University of Ljubljana

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University of Ljubljana
Univerza v Ljubljani
Latin: Universitas Labacensis
Established	1919
Type	Public
Rector	Andreja Kocijančič
Faculty	22
Staff	3,500
Students	56,000
Location	Ljubljana, Slovenia
Website	www.uni-lj.si/

The University of Ljubljana (in Slovenian, Univerza v Ljubljani; in Latin, Universitas Labacensis) is the first and the largest university in Slovenia; with 56,000 enrolled students. It ranks among the biggest universities in the world scale.

Although certain academies (notably of philosophy and theology) were established as early as the 17^th century, the university as such had first been founded in 1810 under the French rule of Napoleon, named Ecoles centrales, but was soon afterwards disbanded when the Austrian government regained control. The university under its current name was only founded in 1919 with 5 faculties (law, philosophy, technology, theology and medicine). The main building of the university, Rektorat Univerze (Kongresni trg 12, SI–1000 Ljubljana), situated in the very centre of Ljubljana, was designed first as a state mansion in 1902 by Jan Vladimir Hrásky, and was later remodelled by a Czech architect from Vienna, Josip Hudetz.

1 Members
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3 See also
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The university today has 22 faculties, 1 college and 3 academies, scattered round urban Ljubljana:

Academy of Music
Academy for Theatre, Radio, Film and Television
Academy of Fine Arts

Faculty of Architecture
Faculty of Arts
Biotechnical Faculty
Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodesy
Faculty of Computer and Information Science
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Maritime Studies and Transport - Portorož
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Natural Science and Engineering
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Public Administration
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Work
Faculty of Sport
Theological Faculty
Veterinary Faculty
University College of Health Care

The university was founded in the centre of Ljubljana where the central university building and the majority of its faculties are located. Later on, some new, modern buildings were constructed in the suburbs of the city.

The University of Ljubljana is famous for the quality of its study courses both in the humanities, and in scientific and technological fields, as well as in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science.

On a domestic and international level, the study courses run at the University of Ljubljana and its projects follow the latest world discoveries and trends in the field of art, science and technology, to which the contribution of numerous Slovenian professors and researchers is of great importance.

The main building of the university, Rektorat Univerze

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The University of Ljubljana practices basic, applied and development research, striving for excellence and quality of the highest standard in all fields of science and arts, such as the humanities, social sciences, linguistics, arts, medicine, natural sciences and technology.

Based on its own research projects as well as advances in research at home and abroad, the University provides instruction and training to prominent scientists and experts, capable of leading sustainable development, with a view to respecting the legacy of European Enlightenment and [[Humanism as well as human rights. The University also promotes interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary studies.

Achievements in the fields of science and arts are shared with other universities and institutions carrying out scientific research. It thus contributes its share to the world's treasure of knowledge and at the same time, disseminates this knowledge within the country’s borders. The University works in co-operation with various economic institutions in both the public and private sectors, with the government and local authorities as well as other civil institutions. In this way it encourages the harnessing and application of its research and educational achievements and contributes to social development.

A shot of the front of the University of Ljubljana

The University of Ljubljana has a consolidating role in the academic community of professors, researchers, students and other associates, and strives to establish its fine reputation both at home and around the world. Its research, education, public activities and relations among its members is carried out based on the following principles: