At the University of Novo mesto, we embrace internationalisation and warmly welcome exchange students for one semester or a full academic year. All of our faculties offer a wide range of courses, listed below. We are committed to providing individual support to each student, ensuring that you make the most of your time with us.

Are you considering a student exchange at the University of Novo mesto, or have you already been nominated by your home institution? Here you will find information on the application procedure and deadlines, accommodation options, language courses, and International Office contact details.

Students must apply and be selected by their home institution.

After selection, the application process at the University of Novo mesto begins as follows:

1. Your home university must nominate you by sending an email to the International Office of the University of Novo mesto at international.office@uni-nm.si, including the following student information:

• first and last name, 
• gender, 
• field of study, 
• mobility period (autumn semester, spring semester, or full academic year),
• student's email address.

2. After nomination, you are required to complete the Application form together with a Learning Agreement preposition. There is no need to submit a paper version of the application.

Your application will be considered complete and processed only if all required information is provided. All documents must be submitted in PDF format to international.office@uni-nm.si.

3. Once your application has been reviewed and approved by the International Mobility Committee, you will receive an Acceptance Letter along with information on living and studying in Novo mesto. 

4. After acceptance, you will be required to submit the following documents:

• a copy of your ID card or Passport,
• a copy of the European Health Insurance Card.

Before the start of the mobility, the Learning Agreement must be confirmed and signed by the home institution, the host institution, and the student.

NOMINATION AND APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Autumn Semester / full Academic year:

Student nominations must reach the receiving institution by 15. 6.
Applications from nominated students must reach the receiving institution by 30. 6.

Spring Semester:

Student nominations must reach the receiving institution by 15. 10.
Applications from nominated students must reach the receiving institution by 30. 10.

NOTIFICATION:

Dear students and partners,

We would like to inform you that we are currently unable to accept Erasmus students for practical training placements due to capacity and organisational constraints. We understand that this may be disappointing and sincerely appreciate your understanding.

We encourage all interested students to regularly check our website for updates regarding future opportunities for practical training placements.

Thank you for your understanding.

UNM does not have a single, central campus; therefore, students are required to arrange their own accommodation.

Recommended Accommodation Options:

• Student dormitory
  TThe Novo mesto Student Dormitory offers a modern and supportive living environment for students studying in Novo mesto. It provides accommodation for 194 students in modern double rooms within shared apartments. The dormitory also includes apartments designed for student families, and special attention is given to accessibility for students with disabilities.
  More information: https://dijaskidom.org/predstavitev-studentskega-doma/

• 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

• Hostel Novak
  Hostel Novak is located on the outskirts of Novo mesto, approximately 2 kilometres from the city centre. It offers modern rooms and apartments of hotel standard, each equipped with a kitchenette. Accommodation options include double rooms with double or twin beds, apartments suitable for up to three persons, and larger apartments accommodating four or eight persons. More information: https://www.hostel-novak.si/ 

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

Students are required to obtain an appropriate visa or residence permit before arriving in Slovenia.

Applicants must submit their application in person at a diplomatic mission or consular post of the Republic of Slovenia.

Visa application forms are available at diplomatic missions and consular posts of the Republic of Slovenia where visa applications are submitted.

FIRST RESIDENCE PERMIT (EU citizens)

Since 1 May 2004, citizens of European Union Member States may enter the Republic of Slovenia with a valid identity card or passport, without the need for a visa or residence permit, regardless of the purpose or length of stay.

For the first three months of stay, EU citizens are not required to obtain a residence permit; however, they must register their temporary address with the police or the relevant administrative unit
(for Novo mesto: Defranceshijeva ulica 1, 8000 Novo mesto).

If the stay exceeds three months, a residence permit is mandatory and must be obtained from the competent administrative unit (for Novo mesto: Defranceshijeva ulica 1, 8000 Novo mesto). The permit is issued in accordance with EU regulations.

For study purposes, EU citizens must provide:

• a valid identity card or passport;
• proof of enrolment at an educational institution;
• health insurance covering all risks in the host Member State;
• proof of sufficient means of subsistence (at least €269 per month; a written and signed declaration by the student is sufficient according to EU Court practice);
• one photograph (3.5 × 4.5 cm).

The residence permit is issued for the duration of studies or for a maximum of one year and may be extended if studies last longer.

FIRST RESIDENCE PERMIT (Non-EU citizens)

Third-country nationals whose citizens are required to obtain a visa must apply for a Visa C (short-term) or Visa D (long-term) at a Slovenian diplomatic mission or consulate before entering Slovenia.

