Call for enrolment into Doctoral Degree Study Programmes in the academic year 2025/2026

The Euro-Mediterranean University offers the following doctoral degree study programmes in the academic year 2025/2026:

Kinesiology for Quality of Life

EURO-MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY (EMUNI)

Kidričevo nabrežje 2, SI-6330 Piran, Slovenia
Website: www.emuni.si
Email: study@emuni.si
Phone: +386 (59) 25 00 51 (Student Affairs Office)

All study programmes are delivered in Piran.

Open Info Days:

Candidates shall register for the Online Info Day by ZOOM registration form or via study@emuni.si at least 3 days prior to the start of each Webinar. Additional information is available at the university website: www.emuni.si.

Study programme: KINESIOLOGY FOR QUALITY OF LIFE

Type of study programme: Doctoral, Third cycle
Duration: 3 years, 180 ECTS
Mode of study: Part-time study, Blended learning mode
Language of instruction: English
Degree awarded: Doctor of Philosophy, in Slovenian doctor/ doktorica znanosti

Admission requirements

1. A completed second cycle master’s degree (120 ECTS, 2 years master following 3 years Bachelor) or equivalent; or
2. A completed previous academic study programme (Slovenian programmes adopted before 11/06/2004); or
3. A completed previous academic study programme after a completed professional higher education programme (Slovenian programmes adopted before 11/06/2004). The candidate must complete additional study obligations in the amount of 30 to 60 ECTS prior to enrolment, determined by a competent commission; or
4. A completed master’s degree programme preparing for professions regulated by EU directives or other integrated master’s degree (300 ECTS, five years); and
5. English language proficiency at upper intermediate level (B2 CEFR level).

Admission to the first year of study is granted to the candidates who have completed a comparable education abroad and have been, in the process of recognition of their qualification and in accordance with Assessment and Recognition of Education Act, granted the right to continue their studies at the study programme.

In case of enrolment limitation, the selection of candidates will be based on academic success and an oral admission exam before a committee based on to the following criteria:

1. Previous academic success (GPA of previous studies and grade of the master’s thesis) – 50%.
2. Grade achieved in the admission exam (from the fields of kinesiology, physiology, biomechanics, and kinesiology research methods) – 50%.

The relevant proof of compliance for English language proficiency:

• Certificate of C1 level (CEFR) of equivalent certificate (IELTS score 7.0 – 8.0, Cambridge FCE 180 – 199, TOEFL IBT 95 – 120
• Master’s degree at a programme conducted in English language and a statement of the higher education institution the candidate completed the programme in English language.

Candidates who are English native speakers and candidates who completed the studies in countries where English is the language of instruction are considered as fulfilling the English language proficiency and do not need to provide proof of compliance.

The EMUNI University reserves the right to test the candidates’ language knowledge if, during the application process, EMUNI finds that the English language proficiency is not at the required level.

Number of enrolment places

Enrolment places are available for citizens of the Republic of Slovenia and EU member states, Slovenians without Slovenian citizenship and foreigners (citizens of non-EU members).

Website: https://emuni.si/kinesiology-for-quality-of-life/

APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT DEADLINES

* If the number of applicants/admitted candidates will be lower than the number of offered enrolment places the second and third application periods will be open.

** Applicants who fulfil admission requirements and are admitted will receive an admission letter and invitation for enrolment.

As submitted in due time qualify application which was filled in and submitted electronically on the eVŠ portal with all supporting documents showing compliance with the admission requirements by the application deadline.

Documents required for the admission procedure

Along with the application the candidate also provides evidence of compliance with the enrolment conditions.

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Degree certificate: an e-copy or photograph of the Bachelor’s degree certificate and the Master’s degree certificate in original language – mandatory document,
2. Transcript of records: an e-copy or photograph of the Transcript of records of previous studies (Bachelor and Master) which includes a GPA in original language or Diploma Supplement in English language – mandatory document,
3. English language certificate: an e-copy or photograph of the proof of English language skills (B2 level) – mandatory document,
4. Official English translation of Degree certificate and Transcript of records: – mandatory documents if the documents were issued in original language other than Slovenian, Croatian, Italian or English. The candidate must provide official translation into English language in addition to the submitted documents in original language.
5. A short chronological description of education: a short chronological description of the entire education, obtained by the candidate (written by the candidate) in English, use the form published at EMUNI website – mandatory document if the degree certificate was not issued in Slovenia.
6. Bibliography / list of Scientific publications and accomplishments. – mandatory document,
7. Curriculum Vitae – mandatory document,
8. A copy of an identification document: a copy of an identification document with photograph which proves citizenship, EU citizens submit copy of ID card, non-EU citizens submit a copy of passport. – mandatory document.

Applicants must submit all the supporting documents within the application deadline, or the application will be rejected according to the General Administrative Procedure Act, Article 67 (Official Gazette of RS No. 24/6 and amendments).

