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About Novo mesto

Nestled among the hills of the Dolenjska region, less than an hour's drive by motorway from Ljubljana and Zagreb, and within two hours of both the sea and the Alps, lies the city of Novo mesto, embraced by the Krka River. The municipality has approximately 37,300 inhabitants, over 23,000 of whom reside in the town of Novo mesto, which serves as the municipal seat. Novo mesto is the seventh-largest town in Slovenia, and the Municipality of Novo mesto is one of the country's eleven urban municipalities.

Source: Fototeka Zavod Novo mesto

Novo mesto is the administrative, economic, ecclesiastical, cultural, educational, healthcare, and sports centre of Slovenia's Southeast Region. It is a vibrant hub of diverse activities whose significance extends well beyond the regional level. Source: Fototeka Zavod Novo mesto

The municipality is renowned for its highly successful pharmaceutical, automotive, construction, textile, and other industries, as it is home to major companies such as Krka, Revoz, Adria Mobil, and TPV. For this reason, Novo mesto is often referred to as "the export capital of Slovenia."

Its rich archaeological heritage has also earned Novo mesto the name "Novo mesto – the Town of Situlae."

Source: Fototeka Zavod Novo mesto

NOVO MESTO IN NUMBERS:

Name: Novo mesto, former name: Rudolfswerth
Founded: 7 April 1365
Founder: Rudolph IV von Habsburg
Area: 236 km2 (municipality); 30.3 km2 (town)
Forest area: 97.239 km²
Altitude: from 164 to 220 metres above sea level

Population: 37,280
Average age: 41.2 years

Nearby larger towns: Ljubljana (70 km), Celje (80 km); Zagreb (HR) (70 km)

Climate: moderate continental climate
Average temperature: January 1.3 °C; July 19.3 °C

More information about Novo mesto: https://eng.visitnovomesto.si/

Photo source: Fototeka Zavod Novo mesto

Why apply?

The University of Novo mesto values the contributions made by incoming staff members. Visiting international colleagues enrich international perspectives and broaden horizons within our community, working with us to promote internationalisation and to extend the impact of Erasmus+ values.

Professional development in an international work environment is invaluable for career advancement, and staff mobility opportunities make this possible. By hosting incoming staff members during their visit to UNM, we support them in their pursuit of the following objectives:

Learn and share new ideas, inspired by international perspectives;
Exchange expertise and best practices with UNM colleagues;
Develop life skills and explore new tools and technologies in their field(s);
Broaden their horizons and discover new approaches to teaching (for teaching mobilities);
Build a network of new international colleagues.

Application Procedure

The University of Novo mesto encourages international mobility of both academic and non-academic staff through the following activities:

Teaching for academic staff,
Training for academic and non-academic staff.

Once a year, in May, the University of Novo mesto organises the Erasmus+ Staff Week for staff members from foreign partner institutions.

Staff members interested in participating in an exchange at UNM during the Staff Week should contact the International Office at their home institution to verify whether an inter-institutional agreement exists in their subject area and whether funding is available for the visit.

If an inter-institutional agreement covering staff mobility is in place, the staff member may request nomination from their home institution for a staff visit. The nomination deadline is at least 30 days prior to the planned mobility.

Incoming teaching and training staff are required to submit their proposed curriculum (for teaching mobility) or work plan (for training mobility) to the University's Office for International Relations at international.office@uni-nm.si, no later than 14 days before the start of the mobility.

Once the mobility is confirmed, a signed work plan and an official invitation letter will be issued to the incoming participant.

Incoming participants are required to arrange financial support through their sending institution and must hold valid health insurance for the entire duration of their stay in Slovenia.

Accomodation

Staff members visiting the University of Novo mesto may choose from the following accommodation options:

Hotel Center
Hotel Center is a modern hotel located on Glavni trg (the main square) in the centre of Novo mesto. Its central location allows guests to experience the vibrant atmosphere of the town, the friendliness of the local community, and the tranquillity of the surrounding greenery and the Krka River.
More information: https://www.hotel-center.si/en/

Hotel Dolenjc
Hotel Dolenj'c is a hotel, restaurant, pizzeria, and bowling centre located in Novo mesto, just 100 metres from the Novo mesto–West motorway exit, which connects Ljubljana and Zagreb. The hotel offers modern, air-conditioned rooms and a spacious restaurant serving fresh and healthy meals prepared from locally sourced ingredients.
More infromation: https://www.hotel-dolenjc.si/en/

Hostel Situla
Hostel Situla is located in the centre of Novo mesto and offers 70 beds in 18 themed rooms, as well as a restaurant, café, and summer garden. The Situla theme reflects the Early Iron Age heritage, which significantly shaped the Novo mesto and Dolenjska region.
More information: http://www.situla.si/english.html

Private apartments
Private apartment accommodation is also available. Prices, availability, and amenities vary depending on location and provider. Guests are advised to contact accommodation owners directly for detailed information.
Webpage: https://www.realestate-slovenia.info/ (please select the Dolenjska region)

Experiences of Incoming Staff

Constantina Skanavis, PhD, University of West Attica, Greece:

Nikolina Topolko, Associate Expert for Science and International Cooperation, University North, Croatia:

»My name is Nikolina Topolko, I work as an Expert Associate for Science and International Cooperation in the Department of Science and Art at the University North in Varaždin (Croatia). From 7 to 11 March 2022, I completed an Erasmus+ mobility programme for the purpose of training at the University of Novo mesto in Slovenia at the Faculty of Health Sciences. I applied for Erasmus+ mobility to gain and improve my knowledge and experience with examples of good practise from another institution related to my field of work. I am grateful to all the staff of the University for welcoming and hosting me so kindly and for their efforts to make my stay at the University and in Novo mesto as pleasant, high quality and interesting as possible. My special thanks go to the international Erasmus+ coordinator Sabina Krsnik, the Vice Rector for Development and Research Professor Dr Karmen Erjavec, and to Ms Mateja Šimec and Ms Kristina Rakuša Krašovec. Go dare to look at the way other universities and their staff work and make new acquaintances and wonderful friends. Until another collaboration! Thank you very much!«

Agnieszka Saran-Jagodzińska, PhD, University of Applied Sciences in Konin, Poland:

»I am an assistant professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, in University of Applied Sciences in Konin and my trip under the Erasmus+ program took from 9 to 13 May 2022. I talked to students of nursing at the School of Health Sciences Novo mesto in Slovenia about the interaction of drugs with food, as well as the benefits and risks of dietary supplementation. The lectures were accompanied by a discussion on scientific topics, but also on the work of nurses and life in Poland. Slovenia is a beautiful country where people are kind and cheerful, the nature is delightful, and the cuisine is wonderfully delicious. I recommend this university to everyone and it's a wonderful place.«