Many universities and scholarship programs in Slovenia do not strictly require IELTS if you can show alternative proof of English proficiency, such as:
- a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter showing your previous degree was taught in English,
- or other accepted language proofs like TOEFL, Duolingo, or university‑conducted language checks.
Several Slovenian institutions and funding schemes offer scholarships or financial support for international students at bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels — and for many of these it’s possible to apply without an IELTS score if you meet language proof alternatives.
🎓 Key Opportunities in Slovenia (No IELTS Needed)
1. Scholarships at Public Universities
Many public universities in Slovenia allow applications without IELTS if you can demonstrate English proficiency in other ways:
- University of Ljubljana – Offers various academic scholarships at bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels.
- University of Maribor – Often accepts a Medium of Instruction letter instead of IELTS.
- University of Primorska – Scholarships with financial support ranging roughly from €2,000 to €4,800/year.
- University of Nova Gorica – Provides merit or need‑based financial aid.
These universities frequently accept alternative evidence of English proficiency like an MOI certificate.
- University of Primorska Scholarships
▸ Multiple merit‑based scholarships for bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students.
🔗 University of Primorska Scholarships – Scholarship Fund info: https://welcome.upr.si/student/prepare/financing/ - University of Ljubljana Scholarships
▸ Includes Zois awards and other international scholarship options at Slovenia’s top university.
🔗 University of Ljubljana Scholarships: https://www.uni-lj.si/international_cooperation_and_exchange/scholarships - Slovenian Government Bilateral Scholarships
▸ Government‑level support for international students (stipend, accommodation integrals).
🔗 Bilateral Scholarships overview: https://studyinslovenia.si (official country scholarship info) - GEA College Scholarships
▸ Undergraduate scholarships in business and entrepreneurship fields.
🔗 GEA College Scholarships: https://gea-college.si/ - European Congress of Mathematics Scholarships
▸ Scholarships primarily for mathematics students (tuition & accommodation support).
🔗 ECM Scholarship info: https://www.8ecm.si/ - Jožef Stefan Institute PhD Fellowships
▸ PhD‑level funded opportunities with stipend and tuition coverage.
🔗 Jožef Stefan Institute Fellowships: https://www.ijs.si/ - IEDC – Bled School of Management Scholarships
▸ Executive MBA scholarships with partial tuition waivers.
🔗 IEDC Bled Scholarships: https://www.iedc.si/ - Slovenian Human Resources Development & Scholarship Fund
▸ Nationwide scholarship programs for international students and study support.
🔗 Scholarship Fund (Public Scholarship Fund of Slovenia): https://www.ung.si/ - Ad Futura Scholarships (Public Scholarship Fund)
▸ Mobility and study abroad support grants (sometimes tuition & living cost aid).
🔗 Ad Futura Programs – official calls: https://www.srips-rs.si/en/scholarships/ad-futura-scholarships - University of Nova Gorica Scholarships
▸ Merit‑based financial aid options for various programs and fields.
🔗 University of Nova Gorica info: https://www.ung.si/
