travel information

how to get there

AIR: The nearest airport to Ljubljana is Airport Ljubljana - Brnik and is 25km from Ljubljana city centre. Other close airports are Maribor (Slovenia), Ronchi (Trieste, Italy), Marco Polo (Venice, Italy), Klagenfurt (Austria) and Zagreb (Croatia). The cheapest way to reach Ljubljana from these airports is by train.

RAIL: Ljubljana has good railway links with all large European cities. The railway station is located in the centre of Ljubljana. Train travel within Slovenia is convenient and inexpensive. For more information please visit www.slo-zeleznice.si.

BUS: The bus station is located in the centre of the city. Major transport companies offer students discounts of up to 22%. For more information, please visit www.ap-lj.si.

CAR: Travelling by car can be the most convenient way to reach Slovenia from neighbouring countries. The Faculty of Social Sciences has a garage available for public parking. However, finding a parking spot in the city centre can prove difficult.

other practical information

First Residence Permit: Any citizen from a European Union state can enter the Republic of Slovenia with a valid identity card or a valid passport, without a visa or residential permit. A student from a non-EU member country must submit an application for their First Residence Permit at the nearest diplomatic or consular representative office (DCRO) of the Republic of Slovenia. Once your registration has been confirmed, please contact Ivana Tubic Pavela for further information.

Health Insurance: Foreign students from EU member countries and countries of the European economic region should have the E128/ E111 form or E-card. Foreign students from non-EU member countries can obtain the health insurance certificate from the body responsible for health insurance in their home country.