University of Nova Gorica: Athletes-friendly university

Student athlete status

Would you like to to merge your sports career with quality studies at an athlete-friendly university?

UNG has been the first university in Slovenia to offer the status of a student athlete on the basis of the individual evaluation of an athlete’s achievements, taking into account one’s results, achievements and the recommendations of the relevant sports associations and clubs, regardless of an athlete’s categorization by the National Olympic Committee.

Advantages of studying at UNG for athletes:

• tailored modes of study (adapted deadlines and examination dates, flexible modes of study, lower attendance of lectures etc.);
• individual approach and small study groups;
• distance learning opportunities;
• the possibility to practise outdoor sports all year round;
• scholarships for students athletes (CALL OPEN UNTIL 15/04/2024).

General information

• Why start a double career at UNG?
• Applications and enrollment
• UNG brochure for athletes
• General advantages of studying at UNG

How to apply for the status of a student-athlete?

• How to apply for the status of a student athlete?
• Document: Rules of adjusting study requirements to students athletes of the University of Nova Gorica
• Description of adjustments of study requirements and the available tailored modes of study

Scholarships for students athletes

• CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS for students athletes (call expires on 15/04/2024)
• Rules of the “Matija Franko” Scholarship Fund for Students Athletes
• About the "Matija Franko" Scholarship Fund for Students Athletes
• University of Nova Gorica Foundation website