About the Programme
In accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Slovenia, foreigners studying in Slovenia’s educational institutions, who practice or participate in the long-term international student exchange programmes in educational institutions of Slovenia, must obtain a residence permit for study purposes.
A holder of a ‘student’ residence permit has the following rights:
The right to reside in the Republic of Slovenia during the period, for which the residence permit is issued
The right of visa-free travel around the Schengen Area
The right to work officially in Slovenia (students can work from the first month of studying)
The right to participate in international exchange programmes, for example Erasmus+, and to undergo study placement in European companies.
The right to submit documents for obtaining necessary visas to visit other countries directly in Slovenia
After the successful completion of studies, students have the right to extend their residence permit in order to search for work
A holder of a ‘student’ residence permit has the following obligations:
A holder of a ‘student’ residence permit has to fulfil the purpose, for which the residence permit was issued, that is, to study. State bodies have the right to request from educational institutions information about the student’s attendance and progress. In case of any violations, the residence permit can be terminated ahead of time
Receive temporary registration at the place of residence
Have a valid insurance that covers medical care in Slovenia
The college and university students, as well as schoolchildren who visit the primary or secondary school in Slovenia, can apply for the Slovenian residence permit for study purposes.
Where to Submit Documents and
Receive a ‘Student’ Residence Permit?
Receive a ‘Student’ Residence Permit?
There are two ways for students to file documents and obtain a residence permit for study purposes:
To submit documents at the Embassy of Slovenia in the country of your permanent or temporary residence (given the availability of citizenship or residence permit at the current country of stay).
To submit documents and receive a residence permit directly in Slovenia. In order to implement this method, the student must have a corresponding visa if his or her citizenship does not allow visiting Slovenia in visa-free mode.
A residence permit for study purposes is issued for one year and can be extended every year subject to a successful transition to the next academic year.
To obtain a residence permit for study purposes, it is important to correctly prepare the entire package of documents. That is why the 2TM Company accompanies its clients in both variants of receiving a residence permit. Your manager will prepare and send you a list of necessary documents as well as check the completed package of documents for compliance with the requirements of the administrative bodies of Slovenia. When submitting documents in Slovenia, the manager will accompany you personally to the administrative authorities and answer the referent questions.
Stages of Cooperation with 2TM
Receiving a residence permit in Slovenia with our help is real! We have been working in this sphere since the foundation of our company and are recognized by experts in the field of international recruitment of students to Slovenian educational institutions from any country in the world. We speak seven languages!
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Primary consultation
We determine your interests and affordable education options for you.
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Conclusion of the contract and approval of study programmes
Depending on your interests, we will select a suitable study programme and educational institution, verify your chances of enrolling in each of the selected study programmes.
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Submission of applications and documents
We will help you prepare the right package of documents in accordance with the requirements of the selected educational institution for the current academic year. We will submit your documents to the selected educational institutions, track all terms and statuses, take on communication with educational institutions and enrol you in the study programme.
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Enrolment procedure and preparation for receiving a residence permit
To end the enrolment procedure, we will provide an agreement with the educational institution and explain its conditions, control the receipt of payment by given educational institution and receive confirmation of your enrolment.
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Submission of documents for a residence permit and control of the legal procedure
We will provide you with a relevant list of documents for obtaining a residence permit, help with translations and submit a full package of documents together with you. You can start studying while your case is still under consideration in the administrative unit. We will control the conduct of the residence permit issuance until you receive the ready residence permit card.
We will provide complex support from the first to the last stage in the procedure for enrolling and obtaining a residence permit.
FAQ
Are there any age restrictions for admission to the educational institutions of Slovenia?
For adults, there are no age restrictions for entering colleges, universities, and secondary schools in Slovenia. For students up to 18 years old, the educational route goes according to the state education system (9 years of primary school, 3–4 years of secondary school or gymnasium). Later, both local and foreign students can choose any available level of education according to the study progress they had in their country of residence.
If the student has a family, can he or she reunite it? If so, when and on what conditions?
Sure, the reunion programme is available to all foreigners legally residing in Slovenia, including students. For family reunion, the basic requirements are to live in the country for at least one year under any of the residence permit grounds, as well as to present sufficient financial security for all family members, including the student himself/herself. Both official salary and savings on the student’s personal bank account are considered. The student’s husband/wife and their minor children are subject to the reunion programme as well.
How many hours can students work?
Students have no restrictions on the hours of work. At the same time, their work should not interfere with the ground, under which they have entered the country, i.e. study. This is the main criterion for choosing the workload. Meanwhile, if students want to find a full rate, it is necessary to change the residence permit ground and apply for a residence permit for employment purposes.
Can I enter an educational institution if I already have a higher education?
Certainly, you can. You can always continue your studies according to the degree you already have, for example, under a Master’s or a PhD degree programme. You can also choose a new profession and receive the second or even the third diploma. For different steps of the educational system of Slovenia, you need to provide a different package of documents. This means that if you already have a higher education, but in a different area, then for entering a bachelor’s degree programme, you must provide a school certificate. In this case, your diploma is not needed. Write us to figure out what documents you need and for which educational stage.
I want to master a new profession, which definitely allows me to find a job later in Slovenia. Is it possible?
In Slovenia, there is a list of in-demand professions, for which the employment procedure is simplified. This means that any foreigner can enter into such a profession and get a work offer even during the studies. This list is changed every year as well as all study programmes. This is necessary for successful business mobility and the demand for graduates. So, any study programme, if it is launched for the new academic year, will be relevant for subsequent employment.
Is it possible to study at Slovenian universities if I do not know the Slovenian language at all?
You can enter most of the study programmes without knowledge of the language because Slovenian educational institutions basically do not impose requirements for passing the Slovenian language exam before admission. However, under such conditions, it will be difficult to study because you will lose part of the study material due to misunderstanding. No matter how easy the Slovenian language is for different language groups of foreigners, it is still better to master it at least at the basic level until the moment of your arrival and continue to learn it after your arrival to the country. We recommend passing at least 100 hours of language training and several blocks of language workshops. You can see the schedule of the language school courses on our website.
If I find a job, can I change a student residence permit to a work residence permit?
Yes, you can, and all our students do it. If you have a student residence permit, you can start working already while studying. More than that, you can already start looking for a full rate contract. As soon as the employer offers you a work contract for at least one year, you will need to receive the consent of the Employment Service for your employment, and then submit a full package of documents for receiving a residence permit under new grounds. You can start work only after receiving an updated residence permit card. We accompany the procedures for extending a residence permit with a change in the ground. We assist both the employer in compliance with the necessary procedures for the employment of a foreigner, and the employee in the extension/receipt of a work residence permit.
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