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ERASMUS+ STUDENTS

INFO PACKAGE

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COURSE CATALOGUE

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INDEX

FOREWORD............................................................................................................... 3

ABOUT SLOVENIA ..................................................................................................... 4

ABOUT LJUBLJANA .................................................................................................... 7

ABOUT EUROPEAN FACULTY OF LAW ...................................................................... 8

E-mail: international.department@epf.nova-uni.si ................................................. 9

www.epf.nova-uni.si ................................................................................................ 9

CONTACTS FOR ERASMUS+ STUDENTS .................................................................. 10

APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS ......................................... 11

ESSENTIAL INFO ABOUT STUDY RULES & REGULATIONS for 2020/2021 ............... 12

CAREER CENTRE AND EXCTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ......................................... 15

VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMIT ................................................................................ 16

HOW TO GET TO LJUBLJANA? ................................................................................ 19

HOW TO GET AROUND LJUBLJANA? ...................................................................... 20

EATING OUT (Subsidized student meals) ............................................................... 22

WORKING IN SLOVENIA .......................................................................................... 23

ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK (ESN) .................................................................... 24

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION .............................................................................. 25

AVAILABLE STUDY PROGRAMS AT EUROPEAN FACULTY OF LAW ......................... 28

COURSES IN ENGLISH ............................................................................................. 31

INDICATIVE SCHEDULE OF LECTURES BY SEMESTER .............................................. 32

1.1 BACHELOR LAW 1 .................................................................................... 32

1.2 MASTER LAW 2 ........................................................................................ 33

SLOVENIAN TIMETABLE TERMINOLOGY ................................................................ 35

ONLINE STUDY ........................................................................................................ 36

1.3 About eUNIVERZA ................................................................................... 36

1.4 Access to the eUNIVERZA for incoming Erasmus+ students ................... 36

eUNIVERZA AVAILABLE ENGLISH COURSES ............................................................ 38

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FOREWORD

Dear Erasmus+ Students,

The European Faculty of Law would like to express you a warm welcome. We will try to make our best to be a good host to all of you. In order to make your stay at our Faculty challenging as well as enjoyable we would like to provide you with some basic, but essential information. We hope that your study in Ljubljana will be a unique experience in your academic career.

Nataša Kolavčič, Erasmus coordinator

and

izr. prof. dr. Jernej Letnar Černič, Vice dean for international cooperation

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ABOUT SLOVENIA

Slovenia is the only country in Europe that combines the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain and the Karst. The changing landscape is constantly surprising, time and again. You can have one eye on the sea, then look in the other direction and be surrounded by high mountains. Heading up into the forests, you can see the green plains below you. From upland meadows your view stretches into river

gorges. This proximity of opposites and contrasts is a hallmark of the country.

Full name: Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija)

Inhabitants: 2,094,060 (1 October 2019)

Capital: Ljubljana (270,000)

State: Democratic parliamentary republic since 25 June 1991, Member of the European Union since 1 May 2004

Currency: Euro

Official languages: Slovene; in ethnically mixed border areas also Hungarian and Italian

Other languages: English, German, Croatian, Serbian

Largest cities: Maribor, Kranj, Celje, Koper, Novo mesto, Velenje

Religion: Roman Catholic (58%, 2002 census); together there are 43 religious communities registered in Slovenia; among the oldest is the Evangelical Church, most widely spread in the northeastern part of Slovenia

Area: 20,273 km²

Length of borders / 1,370 km: with Austria 318 km, with Italy 280 km, with Hungary 102 km, with Croatia 670 km)

Length of coastline: 46.6 km

Relief: The territory of Slovenia is geographically divided into four basic types of landscape - Alpine in the north, (42.1%), Mediterranean in the south-west (8.6%), Dinaric in the south (28.1%), and Pannonian in the east (21.2%)

Climate: Alpine, Continental, Mediterranean

Forests: almost 58% of the Slovenia territory

Highest mountain: Triglav 2,864 m

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Largest protected area: Triglavski narodni park: 83,807 ha (4% of the territory of Slovenia)

Largest underground cave: Postojnska jama - 19.5 km

Largest lake: Cerknica Lake (intermittent) - 26 km2

Longest river: Sava - 221 km

Did you know...

... that Slovenia declared independence from Yugoslavia on 25th June 1991?

... that Slovenia is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world?

... that over one third of Slovenia's territory is protected?

... that Maribor is home to the oldest vine in the world?

... that a traditional Slovene dish for special occasions is a type of cake called potica? ... that the most famous Slovene carnival figure is the Kurent? ... that Slovenia has more than 80 ski areas? ... that dozens of thermal springs in eastern Slovenia have therapeutic properties? ... that the geographical and climatic variety and diversity of Slovenia mean that in a single day you can pick autumn fruits in the morning, bathe in the Adriatic in the afternoon, and go night skiing in the evening?

You can find all information about Slovenia here:

www.slovenia.info

www.slovenia.si

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ABOUT LJUBLJANA

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is a beautiful small city situated on the river Ljubljanica that flows between the city centre and the castle hill above. It’s river banks are filled with great restaurants, and chic bars popular with visitors and locals alike. The town boasts the most relaxing atmosphere of all European capitals and offers endless cultural events and excellent quality of life. Ljubljana is a relatively small place, so soon you may feel like taking a day trip.

