During Mobility

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SUBSIDISED MEALS

Usually during the orientation days, a group trip to SOUP is organized in order for students to get registered for subsidised meals, however if you miss it, here is how you can do it yourself:
First you need to register through the webpage: STUDENTSKA-PREHRANA

Visit the Student Organisation of the University of Primorska to finish the registration process. Address: Čevljarska ulica 27, 6000 Koper

Bring with you:

  • Enrollment certificate;
  • ID

After you are registered, you can use the system. Each month you are granted the same number of subsidies, as there are working days in that particular month (around 20). You can use them between 8 am and 9 pm and you can use up to 2 subsidies a day, however, at least 4 hours have to pass between the two meals. No subsidies are offered between 15 July and 15 August. To use the benefits, you should register with the system. When paying for your meal, you can claim your subsidy. You can use your phone (making a telephone call), an app, or a card.

IMPORTANT LOCATIONS

LEARN SLOVENE

The University of Primorska is offering free courses of Slovene to its students and staff from level A1 (absolute beginner) to B1 (intermediate).
All students enrolled in Slovene study programmes and all scholarship holders have to pass A2 Slovene proficiency exam before their enrollment into the 2nd year.
All others are strongly encouraged to learn the language of the environment they live in.

How does it work?

You are divided into smaller groups with students who have a similar background and therefore similar starting point in the language. There are a 6 groups:

  • 2 groups of students from Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro - start with A2 class and continue to B1;
  • 1 group of students from other Slavic speaking countries - start with A1 advance class and continue to A2;
  • 1 group of students from non-Slavic speaking countries - start with A1 absolute beginner class and continue to A2;
  • 1 group of mobile students - have an A1 absolute beginner class with emphasis on culture and life in Slovenia;
  • 1 group of staff - level depends on the group needs.

UP takes necessary measures to enable your participation in language courses and we try to reserve your time for language learning free in the schedules.
Mobile students will get the information about learning Slovene after the arrival to Koper (on Orientation days).
All language courses are implemented by the University of Primorska Faculty of Humanities at their premises.

SPORT ACTIVITIES

ORGANISED SPORT ACTIVITIES

ŠportUP is managing sport activities for students and staff of the University of Primorska. They organise regular recreation activities in different sport disciplines and competitions.
Their offer includes:

  • Basketball,
  • Volleyball,
  • Futsal,
  • Badminton,
  • Swimming,
  • The basic of weight lifting,
  • Table tennis,
  • Yoga and pilates,
  • Skiing,
  • Cycling,
  • Hiking,
  • Skating,
  • Climbing,
  • Running prep,
  • Muscoloskeletal health,
  • Metabolic health,
  • Introduction to sports.

Student recreation is free for all UP students. All you need is a valid student ID. It will grant you access to sport facilities.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN KOPER

Koper has one of the best recreational infrastructures in Slovenia. Main facilities include:

OLD ROAD BETWEEN KOPER AND IZOLA - a 3 km stretch of road by the sea closed for traffic (perfect for running, cycling, rollerblading, walking, swimming, etc.) - free;

BEACHES in all coastal municipalities (swimming, kiting, diving, SUPing, kayaking, etc.) - free;

SPORT GROUND BONIFIKA (52.411 sq m of facilities include football stadium, 3 additional football courts, 13 tennis courts, athletic stadium, 2 futsal courts, 2 volleyball courts, 2 basketball courts, trim trail and outdoor fitness) - majority of facilities are free, but not all - LINK

BEACH VOLLEY SPORT CENTRE - small fee - LINK

OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOLS KOPER (winter) AND ŽUSTERNA (summer) - fee - LINK

HEALTH SERVICES

In case of an emergency, call 112 for an ambulance.
You can also visit emergency services, in case of bigger injuries (e.g. broken bones, severe cuts, etc.). The following emergencies operate in the area:

  • Izola General Hospital (at night, during weekends and on holidays)
  • Health Clinic Koper (Monday - Friday 7 am - 8 pm; Bonifika clinic - next to the Police Station and Fire Brigade )
  • Health Clinic Izola (Monday - Friday 7 am - 8 pm)
  • Health Clinic Piran (Monday - Friday 7 am - 8 pm) - also has a touristic clinic in the summer season
General doctor for students:

In non-life-threatening conditions (e.g. flu, high fever, etc.), you can visit the student doctor in the Clinic Koper (in the city centre, behind the cathedral). Call them before hand to arrange a visit: 05 664 72 84 or 05 664 72 85.
In Slovenia, we first visit a general / family doctor, who then decided if further tests are needed and refers us to specialists.

Dentist for students:

You can visit a dentist on duty each Friday 3 pm - 6 pm in the Clinic Koper (in the city centre). On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, on duty dentist works between 8 and 12 noon in the Clinic Koper - Bonifika.

Psychological Support:

We know that sometimes moving can be hard, and you may have troubles adjusting, and therefore ESN Primorska will try to organize support to students that may need it.
Contact us and we will try to arrange something for you.

PAPERWORK

Before you leave, you should visit the International Office at your host faculty. We will have a chat about your experience and you will also be able to collect:

  • Confirmation of your stay (bring your university's forms if they provided them)
  • Transcript of Records (usually it will be sent to you by mail, as not all the marks are entered in the system at the time of your departure)
  • Any other confirmation required by your university.