Scanned documents or photographs of original certificates and other required documents are considered as proof that the enrolment conditions in the application and admission procedure have been met.

Information about recognition of foreign education

Applicants who have completed their studies in other EU countries or non-EU countries (other than Slovenia) and who (in accordance with the Assessment and Recognition of Education Act in Slovenia) have been granted the right to continue their studies in an individual study programme in the process of recognizing foreign education, may also enrol in master’s study programmes.

Candidate who has completed studies abroad proves fulfilment of the conditions for enrolment in the study programme by submitting an already obtained decision of recognition or by applying for obtaining a decision on the recognition of education obtained abroad.

More information about the recognition procedure on the website:  https://emuni.si/recognition-of-foreign-education/

IMPORTANT

For applicants with a foreign degree certificate, who do not have a decision on recognition of education yet, the application for enrolment is also considered as an application for the recognition of foreign education. Applicants must fill out the section in the application regarding the recognition of foreign education and submit all supporting documents stated in the Call for enrolment.

The authenticity of the diploma certificate will be checked at the issuer of the original document or at the competent authority of the country of origin of the document. If the Admissions Office is unable to confirm the authenticity of the document, the candidate will be asked to send the original document/s of completed education abroad, legalized according to regulations and country of origin.

The University Admissions Office may require the applicants to submit additional documents during the recognition process.

An official decision on recognition of foreign education will be issued and posted on the eVS portal before the admission or rejection of the application.

Tuition and fees

Tuition fees and other study fees are determined in the Pricelist, accepted by the Managing Board of EMUNI University. The Pricelist is published on the University website.

All applicants pay an admission fee in the amount of 120,00 EUR.

All admitted candidates, regardless of nationality or pay enrolment fee and tuition fee for PhD study programmes at EMUNI.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants submit an electronic application on the eVŠ web portal https://portal.evs.gov.si/prijava/ using an electronic identification with at least a high level of security (with a qualified digital certificate, smsPASS or electronic identity), with an AAI account (Authentication and Authorization Infrastructure account) or with a username and password via the SI-PASS system operated as part of the Trust Service Authority. Select the English language on the bottom left side of the website.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION on the eVS web portal in English language are published on the following website: http://portal.evs.gov.si/information-in-english, scroll down to the headline “How to fill in an application for 2nd and 3rd cycle study programmes”).

After successful submission of the application, the applicant will receive a confirmation of successful submission to the email address provided in the enrolment application. If the applicant does not receive this confirmation, the application has not been submitted successfully.

In the application and admission procedures for the 2025/2026 academic year, applicants submit all supporting documents required for the application electronically via the eVŠ portal.

Applicants are required to check the e-mail address provided in the enrolment application and on the eVŠ web portal, as communication and any requests to complete the enrolment application will be made via this channel. Applicants must verify the validity of the e-mail address provided in the application.

Applicants who submit an incomplete application for enrolment or application for recognition of education for the purpose of continuing education will be additionally informed individually in writing or electronically via the eVŠ portal about the requirement and the deadline for completing the application. If the applicant did not submit all the requested documents by the application deadline the application will be rejected.

Online application process step by step:

• first step: get and smsPASS or electronic identity, register as new user
• second step: select language and citizenship,
• third step: select the master’s programmes, second cycle and Private higher education institution
• fourth step: select Call for Enrolment of the EURO-MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY
• fifth step: enter personal data, permanent residence, and address for notifications,
• sixth steps: write information about previous education,
• seventh step: select desired study programme,
• eighth step: upload relevant documents,
• and lastly, review and submit the application electronically.

Important!

• After successful submission of the application, the applicant will receive a confirmation of successful submission to the email address provided in the enrolment application. If the applicant does not receive this confirmation, the application has not been submitted successfully.
• When a submitted document is reviewed by the Admission Office, and it is accepted this will show in your application.

• If the document is not accepted, you will receive an email with further instructions how to comply with the requirements.

After the application deadline applicants receive either an admission letter and invitation for enrolment or a rejection letter on the eVS portal. 

OFFICIAL NOTIFICATIONS

The University Admissions Office will send all official notifications, admissions, rejections, etc. concerning the application and enrolment to the applicant electronically on the eVS portal in accordance with Article 40 of the Higher Education Act.

The applicant will be notified by email of the new document deposited electronically on the portal.

When the document is delivered via the eVS portal, the applicant confirms receipt of the document electronically.

The date of the electronic confirmation of delivery is considered to be the date of delivery of the document.

If the document is not delivered or confirmed by the applicant within five days of receipt of the e-mail notification of the electronically deposited document, the document is considered to have been delivered after this period has expired.    

NEED HELP WITH SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION?

Please read Instructions for completing the application or watch the video about completing the application (in English language).

If you did not find the answer there and still have (technical) trouble to submit your application send an email to ekc@gov.si describing your problem or call + 386 1 478 85 90 (from 8:00 AM until 22:00 PM CET during working days) for personal assistance.