Interview – Candidates from Countries with Higher Migration Risk

Pursuant to Article 13 of the Higher Education Act (Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia, No. 56/25), higher education institutions must conduct a direct interview regarding the candidate’s suitability in relation to the admission requirements of the study programme with any foreign national who submits an application for enrolment in higher education studies in the Republic of Slovenia and comes from a country with higher migration risk.

Countries with higher migration risk are considered to be those whose citizens are required to hold a visa when crossing the external borders of the European Union, in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Slovenia and the European Union.

The interview shall be conducted prior to any further professional and administrative assessment of the candidate’s application for enrolment. If the higher education institution reasonably suspects that the candidate does not possess the knowledge demonstrated by the documents submitted with the application, the candidate’s application shall be rejected. No appeal shall be permitted against such decision.

The purpose of the interview is to determine whether the candidate demonstrates a genuine interest in studying in the selected study programme and whether the candidate understands the content and requirements of the programme to which they are applying. The interview also assesses the candidate’s language proficiency for successful participation in the study programme, the suitability of the candidate’s previous education in relation to the selected study programme, and the connection between the candidate’s study plans and their future academic and career goals.

Invitation to the Interview

The candidate shall receive an invitation to the interview at the email address provided in the enrolment application submitted through the eVŠ information system.

The invitation shall include:

• the date and time of the interview,
• instructions for the interview procedure,
• a link to the online platform for conducting the interview,
• technical requirements for participation,
• information regarding payment of the interview fee.

The interview shall be conducted remotely via the Zoom online platform and in the English language.

Payment of Interview Costs

For the conduct of the interview, the candidate shall be charged an interview fee in the amount of EUR 50,00 which the candidate must pay within the deadline and in the manner specified in the interview invitation.

Proof of payment must be submitted by the candidate no later than 24 hours before the interview to the email address specified in the invitation. If the candidate fails to pay the interview fee within the prescribed deadline, the application for enrolment shall be rejected.

The interview fee shall not be refunded:

• regardless of the interview result,
• if the candidate does not attend the interview,
• if the interview cannot be successfully conducted due to technical issues on the candidate’s side,
• if the candidate fails to ensure appropriate conditions for conducting the interview,
• or if the candidate fails to submit proof of payment within the required deadline.

 Conduct of the Interview

 For the purpose of the interview, the candidate must ensure:

• a stable internet connection,
• a computer or other suitable device,
• a functioning camera and microphone,
• a quiet environment for conducting the interview.

Before the interview begins, the admissions office shall verify the candidate’s identity. The candidate shall identify themselves using a valid passport, which must be shown to the camera. If the candidate’s identity cannot be verified, or if the passport data do not match the information provided in the enrolment application, the interview shall be terminated and the candidate’s application rejected.

If the candidate:

• fails to complete the interview,
• does not attend the interview,
• fails to ensure appropriate technical conditions,
• causes repeated interruptions of the interview due to technical issues on their side,
• or fails to pay the interview fee in due time,

the competent authority of the faculty member institution shall issue a decision rejecting the enrolment application. No appeal shall be permitted against such decision.

Interview Result

The candidate shall be informed of the interview result by email.

A candidate who successfully completes the interview shall continue with the enrolment application assessment procedure. This does not constitute automatic admission to the study programme, as the candidate must also fulfil all other admission requirements specified in the call for enrolment.

If the candidate does not successfully complete the interview, or if the higher education institution reasonably determines that the candidate does not demonstrate appropriate knowledge in relation to the submitted supporting documents, the candidate’s application shall be rejected. No appeal shall be permitted against such decision.

The interview result shall be valid only for the individual academic year and for all applications submitted by the candidate within the same call for enrolment.