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.

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.