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. Studying at the University of Primorska
The University of Primorska offers study programmes at undergraduate (first cycle) and
postgraduate level (second and third cycles). All study programmes are international compa-
rable. The workload of one year of study equals 60 ECTS credits.*
*ECTS – European Credit Transfer System
The European Credit Transfer System is based on the total amount of work a student has to produce; it
not only takes class hours/attendance into account but also time spent on personal research (whether
at home or in libraries), as well as preparing for and taking exams or tests.
1 ECTS credit is the equivalent of approximately 30 working/learning hours. Credits are awarded only
when the course has been completed and all required examinations have been successfully taken. The
use of this system makes transfers from foreign institutions easier.
Academic Calendar
The academic year is divided into two semesters and three examination periods:
• Autumn (first) semester: from the beginning of October to the end of January
• Winter (first) examination period: from the end of January to mid-February
• Spring (second) semester: from the mid-February to the beginning of June
• Summer (second) examination period: from the beginning of June to the beginning of July
• Autumn (third) examination period: from mid-August to the beginning of September
At some faculties the academic year may be divided into quarters.
3rd Wednesday in October – Rector’s Day
17th March – the University of Primorska’s festivity day
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The University of Primorska offers study programmes at undergraduate (first cycle) and
postgraduate level (second and third cycles). All study programmes are international compa-
rable. The workload of one year of study equals 60 ECTS credits.*
*ECTS – European Credit Transfer System
The European Credit Transfer System is based on the total amount of work a student has to produce; it
not only takes class hours/attendance into account but also time spent on personal research (whether
at home or in libraries), as well as preparing for and taking exams or tests.
1 ECTS credit is the equivalent of approximately 30 working/learning hours. Credits are awarded only
when the course has been completed and all required examinations have been successfully taken. The
use of this system makes transfers from foreign institutions easier.
Academic Calendar
The academic year is divided into two semesters and three examination periods:
• Autumn (first) semester: from the beginning of October to the end of January
• Winter (first) examination period: from the end of January to mid-February
• Spring (second) semester: from the mid-February to the beginning of June
• Summer (second) examination period: from the beginning of June to the beginning of July
• Autumn (third) examination period: from mid-August to the beginning of September
At some faculties the academic year may be divided into quarters.
3rd Wednesday in October – Rector’s Day
17th March – the University of Primorska’s festivity day
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