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Studying in Slovenia

The figures that decide most applications, from official sources. Guide checked 24 September 2026.
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Money you must show€507.43 a month
Equal to Slovenia's basic minimum income, which rose to €507.43 on 1 March 2026. A scholarship or a parental support statement can count.
Source: University of Ljubljana; Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia No. 14/2026, checked 13 November 2026
Visa fee€102 for a first residence permit applied for abroad, €50 if applied for in Slovenia
Plus a residence card fee. The University of Ljubljana lists €50 issuance, €4.50 application fee and €15.47 card printing.
Source: EU Immigration Portal (European Commission), checked 12 November 2026
Work while you studyPermitted while your study permit is valid
The official pages we checked do not state a weekly hour cap. Most students work through an authorised student employment agency.
Source: EU Immigration Portal (European Commission), checked 12 November 2026
Stay after you graduate9 months
Single permit to seek employment or self-employment. Apply before your study permit expires, within two years of graduating.
Source: InfoTujci (Slovenian Government information portal for foreigners), checked 13 November 2026