University of Ljubljana is the oldest and largest higher education and scientific research institution in Slovenia, founded in 1919. It has more than 40.000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and employs approximately 5.600 higher education teachers, researchers, assistants and administrative staff in 23 faculties and three arts academies.

The University of Ljubljana is renowned for its quality social and natural sciences and technical study programmes, structured in accordance with the Bologna Declaration. Their projects keep pace with the latest developments in the areas of arts, sciences and technology at home and abroad.

The University of Ljubljana is listed amongst the top 500 universities in the world according to the ARWU Shanghai, Times THES-QS and WEBOMETRICS rankings.

The University takes a central pedagogical position by performing public services in the areas of special social importance which ensure the preservation of the national identity.