valid.
- Your permit is valid for up to one year at a time and is extended every year. Apply from 3 months before it expires.
- After graduating: a 9-month job-seeker permit (no work allowed on it), or a new permit once you have a job.
- Permanent residence is possible after five years of legal residence; time on a study permit counts as half.
Common mistakes
- Police clearance older than 3 months, or without an apostille.
- Missing Slovene translations.
- Sudden deposits in your bank account.
- Applying at another EU country’s embassy.
- Applying too late. The permit can take up to six months.
- Registering your address late after arrival.
We will never promise you a visa or a decision date. What we promise is a complete, carefully checked file.
Questions students ask
Where do I apply for the permit?
At a Slovenian diplomatic mission or consular post abroad.
How much money do I need to show?
Currently €507.43 per month.
Can I appeal a visa refusal?
Yes, in writing in Slovene within 8 days, with a €153 fee. It takes time, so get it right the first time.