Contemporary Tourism Studies

Apply before Sep 2027, International — This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.

Apply before Sep 2027, EEA/EU — This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

First application period (non-EU citizens): 31. 3. 2026–30. 4. 2026. Second application period (non-EU citizens): 24. 8. 2026–4.9.2026.

First application period (EU citizens): 31. 3. 2026–4. 9. 2026. For still-available places (EU citizens): 22. 9. 2026-23. 9. 2026 until 12 p.m. (noon).

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

• Semi-structured
• Continuous support with feedback on request
• Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)

Campus Location

Brežice, Slovenia

Disciplines

Hospitality Management, Event Management, Tourism & Leisure

Overview

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.

Key facts

• 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 programme 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Mobilities studies and tourism studies epistemology
• Research methods in tourism
• Transferable skills – The use of academic resources
• Individual research work
• Data Analysis and Processing

Admission requirements

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.

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).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International — Applies to you. Non-residents: 7,265 AUD / year ≈ 4,490 EUR / year
• Domestic — Applies to you. Citizens or residents: 7,265 AUD / year ≈ 4,490 EUR / year

Funding

Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies of Foreign Nationals in Slovenia 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.