Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana

Akad. Prof. Dr. Slavko Splichal received Slovenia’s highest national award for lifetime achievement for research into intellectual history and the future development of the public sphere

As a professor, mentor, writer, scientific editor and initiator of international scientific cooperation, he played a decisive role in establishing communication studies in Slovenia and linking the field to leading global research developments.
Round table: Is artificial intelligence just a new tool for researchers, or are we witnessing the biggest epistemological transformation of science since the digital revolution?

The roundtable will take place on October 26th, at 5 pm in Grand Hall.
Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana

Our revised, interactive and up-to-date study programmes offer a broad understanding of and insight into what is happening in society, as well as a solid basis for criticism of social phenomena and influence in social change.
Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana

We are the largest interdisciplinary public institution for education and research in the social sciences in Slovenia, and among the largest and most up-to-date in Europe. Through its human resources, its in-house research institute, central social sciences library and publishing house, it develops a range of disciplines that represent an optimal synergy for the contemporary social sciences.

Bachelor Programmes

Information about all bachelor programmes in Slovenian language is available here.

The doctoral programme in the Humanities and Social Sciences is a joint programme for all of the social science and humanities subjects fostered by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Arts. The programme emphasises the connection between study and research, cooperation among institutions, the European mobility of students and teachers, and the development of interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to study and research.

How to apply for doctoral programmes

Exchange programmes

Student exchange programmes contribute to the development of modern societies, ethical values and individuals in general.

The Faculty of Social Sciences has 154 signed bilateral agreements within the Erasmus Programme and 29 bilateral agreements with universities located outside of the EU. Every year we host about 200 exchange students and as many as 170 of our students have already made the decision to study at our partner universities.

International Summer Schools of the Faculty of Social Sciences

The International Summer School of Political Ecology: The Political Ecology of Self-Sufficiency (June 29 - July 2, 2026)

Contact us

Faculty of Social Sciences
International Office
Kardeljeva ploščad 5
SI-1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia

Head of International Relations Office

Ms. Maša Kolenbrand

Study in Ljubljana

Ljubljana lies in the basin between the Karst and the Alps, some 298 m above the sea. With its 280,000 inhabitants, it ranks among the smaller European capitals but it is big enough to encompass everything expected from a capital city, while being small enough to allow people to retain their individuality.

Study at the University of Ljubljana

Research

The Social Sciences Research Institute is the largest research institute for Social Sciences in Slovenia. Research at the Institute is carried out within the framework of national and international research programmes. Intensive research is carried out within European Union research projects, but researchers and research centres are also involved in other international research.

News

The AGILE Project Received the European Award for Innovative Teaching as Part of the European Language Label

In the project, researchers examined the resilience of universities during times of social crisis, with a focus on the integration of refugee students into higher education systems in various European contexts.

15. October 2026 | Achievements, Research, International, Social engagement and influence

Akad. Prof. Dr. Slavko Splichal received Slovenia’s highest national award for lifetime achievement for research into intellectual history and the future development of the public sphere

As a professor, mentor, writer, scientific editor and initiator of international scientific cooperation, he played a decisive role in establishing communication studies in Slovenia and linking the field to leading global research developments.

14. October 2026 | Achievements, Social engagement and influence

Young researcher Gaja Mavri received award for best doctoral thesis on the impact of the onset of exports on wage inequality

The study’s findings show that, following the start of exports, wage inequality within firms gradually decreases, while wage differences between exporting and comparable non-exporting firms increase.

12. October 2026 | Achievements, Research, International, Sustainable FSS, Social engagement and influence

The future of diplomacy can't be understood solely through the emergence of new tools or new areas of activity

In September, the international conference Diplomacy 2.0 was held in Koper, bringing together diplomats, researchers, and experts in the field of diplomacy. Researchers from the Center of Diplomatic, Economic, and Legal Studies UL FSS, also presented their papers at the conference.

6. October 2026 | Event, Sustainable FSS, Social engagement and influence