Some say it is the cutest capital in Europe. Some compare it to Prague, others to Paris, third to Venice, then again some may say it is incomparable to any of the mentioned. Ljubljana is unique. It stores 5000 years of history, some of it in traces and some of it in the most luxurious and confident manner. Imagine a colourful baroque with medieval base escorted with Roman remains and followed by eternal Art Nouveau and Plecnik`s masterpieces. That`s Ljubljana that awaits to be discovered.

Ljubljana offers it’s inhabitants and visitors a great variety of cultural events and entertainment. The city gives you the opportunity to visit about 15 museums and 25 galleries and collections as well as seven major theatres. The city has as well 12 cinemas, well stocked with most

current movies without synchronisation. Foreign films are shown with Slovene subtitles. For the majority of cultural events and entertainment special prices for students are offered. Several festivals are organised in Ljubljana each year. You can find the information about current events in Ljubljana on: http://www.visitljubljana.com/en/.

You can find more information about Ljubljana here:

www.ljubljana.info

www.visitljubljana.com

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ABOUT EUROPEAN FACULTY OF LAW

The European Faculty of Law, member of New university, is a private higher education institution. It is the first law faculty in Slovenia that developed it’s study programmes in correspondence with the European Bologna model of studies.

The Faculty was founded by the Institute for Human Rights, Advice and Education, the Institute of International Law and the Institute of Civil Law. In July 2005, the Council for Higher Education of the Republic of Slovenia granted accreditation to the European Faculty of Law. Later, in 2017, it became a full member of the Nova University, which was also founded as a private higher education institution with the elements of public-private partnership.

Faculty’s head office is located in Nova Gorica. It also has a branch in the capital city Ljubljana. Lectures are held in both locations. Since 2017, the European Faculty of Law is part of New university, which is a private higher educational University, based in Nova Gorica.

Linking theory with practice, practical applicability of knowledge, innovation, professionalism and friendly academic environment are undoubtedly elements that put the European Faculty of Law among top education institutions in Slovenia. It’s success lies in student-friendly and innovative learning process emphasizing the combination of theory and practice. Lectures and seminars are held in small groups by top Slovenian lecturers and lawyers from the ranks of judiciary, diplomacy, attorneys, public administration and professions in the field of real estate.

The Faculty is, following it’s vision, developing in an internationally recognized higher education institution in the areas of law and real estate management. It’s main goals are academic excellence, competent and specialized departments as well as international recognition. The Faculty has obtained the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education to guarantee international exchange of students, professors and staff members. All study programmes are state-approved. They correspond with and develop according to the needs of national and international environment, and cover all three Bologna cycles.

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The overall study process1 is geared towards providing high quality, professional and applicable knowledge and skills, which serve graduates and employers as an added value in domestic and international labour market.

GENERAL INFORMATION

New University, European Faculty of Law

Delpinova ulica 18B, 5000 Nova Gorica Phone: +386 5 338 44 06

Fax: +386 5 338 44 01

E-mail: international.department@epf.nova-uni.si

www.epf.nova-uni.si

1 You can find more information about study programmes in our Brochure for Incoming Students, Professors and Researchers 2020 available at https://www.evro-pf.si/media/website/2014/02/EPF_BROSURA-ERASMUS-2017_web_samo-EPF.pdf.

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CONTACTS FOR ERASMUS+ STUDENTS Erasmus coordinator Ms. Nataša Kolavčič Phone: 00386 5 338 44 06 Fax: 00386 5 338 44 01 E-mail: international.department@epf.nova-uni.si Vice dean for international cooperation Izr. prof. dr. Jernej Letnar Černič E-mail: jernej.letnarcernic@epf.uni-lj.si

Nova University, European Faculty of Law

(Department in Nova Gorica)

Address: Delpinova ulica 18B, 5000 Nova Gorica Phone: +386 5 338 44 00 Fax: +386 5 338 44 01 E-mail: info@epf.nova-uni.si

Nova University, European Faculty of Law,

(Department in Ljubljana)

Address: Mestni trg 23, 1000 Ljubljana Phone: +386 1 251 44 80 Fax: +386 1 251 44 82 E-mail: info.ljubljana@epf.nova-uni.si

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Nomination letter:

Your home university should nominate you to the International department of the European Faculty of law. The nominations should be sent to international.department@epf.nova-uni.si.

Nomination table is available at: https://epf.nova-uni.si/en/international-cooperation/erasmus/general-info/

Application form:

After your home university has nominated you as an exchange student, you should fill an application form available at: https://epf.nova-uni.si/en/international-cooperation/erasmus/general-info/

Required annexes:

• Your home faculty statement of participation in the mobility; • Certificate of enrollment at your home faculty; • Learning agreement signed by your home faculty coordinators; • Curriculum vitae (Slovenian or English); • Copy of ID or passport (first page with the photo and personal data).

Acceptance letter and useful information:

After we have received your application and European Faculty of Law has approved your application and acceptance, the International department of European Faculty of Law will send you an Acceptance letter and general information on living and studying in Slovenia (Ljubljana or Nova Gorica).

Application deadlines:

15 May 2020 for the winter semester/full academic year

15 November 2020 for the summer semester

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ESSENTIAL INFO ABOUT STUDY RULES & REGULATIONS for

2020/2021

Important Legal Acts:

You can find essential info about study rules & regulations for 2020/2021 at:

https://epf.nova-uni.si/en/faculty/about-the-faculty/legal-acts/ .

