Education does not end at 20. More and more adults decide on further education, retraining or completing their schooling – often alongside a job and family. Typical reasons are promotion or higher pay, a change of profession to a more sought-after field, completing interrupted schooling, and personal development.
The options
- Part-time higher vocational study – the most popular path for employed people: lectures take place in the afternoon, so you can work and gain a short cycle degree and title in two years without losing your income.
- NPK (national vocational qualification) – quickly certifies skills you already have, but does not raise your formal level of education.
- Retraining – a new programme opens the door to a more sought-after field such as IT, accounting or media.
- Adult secondary school – completing secondary education, often a condition for further study.
Balancing learning with work
Choose a part-time format with an adapted timetable, set a realistic pace with regular study slots, use practical assignments that connect to your job, and check co-financing and scholarship options such as company scholarships. Higher education generally means better employment prospects, more security and higher pay – one of the best investments in yourself. At Academia adults study alongside work and gain a short cycle degree with a compulsory placement in two years.
Studies are delivered in Slovenian – ask us how to apply.
B1 Slovenian is required; we offer a free preparatory course. The admissions team replies within one working day.
Source: Academia (1. 6. 2026).
This English summary was produced automatically from the Slovenian article and is pending editorial review. Slovenska različica
