Study abroad in Slovenia: As an EU country, Slovenia recognises your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), and with a German passport you do not need a visa. The University of Ljubljana gives at least 700 euros per month for living costs, without stating whether accommodation is included. Erasmus+ students are exempt from tuition, registration and examination fees at the host institution.
Study abroad in Slovenia at a glance
| Point | Information (as of October 2026) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance | The European Health Insurance Card applies, repatriation is not covered | German Foreign Office, European Commission (FAQ) |
| Visa | Not required for EU citizens, registration after three months may be requested | Your Europe, German Foreign Office |
| Tuition and travel document | Erasmus+ students are exempt from tuition, registration and examination fees. Identity card or passport, valid for the stay | Erasmus+, German Foreign Office |
| Living costs | University of Ljubljana: at least 700 euros per month. Shared dormitory places for exchange students average 197.44 euros plus about 30 euros in extra costs | University of Ljubljana (no date) |
| Study grant abroad (Auslands-BAföG) | Possible, responsible office: Studierendenwerk Marburg | German Student Services Organisation (DSW), flyer as of January 2026 |
All information is general guidance and not individual advice. The linked official pages are authoritative in each case.
How are you health insured in Slovenia?
European Health Insurance Card and statutory health insurance
Slovenia is part of the EU, so the European Health Insurance Card applies there. It is printed on the back of your German health insurance card. The European Commission lists medically necessary benefits in kind during a temporary stay as covered. Treatment follows the rules of the host country, so the card does not guarantee benefits that are not provided there. For students, the Commission states that they receive the treatment that is necessary for the duration of their stay.
Statutory insured students can show the card or a substitute certificate to prove their entitlement to treatment. Whether your cover continues unchanged during your semester abroad depends on your enrolment in Germany and on your health insurer (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung, GKV). Ask for the answer in writing before you leave. If you are privately insured, you will find the basics in our guide Krankenversicherung im Auslandssemester (in German).
Co-payments and advance payment on site
The German Foreign Office points out that in many countries medical or hospital bills must be settled or advanced before discharge. If payment is not made, departure can be refused. Without adequate insurance cover, you bear necessary costs yourself, such as treatment or a flight home. The page does not state concrete co-payment amounts for Slovenia. Keep all receipts and clarify with your insurer which proof it requires after your return.
Private travel health insurance and repatriation
The card does not replace travel health insurance. Repatriation to Germany is not covered, and neither are treatments that can wait, such as most dental procedures. The German Foreign Office strongly recommends cover abroad with repatriation insurance. Ask your health insurer whether this cover includes a rescue flight to Germany. You will find background information in our guide Auslandskrankenversicherung für Erasmus, USA und Work and Travel (in German).
Do you need a visa for Slovenia?
No. For EU citizens, the European Commission does not state a visa requirement for studying in another EU country. The German Foreign Office lists the following travel documents for German citizens: passport, temporary passport, identity card, temporary identity card and children’s passport. A temporary identity card must be valid. Expired documents may be no more than one year past their expiry date, except for the temporary identity card. A driving licence or a birth certificate for children is not sufficient, and without a valid photo ID a high fine can apply.
For stays longer than three months, the European Commission requires enrolment at a recognised higher education institution, comprehensive health insurance and sufficient resources. Your resources must be such that you do not depend on social benefits. After three months, Slovenia may require you to register your residence. The Commission’s page is written for EU countries in general, so clarify the exact procedure with the Slovenian authorities. Keep these documents ready:
- Valid passport or identity card
- Proof of enrolment at the host institution
- Proof of comprehensive health insurance, for statutory insured students the European Health Insurance Card
- A declaration that you have sufficient financial resources
According to the German Foreign Office, there is no travel warning for Slovenia (page status 25 October 2026). The page refers to a generally elevated abstract terrorism risk. In everyday life, pickpocketing and car break-ins are the main problems in holiday areas. Robberies at motorway service stations have occasionally occurred, but violent crime is rare. The page also recommends hepatitis A vaccination.
What does studying abroad in Slovenia cost?
Tuition fees
Erasmus+ students are exempt from fees at the host institution for tuition, registration and examinations, as well as for laboratory and library access. Small fees for insurance or student union membership may still apply. Which fees apply in an exchange outside Erasmus+ depends on the exchange agreement of your home university. We do not give a general amount because we have not found an official figure we could verify. Ask your home university and the host institution before you accept a place.