Take special attention to the following acts:

Name Description

The Rules and regulations the European Faculty of Law

It regulates the requirements for enrollment into the

undergraduate, master and doctoral programmes,

requirements for advancing to the next year, for

conditional and exceptional enrollment and the

requirements, procedures and deadlines for the

completion of studies. Furthermore, it regulates the

granting of awards to students whose undergraduate or

master thesis and doctoral dissertations have been

proposed as above average. The rules and regulations also

regulates the requirements, procedures and financial

obligations of candidates (citizens), who are not students

of the European Faculty of Law in Nova Gorica (hereafter:

the Faculty) and want to complete an individual or more

than one academic requirements, the individual rights and

responsibilities of students with special statuses as well as

the international exchange programme.

Statute of the European Faculty of Law

Legal structure and purpose of European Faculty of Law (hereafter: the faculty) as an independent and private higher education institute which carries out university educational, scientific, research, academic and consultancy activities in the field of legal and legal-related sciences.

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Technical instructions for the preparation of seminar papers and diploma theses

Instructions for diploma and master thesis and doctoral dissertation as also instructions for seminar paper writing. It is also useful for Erasmus+ incoming students to prepare seminar papers as written exams.

For more information regarding study process please contact info@epf.nova-uni.si during office hours.

ACCOMMODATION

Student dormitories

Beds for Erasmus students in the student dormitories are available. The rooms are mostly double, kitchen, bathroom and toilets are shared with 3 or more students. In the student dorms there are blankets, pillows and bed-sheets, but you should bring your own towells. All rooms have an internet connection; you just need your UTP cable.

All campuses are located near the center and offer plenty of opportunities for sport and recreation. On campuses students can use for free: fitness facilities, computer center with computers and free internet access, a laundry room with washing and drying machines, music room, room for parties. All dorms also have night and day security.

You must pay a security deposit before your arrival, which will be refunded after your departure if there is no damage done to your room. You also have to pay the rent for the whole semester in one single installment; you can pay either, together with the deposit, trough the bank, or when you arrive in dorm.

NOTE: YOU CAN APPLY FOR STUDENT DORMITORIES ONLY AFTER YOU ARE OFFICIALLY ACCEPTED AS ERASMUS STUDENT AT THE EUROPEAN FACULTY OF LAW. You will be informed about the application procedure by the Erasmus+ coordinator of the Faculty.

We can offer you accommodation in a Campus in Ljubljana (Rožna Dolina) http://www.stud-dom-lj.si/en

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You can check also:

- Erasmus student housing (https://erasmusu.com/en/erasmus-student-housing?gclid=COyZjbmy9NMCFRyUsgodAjsE4Q ).

- House of Postgraduates in Ljubljana (HPL) (Dom podiplomcev Ljubljana, Gosarjeva 9, SI – Ljubljana, Slovenia, Phone: (01) 580 5600, (01) 580 5602, Fax: (01) 580 5606, http://www.dompodiplomcev.si).

- Private Student House in Ljubljana - http://www.studentskidom-lj.si/eng

- Posredovalnica sob - http://www.svetovalnica.com/sobe/

- Kamrica - http://www.dostop.si/Kamrica.aspx

- Private accommodation - http://www.realestate-slovenia.info/

- Housinganywhere - ( is a platform to rent out your room to an incoming exchange student and get a room in Ljubljana; https://www.housinganywhere.com/; this website is free to use and it operates on a student-to-student basis; for any questions, please contact info@housinganywhere.com .

- Studyinslovenia.si - http://studyinslovenia.si/live/accomodation/

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CAREER CENTRE AND EXCTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The Career Centre of the European Faculty of Law (KC EVRO-PF) is a meeting point for students, graduates, faculty co-workers and potential employers. KC EVRO-PF was established in 2012 at the initiative of the Student Council of the European Faculty of Law. The purpose of KC EVRO-PF is to offer comprehensive support to students on their study and career paths. It serves as a tool for successful transition into their first job by providing career counselling through different workshops, profession presentations, individual testing and work related counselling. It also offers students additional practical skills which will be useful in building their career.

The Career center has been under the framework of »Public competition for co-financing the further development and implementation of the activities of career centres of higher education in the years 2015-2020«, which was tendered by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport in 2015, and it has acquired the means to implement the project »Design, consultancy and monitoring of young people’s careers within the Career Centre of European Faculty of Law «.

It is financed from the European Social Fund and the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport.

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VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMIT

Students and staff from non-EU countries need to obtain an appropriate Visa or Permission for Residence before arriving to Slovenia.

Applicants should submit the application personally at the diplomatic mission or consular post.

Visa application forms are available at all Diplomatic missions and consular posts of the Republic of Slovenia where you can submit visa applications:

- Visa application forms: http://www.mzz.gov.si/en/travel_and_visa_information/visa_information/application_forms/#c9356 .

- Diplomatic missions and consular posts of the Republic of Slovenia: http://www.mzz.gov.si/en/representations_abroad/

Appropriate health insurance is also one of the required documents for issuing your Visa. The European Faculty of law will arrange your health insurance prior to the mobility after submitting the online application with relevant documents. Your health insurance evidence will be valid for the approved period of mobility and will be sent to your email address.

Below, you can find additional information and applying processes regarding Visa and Residence permit.

A) STUDENTS

- First residence permit Since 1 May 2004, any citizen from a European Union state can enter the Republic of Slovenia with a valid identity card or a valid passport, without a special entrance permit (i.e. a visa or a residence permit). This holds true no matter the purpose of entry and length of stay in the Republic of Slovenia. For the first three months of stay in the Republic of Slovenia, such persons do not need a residence permit; however, he/she is obliged to register the temporary address with the Police or relevant administrative unit (for Ljubljana: Tobačna ulica 5, 1000 Ljubljana).

