The guiding principle of the University of Maribor as a scientific and educational institution is the dissemination and enrichment of knowledge. Science, which strengthens and promotes development and social progress, is transferred to young people in the premises of 17 faculties through university teachers and colleagues, thereby preparing them for successful integration into society and the world, which will face increasingly complex challenges in the future.
The more knowledge we have, the stronger we are. The guiding principle of the University of Maribor as a scientific and educational institution is the dissemination and enrichment of knowledge. Science, which strengthens and promotes development and social progress, is transferred to young people in the premises of 17 faculties through university teachers and colleagues, thereby preparing them for successful integration into society and the world, which will face increasingly complex challenges in the future.
➡ In addition to study programmes, the University of Maribor offers many opportunities for further study:
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during studies (my.um.si > Student hub UM and
dogodki.um.si),
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after studies (my.um.si > After-Study Opportunities).
About
16.000 students are currently studying at the University of Maribor, of which about
16% are international! We are committed to developing a culture of quality, which we see as the starting point for ensuring and developing the
quality of teaching,
research, and
service.
➡ In the area of improving the quality of teaching, the University of Maribor has established a pedagogical community, the
UM Pedagogical Network, together with a number of training courses for teaching staff to improve their didactic skills.
The educational system in the Republic of Slovenia is inclusive and easily accessible. However not everywhere in the world is like this. Up to 250 million children and adolescents worldwide do not attend school, and 763 million adults are illiterate, according to UNESCO estimates. The right to education, which is one of the fundamental human rights, is thus violated. The United Nations General Assembly designated
January 24 as the
International Day of Education to highlight the importance of education for world peace and development.
This year’s International Day of Education is marked by the common slogan:
"The power of youth in co-creating education".
Young people make up more than half of the world’s population, yet they often remain excluded from decision-making about their own future.
UNESCO calls for greater involvement of young people in shaping curricula, policies, and learning approaches, particularly in times of rapid technological change.
How can students actively co‑create education?
In a short video interview, The Best student of the University of Maribor shares her perspectives and experiences on student engagement in shaping a high‑quality, collaborative, and future‑oriented educational process.
As an institution, we believe in the power of young people as agents of change. Their perspectives, experiences, and creativity are indispensable in shaping education that is future-oriented. We raise awareness and encourage young people to recognize that everyone has the right to be heard and to actively co-create educational practices that shape our shared future.
At the University of Maribor, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment in which young people are partners—not merely recipients of educational policies. On the International Day of Education, we
wish to highlight the importance of their voices in (re)shaping learning processes, building mutual understanding, and strengthening peace. We are aware that it is young people who, through their knowledge, energy, and innovativeness, help prevent conflict, promote
equality, and uphold human rights.
Through its educational mission, the
University of Maribor contributes to creating a better future for individuals and society. By encouraging the active engagement of students in the co-creation of the educational process and by creating opportunities for the development of talents, critical thinking, national and international cooperation, as well as high-quality and innovative teaching, we foster an environment that enables each student to realize their full potential and contributes to the development of a more just, inclusive, and peaceful society.