Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia and the largest in the country. It is located in the Ljubljana basin and has a population that close to 300,000 residents. Ljubljana has a rich history and still has a middle-ages look with a touch of Modernization.

How do researchers determine what is true based on the data they collect? This question is one of the central concerns of statistics, which uses mathematical models to draw useful conclusions about the real world.

Slovenia (Slovenija) is a member of the European Union, Schengen Agreement and NATO. Previously one of Yugoslavia's six constituent republics, present-day Slovenia became independent in 1991. Slovenia has four universities, located in Ljubljana, Maribor, Nova Gorica and Koper.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.