In the event that the residence will exceed three months, a residence permit is obligatory. This can be obtained from the administrative office within the residential district (for Ljubljana: Tobačna ulica 5, 1000 Ljubljana). The residence permit will be issued in accordance with the conditions set by the European Union. In order to issue a residence permit to a citizen from a Member State for the purpose of study the following must be provided by the student:

- a valid identity card or passport;

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- evidence of enrolment at an educational institution; - health insurance covering all risks in the host Member State; - sufficient means for living (higher than the level under which the host country

approves social aid to its citizens (€269 per month). According to the practice of the court of the European Union, a statement presented in writing and signed by the student as to his/her means is sufficient);

- Photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm). According to the stated directive, the residence permit is granted for the period of studies or at the most for one year and can be extended in the event that the studies last more than one year.

- First residence permit (Non EU citizens) If you are a third-country national from a country whose citizens are required to obtain a visa to enter the Republic of Slovenia and you wish to enter the Republic of Slovenia or stay there for study purposes, you are required to obtain a visa C (tourist visa) or visa D (long term visa) at a diplomatic mission or consulate of the Republic of Slovenia abroad prior to entering the Republic of Slovenia.

For the same purposes, you can enter the Republic of Slovenia and stay there for a certain period of time (for no more than three months (90 days) in a six-month period, starting on the date of the first entry) on the basis of your passport alone if you are a citizen of a country whose citizens are not required to obtain a visa to enter the Republic of Slovenia. In order to be present in the Republic of Slovenia in excess of the allowed 90-days or Visa D, within the 90-day period or after the expiration of Visa D, you are obliged to apply for a first residence permit at the relevant administrative unit in Slovenia (in Ljubljana: Tobačna ulica 5, 1000 Ljubljana).

If you have a valid residence permit issued by another state that is party to the Schengen Agreement, you may enter the Republic of Slovenia on the basis of this permit and a valid travel document and stay there for no longer than three months in a six-month period, which includes the combined duration of your stay in all Schengen States except for the state which issued the visa, starting on the date of the first entry into one of Schengen States or until the expiry of the visa's validity if this is shorter. Within the 90 days period, you are obliged to apply for a first residence permit at the relevant administrative unit in Slovenia (in Ljubljana: Tobačna ulica 5, 1000 Ljubljana).

For the first residence permit application, you are required to possess the following:

- a valid passport (the expiry date of which exceeds the intended period of stay in the Republic of Slovenia by at least three months);

- health insurance covering urgent health care services, at a minimum requirement, in the Republic of Slovenia;

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- sufficient means of subsistence in a monthly amount at least equal to the basic minimal income in the Republic of Slovenia (approx. €290);

- a verified police certificate indicating a clear criminal record not older than three months from your country (if the country in question issues it), translated into Slovenian and notarized;

- an authentic photograph of yourself, and you are also required to submit two of your fingerprints for their digital capture.

- Confirmation of enrolment at the higher education institution (Acceptance letter)

Once in Slovenia, holders of a visa D do not need to apply for residence permit for the period of validity of the visa D, but they need to report a temporary address within a week (if staying in private accommodation) to the relevant administrative unit in Slovenia (in Ljubljana: Tobačna ulica 5, 1000 Ljubljana).

b) STAFF

If you are a third-country national from a country whose citizens are required to obtain a visa to enter the Republic of Slovenia (for non EU citizens), you are required to obtain a visa C (tourist visa) at a diplomatic mission or consulate of the Republic of Slovenia abroad prior entering the Republic of Slovenia. In case there is no diplomatic mission or consulate of the Republic of Slovenia in your country, you can apply for visa C at the consular office of any other Member State of the Schengen Zone.

A citizen of a country whose citizens are not required to obtain a visa to enter the Republic of Slovenia can enter the Republic of Slovenia and stay there for a limited period. This limitation is defined as no more than three months (90 days) in a six-month period, starting on the date of the first entry, based on your passport alone.

If you need to apply for the visa and you need an Invitation Letter, please let us know, and we will issue you one and send it to you by email (scan) and by regular post.

Costs for Visa for students and staff will be reimbursed to you by the European faculty of Law upon arrival, according to the real costs (invoice).

For more information please contact the Slovene Embassy directly. The list of Slovene Embassies is available on: http://www.mzz.gov.si/en/representations_abroad/ .

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HOW TO GET TO LJUBLJANA?

BY AIR: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport is the main airport of the country. It is located 30 km from the centre of Ljubljana and has good connections with other European cities. Different options of public transport take you from the airport to Ljubljana in around half an hour. Public transport from the airport to Ljubljana:

Public bus no.28 operates between Ljubljana bus station and Ljubljana airport.

Shuttle buses: http://www.lju-airport.si/sl/potniki-in-obiskovalci/kako-do-nas/transferni-prevozi---shuttle/.

Check the exact information about the departures from »Letališče Jožeta Pučnika« at the web page: http://www.ap-ljubljana.si/eng/.

Because of the proximity of some Airports (Venice, Trieste – Italy, Zagreb – Croatia, Graz and Klagenfurt – Austria) to Slovenia students arrive also by low cost airlines, flying to these airports.

You can check for transportation possibilities to Ljubljana by using the shuttle service. For more information please check: http://www.goopti.com/index.php?lang=en.

