Program Overview
The Tourism at University of Maribor is a MA programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Tourism 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 2,709 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,709 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Maribor, Slovenia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Tourism programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Research Methods in Tourism\', \'Logistics for Tourism Systems\', \'Planning and Investing in Tourism\', \'Information Technology in Tourism\', \'Sociology of Tourism\', \'Tourism Promotion\', \'Contemporary Service Marketing\', \'Sustainable Development\', \'International Management in Tourism\', \'Finances\', \'Methods of Scientific Research\', \'Political Aspects of Tourism\', \'Organization and Management of Tourist Destinations\', \'Elective 1\', \'Elective 2\', \'Individual Research Work\', "Master\'s thesis", \'Ethics and Tourism Values\', \'Art History\', \'Media, Culture and Tourism\', \'Cultural Heritage\', \'Marketing and Communication Systems\', \'Development of Tourist Culture\', \'Sport and Leisure Management\', \'Crisis Management in Tourism\', \'Consumer Psychology\', \'Project Management\', \'Globalization and Tourism\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates who completed the following may apply for the master\'s (2nd-cycle) programme \xc2\x93Tourism\xc2\x94:
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s (1st-cycle) programme in a relevant field: tourism (8210), hotel management (8111), accommodation and food service (8112), gastronomy (8112), economics (3140);
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s (1st-cycle) programme in another field. Prior to enrolment, candidates must fulfil obligations corresponding to 10-60 ECTS credits under the bachelor\xc2\x92s programme, a training programme or by taking placement tests. Candidates must fulfil the following obligations: \xc2\x93Introduction to Tourism\xc2\x94, \xc2\x93Destination Management\xc2\x94;
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in a relevant field: tourism (8210), hotel management (8111), accommodation and food service (8112), gastronomy (8112), economics (3140);
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in another field. Prior to enrolment, candidates must fulfil obligations corresponding to 10-60 ECTS credits under the bachelor\xc2\x92s programme, a training programme or by taking placement tests. Candidates must fulfil the following obligations: \xc2\x93Introduction to Tourism\xc2\x94, \xc2\x93Destination Management\xc2\x94;
- An undergraduate programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in a relevant field: tourism (8210), hotel management (8111), accommodation and food service (8112), gastronomy (8112), economics (3140). 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 degree programme;
- An undergraduate programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in field different from the ones specified under the preceding point. These candidates are awarded up to 60 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 a relevant field: tourism (8210), hotel management (8111), accommodation and food service (8112), gastronomy (8112), economics (3140). 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 degree programme;
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s vocational programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 and a specialisation programme adopted prior to 11 June 2004 in another field. These candidates are awarded up to 60 ECTS credits and may enrol in the corresponding year.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,709 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,709 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,709 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,709 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA 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- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English, Slovenian
- Duration 24 months
