Studying at IPS
Types of Study
The Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School (IPS) provides:
- Two-year (four semester) second-level study programme, which includes the preparation of a master thesis, and leads to the award of a strokovnega naslova "magister"*
- Three-year (six semesters) third-level study programme , which includes preparation of a doctoral dissertation, and leads to the award of a "doktor znanosti"* degree
- Old Two-year (four semester) Master of Science study programme, which includes the preparation of a master thesis, and leads to the award of a "magister znanosti"* degree, and
- Old Four-year (eight semester) Doctoral study programme, which includes the preparation of a doctoral dissertation, and leads to the award of a "doktor znanosti"* degree.
Basic Objectives of Studies
The basic objectives of these studies are to qualify the student for:
- Independent or team research and development work,
- Work on applied projects in industry,
- Mastering the methods and techniques of scientific research,
- International integration of research and development work,
- Resolving issues associated with the transfer and adaption of the new technologies,
- Performing management functions in business, administration, conducting research, and research management.
Forms and Modes of Studies
As a rule, the studies are conducted as a full-time studies based on the ECTS credit framework. Candidates can select their optional courses and term paper topics by themselves with the aid of their mentors. The studies include various forms of work: lectures, seminars, laboratory practicals, seminar practicals, individual research work and project work dealing with actual cases from the business practices of domestic and foreign companies.
The study programme consists of three parts:
I. General Knowledge and Skills in the Field of Study Programme
This part enables the acquisition of special skills and the mastering of methods and techniques in the selected disciplines and interdisciplinary areas.
II. General Knowledge and Skills in Law, Management and Sustainable Development
This part is intended for the dissemination and deepening of knowledge about the local and global aspects of sustainable development, as well as the planning and management of development projects.
The study programme in parts I and II is organized primarly in the form of lectures delivered by the invited domestic and foreign university teachers and researchers, and seminar discussions conducted by experts from local and foreign industry. Within part I, postgraduate students may also be included in the selected parts of the programmes of the participating foreign universities.
III. Research Work
This part enables the students to master the current specific research methods and techniques in the area of study and, in collaboration with industry, qualifies them to apply and manage superior knowledge and skills in industry.
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for second- and third-level studies for the study year 2010/2011 amounts to 2,700 EUR per year.
The tuition fee for Doctoral Studies for the study year 2010/2011 amounts to 1,961.28 EUR per year.
The tuition fee covers the cost of teaching and organization.
As the IPS is a research-based postgraduate school, all postgraduates participate in research work within domestic, international or industrial research projects.
Academic Year Calendar
Academic year runs from 1 October to 30 September.
The Winter Semester starts on Thursday, October 1, 2009 and ends on Friday, January 29, 2010. The Summer Semester starts on Monday, March 1, 2010 and ends on Monday, May 31, 2010.
The 2009/2010 Academic Year Calendar defines the following pattern of organized teaching and assessment periods:
| Academic year 2009/2010 | |
| WINTER SEMESTER: | Thursday, October 1, 2009 to Friday, January 29, 2010 |
| WINTER EXAMINATION PERIOD: | Monday, February 1, 2010 to Friday, February 26, 2010 |
| SUMMER SEMESTER: | Monday, March 1, 2010 to Monday, May 31, 2010 |
| JUNE EXAMINATION PERIOD: | Tuesday, June 1, 2010 to Wednesday, June 30, 2010 |
| SUMMER RECESS: | Thursday, July 1, 2010 to Tuesday, August 31,2010 |
| AUTUMN EXAMINATION PERIOD: | Wednesday, September 1, 2010 to Thursday, September 30, 2010 |