BY TRAIN: Ljubljana has good railway connections with all large European cities. The railway station is located in the centre of Ljubljana. Organisations in your own country may offer discounts to students and other under age 26. Train travel within Slovenia is convenient and inexpensive. For more information please see: http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/passengers/slovenia.

BY BUS: The bus is one possible means of reaching Ljubljana. Organisations in your own country may offer discounts to students and other under age 26. For more information see: https://www.ap-ljubljana.si/en.

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HOW TO GET AROUND LJUBLJANA?

BUS – CITY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

City buses have electronic payment system based on no-contact smart card called Urbana. Urbana cards are available in news-stand (kiosk), post offices, turist informaticon centers (TIC). Urbana cards are electronic ticket carriers. URBANA value card (yellow) is without a name of the holder and is transferable. You can buy and top it up with credit up to 50 EUR (at Urbanomat top-up

stations; the lowest amount of credit is 1 EUR) or with transferable monthly and yearly tickets.

URBANA time card (green) is issued with the name of the holder and it is not transferable. You can top it up with a selected monthly ticket and/or with credit up to 50€.

Both types of cards are valid on all Ljubljana city bus routes. The credit does not lapse. The payment must be made at the beginning of the ride by touching with your card at one of the green readers (validators) on the bus. One fare will cost you 1,30€ including max 90 min ride within all the City Public Transport bus routes. However, you should validate your card (touch the reader with the card Urbana) every time you enter the bus. In order to pay for two or more passengers, please tell the bus driver – before validation at the driver's reader (validator) – that you wish to buy more than one ticket and how many would you like to buy. The passengers you paid for should during the ride stay near you.

From May, 11th, 2009 Urbana is the only payment system used on Ljubljana city buses. For local passengers a mobile phone payment system called Moneta is also in place.

TICKETS: All tickets are carried on Urbana cards. Value ticket: single fare paid from pre-paid credit on Urbana card that enables free transfers within 90 minutes. Personalised monthly tickets: valid for an unlimited number of rides on all routes from the 1st day of the month until the 5th day of the following month. No photo necessary. A range of monthly tickets are available, some of them at subsidised prices. For more information please enquire at LPP Information Centre. For how to get from point A to point B by public transport use the application on the left side of the page: http://www.jhl.si/en/lpp/city-public-transport.

For more information please see: http://www.jhl.si/en/lpp/city-public-transport .

Map of the city public transport - see below.

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(larger map available at: https://www.lpp.si/sites/default/files/lpp_si/stran/datoteke/shema_linij.pdf

BICIKELJ – CITY BIKE USE

Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, Bicikelj system enables you to travel freely by day or night. Whether you use the system regularly or just occasionally, you can make an unlimited number of trips over the period of your subscription. Bicikelj system stations consist of a main terminal and individual stands to which the bikes are attached (https://aboen-ljubljana.cyclocity.fr/All-Stations/Station-Map). Located in busy residential and shopping areas and near public transport, the stations are a simple and quick way to get around for a quick errand, the daily commute to work or getting to your favourite leisure activities. Whether starting a journey, ending a journey, or bridging the gap between two forms of transport, Bicikelj system encourages intermodality and eco-friendly choices. Simplicity itself to use: it takes only a few minutes to hire or return a bike.

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EATING OUT (Subsidized student meals)

Being an exchange student, you can use a system of subsidized student meals. The system is used in the majority of restaurants in Ljubljana and also in other cities in Slovenia. To be able to register you need your mobile phone for identification and the Student identity card or Enrollment confirmation issued by European faculty of law.

The list of restaurants, included in the system can be found on: https://www.studentska-prehrana.si/sl/restaurant .

For more practical information please visit the Student Organisation (Kersnikova 4, for office hours check here https://www.sou-lj.si/sl/kontakti).

More information about the system and the registration can be found on: https://www.studentska-prehrana.si/en. In order to finish the preregistration procedure you will need personal registration number (EMŠO) which the international office will provide you in the beginning of your exchange.

The influence of the East and West, North and South have mingled in Slovenia, a phenomenon noticeable in Slovenia`s traditional dishes. The city of Ljubljana offers a great variety of cuisine and by available prices. Most restaurants serve food until 11 p.m., but some do so until the early morning. There are also numerous specialised national restaurants: Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Thai and Spanish. The tip is not included in the price of the meal and is not obligatory. In general, eating out in restaurants outside the system of subsidized student meals is not cheap.

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WORKING IN SLOVENIA Students wishing to seek for a long-term employment in Slovenia need to obtain a work permit. Exchange students, however, do not need a work permit. The easiest way for foreign students to obtain part-time jobs is at so-called “e-Student Service”. e-Študentski Servis (e-Student Service) is an employment agency which mediates temporary and part-time work to high-school and university students. You can work via Student Service if you have student status in Slovenia (if you are a foreign citizen and you study in Slovenia) or if you are doing your practice or studies as a part of an international exchange programmes in Slovenia. FOR REGISTERING in e-Student Service you need:

identity document (passport or ID),

slovenian bank account number,

slovenian tax ID number (issued by any tax administration office anywhere in Slovenia).

enrolment certificate of a Slovenian educational institution; if you are a part of the student exchange program, you need the international student card (issued by ŠOU Ljubljana, Pivovarniška 6, 1000 Ljubljana) and Erasmus certificate or IAESTE,

foreigners and non-residents need to fill-in the statement for non-residents and submit eventual proofs or certificates.

