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)

      A PIC is assigned to legal entities participating in EU-funded programmes - data acquired using the European University Foundation (EUF) HEI API

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    • EU-VAT: SI71633065

      • EU VAT number

      Identifier of economic operators for value-added tax (VAT) within the EU system, assigned by their national authority - data acquired using the EU participant register API

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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

National External Quality Assurance Requirements

  • Accreditation of a study programme
    is granted for an indefinite period or the application is denied.
  • Re-accreditation of a higher education institution
    is granted for a period of maximum five years (or less) or, if quality standards are not meet the accreditation is denied.
  • Initial accreditation of a higher education institutions
    is granted for a period of five years or, if quality standards are not meet, the application is denied.
  • Accreditation of changes of higher education institutions
    Changes to another type, merger by acquisition, merger by the formation of a new entity or division of higher education institutions, changing the location in Slovenia
  • Further information on external quality assurance in Slovenia

External Quality Assurance Reports and Decisions

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

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
Antropologija (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
Antropologija (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
Aplikativna kineziologija (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
Aplikativna kineziologija (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
Aplikativna kineziologija (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
Arheologija (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
Arheologija (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
Arheološka dediščina Sredozemlja (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
Biodiverziteta (degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Prva 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
Bioinformatika (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
Biopsihologija (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
Biopsihologija (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
Dediščina Evrope in sredozemlja (degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Prva 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
Dediščinski turizem (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
Dietetika (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
Edukacijske vede (degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Tretja stopnja
  • Level
    -
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
Part of the obligatory external QA system
Edukacijske vede (third cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Doctorate
  • Level
    third cycle (NQF 10)
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme
  • DEQAR Report ID
    100017
  • 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
    19/10/2023
  • Valid until
    not applicable
  • Summary

    Report summary

    During the sample evaluation of the study program of the 3rd level of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Pedagogy, University of Primorska (PEF UP), the group of experts concluded the following: 1st standard: PEF UP regularly conducts self-evaluation of the doctoral study program, major changes were made in 2015 and 2019, minor updates were made as needed. The self-evaluation report (SEP) does not include explanations of how the introduced changes affected the results of the work or study, as well as not judging the methods and forms of pedagogical work. The students expressed the need to change the method of evaluating knowledge, they also gave concrete proposals. Opportunities for improvement: The self-evaluation reports lack explanations about how the new subjects replace the competencies from the withdrawn subject and how these changes affect the work results or study; listing and more detailed definition of activities related to changes in the study program; Partial fulfillment of the quality standard: Many identified inconsistencies need to be eliminated, incorrect data corrected or selection of correct data and giving appropriate space and weight to evaluation areas that are currently not covered at all in selfevaluations (external stakeholders, non-teaching staff, etc.). Major deficiencies or inconsistencies: The applicant collects various data, but not all the necessary areas required by standard 1.a are covered and evaluated in the self-evaluation reports. In the future, more attention will have to be paid to the evaluation of individual parameters (e.g., evaluation of ZRD and achievements of higher education teachers, publication of articles by doctoral students, library activity, evaluation of teaching units etc. 2nd standard: PEF UP regularly prepares the SEP, the records of the implementation of the tasks planned on the basis of the SEP are very short and do not give a comprehensive insight into the 29 changes. The SEP must be prepared more consistently, provide correct data and be extended to all areas that are important for ensuring the quality of the study program. Opportunities for improvement: More accurate monitoring of quality indicators based on the Study Program Evaluation Criteria and Study Program Accreditation Criteria. Partial fulfillment of the quality standard: Involvement of all relevant stakeholders in the self-evaluation of the program (supporters and implementers, non-teaching staff, external stakeholders). 3rd standard: The monitoring of the Educational Sciences study program is based on the system of monitoring and quality assurance at the UP level, but the SEPs are deficient and do not contain the necessary results of analyzes and interpretations thereof. The structure of the programs is arranged sensibly, the compulsory courses give an insight into scientific research work, they allow somewhat less expansion and deepening of knowledge in the professional field. The strict limitation of the possibility of choosing optional subjects outside the offered list does not give all students the same opportunity or equality. The goals of the study program have been achieved, but the question arises as to whether these goals also meet the needs of society. The horizontal and vertical connection of the subjects is not properly justified. Together with the answer of the institution to the report of the expert group, a basic but not complete list (the chosen optional subjects are missing), that is a kind of individual curricula, has been send, but the now inscribed students are not included in that very informative document. The inscribed students still do not have their so-called individual curricula that show the horizontal and vertical connection of their compulsory and elective courses and their intertwining with the research goals of the doctoral dissertation. Advantages: Updating and regularly supplementing the list of optional subjects. Opportunities for improvement: Management of individual subject files for individual students. 4th standard: The program is adapted to part-time students who take on a lot of responsibility due to the individually adapted way of working. Their responsibilities are: 4 compulsory courses, 3 optional courses, publication of a scientific article, preparation and defense of the disposition and doctoral dissertation. Compulsory subjects are taught in full, optional subjects in the form of consultations, which is suitable for 3rd-level studies. Students have access to the materials via e-classrooms, the repository and the library. Students get to know the research work of the holders in specially prepared learning units, in order to treat all students more equally, it is necessary to consider additional ways of familiarizing students with the possibilities of participating in projects. The mentors have appropriate qualifications, some of them lack the required participation in a scientific research project. Advantages: High degree of adaptability of the study process to students with special needs. Opportunities for improvement: Necessary content arrangement of some online classrooms (e.g. not only online links, more materials and content); systematic familiarization of 30 students (especially for those not employed at PEF) with the possibility of involvement in research projects; systematic recording of attendance at conferences and inclusion of this data in self-evaluation reports; automation of the content similarity check. 5th standard The program has clearly defined conditions for advancement through the program and for completing the studies, transferability is suitable. The protection of students' rights is adequately regulated, they have their own representatives in the faculty bodies. The study program enables them to fulfill their obligations and smoothly progress and complete their studies. Higher education teachers are guaranteed respect for their teaching and research autonomy and support for their career development. For a more systematic collection of relevant proposals from program providers, non-teaching staff and students, we suggest regular focus groups. Students are informed through various channels. The alumni club is becoming more and more active, and it would be desirable if more alumni, who are employed at the faculty, participate in their events. Opportunity for improvement: Monitoring and documenting the satisfaction of higher education teachers in doctoral studies; include doctoral students in the student council and faculty bodies dealing with their field (doctoral studies committee); include all stakeholders into the process of quality assurance and giving feedback.
    During the sample evaluation of the study program of the 3rd level of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Pedagogy, University of Primorska (PEF UP), the group of experts concluded the following: 1st standard: PEF UP regularly conducts self-evaluation of the doctoral study program, major changes were made in 2015 and 2019, minor updates were made as needed. The self-evaluation report (SEP) does not i...
  • Report and decision
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/report/100017
  • Agency's identifier
    6034-14/2023/7
  • 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
Ekonomija in finance (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
Filozofija (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
Fizioterapija (first cycle degree)
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor (univerzitetni)
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 7. raven (7))
  • Programme type
    Full recognised degree programme

Verifiable Credentials

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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.

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