Information for incoming Erasmus+ students

Admissions Criteria

You can apply as an Erasmus+ exchange student for one or two semesters if your home university is a partner of TSC Maribor.

Application procedure

  1. Your home University or College should first nominate you to the International Office of TSC Maribor. The nominations should be sent to ravnatelj.vss@tscmb.si.
  2. After your home university has nominated you, please contact us with Transcript of Records (of your home university), Learning Agreement and Language Certificate and Motivational letter at ravnatelj.vss@tscmb.si.
  3. After we have received your application and your host department has approved your application, we will send you an Acceptance letter and information on living and studying in Maribor.

Application deadlines

5 May for the winter semester/full academic year
15 November for the summer semester

Academic Calendar

Semester 1 / Winter semester: 1 October – 10 January
Semester 2 / Summer semester: 20 January– 8 July
Autumn Examination period: 18 August – 19 September
Public Holidays: official dates

Courses

Grading

ECTS grading Slovenian grading % Description
A 10 91-100 EXCELLENT
B 9 81-90 VERY GOOD
C 8 71-80 GOOD
D 7 61-70 SATISFACTORY
E 6 55-60 MEDIOCRE
F 1-5 54 or less INSUFFICIENT

Language Requirements

We offer courses in Slovenian language only. Individual instructions are possible in English language with selected professors. Every student has to have very good language skills (very good knowledge in reading, writing and speaking of the language) in at least one of the two languages in order to be able to study here. Please note that fluent language skills in Slovenian (or English) are vital for successful studies at our College. If the language requirements are not met, we will not accept you. Students must present a language certificate of their Slovene or English language skills. Very good language skills refer to level B2 on the CEFR scale of the European Language Portfolio Levels.

How to prove the language skills in Slovene or English

  • Language skills are listed on the Transcript of Records of the home university; or
  • Submit the Language Certificate with CEFR scale; or
  • Submit TOEFL score of 79 (IBT) or IELTS score of 6 for English, or any official certificate
  • Results from the OLS (Online Language Support)

Accommodation

All incoming exchanged students are obliged to stay at student dormitories or private accommodation. Students may choose from single, twin or triple rooms with shared bathroom and a shared kitchen. All accommodations provide wi-fi internet. The price of the room depends on the type of apartment and the size of the room. The average price per person per month in a twin room is approx. 300 EUR including all utility costs (electricity, water, internet, heating, etc.).

For more information please contact us at ravnatelj.vss@tscmb.si.