MA International Business

Master of Arts in International Business at University of Ljubljana

The Master of Arts in International Business at the University of Ljubljana (UL), offered through the School of Economics and Business (SEB), is a two-year, full-time postgraduate programme based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The programme is taught in English, consists of four semesters, and carries 120 ECTS credits. It provides an international business education combining global business strategy, international marketing, economic policy, cultural understanding, and cross-border business operations. Students develop the knowledge and analytical skills required to understand international markets, manage business challenges, and contribute to organisations operating across different countries and cultures.

Curriculum and Learning Outcomes

The programme focuses on international business environments, global marketing, international competitiveness, economic trends, European Union economic policies, logistics, and consumer behaviour. Students explore the sociological and cultural dimensions of international business while examining how organisations adapt their strategies to global and local markets. The curriculum emphasises critical analysis, international business decision-making, and the ability to evaluate economic and commercial developments in different regions.

Practical Learning and International Experience

Students participate in company-related projects, analyse real-world international business challenges, and use international databases to support research and business decision-making. The programme offers a multicultural academic environment involving international students, professors, and guest lecturers. Its approach combines a global perspective with an understanding of regional business cultures, particularly the interaction between different European markets.

International Recognition and Academic Quality

According to the supplied programme information, the Master in International Business was ranked 33rd in the QS International Trade MBA/Masters 2025 ranking. The School of Economics and Business was also ranked 6th for trade programme content and 23rd for innovative teaching. The programme applied for the Certificate for the Quality of Internationalisation (CeQUINT) in 2014; however, the supplied text does not confirm that the certificate was awarded.

Career Opportunities

The programme prepares graduates for professional opportunities in Slovenian and international companies, multinational organisations, and institutions operating across borders. Its combination of international business knowledge, economic understanding, marketing, logistics, and intercultural competencies supports work involving international business operations, market analysis, cross-border management, and global business development.

Tuition Fees and Admission Information

The programme begins in October and lists an application deadline of 30 June. The supplied 2026/2027 tuition information reports €4,700 per year for non-EU students, while eligible EU/EEA, Swiss, and specified Western Balkan students may qualify for tuition-free full-time study. The programme is offered by the Triple Crown accredited School of Economics and Business. Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year were announced through Slovenia’s central eVŠ national application portal.