Work is based on the work referral forms, which you get in our office before you start work. After the work is finished your employer returns filled-in, sealed and signed referral. You get transferred all the income without delay in the moment the company pays the invoice. For the companies with good credit ranking, we even pay you in advance, before the company pays the invoice. For information about job vacancies you can contact one of their E-offices available at www.studentski-servis.com anytime and from anywhere.

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ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK (ESN)

The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is one of the largest non-profit

student organizations in Europe with headquartered in

Brussels. Its main goal is to represent European international students. The ESN was established on October 16, 1989 with the purpose of supporting and encouraging the mobility amongst students. The ESN in Europe has 12.000 members in 396 local sections from 36 different countries. One of those is also the ESN Ljubljana which is part of ŠOU v Ljubljana International Office. The ESN Ljubljana together with ŠOU v Ljubljani International Office takes care of foreign students. In ESN Slovenia they strive to improve the integration of foreign students into our home surroundings, try to satisfy their needs and promote international mobility. Activities vary but serve as a good guide for further studies and offer a career. They actively cooperate with Erasmus students and help those who have just arrived back from their exchange for the integration in their everyday life can be somewhat difficult. Often these students want to be part of the ESN, because they know what was missing in their mobility and want to help those who need it. On the national level, the ESN Slovenia consists of 5 sections:

ESN Ljubljana

ESN Maribor

ESN Kranj

ESN Primorska

ESN ŠOUM Maribor

ESN LU Together they form a group of students who want to internationally present Slovenia in the best possible way, show its natural beauties and, of course, act in the favor of Erasmus students. More on ESN Ljubljana can be found on the SOU of Ljubljana International Office Facebook page (https://sl-si.facebook.com/ESNljubljana/).

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OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

a) General:

The phone code for Slovenia: +386

Time zone: CET (UTC + 1)

Electric current: 220 V, 50Hz

Units of measurement: metres, kilometres, grams, kilograms b) Internet & Wi-Fi

You usually need UTP cable (or code for WiFi) in student dorms; in private accommodation WiFi is usually available.

Bars and restaurants usually have WiFi as well. c) Traffic info

Speed limits: o Inside settlements: 50 km/h o Outside settlements: 90 km/h o On motorways: 100 km/h o On highways: 130 km/h

Car lights are complusory 24 hours per day! Winter tires are complusory from November 15th until March 15th. It is also obligatory to fasten seat-belts in car, for all passengers.

d) Useful phone numbers:

Police Department: 113

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Emergency Medical Service: 112

Fire Department: 112

e) National Holidays (work-free days)

January 1 - New Year

February 8 - Prešeren Day, the Slovenian Cultural Holiday

April 27 - Day of Uprising Against Occupation

May 1 – May 2 - May Day Holiday

June 25 - Statehood Day

August 15 - Assumption Day

October 31 - Reformation Day

November 1 - All Saints Day

December 25 - Christmas

December 26 - Independence and Unity Day

f) Costs of living in Ljubljana

Markets

Bread (1kg) - 1,00 - 3,00 EUR

Milk (1l) - 0,70 - 1,80 EUR

Cheese (150 g) - 1,50 - 2,50 EUR

Eggs (12) - 1,30 - 2,00 EUR

Butter (250g) - 1,50 - 3,00 EUR

Yoghurt (0.2l) - 0,40 - 1,20 EUR

Apples (1kg) - 1,20 - 1,70 EUR

Juice (1l) - 0,60 - 1,50 EUR

Water (1,5l) - 0,40 - 0,60 EUR

Restaurants

Coupon price - 0,00 - 4,50 EUR

Pizza - 4,00 - 8,00 EUR

Hamburger - 2,50 - 4,00 EUR

Coke (0,33l) - 1,80 - 2,00 EUR

Beer (0,5l) - 1,80 - 2,50 EUR

Coffee - 1,10 - 1,50 EUR

Transportation

One-way Ticket (Local Transport) - 1,30 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) - 1,00 -1,50 EUR Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) - 0,70 - 1,50 EUR

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Utilities (monthly)

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment - 150 - 220 EUR

Rent per month

Room (1 bed) in City Centre - 200 - 300 EUR

Room (2 beds) in City Centre - 150 - 220 EUR

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AVAILABLE STUDY PROGRAMS AT EUROPEAN FACULTY OF LAW

Nova University, European Faculty of Law offers the following study programmes:

1st cycle:

Undergraduate program Law 1

Undergraduate program Law and Management of Infrastructure and Real Estate 1

2nd cycle:

Postgraduate program Law 2

Postgraduate program Law and Management of Real Estate 2

Alternative dispute resolution – mediation and arbitration 2

Civil and commercial law 2

3rd cycle:

Doctoral program Law 3

Doctoral program Law and Management of Real

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019/2020

In accordance with Article 37 of the Higher Education Act (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia No 100/04 and onwards), an academic year starts on 1 October and ends on 30 September.

