General Information for the University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business, Slovenia
The University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business (SEB) was founded in 1946 and has a long tradition in research and education. It occupies part of a spacious campus close to city center. Development and modernization of teaching and research work have been priorities at the SEB from its beginning. Drury students attending the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Economics (what Americans would call the School of Business) remain Drury students while abroad.
This exchange can constitute an exchange between both undergraduate and graduate students. The grades that a student earns at SEB will count toward their GPA at Drury. All courses are taught in English. The University of Ljubljana is an excellent location for business majors to fulfill their study abroad requirement.
Program requirements: This program is available for 2 junior Drury students each year. A non-refundable $400 deposit that is applied to your program costs is required the year before participation to guarantee your place in the program.
Application deadline: October 15 of the academic year prior to participation in program. All participants will be expected to attend mandatory orientation sessions the semester before travel.
The Campus:
The SEB has a long tradition in research and education as it was founded in 1946. Today, it is the largest faculty of the University of Ljubljana with almost 10,000 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students and occupies part of a spacious campus close to the city centre. Development and modernization of teaching and research work have been priorities at the SEB from its very beginning. The SEB operates in line with five basic strategic guidelines: 1. Internationalization; 2. Links with the corporate world; 3. Assurance of high quality standards; 4. Market Orientation; and 5. Excellence in organization. The SEB has become strongly competitive and among the best schools in Europe.
In line with school reorganization and modernization, the SEB was awarded with EQUIS accreditation in 2006 which is the leading international system of quality assessment, improvement, and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration. At present and in the future, the Faculty is endeavoring to become even more internationally known for its quality and achievements in education and research.
Costs:
| Drury University Semester Tuition: | financial aid applies; same tuition you currently pay during any given academic year based on your aid package |
| Room & Board: | variable depending upon accommodation choice |
| Administrative Fee: | $315 |
| Technology Fee | same as you pay during any given academic year at Drury |
| Residence permit: | approximately $100 |
| Passport: | $135 |
| Passport Photos: | $22 |
| International Student Identification Card: | $28 |
| Round-trip Airfare: | $1,200- $1,800 |
| Approximate Personal Expenses: | $3,500 |
All Drury scholarships and financial aid are available to the student, except most activity grants, the residential scholarship, and work study. A non-refundable $400 deposit that is applied to your program costs is required the academic year before participation to guarantee your place in the program. GPA requirement is 3.0. This is a spring term program. Application deadline: October 15 of the academic year prior to participation in program. All participants will be expected to attend mandatory orientation sessions the semester before travel.
Accommodations:
The International Relations Office at the SEB will assist you with a list of real-estate agencies to help you to find accommodation in Ljubljana. We strongly recommend that you book some temporary accommodation for the first week of your stay in Ljubljana and then look for private accommodation once you are there. Temporary accommodation can be found at some hostels and budget hotels. Students, studying for longer than 3 months,
will need to apply for a Residential Permit through the U.S. Embassy after arriving.
Academics:
Students are advised to apply for the year long or spring-only semester program during their freshman year since participation is limited to four students for a semester or two students for the academic year. This exchange can constitute an exchange between both undergraduate and graduate students. GPA requirement is 3.0. The grades that a student earns at SEB will count toward their GPA at Drury. All courses are taught in English. The University of Ljubljana is an excellent location for business majors to fulfill their study abroad requirement.
Contact information:
Tom Russo
trusso@drury.edu
Director, Study Abroad Programs
417-873-7413
Related links :
University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business Web Site