A first degree without the risk of getting it wrong.
School-leavers sit in the same group as working people – so from day one we treat you as future colleagues, not pupils.
The selector on the home page suggests a module; the career adviser checks it with you at a free consultation. In Business/Economics and Computer Science you choose the module with us, at enrolment.
The diploma is an official document (SQF 6 / EQF 5); under the transfer criteria it gets you into the 2nd year of a related professional bachelor's programme, and with the BTEC HND into partner universities abroad (top-up).
97 % of graduates are employed 6 months after graduating, and 60 % stay with their placement employer. The placement starts in the first year – we arrange the mentor and the company.
€0 at enrolment; 12 monthly instalments. The state and Zois scholarships are compatible, and you get an employer-sponsored one from a company; student status brings meal vouchers, transport and accommodation.
Induction days, group, projects, placement.
Lectures on weekdays 16.30–20.30, recorded in Orbita; no lectures on Saturdays. The AcademIQ AI tutor helps you learn.
Details · Induction days in October · One subject at a time · 800 hours of placement · Diploma and beyond
Induction days in October
You meet your group, mentors and Orbita; you get free software. The study group and the on-site co-working space keep you in a routine.
One subject at a time
Three to five weeks of one subject, then an exam. Lectures in the afternoon 16.30–20.30, mornings free for project work or student work.
800 hours of placement
In a company we choose together – an agency, a bank, a studio, a factory. The placement often turns into a first job.
Diploma and beyond
A diploma thesis on a real challenge from a company. Then a job, further study at a university or abroad (BTEC HND).
Choose by what you enjoy.
Business, people, numbers
Campaigns for real companies from the first semester; HR, accounting, business models.
→ programmeVideo, design, events
Your own projects from the first week in the studio in Maribor; an aptitude test when applying.
Data, code, security
Python, SQL, the cloud and a portfolio; a mentor guides you through the first semester – no prior knowledge needed.
→ programmeProgramming and systems
Software and systems engineering; Maribor, Ljubljana or from home.
→ programmeMachines, energy, production
Laboratories and companies in Maribor; a joint programme with FH Joanneum.
→ programmeTwo stand-alone programmes with one track
Construction sites, cost estimating, security management – in Maribor.
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.
A first degree is also a first group, first mentors and first employers – and that happens in person. That is why we advise school-leavers to choose Maribor or Ljubljana, not studying from home.
Details · All programmes and modules · Business/Economics, Computer Science, CSI · Live lectures online
All programmes and modules
Recommended: all programmes, the studio, laboratories, a co-working space with 40 computers and in-person study groups at Glavni trg; students from 19 countries, Spring Week, field trips. Student halls and meal vouchers in Maribor.
Maribor campus →Business/Economics, Computer Science, CSI
Recommended for Business/Economics, Computer Science and CSI: all modules of these programmes (2027/28); exercises, exams and placements in Ljubljana, lectures in person or by video link.
Ljubljana location →Live lectures online
Not advised straight after the matura: studying from home is designed for working people more than 60 km away. If there is no other way, choose the hybrid form – lectures from home, exercises and your group in person.
Study from home →Abroad while you study – with a grant.
A placement in another country, a semester at a partner institution or five days in an international team in Maribor: Erasmus+ is part of studying at Academia, not an exception.
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 you do not have to move for.
Spring Week →Studying is not just a timetable.
Extracurricular projects and the community are the reason students finish – and have a good time doing it.
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 →V svojih besedah
Študenti leta, diplomanti in predavatelji o študiju na Academii – kratki posnetki brez scenarija. Več zgodb in videov na strani zgodb.
Scholarships add up, tuition is paid in instalments.
From €198/month, 12 instalments a year
Price list 2026/27: €198–€306/mes glede na modul; 5 % popust ob enkratnem plačilu. Ob vpisu ne plačate ničesar. Če niste zaposleni, za obročno plačilo potrebujete poroka (rezident RS z rednimi dohodki) ali izberete 36 obrokov z jamstvom EIF.
Up to the age of 27 at first enrolment
For students without employment depending on income per family member; the amount by income bracket, with supplements.
Calculation →Outstanding achievement + grades
Compatible with the state scholarship (from 2024/25); accommodation supplement. The calculator shows the total amount.
Calculation →More · A company sponsors you · 50 % of first-semester tuition · You, your parents or a third party
A company sponsors you
The company where you do your placement can sponsor you with a scholarship – compatible with the state and Zois scholarships.
For companies →50 % of first-semester tuition
You enrol with a classmate, friend or relative – each of you receives a 50 % discount on first-semester tuition.
Conditions →You, your parents or a third party
The study agreement names the payer (student, parent, family member, employer). If you are not employed at enrolment, you need a guarantor for paying in instalments – a resident of Slovenia with a regular income. Without a guarantor you can choose 36 instalments with the EIF guarantee. The guarantor is usually a parent.
