The questions parents ask first (and children only two years later).
Come together: to an open day, to the Student Office or to a video call with the career adviser. The decision is theirs – the questions can be yours.
A short-cycle higher education qualification (level 6/1, SQF 6, EQF 5), equivalent to the diploma of public short-cycle colleges; on HND modules also the British BTEC Higher National Diploma. The school has been on the ministry's register since 2001.
Tuition €198–€306/month depending on the module, 12 instalments a year (€4,752–7,344 for two years), enrolment fee €298 a year, graduation €439; on HND modules €32.50/month. There are no other compulsory costs.
97 % of graduates are employed 6 months after graduating, and 60 % stay with their placement employer. We arrange the company and the mentor; the placement starts in the first year.
With the short cycle degree, under the transfer criteria, you can enter the 2nd or 3rd year of a bachelor's programme in Slovenia; with the BTEC HND, the 3rd year (top-up, 60 ECTS) at partner universities abroad.
2 more concerns · Can we as parents be the payer or co-payer? · Is studying from home a good idea for an eighteen-year-old?
The payer can be the student, a parent or another family member – including shared; a natural person pays in instalments if they are of age and permanently resident in Slovenia/the EU. Tuition can be combined with the state, Zois and employer-sponsored scholarships and 2for1.
Studying from home is designed for working people. We advise school-leavers to choose Maribor or Ljubljana: in-person lectures, a permanent study group, co-working, events – and fewer temptations in their own bed at 16.30.
What your child gets after two years.
Details · Slovenian diploma · British BTEC HND · Quality
Slovenian diploma
An official document of the Republic of Slovenia under a publicly recognised programme (Business/Economics, Media Production, Computer Science, Computer Science and Informatics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Security Engineering).
British BTEC HND
On HND modules also the British BTEC Higher National Diploma – recognised at partner universities abroad for continuing into the 3rd year (top-up).
Quality
Lecturers from industry (pred./inš./lab.), curriculum 2026, 800 hours of placement; NAKVIS external evaluations.
About Academia →Lectures in the afternoon, projects and placement in the morning – weekends stay free for bringing the laundry home.
Student status (if not employed): student work, subsidised meals, transport, accommodation, health insurance, scholarships. No lectures on Saturdays.
Details · Induction days · One subject at a time · 800 hours of placement · Diploma
Induction days
In October: group, mentors, Orbita, free software. In-person study groups help with routine.
One subject at a time
Three to five weeks of one subject, then an exam – as you go, with no backlog. Lectures 16.30–20.30, recorded; the AcademIQ AI tutor.
800 hours of placement
In a company we choose together; a tripartite contract and a mentor. The placement often turns into a first job.
Diploma
A diploma thesis on a real challenge from a company; the graduation ceremony. Then a job or further study at a university.
By what they enjoy – and where employers are hiring. The choice is theirs; the facts are yours.
Business, people, numbers
Digital marketing and sales, human resource management, accounting, innovative business models.
→ programmeVideo, design, events
A studio in Maribor; an aptitude test when applying; the portfolio counts when job-hunting.
Data, code, security
Cyber security, artificial intelligence, application development, data science – no prior knowledge needed.
→ programmeMachines, energy, production
Laboratories and industry in Maribor; a joint programme with FH Joanneum.
→ programmeTwo stand-alone programmes with one track
Construction sites and cost estimating; security management.
Civil Engineering programme →Security Engineering programme →
Development of a Web-Based ERP Application for Inventory Management Using the Laravel Framework
The diploma thesis addresses the development of a prototype web-based ERP application for inventory management using the Laravel framework. The purpose of this work is to investigate the challenges of inventory management in small and medium-sized enterprises and to present a solution in the form of a modern, scalable and reliable information system.
Project →
Vpliv zaznanega časovnega pritiska v Tik Tok vsebinah na impulzivni nakup izven platforme pri slovenskih uporabnikih med 18 in 25 let
Diplomska naloga preučuje vpliv zaznanega časovnega pritiska v TikTok vsebinah na impulzivni nakup izven platforme pri slovenskih uporabnikih med 18. in 25. letom. TikTok izstopa po svojem algoritmu personaliziranih kratkih videov, ki pri uporabnikih spodbujajo takojšnje nakupno vedenje.
Project →
Intelligent System for Conducting Technical Interviews with Automated Candidate Analysis
Technical interviews for software engineering positions often involve multiple separate tools, and the assessment of candidates' solutions can be dependent on the subjective judgement of the interviewer.
Project →After the matura we recommend studying on site – in person, with a group.
The group, the mentors and the first employers come about in person. That is why we advise school-leavers and their parents to choose Maribor or Ljubljana – leave studying from home to working people.
Details · All programmes and modules · Business/Economics, Computer Science, CSI · Live lectures online
All programmes and modules
Recommended: the school's headquarters at Glavni trg 17b (4th floor, lift) – all programmes, the studio, laboratories, a co-working space with 40 computers, a permanent study group; students from 19 countries. Student halls and meal vouchers in Maribor. Student Office Mon–Fri 9.00–20.00.
