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University of Nova Gorica
Univerza v Novi Gorici
Latin: Universitas Novogoritiensis
Former names
Nova Gorica Polytechnic, School of Environmental Sciences
MottoScientia Vinces
Established1995
Vice-ChancellorMatjaž Valant, Penka Stateva
RectorBoštjan Golob
Students448
Location,
Websitewww.ung.si
University rankings
Regional – Overall
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[1]88 (2022)

The University of Nova Gorica, UNG (Slovene: Univerza v Novi Gorici), is the fourth university in Slovenia. It is located in the towns of Nova Gorica, Vipava, and Ajdovščina.

History

The University of Nova Gorica grew out of the School of Environmental Sciences founded in 1995 by the City Municipality of Nova Gorica and the Jožef Stefan Institute. In March 2006, the former Nova Gorica Polytechnic was renamed the University of Nova Gorica. Today the university has 7 schools and 10 research institutes.

Organization

Faculties and schools:

Research institutes:

References

  1. ^ "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.