For parents →Apply in the 1st round, enrol in summer, start in October.
Conversation and module choice
any time · freeThe adviser draws up a study and career plan with you: module, location or study from home, funding. Reply within one working day.
Application in eVŠ
deadlines after the 2027/28 call is publishedApplication in eVŠ in the 1st round (spring) or 2nd round (late summer) – the dates are set by the 2027/28 call. You list up to three choices, Academia first. If you have not studied before, you have priority if admission is limited.
Matura and evidence
June · after applyingThe application service checks your matura or final examination certificate itself – you send nothing. Media Production: an aptitude test (a piece of work + presentation); we let you know the date after you apply.
Apply, contract, Orbita
after the results · start 1. 10. 2027Enrolment at the Student Office or by e-mail: enrolment form, contract, payer. €0 at enrolment, enrolment fee within 8 days. Induction days in October, start on 1. 10. 2027.
Who can enrol after secondary school.
Terms and conditions
General or vocational matura or the final examination of a 4-year secondary school. The requirements are the same for all programmes.
- as a rule you send no evidence – Slovenian matura certificates are checked by the application service
- limited admission: priority goes to candidates who have not previously been enrolled in full-time study in Slovenia
Media Production: aptitude test
Prepare a visual or multimedia piece (website, animation, video, photo series …) and present it to the committee. The result is valid for two years; you can show your portfolio to a mentor beforehand.
Student status
If you are not employed: student work, subsidised meals, transport, accommodation, health insurance and scholarships. Some rights depend on age.
Admission and requirements →What you produce in two years – instead of seminar papers.
Students' creative and IT projects: a product you show an employer after graduating. Three examples from different programmes.
Details · Marko Vesenjak · Matic Trogrlič · Ognjen Vučković, Student of the Year 2026
Forgotten City – a digital 3D environment
A digital 3D environment of overgrown skyscrapers – from concept design to render, all the work of one student.
Module gallery →Automating the preparation of shelf labels with Adobe InDesign ExtendScript for Trgovine Jager
A script for Adobe InDesign that automatically prepares shelf labels for a retail company – programming with practical value.
Module gallery →A comparison of the digital marketing strategies of tea brands and the development of an optimal strategy for a new brand
A comparison of the marketing strategies of tea brands and a strategy for a new brand; the author is Student of the Year 2026.
Project →A first degree – and a first job before graduating.
Verbatim statements by Students of the Year; the link leads to the full story.
Ognjen Vučković
Digital Marketing and Sales“They helped me find a student job faster and be more competitive on the labour market. I took a great deal of knowledge away from the lectures, which I was able to show at the …”
Story →
Nika Korez
Graphic Design“I was choosing between two options: Academia and the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering (NTF) in Ljubljana. I chose Academia because its location suited me better and because the programme is more …”
Story →
Urša Rakovič
Digital Marketing and Sales“Thanks to greater confidence and belief in myself, I was offered a job barely three months after starting the course, for which I am grateful to the school.”
Story →Video statements
V svojih besedah
What school-leavers ask us.
DeadlinesWhen do I apply and when do studies start?
Application in eVŠ within the deadlines of the 2027/28 call (1st round in spring, 2nd round in late summer); the academic year starts on 1. 10. 2027 with induction days.
Further studyCan I continue at a university after graduating?
Yes. With the short cycle degree, under the transfer criteria, you enter the 2nd year of a related professional or university bachelor's programme; with the BTEC HND, partner universities abroad (top-up, 60 ECTS).
StatusWill I have student status, meal vouchers, a scholarship?
Yes, if you are not employed: student work, meals, transport, accommodation, health insurance and scholarships (state, Zois, employer-sponsored).
MediaHow does the aptitude test work?
You prepare a piece of work (video, animation, photo series, website …) and present it to the committee. The result is valid for two years. We let you know the date after you apply.
More questions (3) · Is admission limited? · Can I work through a student job agency while studying? · Can I go abroad during my studies?
LimitIs admission limited?
It depends on demand in a given year; if places are limited, priority goes to candidates who have not previously been enrolled in full-time study in Slovenia. We recommend applying in the 1st round.
WorkCan I work through a student job agency while studying?
Yes – lectures are in the afternoon, so you have mornings for student work; the calculator shows how many hours of work cover tuition.
AbroadCan I go abroad during my studies?
Yes. With Erasmus+ you do a placement abroad (2–12 months, grant €700–824/month) or a semester at a partner institution without tuition; for five days in an international team there is International Spring Week in Maribor (3 ECTS, free). Most students go abroad in the second year.
Tell us what you enjoy. We suggest a module and the route to enrolment.
The adviser sends you a module suggestion, entry requirements, deadlines and a scholarship calculation. Come to an open day or a real lecture too.