Glossary
Recognition of foreign education (priznavanje izobraževanja)
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In short
Under the ZVPI act, foreign education is checked in Slovenia in two ways. For work, ENIC-NARIC issues an opinion on the education (vrednotenje); for further study, the recognition decision (priznavanje) is made by the school or university you are applying to.
Key figures
- A foreign diploma for employment
- ENIC-NARIC assesses the education (vrednotenje) and issues an opinion; there is no separate recognition procedure for employmentLegal basis: ZVPI, 1. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- ENIC-NARIC opinion deadline
- within 2 months of receiving a complete applicationLegal basis: ZVPI, 7. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- Regulated professions
- the body responsible for the profession (a ministry, a chamber or another organisation) decides on access; they are listed in the register of regulated professionsas of 10 October 2026 · source
- Recognition for further education
- the institution where you want to continue your education, with a decision within 2 months of a complete applicationLegal basis: ZVPI, 11. in 14. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- Appeal against a recognition decision
- to the same institution within 8 days of receiving the decisionLegal basis: ZVPI, 15. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- Recognition of a foreign school certificate
- the eVŠ application doubles as the recognition application; the university decides within 2 months of a complete fileLegal basis: ZVPI · as of 1 October 2026 · source
- School-age children
- ZVPI does not cover enrolling school-age children in primary schoolLegal basis: ZVPI, 1. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
- Documents for ENIC-NARIC
- the original education document with a certified court translation, plus proof of the content and length of the studies; legalisation (an apostille) is not required unless authenticity is in doubtLegal basis: ZVPI, 7. in 20. člen · as of 10 October 2026 · source
For work
- How it works: ENIC-NARIC assesses the education (vrednotenje) and issues an opinion; there is no separate recognition procedure for employment.
- ENIC-NARIC opinion deadline: within 2 months of receiving a complete application.
- Regulated professions, such as doctors and nurses: the body responsible for the profession (a ministry, a chamber or another organisation) decides on access; they are listed in the register of regulated professions.
For study (nostrification)
- Who decides: the institution where you want to continue your education, with a decision within 2 months of a complete application.
- Appeal: to the same institution within 8 days of receiving the decision.
- University admission: the eVŠ application doubles as the recognition application; the university decides within 2 months of a complete file.
- School pupils: ZVPI does not cover enrolling school-age children in primary school.
Documents
For an ENIC-NARIC assessment: the original education document with a certified court translation, plus proof of the content and length of the studies; legalisation (an apostille) is not required unless authenticity is in doubt.
For recognition by an institution, the form and document list are set by the ministry responsible for higher education; if authenticity is in doubt, the document is checked with its issuer.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need my diploma recognised to work in Slovenia?
There is no separate recognition procedure for work. You can get an ENIC-NARIC opinion on your education, and for regulated professions the competent body decides on access.
Who recognises a foreign school certificate for admission?
It is done by the institution where you want to continue your education, with a decision within 2 months of a complete application.
Can I appeal a refused recognition?
Yes, the appeal goes to the same institution within 8 days of receiving the decision.
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Updated: 10 October 2026
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