Overview

About the program

As tourism practices are decidedly interdisciplinary in nature and relate to various forms of tourism, the knowledge and skills that the study programme encompasses are designed so as to provide doctoral students with in-depth knowledge of the profession, which they proceed to build upon through specific tourism content.

The whole is complemented by methodological-research knowledge and skills, by means of which an individual becomes qualified to conduct research independently, bringing new scientific findings and enabling the continuation of scientific work on the one hand and practical application of the knowledge obtained on the other.

Through their ability to critically reflect, the knowledge gained by the doctoral candidates will enable them to further engage in scientific research by publishing scientific monographs and articles or by participating in or managing highly complex research projects.

This Contemporary Tourism Studies program from University of Maribor has another important objective, as it encourages students to pursue continuous studies at all levels and rounds off the entire study vertical at the Faculty of Tourism of the University of Maribor.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mobilities studies and tourism studies epistemology

Research methods in tourism

Transferable skills – The use of academic resources

Individual research work

Elective course

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-09-05 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Semi-structured
Regular optional meetings, Regular mandatory meetings
Continuous support with feedback on request
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)

Disciplines

Tourism & Leisure

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Enrolment in the doctoral study programme is open to candidates who have completed:a second-cycle study programme;

a study programme leading to an academic qualification, adopted prior to 1 June 2004, consisting of 240 ECTS credits;
an integrated master’s study programme consisting of 300 ECTS credits;
a professional study programme (adopted prior to 11 June 2004) and a study programme leading to a specialisation, whereby the candidate has accumulated 240 ECTS credits. Prior to enrolment, the candidate must complete additional course units from the second-cycle master’s study programme, totalling 30 ECTS credits (Sociology of Culture and Tourism; Sustainable, Green and Responsible Tourism Development; Experience Design in Tourism; Data Analysis in Tourism 1; Data Analysis in Tourism 2; Research Methods in Tourism).

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Tuition Fee

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International

3950 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3950 EUR per year during 36 months.
National

3950 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3950 EUR per year during 36 months.

Funding

Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies of Foreign Nationals in Slovenia on the Basis of Development Agreements: https://www.srips-rs.si/en/scholarships/ad-futura-scholarships/for-promoting-mobility-to-slovenia/for-postgraduate-studies-of-foreign-nationals-in-slovenia-based-on-the-basis-of-development-agreements

In accordance with available budgetary funds, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia also co-finances third-cycle studies at public higher education institutions. The University of Maribor publishes the 'Public Call for Co-financing Doctoral Studies for Students of the University of Maribor' each year during the summer months.More: https://moja.um.si/en/study/Strani/doctoral-studies.aspx