NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Call for International Students – CEEPUS Short-Term Mobility at the University of Novo mesto

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Novo mesto is offering two CEEPUS short-term mobility positions for international students during the academic year 2026/2027.

The mobility is organized within the CEEPUS network "Application of CAx Technologies in Smart Production as a Significant Basis for the Development of Industry 4.0 in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises – Connection between Industry and Higher Education Institutions through Lifelong Learning", bringing together 22 universities from Central and South-Eastern Europe.

Students from partner institutions are invited to spend two months at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, where they can participate in research activities, collaborate on projects, prepare their thesis, and gain practical experience in the fields of mechanical engineering, digital manufacturing, CAD/CAM/CAE technologies, and Industry 4.0.

For more information about the mobility, eligibility criteria, application requirements, and the application procedure, please see the attached PDF document below.

For additional information, please contact: international.office@uni-nm.si

CEEPUS Call for applications 2026/27

University of Novo mesto Received the 2025 Apple of Quality Award for Excellence in the Erasmus+ Programme

On 2 December 2025, CMEPIUS – the Slovenian National Agency for Mobility and European Educational and Training Programmes – presented awards to the most successful Erasmus+ projects at the Grand Hotel Union in Ljubljana. In the field of higher education, the prestigious Apple of Quality award was granted to the University of Novo mesto.

Recognition for Creative and Successful Promotion of Inclusion and Diversity

In the award justification, it was highlighted that the University of Novo mesto, as a young and dynamic higher education institution, is rapidly establishing itself within the Slovenian academic environment. Within the Erasmus+ programme, the university demonstrates a high level of quality through the development of diverse activities closely aligned with student needs. The university was particularly convincing in addressing one of the programme's key priorities – inclusion and diversity. At the University of Novo mesto, we designed and implemented a comprehensive campaign that introduces students to topics of equal opportunities, diversity, and overcoming various barriers in a clear, motivating, and inclusive way.

Proud of the Recognition and of Our Students and Staff

The Apple of Quality award is an important acknowledgement of the work of our International Office, as well as of the dedication, professionalism, and commitment of our entire university community to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment.

We are proud of our students, colleagues, and projects that enrich our university and significantly contribute to the development of an open, diverse, and European-oriented academic community.

Prof. Dr. Karmen Erjavec at a Conference on the Strategic Importance of Academic Staff Mobility

The Vice-Rector for Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Karmen Erjavec, attended a conference held on 20 and 21 June 2024 in Reykjavik, Iceland. The purpose of the conference, hosted by Rannis, the Icelandic National Agency for Erasmus+, was to highlight the strategic importance of academic staff mobility within the various university missions and to share good practices.

The conference was co-organised by five Erasmus+ National Agencies: the Agency for Mobility and EU Programmes (AMEUP), the Slovenian National Agency for Mobility and European Educational Programmes (CMEPIUS), the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS), the Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation (OeAD), the Tempus Public Foundation (TPF), and the Academic Cooperation Association (ACA).