Koristne informacije
Useful Information
Academic calendar
1st semester: beginning of October – mid February (exams period included)
2nd semester: end February – end June (exams period included)
Welcome Day
FLBS organizes a Welcome Day for the Incoming Students, each semester, and takes place some days before the official beginning of the semester classes. Attendance is obligatory for all exchange students studying at the FLBS.
During the Welcome Day the FLBS International Relations Office provides Incoming Students with information of interest regarding the faculty services, registering and enrolling procedures, and gives a short introduction to our Intranet (VIS) system. FLBS also provides Incoming Students with detailed program information and academic advice.
Accommodation
Exchange students can apply for a room in dormitory. The rooms are double, with shared bathroom and shared kitchen. The access to internet is available in all the dormitories. Students who would prefer staying in private accommodation can rent a room in apartment shared with other students with a help of Student organization.
Incoming students can contact the following links that will assist them to find accommodation and other interesting services:
- the Reception Office of Študentski dom (student dormoitory) http://www.stud-dom-lj.si/en
- ŠOU –Študentska organizacija Univerze v Ljubljani ( student organization of the University of Ljubljana) http://www.sou-lj.si/sl/international-students
- http://www.mkvadrat.si/ (only in Slovenian)
Money Matters
Estimated Living Expenses (for reference only):
- Accommodation: Between 100€ and 120€ per month in a Students Residence
- Between 100€ and 150€ per month, one room in a shared flat, bills not included.
- Books/Meals/Transport: About 250€ per month.
Insurance information
If you are an EU student you will need the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to receive medical attention at Public Hospitals and Health Centres. We recommend that you take out travel insurance (Optional).
Important Dates & Grading System
Academic calendar 2017/2018
Autumn / Winter Semester
| Orientation day | 4 October 2017 |
Lectures |
9 October 2017 - 19 January 2018 |
Examination period |
22 January - 16 February 2018 |
| National and bank holidays | 31 October: Reformation day, 1 November: All Souls Day, 25 December: Christmas, 26 December:Independence and Unity Day |
Winter break |
24 December 2017 - 1 January 2018 |
Spring / Summer Semester
Orientation day |
15 February 2018 |
Lectures |
19 February - 8 June 2018 |
Examination period |
11 June - 6 July 2018 |
Re-takes |
20 Avgust – 14 September 2018 |
| National and bank holidays | 2 April: Easter Monday, 27 April: Resistance Day, 1-2 May: Labour Day, 25 June: Statehood Day |
Spring break |
27 April – 2 May 2018 |
ECTS & grading system
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a standard for comparing the study performance of higher education students across the European Union. ECTS credits present the value allocated to a certain course and describe the quantity of work each course requires from a student.
| Grade | Description | ECTS |
| 10 | excellent | A |
| 9 | very good | B |
| 8 | very good | C |
| 7 | good | D |
| 6 | satisfactory | E |
| 5 | fail | F |