First year in common, in the second year you choose your specialisation
Every module has its own page with the full curriculum, tools, employers and fees.
Cyber Security
In two years you learn to protect networks, applications and data: cryptography, forensics, information security management and risk assessment – alongside the programming, networks and databases that are the foundation of every computer science engineer.
Module page →Maribor · Ljubljana · study from homeArtificial Intelligence
In two years you learn to build an application that learns from data: data structures and algorithms, machine learning, top-down and bottom-up AI techniques – alongside the programming, networks and databases that are the foundation of every computer science engineer.
Module page →Maribor · Ljubljana · study from homeApplication Development
In two years you learn to design, build and deliver a business application: prototyping, application programming interfaces (APIs), application design and development with documentation – alongside the programming, networks and databases that are the foundation of every computer science engineer.
Module page →Maribor · Ljubljana · study from homeData Science
In two years you learn to turn data into decisions: discrete structures, data mining, applied analytical models and data analytics (SQL, Python, Power BI) – alongside the programming, networks and databases that are the foundation of every computer science engineer.
Module page →What you study in the first year – 60 ECTS
The first year is common to all modules; the table shows the first-year subjects as published for the Cyber Security module. One subject at a time, lectures twice a week from 16.30 to 20.30, all recorded in Orbita. All subjects are taught in Slovenian.
| Subject | ECTS | Short description |
|---|---|---|
| Programming | 5 | Algorithmic thinking and programming in a modern language and IDE: variables, structures, functions, objects, testing and debugging. |
| Networks and Computer Systems | 6 | Networks and systems: TCP/IP, addressing, routing, Wi-Fi, servers and services, basics of network security; lab configuration. |
| Database Design and Development | 5 | Relational data model, normalisation, SQL (queries, views, transactions), security and access rights. |
| Numerical Analysis | 5 | Mathematical foundations for engineers: numerical methods, statistics and probability applied to data analysis and programming. |
| Computer Systems Architecture (OC) | 5 | Modern computer systems: processors, memory, virtualisation, cloud and server architectures; open curriculum updated with employers. |
| Work placement: Computer Systems Architecture (OC1) | 2 | 60 hours in a company |
| Work placement: Computing Fundamentals I and II | 7 | 215 hours in a company |
| Subject | ECTS | Short description |
|---|---|---|
| Business Communication | 4 | Written and spoken business communication, presentations, negotiation, teamwork and clients; presenting a technical solution to management. |
| Management and Business Economics | 7 | Basics of economics and management: costs, revenue, investment, organisation, leading people and projects, entrepreneurship. |
| Professional Terminology in a Foreign Language (English) | 5 | Professional English for computing: documentation, standards, international teams and suppliers, preparation for BTEC. |
| Work placement: Management and Communication | 4 | 120 hours in a company |
| Subject | ECTS | Short description |
|---|---|---|
| Free Elective Subject | 5 | A subject of your choice from the school's offer (e.g. cyber security, AI, application development) or a recognised subject from another school – 5 ECTS. |
Roles the programme prepares you for
€279 per month – price list 2026/27
ModuleWhen do I choose the module?
The first year is common to all modules of the Computer Science programme; you choose your module for the second year. Each module has its own page with the full curriculum.
AdmissionWhat are the entry requirements?
A completed four-year secondary school (matura or equivalent) or a master craftsman/foreman/managerial examination with three years of work experience and an aptitude test; foreign certificates are recognised by Academia free of charge.
PlacementWhere do I do the 800 hours of practical training?
In a company in Slovenia – at your current job if your tasks are in the field of the module, with a partner company, or abroad with an Erasmus+ grant. Academia arranges the mentor and the tripartite agreement.
LanguageCan I study in English?
No. All programmes and modules are delivered in Slovenian. You need Slovenian at CEFR level B1; if you are below B1, you take the free Slovenian course for foreign students alongside your studies. Lecturers and the International Office communicate with you in English before and during enrolment.
LanguageHow is my Slovenian checked?
During admission Academia checks your level of Slovenian. Students below B1 are placed on the compulsory free Slovenian language course.
Foreign secondary school, Slovenian B1, residence permit – we guide you through it
Electronic application, any time, free of charge
Academia decides whether your foreign secondary-school certificate meets the entry requirements – no ministry procedure. Submit the electronic application for recognition at any time; we tell you whether a translation is needed.
Slovenian at B1 + free course
Studies are in Slovenian. If your Slovenian is below B1, you join the compulsory free Slovenian course for foreign students alongside the first year.
eVŠ portal · residence permit
Apply through the national eVŠ portal within the deadlines announced with the call for enrolment 2027/28, with Academia as your first choice. Academia issues a certificate of enrolment for the temporary residence permit.
1 October 2027
Lectures start on 1 October 2027. If you are employed or registered with the Employment Service of Slovenia (ZRSZ), you can start immediately after enrolment. Price list 2026/27; enrolment fee €298 (€0 at enrolment).
Interested in Computer Science? What next?
Leave your e-mail. Within one working day the International Office replies in English: which module suits you, how your foreign certificate is recognised, how the Slovenian language requirement works and what it costs – plus the curriculum and timetable.