University of Primorska

Univerza na Primorskem

Basic information

  • Identifiers
    • DEQARINST2338
    • SI0003
    • ROR: https://ror.org/05xefg082
    • Erasmus: SI KOPER03

      • Erasmus Institution Code

      Identifier assigned by the European Commission to higher education institutions participating in the Erasmus+ programme - data harvested from ETER/OrgReg

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    • SI-ETER.BAS.NATID: 109
    • SCHAC: upr.si

      • SCHema for Academia

      Internet domain (DNS)-based identifier of institutions, used in several European initiatives for data exchange in the education and research sector, e.g. Emrex - data acquired using the European University Foundation (EUF) HEI API

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    • Erasmus-Charter: E10205828

      • Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE)

      Application number related to the ECHE, required for higher education institutions participating in the Erasmus+ programme - data acquired using the European University Foundation (EUF) HEI API

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    • EU-PIC: 998802793

      • Participant Identification Code (PIC)

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    • EU-VAT: SI71633065

      • EU VAT number

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    • WHED: IAU-020663

      • IAU World Higher Education Database (WHED)

      Identifier used in the world-wide WHED database of higher education institutions, managed by the International Association of Universities (IAU) - data harvested from ETER/OrgReg

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  • Provider type
    higher education institution
  • Legal seat(s)
    Koper, Slovenia
  • Further location(s)
    Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia
    Črnomelj, Slovenia
    Ptuj, Slovenia
    Ljubljana, Slovenia
    Škofja Loka, Slovenia
    Nova Gorica, Slovenia
    Celje, Slovenia
  • Website
    https://www.upr.si/en
  • Founding year
    2003
  • QF-EHEA levels
    third cycle, second cycle, first cycle, short cycle
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/institution/2338

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    is granted for a period of maximum five years (or less) or, if quality standards are not meet the accreditation is denied.
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  • Accreditation of changes of higher education institutions
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External Quality Assurance Reports and Decisions

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Institutional level

This report is not currently valid but part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Institutional re-accreditation
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Follow-up evaluation
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Institutional re-accreditation
  • DEQAR Report ID
    89845
  • Agency
    Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency (SQAA)
  • Type
    • Re-accreditation of higher education institutions
  • Status
    part of obligatory EQA system
  • Formal decision
    positive
  • Date
    17/03/2022
  • Valid until
    30/09/2027
  • Summary

    Report summary

    University of Primorska is the third state university in Slovenia and at the same time also the smallest one. It was established in year 2003 when some independent colleges and research centres that already existed in the region merged under a common organisational structure. This historical background is in part still reflected in the procedures, governance and management of the University and its members. However, the structure in the last accreditation period has been changed significantly, as an important founding part of the University - The Science and Research Centre (ZRS) become independent again. A few years after that decision, the University has overcome a drop in research staff and results that was inevitably related to this decision. At the same time, the University is now more financially stable and ready for new partnerships, such as recently established cooperation with the State University Lomonosov from Moscow. The orientation of the University towards internationalisation is one of the mainstream goals also for the future. The University is very appreciatively accepted in the region, where some new buildings are on disposal for its further development. Moreover, the study process is also performed in some more distant cities across Slovenia, where the presence of the University with some niche study programs is also appreciated. University of Primorska is a small university where good and open collaboration between the students and administrative staff as well as a direct and genuine contact between the teaching staff and the students is something natural and as such, a great advantage for all parties. The students are coming not only from the coast region but also from other parts of Slovenia and abroad. Their activities and the University as a whole represent a strong benefit to the region and local community. To enhance this impact more student dormitories will need to be provided, especially because the region is also very popular touristic place.
    University of Primorska is the third state university in Slovenia and at the same time also the smallest one. It was established in year 2003 when some independent colleges and research centres that already existed in the region merged under a common organisational structure. This historical background is in part still reflected in the procedures, governance and management of the University and it...
  • Report and decision
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/report/89845
  • Agency's identifier
    6031-2/2019/20
  • Verifiable Credential

Programme level

Decision: positive with conditions or restrictions
Master programme in Management (degree)
  • Qualification/award
  • Level
    -
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Matematične znanosti (second cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Master
  • Level
    second cycle (NQF 8. raven (8))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Matematične znanosti (third cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Phd
  • Level
    third cycle (NQF 10. raven (10))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Matematika (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor (univerzitetni)
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7. raven (7))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
Part of the obligatory external QA system
Matematika (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7)
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
  • DEQAR Report ID
    114160
  • Agency
    Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency (SQAA)
  • Type
    • External (sample) evaluation of a study programme
  • Status
    part of obligatory EQA system
  • Formal decision
    not applicable
  • Date
    19/09/2024
  • Valid until
    not applicable
  • Summary

