Program Overview
The Telecommunications at University of Maribor is a MA programme in Communications & Media taught in English, Slovenian over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Telecommunications programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Slovenia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, Slovenian
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 3,939 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Maribor, Slovenia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Telecommunications programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Electronic Systems
- Information Theory and Coding
- Design and development of telecommunication services
- TCP/IP Networks
- Statistical Signal Processing
- Broadband Networks and Protocols
- Transmission Systems
- Mobile and Ubiquitous Electronic Systems
- Optional Subject I
- General Optional Subject
- Principles of Operating Systems
- Terminal Equipment
- Personalization and Semantic Web Technologies
- Project
- Wireless Networks
- Mobile Communications Services
- Optional Subject II
- Antennas and Wave Propagation
- Computer Multimedia
- Securing Network Devices
- Master´s Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Candidates who completed the following may apply for the master\xc2\x92s (2nd-cycle) programme \xc2\x93Telecommunications\xc2\x94:
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s (1st-cycle) programme in a relevant field: telecommunication technology (5233), electricity and energy (522), electronics and automation (523), industrial engineering \xc2\x96 electricity (522), computer science (481);
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s (1st-cycle) programme in the field of natural sciences and engineering: \xc2\xad\xc2\xadphysical science (broad programmes - 440), physics (441), mathematics and statistics (46), engineering and engineering trades (broad programmes \xc2\x96 mechatronics, 520), mechanics and metal work (521), chemical and process engineering (524), building and civil engineering (582) and computer use (482). Prior to enrolment, candidates must fulfil obligations corresponding to 20 ECTS credits under the bachelor\xc2\x92s (1st-cycle) programme, a training programme or by taking placement tests. All candidates must fulfil the following obligations: \xc2\x93Introduction to Telecommunications\xc2\x94 (6 ECTS), \xc2\x93Programming for Telecommunications\xc2\x94 (8 ECTS), \xc2\x93Fundamentals of Communications Networks\xc2\x94 (6 ECTS);
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in a relevant field: telecommunication technology (5233), electricity and energy (522), electronics and automation (523), computer science (481);
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in another field: physical science (broad programmes \xc2\x96 440), physics (441), mathematics and statistics (46), mechanics and metal work (521), chemical and process engineering (524), building and civil engineering (582), computer use (482). Prior to enrolment, candidates must fulfil obligations corresponding to 20 ECTS credits under the bachelor\xc2\x92s (1st-cycle) programme, a training programme or by taking placement tests. All candidates must fulfil the following obligations: \xc2\x93Introduction to Telecommunications\xc2\x94 (6 ECTS), \xc2\x93Programming for Telecommunications\xc2\x94 (8 ECTS), \xc2\x93Fundamentals of Communications Networks\xc2\x94 (6 ECTS);
- An undergraduate programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in the relevant field: telecommunication technology (5233). These candidates are typically awarded 60 ECTS credits and may enrol in the second year provided they satisfy the transfer criteria laid down in the accredited study programme;
- An undergraduate programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in the field of natural sciences and engineering: electricity and energy (522), electronics and automation (523) with the exception of telecommunication technology, computer science (481). These candidates are typically awarded 30 ECTS credits and may enrol in the corresponding year;
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 and a specialisation programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in the relevant field: telecommunication technology (5233). These candidates are typically awarded 60 ECTS credits and may enrol in the second year provided they satisfy the transfer criteria laid down in the accredited study programme;
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 and a specialisation programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in one of the following fields: \xc2\xad\xc2\xad\xc2\xad\xc2\xad electricity and energy (522), electronics and automation (523) with the exception of telecommunication technology, computer science (481). These candidates are typically awarded 30 ECTS credits and may enrol in the corresponding year.
In the selection procedure, candidates will be ranked according to the academic performance under the bachelor\xc2\x92s (first-cycle) programme (grade point average including bachelor\xc2\x92s thesis \xc2\x96 100%).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,939 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,939 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maribor directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Maribor
University of Maribor
Maribor, Slovenia
University of Maribor is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-09-17
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English, Slovenian
- Duration 24 months