Living costs and accommodation
The University of Ljubljana (in German) states on its page that living costs are at least 700 euros per month and places this figure above the cost of tuition. The page does not say whether accommodation is included. For dormitory places for exchange students, the university gives an average of 197.44 euros, plus about 30 euros in additional costs. Private rooms cost 200 to 500 euros per month according to the page. For the subsidised student city bus card, it gives 20 euros per month. The page has no publication date and only shows a 2026 copyright notice, so the figures may differ. Ask your host institution for its current budget for exchange students.
Funding: Erasmus+ and Auslands-BAföG
According to the European Commission, the Erasmus+ grant is a contribution to travel and daily living costs. Its amount depends on several conditions, among them the difference in living costs between your home and host country. The Commission does not state a monthly amount. Ask your international office about the level of funding for Slovenia. More details are in our guide Erasmus und Auslandssemester planen (in German).
Auslands-BAföG, the German study grant for study abroad, is possible for a part of your studies abroad. For Slovenia, the flyer of the German Student Services Organisation (DSW, status January 2026) names the Studierendenwerk Marburg as responsible. A permanent residence in Germany is required. The application should be submitted online, ideally six months before the start of your studies abroad. Funding starts in the month of application, but at the earliest with the start of the study abroad. The flyer lists a one-off travel allowance, a health insurance supplement and tuition fees of up to 5,600 euros for one year at most, if required. You will find all details in our guide Auslands-BAföG: Voraussetzungen, Höhe und Zuschläge (in German).
Sample calculation: For a semester of five months, the minimum living cost stated by the University of Ljubljana gives at least 3,500 euros. Erasmus+ students pay no tuition at the host institution, but small fees may apply. Flights or train travel, travel health insurance and any advance payment for treatment are not included. The total is a guide, not a commitment.
How to prepare before you leave
- Ask your health insurer to confirm in writing how you are insured in Slovenia before you sign the Learning Agreement.
- Check that your European Health Insurance Card is valid for the entire stay and order a new one in good time if needed.
- Take out travel health insurance and repatriation insurance, because the card does not cover repatriation.
- Check your vaccinations under the STIKO vaccination schedule, including measles protection, and consider hepatitis A vaccination, which the German Foreign Office recommends.
- Check that your identity card or passport is valid, because an expired document can cause problems at the border.
- Submit your Auslands-BAföG application to the Studierendenwerk Marburg ideally six months before the start, if you want to apply for funding.
- Keep your enrolment and insurance proof ready for a possible registration after three months.
Frequently asked questions
Is my European Health Insurance Card valid in Slovenia?
Yes, for medically necessary treatment under the rules of the Slovenian system. Treatments that can wait and repatriation to Germany are not covered.
Do I need a visa for Slovenia?
No. With German citizenship, a passport or identity card is enough, and the identity card must be valid. After three months, Slovenia may require registration.
Do I have to pay tuition fees in Slovenia?
As an Erasmus+ student, not for study, registration or examinations. Small fees for insurance or student union membership may apply. For other exchange formats, your home university will clarify the fees under the exchange agreement.
How high are living costs in Slovenia?
The University of Ljubljana states at least 700 euros per month. Dormitory places for exchange students average 197.44 euros plus about 30 euros in extra costs. The page has no publication date.
Does my health insurer pay for repatriation?
The European Health Insurance Card does not cover repatriation to Germany. Ask your health insurer which benefits it provides abroad, and arrange repatriation cover with a separate travel insurance.
Who is responsible for Auslands-BAföG for Slovenia?
The Studierendenwerk Marburg. This is stated in the flyer of the German Student Services Organisation (status January 2026).
Sources
- German Foreign Office, Slovenia: Travel and security advice (page status 25 October 2026)
- European Commission, Your Europe: Studying in another EU country (last amended 30 September 2026)
- European Commission, FAQ on the European Health Insurance Card (no date)
- European Commission, Erasmus+: Studying abroad (last updated 18 December 2025)
- University of Ljubljana, Accommodation, transport and cost of living (no date, copyright 2026)
- German Student Services Organisation (DSW), Flyer on Auslands-BAföG (status January 2026)
Sources retrieved on 25 October 2026, unless stated otherwise.
Related reading
- Krankenversicherung im Auslandssemester: Was gilt? (in German)
- Auslands-BAföG: Voraussetzungen, Höhe und Zuschläge (in German)
- Auslandskrankenversicherung für Erasmus, USA und Work and Travel (in German)
- Study Abroad in Austria: Insurance, Visa, Costs 2026
- Study Abroad in Italy: Insurance, Visa, Costs 2026
- Alle Länder für dein Auslandssemester im Überblick (in German)
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Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice. The German version is authoritative.