Maribor campus →Business/Economics, Computer Science, CSI
Recommended for Business/Economics, Computer Science and CSI: all modules of these programmes (2027/28) at the unit in BTC (Leskoškova 12); exercises, exams and placements in Ljubljana.
Ljubljana location →Live lectures online
Not advised straight after the matura: studying from home is designed for working people more than 60 km from the school. If there is no other way – hybrid: lectures from home, exercises and the group in person.
Study from home →Abroad while they study – with a grant, not with your credit card.
An Erasmus+ placement or semester abroad is part of studying at Academia; the grant covers a large part of the costs and is not mutually exclusive with the state or Zois scholarship. For a first international experience without moving, there is Spring Week in Maribor.
Details · Placement abroad · Study at a partner institution · International Spring Week (BIP)
Placement abroad
2–12 months of work in a company or organisation in one of the 32 programme countries; the hours and tasks are recognised as part of the 800 hours of practical training. A grant of €700–824/month for a placement (+€250/month for state scholarship recipients); recent destinations: Rovaniemi, Ghent, Córdoba, Utrecht, Split, Vietnam.
Placement abroad →Study at a partner institution
A semester or two at one of the partner institutions – no tuition; exams under the Learning Agreement are recognised at home. 51 institutions in 27 countries, from Austria and Finland to Spain.
Partner institutions →International Spring Week (BIP)
Five days in Maribor in an international team solving a real company challenge (2026: 60+ students from 18 countries). Free for Academia students, a micro-credential and 3 ECTS – an international experience your child does not have to move for.
Spring Week →The community that gets them to the diploma.
Extracurricular projects, events and the study group are what keep students from giving up – and why at home you will hear about Oxford instead of cancelled lectures.
Details · Induction days and study group · Academia FEST and open days · Map the System – Oxford · Academia Heroes
Induction days and study group
In October you meet your group, mentors and the student office; Media Production induction days with workshops (photo, video, AI). A permanent study group in the co-working space keeps you on track all year.
Academia FEST and open days
Academia FEST 12–13 Feb 2027 in Maribor: presentations of all modules, a tour of the laboratories and studio, conversations with lecturers and students – just before the 1st application round. Online open days on 26 Nov and 17 Dec 2026.
Events →Map the System – Oxford
The University of Oxford's international programme: in 2026, 7 teams took part and the Balkan Link team received an Excellence Award at the global final. Participants receive a 5 ECTS micro-credential.
Micro-credentials →Academia Heroes
Student ambassadors: tutor, buddy and mentor in one – they present the course to prospective students, help international students and help at events. They receive a certificate, a letter of recommendation and career advice.
Heroes →
The total cost for two years – and what reduces it.
| Item | Amount (price list 2026/27) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 198–€306/month · 12 instalments a year | depending on the module; €4,752–7,344 for two years; 5 % discount for a single payment |
| Enrolment fee | €298 a year | 1 × €298 within 8 days of enrolment or 2 × €149 by 1 Oct; €0 at enrolment |
| BTEC HND | €32.50/month | HND modules only (British diploma) |
| Graduation | €439 | once, on completion |
| Paying in instalments | guarantor or EIF guarantee | if the student is not employed, a guarantor – a resident of Slovenia with a regular income, usually a parent – co-signs the instalment agreement; without a guarantor, 36 instalments with the EIF guarantee |
| Recognition, certificates, placement organisation | €0 | there are no other compulsory costs; exams free from the 4th attempt |
Details · State + Zois · Employer scholarship and 2for1 · Parent as payer, co-payer or guarantor
State + Zois
Compatible (from 2024/25); the state scholarship depends on income per family member, Zois on outstanding achievement and grades. Calculation in the calculator.
Calculator →Employer-sponsored and 2for1
An employer-sponsored scholarship is awarded by the placement company; 2for1: enrolling with a classmate or relative = 50 % of first-semester tuition for each.
Conditions →Parent as payer, co-payer or guarantor
The study agreement names the payer – the cost can also be shared between you and the student. If the student is not employed, paying in instalments requires a guarantor – a resident of Slovenia with a regular income, usually a parent; without a guarantor the student can choose 36 instalments with the EIF guarantee. Payment deferral can be requested at enrolment.
Student Office →Officially an adult, unofficially still yours – four things in your hands.
The student handles documents, the contract and enrolment themselves; we invite you along whenever they wish.
Come to a consultation together
An open day, the Student Office or a video call with the career adviser – together with your child. You ask about validity and cost, they ask about what they will actually be doing there. Free, no obligation.
Book a conversation →Be the payer or co-payer
In the education contract you can be the payer or co-payer – even just for the enrolment fee or part of the instalments. Scholarships (state, Zois, employer-sponsored) add up and reduce your share.
Cost and payment →Help with the application – don't apply instead of them
The candidate submits the eVŠ application themselves (SI-PASS or a user account), because they are of age. You can help with deadlines, documents and making sure Academia is their first choice. We help with the application too.
