Slovenia: Summer seminar on Slovenian language for students and teachers of Masaryk University
The summer language seminars for international students are organised by the Slovenian Ministry of Education, Science and Sport in cooperation with local universities. The programme usually includes intensive language classes (focusing on grammar and phonetics practice, vocabulary development, conversational skills, etc.) or a series of lectures on culture, history, literature and local realia. Before the course begins, students are usually divided into study groups according to their language skills, usually on the basis of a placement test. Classes tought by experienced native speakers, are often combined with an accompanying events, such guided tours, visits to museums and monuments, film evenings and theatre performances.
Basic knowledge of Slovenian is a prerequisit for applicants.
The Summer Seminar of Slovenian Language is organised by the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ljubljana.
Participation in the seminar is funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport of Slovenia.
How to apply?
Applications need to be submitted through this platform. The scholarship places are allocated to Masaryk University on the based on a quota, the Masaryk University Rector's Office will decide on their filling.
Selected applicants are then invited to complete an online registration form of the Slovenian partner (instructions for completion will be provided by the University of Ljubljana via the MoEYS), and pass a language test. The final decision on the acceptance of the nominated candidate rests with the foreign partner. Final results of the application proceedings will be announced by the foreign partner by the end of April.
Selected applicants must complete an online interview with representatives of the University of Ljubljana.
Fields of study:
- Arts and humanities
Country of application:
- Czechia
Stay information
Scholarship information
The scholarship consists of free participation in the seminar, accompanying events, accommodation and meals. The scholarship holders do not receive any payments.
Travel costs
Travel costs are not reimbursed.
Application attachments
| Name | Format | Mandatory | Signature required | Official verification required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Motivation Letter in English | DOC, DOCX, PDF | Yes | No | No |
| 2) BC & MA students: grade point average (transcript of records) | doctoral students: transcripts of records from MA studies | teachers: university diploma (highes academic degree awarded) | DOC, DOCX, PDF | Yes | No | No |
Currently open calls
| Call ID | Name | Academic year | Submit from | Submit to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 508 | (OUT/SI/LK/MU) Open call for 2027 | 1. 10. 2026 | 19. 2. 2027 |
Closed calls
| Call ID | Name | Academic year | Submit from | Submit to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | (OUT/SI/LK/MU) Open call for 2026 | 1. 11. 2025 | 20. 2. 2026 | ||
| 80 | (OUT/SI/LK/MU) Open call for 2025 | 21. 10. 2024 | 31. 1. 2025 |