Credit transfer

A student who has completed courses at another educational institution or study program, may be able to transfer credits to the current study programme. Previously completed courses or credits may allow you to commence with your studies at advanced stage within chosen program. When enrolling to Alma Mater, you may submit the Application for credit transfer (ECM, ISH, AP) to the Student office of Alma Mater, Slovenska ulica 17, 2000 Maribor

The following documents should be attached to the application:

• Exam confirmation or academic transcript of records – original;
• Confirmed content of courses.

Candidates who would like to receive the decision on credit transfers prior to their enrolment are requested to enclose a confirmation of payment fr costs for issuing the decision in the amount of 300 EUR, as per Alma Mater Pricelist for the current academic year. In case a candidate decides to enrol to Alma Mater, the cost of credit transfer is deducted from (the first instalment of) the tuition fee.

Payment details:

Alma Mater Europaea University
Slovenska ulica 17
2000 Maribor

Transaction account: IBAN SI56 0451 5000 1391 585 (NOVA KBM d.d.)
Amount: 300,00 EUR
SWIFT: KBMASI2X
Purpose of payment: Application for credit transfer

Credit transfers and recognition of formal/ informal education is considered by the Committee for Student Affairs. The applications are accepted by November 15th of the current academic year. Late applications are not considered.

Based on the Decision for recognition of previous education/ course transfers, students may apply for tuition fee reduction for current academic year. Reduced tuition fees can be claimed by those who have at least 20 ECTS recognised. The tuition fee is reduced by 30% if 20 ECTS - 30 ECTS are recognized in each year, or by 50% if 31 ECTS - 40 ECTS are recognised in each year. Only fully recognised study obligations are considered for tuition fee deduction. The application for reduction of tuition fees and the Decision on the recognition of study obligations must be submitted no later than 8 days after receiving the Decision on the recognition of study obligations.

The Committee for Student Affairs will recognize knowledge or skills that, in terms of content and complexity, correspond entirely or partly to general and/or to subject-specific competences defined by the study program, based on the statutory criteria (defined in the Higher Education Act, Ur.l.RS, No. 67/1993 with amendments and Criteria for Transitions between Study Programs, Official Gazette of RS, No. 95/2010).

Recognition of informal knowledge and skills

Candidates who wish to have their informally acquired knowledge and skills recognised as a condition for enrolment or as part of study program, may apply for Recognition of informally acquired knowledge and skills.  The candidates are requested to submit all documents and proofs, relevant for evaluation of informally obtained knowledge and skills. The procedure may be charged in compliance with the Alma Mater Pricelist.

The process of recognition of informal knowledge and skills commences with the request of the candidate, by submitting the application form and supporting documents to the Student office.

Procedure for Recognition of prior education for the purpose of continuing education

Candidates who hold a foreign educational certificate and wish to continue their education in a study program in the Republic of Slovenia must obtain a decision on recognition of prior education for the purpose of continuing education at a university or higher professional study programs (hereinafter: decision on recognition). Candidates who already hold a decision on recognition must follow the instructions for submitting evidence of meeting the admission requirements and submit the decision along with all supporting documents via the eVŠ portal. For candidates who do not yet have a decision on recognition, the completed electronic application form for study in eVŠ also serves as an application for the recognition of foreign education.

Candidates who submit an incomplete application for the recognition of education for further education purposes will be individually informed in writing or via the eVŠ portal about the requirement and deadline for completing the application. The recognition process is handled by an authorized representative of the higher education institution to which the candidate has applied for studies.

Documents Required for the Procedure

1. An e-copy or photo of the certificate(s) of completed education abroad for which recognition is sought in the application process.

   • This document must be appropriately legalized as follows:

     • No legalization required: Austria, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, North Macedonia, and Serbia.

     • Other EU countries: Certified copy.

     • Non-EU countries: Apostille if the issuing country is a signatory to the Hague Convention link.

     • All other countries: Legalization by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country and by the diplomatic or consular mission of the Republic of Slovenia accredited for that country, or by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia.

2. An e-copy or photo of a court-certified translation of the certificate(s) into Slovenian, except if the document is issued in Croatian, English, German, or Italian.

3. An e-copy or photo of evidence of the content and duration of education and completed obligations during education, such as transcripts of grades for at least last two years of secondary education or study transcripts and/or diploma supplements.

4. An e-copy or photo of a court-certified translation of the above evidence into Slovenian, unless the document is issued in Croatian, English, German, or Italian.

5. A brief chronological description of the entire education, prepared and signed by the holder of the educational certificate or their legal representative.

Submission Process

Candidates submit e-copies or photos of the required documents via the eVŠ portal and send the appropriately legalized documents to: Alma Mater Europaea University,
Slovenska ulica 17, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia - EU

The list of required documents for the recognition process may vary depending on the country of origin of the educational certificate. It is recommended that candidates inquire in advance about the detailed document list and related information with the authorized person at international@almamater.si.