Admission procedure →Leave the module choice to them
The selector on the home page and a consultation with the career adviser help them choose a module by what they enjoy and where employers are hiring. In Business/Economics and Computer Science the module is chosen at enrolment – thinking it over is not wasted time.
Module selector →What your grown-up child does themselves – and where you can help.
Open day and consultation
any time · freeCome together: Informativa Ljubljana 8–9 Jan 2027, online open days on 26 Nov and 17 Dec 2026, Academia FEST 12–13 Feb 2027 in Maribor; or a video call with the career adviser.
Application in eVŠ
deadlines after the 2027/28 call is publishedYour child applies themselves via eVŠ (SI-PASS, AAI or a user account) within the deadlines of the 2027/28 call; they list up to three choices. We help with the application.
Matura and evidence
JuneThe application service checks the matura certificate itself. Media Production: an aptitude test (a piece of work + presentation).
Apply, contract, Orbita
after the results · start 1. 10. 2027Enrolment at the Student Office or by e-mail: enrolment form, an education contract naming the payer (possibly a parent or co-payer). €0 at enrolment, enrolment fee within 8 days; induction days in October.
What you will have to show the relatives.
The diploma thesis is based on a real challenge from a company and is published – three examples of what students produce in two years.
Details · Ognjen Vučković, Student of the Year 2026 · Matic Šebjan Ogrizek · Marko Vesenjak
A comparison of the digital marketing strategies of tea brands and the development of an optimal strategy for a new brand
A comparison of tea-brand marketing strategies and a new one; Student of the Year 2026.
Project →The role of security operations centres in detecting, preventing and analysing cyber incidents in Slovenia and Europe
An analysis of the role of security operations centres in Slovenia and Europe – a useful diploma thesis in Cyber Security.
Project →Forgotten City – a digital 3D environment
A digital 3D environment of overgrown skyscrapers, from concept design to render.
Module gallery →What those who enrolled for the first time say.
Verbatim statements by Students of the Year (we do not publish parents' statements); the link leads to the full story.
Ognjen Vučković
Digital Marketing and Sales“I would advise them not to see their studies merely as passing examinations. Studying is also an opportunity for networking and gaining experience that later helps you be more …”
Story →
Nika Korez
Graphic Design“Work. Make up your own projects. Work as if you were already employed. That builds you a portfolio, which matters far more than grades. In this profession people care about what you can …”
Story →
Tina Jerot
Photography“What I liked most is that we have many opportunities to test how things work in the real world. The knowledge we gain during our studies can also be …”
Story →Video statements
V svojih besedah
What parents of school-leavers ask us.
ValidityIs the diploma officially recognised and is the school on the national register?
Yes. Academia has been entered in the ministry's register of providers of publicly recognised short-cycle higher education programmes since 2001; the diploma is an official document of the Republic of Slovenia (SQF 6, EQF 5), equivalent to the diploma of public short-cycle colleges. On HND modules also the BTEC Higher National Diploma.
CostHow much does the whole two-year programme cost?
Tuition €198–€306/month depending on the module, 12 instalments a year – €4,752–7,344 for two years; enrolment fee €298 a year, graduation €439, on HND modules €32.50/month. There are no other compulsory costs. The calculator works out the exact amount.
PayerCan we as parents be the payer or guarantor?
Yes. The payer can be the student, a parent or another family member, the employer or a third party; the payer is named in the study agreement. If the student is not employed, paying in instalments requires a guarantor – a resident of Slovenia with a regular income, usually a parent; without a guarantor the student can choose 36 instalments with the EIF guarantee.
Further studyCan my child continue at a university after graduating?
Da. Z višješolsko diplomo je po ZViS in merilih za prehode možno nadaljevanje v 2. ali 3. letniku dodiplomskega študija sorodne smeri v Sloveniji; z BTEC HND na partnerskih univerzah v tujini v 3. letniku (top-up, 60 ECTS).
More questions (3) · Does my child have student status and rights? · Should they study from home or on site? · When can we as parents talk to the school?
StatusDoes my child have student status and rights?
Yes, if they are not employed or registered as a job-seeker: student work, subsidised meals, scholarships, accommodation, transport and health insurance. For justified reasons we extend the status by one year.
LocationShould they study from home or on site?
After the matura we recommend studying on site (Maribor or Ljubljana): in-person lectures, a permanent study group, co-working, events and Erasmus+. Studying from home is designed for working people more than 60 km away; the hybrid form is a compromise.
ConversationWhen can we as parents talk to the school?
At open days (Informativa in Ljubljana, 8–9 Jan 2027, open days in Maribor and online) or at any time in the Student Office: 02 228 35 35, info@academia.si, Mon–Fri 9.00–20.00 (summer 8.30–17.30). The career adviser will also talk to you and the candidate by video call.
Ask what you would ask at an open day. A person answers, not a chatbot.
The adviser sends you the validity of the diploma, the total cost for the chosen module, scholarships and dates for a joint conversation with your grown-up child – in person, in Ljubljana or by video call. Nothing is binding.