1st semester

period of carrying out lectures and exercises

1 October 2019–17 January 2020

1st examination period 20 January 2020–14 February 2020

1 October 2019 OPENING OF ACADEMIC YEAR

28 October–1 November

2019

autumn holidays HOLIDAYS

31 October 2019

public holiday REFORMATION DAY

1 November 2019

public holiday ALL SAINTS’ DAY

23 December–2 January 2020

New Year’s holidays HOLIDAYS

25 December 2019

public holiday CHRISTMAS

26 December 2019

public holiday INDEPENDENCE AND UNITY DAY

1 January–2 January 2020

public holiday NEW YEAR

8 February 2020

public holiday PREŠEREN DAY, THE SLOVENE CULTURAL HOLIDAY

14 and 15 February 2020

INFORMATION DAYS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDY PROGRAMMES

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2nd semester

period of carrying out lectures and exercises

17 February 2020–22 May 2020

2nd examination period 25 May 2020–3 July 2020

12 April 2020 public holiday EASTER

13 April 2020 public holiday EASTER MONDAY

27 April 2020 public holiday DAY OF UPRISING AGAINST OCCUPATION

27 April 2020–

2 May 2020

spring holidays HOLIDAYS

1 and 2 May 2020

public holiday MAY DAY HOLIDAY

18 May–22 May 2020

SPRING SCHOOL (FSMŠ) Lectures only until 15:00

25 June 2020 public holiday STATEHOOD DAY

13 July–14 August 2020

summer holidays HOLIDAYS

15 August 2020

public holiday ASSUMPTION DAY

17 August–11 September

2020

3rd examination period

17 September –21

September 2020

SUMMER SCHOOL

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COURSES IN ENGLISH

Most of the courses at European faculty of Law are usually performed in Slovene language. However, the Faculty offers also a variety of English courses which are available via online study platform eUNIVERZA or performed as individual consultations for incoming students.

Incoming Erasmus+ students who are looking for English courses, are invited to contact the Erasmus+ coordinator, in order to arrange their personal study program (individual consultations) with selected lecturers in English language.

The following courses will be provided as classes in English language in case of minimum 3 incoming students.

COURSE NAME ECTS

European law 8 ECTS

Comparative Constitutional Law 6 ECTS

Democratic and Rule-of-Law State 8 ECTS

Constitutional and International Law of Human Rights 8 ECTS

Ethics in Public Life 6 ECTS

Furthermore, Erasmus+ students have the possibility to select other courses, from the list of courses taught at Nova University, European faculty of law (https://epf.nova-uni.si/en/study/).

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INDICATIVE SCHEDULE OF LECTURES BY SEMESTER

1.1 BACHELOR LAW 1

SUBJECT Curriculum 1st Year ECTS SEMESTER OF

STUDY AVAILABLE ON E-UNIVERSITY

Introduction to Jurisprudence 8 1. semester Constitutional Law 8 1. semester YES Roman Law 8 1. semester Information Society and Law 6 2. semester Criminal Law 8 2. semester Criminal Procedure Law 8 2. semester Legal History 5 2. semester English Legal Terminology 5 1. semester YES International Community and International Relations

4 2. semester

SUBJECT Curriculum 2nd Year ECTS SEMESTER OF

STUDY AVAILABLE ON E-UNIVERSITY

Introduction to Civil Law 6 1. semester Civil Procedural Law 8 1. semester Law of Obligations 8 1. semester Financial Law 7 2. semester Inheritance Law 4 1. semester Commercial Law 8 2. semester Family Law 4 1. semester Labour Law 5 2. semester Social Security Law 4 2. semester Property Law 6 2. semester

SUBJECT Curriculum 3rd Year ECTS SEMESTER OF

STUDY AVAILABLE ON E-UNIVERSITY

International Law 8 1. semester European Union Law 8 1. semester Administrative Procedures and Judicial Review of Administrative Acts

6 1. semester

Administrative Law 5 1. semester Public Administration 5 1. semester YES Private International Law 4 2. semester Elective Course 1 6 2. semester Elective Course 2 6 2. semester Elective Course 3 6 2. semester Compulsory Practical Training 6 2. semester

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SUBJECT Elective Courses ECTS SEMESTER

OF STUDY AVAILABLE ON E-UNIVERSITY

Law of International Organizations 6 2. semester Peaceful Dispute Settlement 6 2. semester Intellectual Property Law 6 2. semester Introduction to U.S. Law 6 2. semester Criminal Investigation Law of the sea

6 6

2. semester 2. semester

Police Law 6 2. semester Diplomatic and Consular Law 6 2. semester Tax Law 6 2. semester Legal Skills 6 2. semester Psychology for legal professions - basics Comparative Constitutional Law

6 6

2. semester 2. semester

YES

1.2 MASTER LAW 2

SUBJECT Curriculum 1st year ECTS SEMESTER OF STUDY

AVAILABLE ON E-UNIVERSITY

Democratic and Rule-of-Law State 8 1. semester YES Elective Course 1 6 1. semester Modernisation of Public Administration 8 1. semester Philosophy and Theory of Law 8 2. semester YES Theory and Practice of the Social State 8 2. semester European Civil Law 8 2. semester Constitutional and International Criminal Law 8 1. semester YES Elective Course 2 6 2. semester

SUBJECT Curriculum 2nd Year

ECTS SEMESTER OF STUDY

AVAILABLE ON E-UNIVERSITY

Comparative Law and Large Legal Systems 8 1. semester YES Constitutional and International Human Rights Law 8 1. semester YES The Constitutional System of the European Union 8 1. semester YES Elective Course 3 6 1. semester Preparation and Defence of the Master's Thesis 30 2. semester

SUBJECT Elective Courses

ECTS SEMESTER OF STUDY

AVAILABLE ON E-UNIVERSITY

Ethics and Public Life 6 2. semester YES Comparative Constitutional Law 6 1. semester Academic forum 6 1. semester Slovenian Security System 6 2. semester Civil Servants Law 6 1. semester Canon Law of the Catholic Church 6 1. semester Tax Law 6 1. semester

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Mediation and Arbitration – Alternative Dispute Resolution

