The Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (Joint Research Centre – JRC) has published a new publication Analysis of the integration of Artificial Intelligence in VET systems, which analyses the integration of artificial intelligence into vocational education and training systems in Austria, Belgium, Slovenia, Spain and the Netherlands.
The director of Academia, Žan Dapčevič, also participated in the preparation of the publication as a Slovenian expert and co-author. The extensive research is based on an analysis of European and national policies, professional literature, interviews with decision-makers, educational institutions, teachers and technology companies, and validation of findings with stakeholders. A total of 29 European initiatives were analysed in detail.
Academia amongst selected Slovenian examples
Academia was selected as one of five key Slovenian case studies. The publication presents it as an example of innovations led by an educational institution that simultaneously combine teaching about artificial intelligence and the practical use of artificial intelligence in supporting students.
The JRC highlights Academia as the first institute of technology in Slovenia to introduce in 2023 an elective study module Artificial Intelligence in the Computing programme at EQF level 5. Students acquire knowledge in the fields of machine learning, data analysis, programming and the practical and responsible use of artificial intelligence.
Also specifically presented is AcademIQ, an internal personal AI tutor that provides students with 24-hour access to study materials, administrative information, examples of examination questions and support in understanding more complex content. The publication describes Academia's approach as an example of 'institutional agility', as the institution simultaneously integrates artificial intelligence into the study content and into support for the learning process.
From individual innovations to systemic use
The publication finds that the successful introduction of artificial intelligence does not depend primarily on the number of available tools. The key factors are trained lecturers, clear governance rules, secure digital infrastructure, data protection and long-term cooperation between educational institutions, companies and state institutions.
According to the research findings, Slovenia has well-developed strategic documents and high digital readiness, but the use of artificial intelligence in education is still often dependent on individual advanced institutions and motivated lecturers. Among the greatest opportunities are personalised learning, more accessible individual support, reducing knowledge gaps and better preparation of graduates for the labour market, where artificial intelligence is becoming part of almost all professional profiles.
The inclusion of Academia in the European Commission publication represents an important international recognition of its pioneering work in the field of practical, responsible and student-centred introduction of artificial intelligence into short-cycle higher education.
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Source: Academia (16. 7. 2026). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
This English summary was produced automatically from the Slovenian article and is pending editorial review. Slovenska različica