    Report summary

    The undergraduate study program Mathematics at the University of Primorska, Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Information Technologies, is conducted in both Slovenian and English language. In the third year, the program offers seven study fields; however, only the general study field has been available in the past three academic years. Despite this, students still have access to elective courses from all study fields, based on their interest. Nevertheless, it is recommended that the study program is changed such as to eliminate the study fields or, at least, reduce the number of study fields to those that can be offered annually. Progression rates in both the Slovenian and English versions of the program are low from the first to the second year and from the second to the third year. The pandemic might be a contributing factor, but the reasons for student dropout need further investigation, as the program's leadership is currently speculating on the causes. Due to the smaller student numbers, elective courses in the third year are taught jointly in English for both versions of the program. This approach, viewed as internationalization at home, should be communicated to prospective students before enrolment, and not just at the information day, as not all prospective students may attend it. No issues were identified with students enrolled in the Slovenian version regarding the joint English-language courses. The expert group found that several courses have been delivered with a different type of contact hours than accredited. This discrepancy necessitates appropriate changes to the study program. Additionally, for elective courses and one mandatory course delivered with reduced contact hours, there should be records of how the learning objectives and outcomes outlined in the curriculum are achieved by other forms of work. While faculty believe that delivering elective courses in full would be superior, students are satisfied as long as all desired elective courses are offered. However, a significant problem identified is the joint delivery of mandatory courses in Analysis and Computer science with other study programs. This results in Mathematics students not receiving the level of instruction they would if the course were solely for them. When academic staff is available and financial conditions permit, it is recommended to separate these courses. The study program is distinguished by the high scientific research excellence of the faculty, who are involved in numerous research groups and projects. Students are encouraged to engage in research activities already at the undergraduate level. Some students have had research publications before completing their studies, which has facilitated their acceptance into prestigious universities abroad. Small student numbers are seen as a significant advantage, allowing direct and continuous communication with faculty. This ease and effectiveness in addressing potential problems are envied by other students at the faculty. Graduates express high satisfaction with the knowledge and competencies acquired during their studies. They believe the program met their expectations and would choose to study Mathematics at FAMNIT again. However, they noted a desire for more practical applications of their knowledge during their undergraduate studies. This was echoed by current students, who also expressed a wish for more practical connections in individual courses. Employers are highly satisfied with the program's graduates and have shown interest in contributing to the curriculum development of an elective practical training course if the faculty decides to offer one. Faculty and researchers are satisfied with their work environment and opportunities for professional development. The University of Primorska recently introduced the option of a sabbatical year, which many interviewees with the expert group plan to take advantage of. The expert group also found that faculty are not overburdened with teaching duties, except in the areas of financial mathematics and statistics, where there is a shortage of staff. The group of experts provided the most suggestions for improvement regarding the self-evaluation process and the self-evaluation report. Conversations with staff and students reveal that various aspects of the study program's implementation are discussed, and the opinions of different stakeholders are taken into account. Although the self-evaluation of the study program is conducted annually, the experts made several suggestions regarding the content that should be evaluated, as detailed under standards 1 and 2 of this report.
    The undergraduate study program Mathematics at the University of Primorska, Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Information Technologies, is conducted in both Slovenian and English language. In the third year, the program offers seven study fields; however, only the general study field has been available in the past three academic years. Despite this, students still have access to electi...
  • Report and decision
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/report/114160
  • Agency's identifier
    6034-15/2024/7
  • Verifiable Credential
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Matematika s finančnim inženiringom (second cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Master
  • Level
    second cycle (NQF 8. raven (8))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Matematika v ekonomiji in financah (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor (univerzitetni)
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7. raven (7))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Mediacija v turizmu (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor (visokošolski)
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7. raven (7))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Medijski študiji (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor (univerzitetni)
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7. raven (7))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Medkulturno jezikovno posredovanje (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor (univerzitetni)
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7. raven (7))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Obnovljivi materiali za zdrava grajena okolja (third cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • doktor znanosti
  • Level
    third cycle (NQF 10)
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Pedagogika (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor (univerzitetni)
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7. raven (7))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Pedagoško-andragoško izobraževanje (short cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
  • Level
    short cycle (NQF 6. raven (6))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Podatkovna znanost (second cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Master
  • Level
    second cycle (NQF 8. raven (8))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Politologija (degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Druga stopnja
  • Level
    -
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Politologija (second cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Master
  • Level
    second cycle (NQF 8. raven (8))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Pravo za management (second cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Master
  • Level
    second cycle (NQF 8. raven (8))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Predšolska vzgoja (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor (visokošolski)
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7. raven (7))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
This report does not have a validity period, but it is older than 6 years and thus considered part of the historic record.
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Prehransko svetovanje - dietetika (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor (visokošolski)
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7. raven (7))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
Part of the obligatory external QA system Decision: positive
Preventiva za zdravje (third cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Phd
  • Level
    third cycle (NQF deseta raven)
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme

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Currently, two types of credentials can be issued:

EBSI Verifiable Accreditations (VA) can be used by a higher education institution in the context of the EBSI Early Adopters programme.

  • The VA allows the institution to prove its external quality assurance on the Trusted Issuer Registry (TIR). EBSI VAs are only issued for external quality assurance results with an official status in a national system (“part of obligatory EQA system”).
  • At present, the higher education institution’s EBSI DID needs to be communicated to EQAR and recorded in DEQAR manually at the moment. If you are a higher education institution participating in EBSI, please contact us to register your DID.
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