Slovenia is the EU’s best-kept study secret: free tuition at public universities for EU students, €2,000-€11,000 for non-EU, and the safest country in the Balkans. Lake Bled is a 30-minute train from Ljubljana.
Universities
- University of Ljubljana (#449 QS)
- University of Maribor
- University of Primorska
Living Costs
Ljubljana: €550-€800/month all-in.
About This Research
This guide was prepared by the Studies Multiverse editorial team — a network of former international students, scholarship recipients, and university admissions advisors. Our data sources include DAAD, NUFFIC, Campus France, official university websites, and Erasmus+ statistical reports, cross-checked against tuition records from 800+ universities globally. Last verified May 2026. See how we research.