Mobility specification

Country:Slovenia

Institution:University of Ljubljana

City:Ljubljana

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2024/2025

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Economics and Administration

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?they have tons

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?Many subjects are shared with local students, so you get to connect with them too. So-called module courses exist, which usually last only a week or two, and the exam takes place right after it ends; however, as the name suggests, you attend them more often than a regular course. What is different from MUNI ECON is that there are breaks in the middle of the lectures. And I also noticed a significant emphasis on open-question exams.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?There are orientation days at the beginning of the semester, or you can attend a beginner Slovene language course even prior to that. There is also a faculty-organised buddy system, which is amazing and helps you connect with both Erasmus and local students as they organise various fun activities.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:18000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Only the residence permit at the beginning of the stay cost over 20 euros, otherwise no unexpected expenses.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Get discount cards for the stores you would like to go to, they make a big difference (also the price differences between stores can be quite significant, so it can be more worth it to go a bit farther to a cheaper store like Lidl for example). On some days there are different discount coupons in Mercator and Spar (like 25% discount on one item for example), so that can also help. The city has also an amazing bycicle infrastructure and a YEARLY pass for a local shared bikes system is only around 3,5 euros. And it is usually even faster than the buses. Also there is the so-called Boni system, which heavily subsidises meals in basically every restaurant across Ljubljana (and on a smaller scale across the country too), and there are also places where you can get for example a pizza slice for free (the number of Boni's is limited to how many working days there are in the month).

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Trains https://potniski.sz.si/en/ Buses https://www.ap-ljubljana.si/en For local transport Google Maps are the best.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?yes

How do you rate the availability of healthcare?mostly fine

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?The Ljubljana castle, Trojmostovje, and definitely trying the legendary Olimpija Burek

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Lake Bled, Triglav national park, Škocjan caves, Postojna Cave, Piran, Maribor...

Share your best experience:Connecting with locals and getting to enjoy the Ljubljana student experience.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Train

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Depends on your accomodation and its equipment.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?The best decision of my life.