6 1. semester YES

Minor offence law 6 2. semester Writing Scientific and Professional Articles 6 1. semester Insolvency law 6 1. semester Psychology for legal professions – advanced 6 1. semster

The abbreviations in the curriculum:

ECTS - credit points accorgind to European credit points system (1 point equals 25 student's hours)

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SLOVENIAN TIMETABLE TERMINOLOGY

Slovenian timetable terminology:

If you look for Law 1 – Nova Gorica

PRAVO 1. STOPNJE – REDNI NOVA GORICA

Pravo 1. stopnje – 1. letnik NG (1. year)

Pravo 1. stopnje – 2. letnik NG (2. year)

Pravo 1. stopnje – 3. letnik NG (3. year)

If you look for Law 1 – Ljubljana

PRAVO 1. STOPNJE – IZREDNI LJUBLJANA

Pravo 1. stopnje – 1. letnik LJ(1. year)

Pravo 1. stopnje – 2. letnik LJ (2. year)

Pravo 1. stopnje – 3. letnik LJ (3. year)

If you look for Law 2 – Nova Gorica

PRAVO 2. STOPNJE – REDNI NOVA GORICA

Pravo 2. stopnje – 1. letnik NG (1. year)

Pravo 2. stopnje – 2. letnik NG (2. year)

If you look for Law 2 – Ljubljana

PRAVO 2. STOPNJE – IZREDNI LJUBLJANA

Pravo 2. stopnje – 1. letnik LJ (1. year)

Pravo 2. stopnje – 2. letnik LJ (2. year)

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ONLINE STUDY

1.3 About eUNIVERZA

The New University, European Faculty of Law is part of a new portal called the eUNIVERZA (eng. eUniversity) that offers an extensive library of academic content in the form of videos of classes and lectures.

It is on online portal on which all students of New University and its members can find a free, unlimited access to an extensive library of academic content in the form of videos of lectures alongside relevant course material.

The eUNIVERZA is an excellent opportunity for the many people who find the traditional form of study unsuitable and especially for all those who want to have access to state-of-the-art e-learning services in addition to the traditional form of study, as they enable high flexibility and allow students to organise their learning time and space on their own terms.

1.4 Access to the eUNIVERZA for incoming Erasmus+ students

After you have successfully finished the Erasmus+ application process, the New University, European Faculty of Law will issue you an official acceptance letter. Furthermore, you will receive via e-mail a package of information including your personal enrolment number, Slovenian identification number (EMŠO) and instructions to access the online “VIS” system.

The Erasmus+ coordinator will give you the information, how to register to eUNIVREZA.

- Access to the eUNIVERZA #1

All Erasmus+ students, officially enrolled at European faculty of law of New University can register at: https://epf.nova-uni.si/en/study/e-study/.

You have to sign up. You will need your student ID (enrolment number) when signing up for eUNIVERZA.

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Slika 1: Sign up process.

After you enter and confirm your data, you will receive an activation link by e-mail.

Click on the link to activate your account. The Faculty’s Student and Academic Affairs Office will be automatically notified and will grant you access to your courses and classes on the portal within few days.

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eUNIVERZA AVAILABLE ENGLISH COURSES

The online portal eUNIVERZA offers to students of New University and its members a free, unlimited access to an extensive library of academic content in the form of videos of lectures alongside relevant course material.

The academic content is grouped in the following fields of study:

1. Administrative law and public administration

- Public law, dr. Peter Jambrek

2. Alternative dispute resolution - Mediation and arbitration, dr. Oliver Ruppel - Mediation and arbitration, dr. Barney Jordaan - Alternative dispute resolution, dr. Barney Jordaan

3. Business and entrepreneurship

- Project management, ddr. David Bogataj

4. Constitutional law and human rights - Constitutional system of the EU, Dr. Matej Avbelj - Constitutional Law, Dr. Arne Marjan Mavčič - Comparative Constitutional Law, Dr. Arne Marjan Mavčič

5. Criminal law and criminology - European and international criminal law, doc. dr. Miha Šepec

6. Infrastructure and real estate

- The basics of 20th and 21st century architecture, Dr. Sonja Miculinić - Introduction To Design Of Residential Buildings, dr. Živa Kristl - Basics of Architecture, Dr. Sonja Miculinić - Spatial planing, Dr. Kaliopa Dimitrovska Andrews - Introduction to spatial planning, dr. Ivan Stanič - Alternative forms of housing for the elderly, Dr. Boštjan Kerbler - Marketing of real estate, Dr. Boštjan Aver - The Appraisal of Real Estate, Dr. Bojan Grum - Real estate concept, izr. prof. dr. Alenka Temeljotov-Salaj

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7. Legal theories and methods - English legal terminology, dr. Matjaž Nahtigal - Philosophy and Theory of Law, Dr. Marko Novak - Ethics in public life, Dr. Vojko Strahovnik - Democracy and Rule of Law, Dr. Matej Avbelj - Legislative Process And Nomotechnics, Dr. Marko Novak - Comparative Law And Large Legal Systems, Dr. Marko Novak - Methods and Examples of Research Work, dr. Ajda Fošner

8. Various - European Faculty of Law – overview - Conference Alternative dispute resolution – keynote adress, Borut Pahor - Overview of Transnational Higher Education Programs of the European

Faculty of Law, Dr. Peter Jambrek - Keynote speech – Conference Alternative dispute resolution, dr. Robert

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Slika 2: The eUNIVERZA