For the same purposes, you may enter the Republic of Slovenia and stay there for a certain period of time (for no more than three months (90 days) within a six-month period, starting on the date of first entry) on the basis of your passport alone, provided that you are a citizen of a country whose nationals are not required to obtain a visa to enter the Republic of Slovenia. In order to stay in the Republic of Slovenia beyond the allowed 90 days or after the expiration of a Visa D, you are obliged to apply for a first residence permit at the relevant administrative unit in Slovenia (in Novo mesto: Defranceshijeva ulica 1, 8000 Novo mesto).

If you hold a valid residence permit issued by another state that is a party to the Schengen Agreement, you may enter the Republic of Slovenia on the basis of this permit and a valid travel document and stay for no longer than three months within a six-month period. This period includes the combined duration of stay in all Schengen States, except for the state that issued the permit, starting on the date of first entry into one of the Schengen States or until the expiry of the permit's validity, if this is shorter. Within the 90-day period, you are obliged to apply for a first residence permit at the relevant administrative unit in Slovenia (in Novo mesto: Defranceshijeva ulica 1, 8000 Novo mesto).

Documents required for a first residence permit (Non-EU citizens):

• a valid passport (valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay);
• health insurance covering urgent medical care in Slovenia;
• proof of sufficient financial means (at least €290 per month);
• a verified police clearance certificate indicating a clean criminal record, not older than three months, issued by your home country (if applicable), translated into Slovenian and notarised;
• an authentic photograph of yourself, and submission of two fingerprints for digital capture;
• confirmation of enrolment at a higher education institution (Acceptance Letter).

Holders of a Visa D are not required to apply for a residence permit during the validity of the visa but must register their temporary address within one week of arrival, if staying in private accommodation, at the relevant administrative unit in Slovenia (in Novo mesto: Defranceshijeva ulica 1, 8000 Novo mesto).

More information:

• Visa information
• Moving to the European Union

The University of Novo mesto provides support to incoming mobile participants with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education.

The available infrastructure is adapted for individuals with:

• reduced mobility;
• hearing impairments;
• visual impairments;
• sensory processing disorders (including sensory, hearing, or visual impairments), reduced mobility or motor disabilities, chronic illnesses, and mental or psychological conditions.

An individual assessment will be carried out to identify tailor-made infrastructure and support measures that best meet your needs. Through an individual interview, we assess the student's specific support requirements.

Slovenia is the only country in Europe with a student meal coupon system. This means that you can enjoy a quality student meal in selected restaurants in Novo mesto or anywhere in Slovenia for an average price of 2.50 EUR. The remaining cost of the meal is subsidized by the Slovenian Government.

The system has recently been digitalized and offers two options:

• using your mobile phone with a Slovenian phone number (you can obtain a SIM card at mobile operator shops), or
• ordering a special card, which costs 15 EUR and is delivered within five working days.

How to get meal coupons:

1. During registration at the faculty, you will receive your Enrolment Certificate.
2. Register on the website: https://www.studentska-prehrana.si/en (you will recieve an activation number, which you should keep).
3. To activate your phone or to order the card, go to ŠOU point Novo mesto: Dilančeva ulica 1, 8000 Novo mesto

You will need:

• Activation number
• Unlocked mobile phone
• Enrolment Certificate

Among Dolenjska hills, less than an hour's drive by motorway from Ljubljana and Zagreb, less than two hours from the sea and the Alps, surrounded by the Krka River lies city Novo mesto. There are approximately 37,300 people living in the municipality, with over 23,000 living in the town of Novo mesto that is the seat of the municipality. Novo mesto is the seventh largest town in Slovenia and the Municipality of Novo mesto is one of the eleven Urban Municipalities in Slovenia.

Novo mesto is the administrative, economic, ecclesiastical, cultural, educational, medical and sports centre of the Southeast Region of Slovenia. It is a hub of plentiful activities, which goes far beyond the regional framework.

It is recognisable by its exceptionally successful pharmaceutical, automotive, construction, textile and other industries, as the municipality is home to large companies such as Krka, Revoz, Adria Mobil and TPV. That is why Novo mesto is called "the export capital of Slovenia".

The rich archaeological sites in Novo mesto have also made it known as Novo mesto – The Town of Situlae.

NOVO MESTO IN NUMBERS:

Name: Novo mesto, old 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

International Relations Office

Sabina Krsnik, MBA
Head of International Office

Lea Lenart Štefanič, MSc in English and Andragogy
International Mobility Coordinator

E-mail:
international.office@uni-nm.si
Phone: +386 7 393 00 21