Program Overview

University Program: Kozmetologija

Overview

The Kozmetologija program is a university-level study program aimed at educating qualified professionals for the cosmetic industry, regulatory bodies, and inspection services, as well as research institutions and marketing of cosmetic products.

Program Details

• Type of Study Program: Univerzitetni
• Duration in Years: 3
• Number of ECTS Credits: 180
• Member of UL: Fakulteta za farmacijo

Program Description

The primary goal of the Kozmetologija program is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of cosmetic products, their composition, and effects on the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails. Students will gain knowledge about natural and synthetic materials used in cosmetic products, as well as their desired, harmful, and toxic effects. The program covers the planning, design, and manufacture of cosmetic products, including approaches to evaluating their stability, safety, and efficacy.

Graduate Profile

Graduates of the Kozmetologija program will be able to independently monitor scientific achievements in cosmetology and adapt them to the needs of their professional and research fields. The program provides a foundation for lifelong professional and scientific training.

Professional Title

• Diplomirani kozmetolog (UN) / dipl. kozmet. (UN)
• Diplomirana kozmetologinja (UN) / dipl. kozmet. (UN)

Admission Requirements

For the academic years from 2025/2026 to 2028/2029, admission to the Kozmetologija program is possible for:

• Those who have completed general matriculation,
• Those who have completed vocational matriculation in programs of secondary vocational education or technical education (e.g., pharmaceutical technician, horticultural technician, chemical technician, cosmetic technician) and have passed an exam in a subject of general matriculation (biology, chemistry, physics, or biotechnology),
• Those who completed any four-year secondary school program before June 1, 1995.

All candidates must demonstrate knowledge of the Slovenian language at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) with appropriate certification.

Selection Criteria

In case of limited enrollment, candidates will be selected based on:

• For candidates from points a) and c): general success in general matriculation or final exam (60% of points), and general success in the 3rd and 4th year of secondary school (40% of points),
• For candidates from point b): general success in vocational matriculation (40% of points), general success in the 3rd and 4th year of secondary school (40% of points), and success in the subject of general matriculation (20% of points).

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